Ham Radio Beacons: Global Monitoring and Resources
Find resources for ham radio beacons, including global networks, regional listings, and tools for propagation monitoring across HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave bands.
This category collects resources dedicated to amateur radio beacons, which are continuous signal transmissions used for propagation assessment and equipment testing. These stations operate across various frequency bands, providing a consistent reference for radio amateurs to monitor band openings and evaluate signal paths.
The resources here include global and regional beacon listings, operational schedules, and technical information for both monitoring and constructing beacon stations. This section also covers specialized beacon networks, real-time monitoring tools, and audio archives that aid in understanding propagation characteristics across different amateur bands.
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- 10 GHz Beacons (5)
- 10 meter beacons (38)
- 6 meters beacons (15)
- Beacon Lists (14)
- Beacon Monitoring (8)
- Beacon stations (27)
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This NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project schedule details transmission times for 18 beacons across 5 HF bands, including power steps. -
A collection of 100+ audio files featuring various amateur radio beacons across HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave bands, recorded by IW3FZQ and IK3NWX. -
Beacons recorded audio files by kl7fdq -
BeaconSpot.uk provides real-time data on microwave, VHF/UHF beacons in Europe, and 6m beacons globally, including DXCluster spots and ODX records. -
W0RW article that guide you to using beacons to determine dead bands or upcoming propagation openings. -
This resource provides a static map detailing the locations and operational frequencies of amateur radio beacons across Europe, specifically for the 6-meter ban -
An article by KS4ZR detailing 10-meter beacon operation, FCC rules, construction tips, and monitoring strategies for propagation analysis. -
Comprehensive listing of all known current HF beacons from IARU Region 1 HF beacon coordinator -
By Justin Glasener K9MU -
A reference list of Italian VHF, UHF, and SHF amateur radio beacons, including callsigns, QTH locators, frequencies, ERP, and antenna details. Maintained by I5W -
Details the NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project, a global network of 18 HF radio beacons operating on 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz, aiding -
List of north america beacons transmitting on vhf and uhf bands compiled by WZ1V -
Mailing list on running or monitoring HF beacons -
A historical reference list from 1993 detailing unlicensed amateur radio beacons operating across the United States, including LOWFER and MEDFER frequencies. -
MMMonVHF maintains the data for 6m, 2m, 70cm and 23cm bands in collaboration to LA0BY. This site allow display of a beacon map and latest beacon spots. -
Introduction to WSPR beacons. Article describe WSPR2 and WSPR15 beaconing mode and include a frequency reference table for both WSPR modes -
SK6RUD/SA6RR operates HF beacons from Sweden on 478.9 kHz, 1995 kHz, 10.131 MHz, and 40.673 MHz, utilizing QRPP power levels down to 0.1W ERP. -
The NDB List website provides comprehensive information on Non-Directional Radiobeacons (NDBs), DGPS, NAVTEX, and GMDSS DSC modes.