propagation programs

Antenna Diversity - Single antenna with multiple polarization for diversity, diveristy receivers and propagation effects on signal polarization

The Optimum 6 Element Yagi-Antenna - A 70cm and 2m 6 elements yagi antenna plan based on the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation

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.

Beacon Reception at PA5MW - HF beacon monitoring. Check world-wide propagation, updated every 15 minutes.

RF Programs - You favorite shortwave radio related programs all in one location

Megawave - MegaWave Corporation's goal is to provide services and products of the highest quality to its many customers in the areas of antenna design and development, and radiowave propagation.

Propagation Planning for DXpeditions - 6 Steps for a More Successful Trip by Carl Luetzelschwab K9LA

VHF Propagation Maps - Experimental maps that show real-time VHF propagation derived from analyzing data gathered from the APRS-IS network.

Analyzing UHF signals using FFT programs - With spectrum analysis of beacon signals, it's possible to see features relating to various propagation phenomonen.

Meteor scatter or meteor burst communications - A summary, overview or tutorial covering the basics of Meteor Scatter or Meteor Burst Communications, a form of radio signal propagation often used at VHF.

RF Skywave Propagation - Excellent presentation on RF skywave propagation by Greg, N6LYU

An introduction to HF Propagation - This article will help to unravel some of the mysteries as well as giving useful operating tips to maximize your chances of working that rare station by G4UCJ

WM5R Long Delayed Echoes - WM5R presentation of Introduction to Long-delaye echoes and theories among this propagation effect.

VOACAP Online - Online professional-grade high-frequency (3-30 MHz) propagation predictions

160 m Propagation Prediction - 160 Meter Radio Propagation Prediction Table

Here Comes the Sun - Propagation and Sun - Solar activity can aid or hamper HF propagation beyond line-of-sight range, WA1SVF and N6BV answers to questions about Sun influence on radio signals propagation

Propagation and the Atmosphere - overview of radio signals and radiowave propagation and how different areas of the atmosphere affect radio communications.

Sporatic-E on 10 meters band - Understanding 10 Meter sporatic-e propagation by James R. Duffey

PstRotator - PstRotator handles just about every controllable rotator in common use: Prosistel, Green Heron, HyGain, RC1 MDS, Rotor-EZ Idiom Press, Yaesu Az and many more PstRotator includes automatic tracking for satellite or EME communications, using programs like WSJT, VQLog, TACLog, Z-Track, GJTracker, EME System, Trak_SM, WXtrack, WinOrbit, Orbitron, Nova for Windows, Sat_Explorer, SatPC32, Win-Test. PstRotator supports remote control over TCP/IP.

Radio Works - RadioWORKS is a tool for calculating various items related to radio waves and radio wave propagation. Get detailed information about a frequency, such as the free-space wavelength, band classification, propagation methods, common transmitter configurations, etc. Calculate antenna lengths or frequencies. View a 3D coverage map by providing a latitude / longitude coordinate and transmitter height.

Javascript Programs for Amateur Radio - GØHZK javascript calculators for ham radio, distance calculator, locator calculator, UTM calculator

VOACAP for Linux - Port of the popular VOACAP program, HF propagation prediction tool. It may be compiled using the GCC GFortran compiler

VOAProp - VOAProp shows you typical propagation for a given hour of the day during a given month. The propagation is shown as expected signal strengths to be received from different parts of the world, plotted on a world map. Windows freeware by G4ILO

Ham Radio Deluxe Satellite Tracking - Nova DDE Support, Scheduled Kepler data downloads, Integrated web browser, Audio announcements, Google Earth integration, dual radio support

SDR Programs for Linux - Review of some SDR programs for linux operating system by NH7O