practice tests

Effect of tower coupling on an array - It's well known that a nearby tower can affect the performance of a vertical array, this article by NK7U describe measurements and prove interaction.

2009 IARU HF Contest - 2009 IARU HF World Championship Contest Rules

TACLog - Tac Log is a free input format log book for VHF/UHF/SHF contests. Where most other programs dictate the order and format of the input data during contesting, TACLog gives you freedom of operation, both on the air and on your computer. EDI format and Region 1 rules compliant.

AATest - A special edition of AALog, optimized for the use in a lot of different contests. It can export file in Cabrillo, .SUM and .ALL files, ADIF. To use this program in CW and digital modes you need to use CwType and TrueTTY.

DXXE - The DXXE Group was created in January 2005 by Mexican radio amateurs that share a passion for DX, contests, expeditions and island activations.

The No-Code Technician Class - The No-Nonsense, No-Code Technician Class License Study Guide (for tests given after July 1, 2006) Dan Romanchik KB6NU

MP3 Morse Code Practice Files  ^updated - Stories that have been converted to Morse code .mp3 files.

Good Operating Practices - Amateur radio good operating practices by KG9OM

W1AW Code Practice Files - W1AW code practice transmissions for the dates and speeds indicated. The files are in MP3 format

LCWO Learn CW Online  ^updated - At LCWO you can learn Morse telegraphy (CW) online in your browser, use Koch Method, compare your results with others, speed practice and more

A Two-Way Morse Practice Set - The system consists of a pair of Morse practice oscillators connected by a piece of two-conductor cable. Pressing the key on one unit produces a sound in both units by Peter Parker VK3YE -

ARRL Expanded Tests on TS-570 - ARRL Laboratory Expanded Test-Result Report Kenwood TS-570D

FT 2000 Tests and Notes - By George, W2VJN in THE FRANKFORD RADIO CLUB newsletter

IK4AUY FT-2000 review - Extensive review with tests and reports of the Yaesu FT-2000

Contesting with New Yaesu FT-950 - Unsing FT-950 in contests by K9ZW

GAP Titan DX - Test Details - GAP Titan DX 10 15 20 40 meter performance tests by AA3RL

GAP Titan DX SWR Measurements - Gap Titan DX Antenna SWR Tests GAP Titan DX Antenna SWR Test

Receiver Test Data - Sherwood Engineering Tests, conduct receiver comparison among popular commercial radios.

TR4W Contest Logger  ^updated - TR4W (TR for Windows) is a freeware program for operating in ham radio contests. Approximately 80 percent of the program is based on source code of the TR LOG MS-DOS program, kindly provided by Larry Tyree, N6TR

CW Trainer for Linux - Easy to use CW Trainer for Linux. Adaptable for both the Koch and Farnsworth method of learning CW. Makes random tests or can read text from a file

HamMorse for iPhone - Ham Morse allows you to practice morse code on your iPhone or iPod Touch. It is designed particularly for Ham radio operators and others who wish to achieve or maintain a high level of proficiency in this classic mode of communication.

PC CW Keyer - CWQSO allows you to practice sending and receiving CW in a real QSO!

Elmer for iPhone - iPhone Software to practice taking your Ham Radio Exam

Morse Key for iPhone - A free simple touchscreen-based CW Morse Code straight key. Practice sending Morse Code on your iPhone.

Homemade CW key for Practice - Video of an homemade morse code key for practice