practice tests

Wire antennas for the low bands - Experiments by G8JNJ on wire antennas for low bands. Based on these tests, conclude that for multiband (160 to 6m) operation, in a restricted area it is very difficult to beat a G5RV, especially the ZS6BK version.

144 MHz Halo Antenna - This halo antenna was built to have an omnidirectional coverage while working in VHF contests.

YP3 Super Antenna tests - The Yagi from Super Antennas was tested the first time by IS0/DK7ZB in 2009 on Sardinia Island

DL2NBY Contest Calendar - This site provides dates and rules of nearly 400 Amateur Radio HF contests.

Tennessee Contest Group - The Tennessee Contest Group (a.k.a. TCG) is a group of Amateur Radio operators (hams) who enjoy operating in competitive radio sporting events or contests.

The Basics of Contesting - Article about ham radio contesting and calendar of major contests by G4UCJ

ARRL Contest results database - The results from ARRL contests are available here.

CT1BOH Contest Results - Past results and scores of popular ham radio contests collected by CT1BOH

RD3A - This site is dedicated to the RD3A (ex RD3AF)participation in russian and international HF-contests, DX'ing, DX'peditions, to his work from primary and secondary contest locations, to antennas, equipment and software used by him.

W8JI Contest Station - Middle Georgia USA contesting station. Consistent record holder in 160 meter and 40 meter contests.

VK4HAM - This site is dedicated to Amateur Radio, there are forums, pictures, up to date info and dxpeditons, contests and lots more

Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club - Ham Radio Club based in East Lothian, near Edinburgh, entering contests, undertaking training, holding talks and events throughout the year.

Code Practice Oscillator Museum - N4MW Code Practice Oscillator Museum

WiFi Long Distance connection by EB3TC - Some WiFI long distance tests conducted by spanish hams

Receiver Tests - Receiver tests of some transceivers and receivers including FT-1000, FT-2000, IC-751, IC-756 IC-7800 and TS-870

Cushcraft R7 repair and tests - F5DQK repairing and swr measurement tests of a Cushcraft R7 Antenna

GAP Titan DX Test report - Tests and operational report of a GAP Titan by dl8rds

Gap Titan dx SWR tests - GAP Titan DX Measurements of SWR report by WT5L

Voice Keyer for Android - Audio recorder and player for Android. Perfect for Ham Radio (Amateur Radio) operators as a voice keyer for SSB contests or voice beacon.

LM - Log Post Processor - LM is a program to edit contest logs ex post; a so-called contest post processor. With help of LM the user shall be able to convert his raw data to an up-to-date electronic log in a comfortable way and with as less effort as possible. Usefull to convert Cabrillo and ADIF formats

Sound Byte - Sound Byte is a voice keyer for contests as well as general ham radio use. Windows and Mac, commercial by Black Cat Systems

Frequency Response Plotter - Draw static response time of an audio system. Originally intended for loudspeakers tests, is also a great tool for looking at microphone equalisation.

Improving Receiver Noise on 50 MHz - Tests on a preamplifier for 50 MHz installed right at the feedpoint of the antenna.

Identifying sources of radio frequency interference - This page describes the results of some tests with a portable spectrum analyzer in attempt to identify the sources of RFI around the house. Radio interference was found in a number of unexpected places.

DF9CY Softrock tests - Softrock Version 6.1 Software Defined Radio experience and modifications by DF9CY