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This page contains Contributions to a Discussion on the Moon-Net about the Application of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Methods in Moonbounce.

Police scanner buying guide gives you everything you need to buy the best police or radio scanner. Includes, images, helpful links & more.

Official page of the IARU High Speed Telegraphy Championships

It is possible to add a very small Bluetooth transmitter to the 3.5mm headphone jack and then use a pair of Bluetooth headphones around the shack. In this article Author provides some tips on choosing the proper Bluetooth interface.

Located in the northern San Francisco bay area

Build a SPDT coaxial relay that can be used as a main Transmit/Receive relay or an A-B switch to select between two different 6m antennas

Solar panels test for portable battery charger by YO4HHP

Sales and rental of test equipment products

Blog related to ham radio t-shirt and accessory designs

Long delayes radio echoes reports

My LoTW is a free viewer app for Logbook of the World by ARRL. Features include, View all the QSOs you have submitted to LoTW, Add multiple callsigns under your LoTW account, View all your QSLs, Share digital QSL image which is created by the app for QSLs. Either save it on your device or share it on facebook, View statistics for your worked stations/DXCC/bands etc

What is VSWR and why you should care, formal definition of VSWR and SeaSonde Measurements, formulas

Designs for QRSS TX and other Arduino based systems

KiwiSDR Software-defined receiver at Bjargtangar Iceland covering HF Bands

A complete list of resources for the Kenwood TS-850 mantained by TK5EP

My view on the world of AMATEUR RADIO- "Rambling on" so to speak

Ham radio blog from west malaysian station 9W2MSG

A very simple experimental short wave radio receiver. This is basically just a crystal radio with two stages of transistor amplification afterwards made with scrap components.

How to properly solder a CB Coax Cable to Connector

Approximately 524,475 Brazilian amateur radio operators are cataloged within this resource, offering a comprehensive database for the South American region. Each entry includes geographical coordinates, enabling users to visualize station locations directly within Google Earth. This functionality supports DXers in identifying potential contacts and understanding propagation paths relative to specific Brazilian QTHs. The platform serves as a digital callbook, primarily focused on the Brazilian amateur radio community. It facilitates the lookup of callsigns and associated location data, which is crucial for award tracking, contest planning, and general operational awareness. The integration with mapping services provides a visual dimension to traditional callsign databases, enhancing the utility for operators interested in geographical aspects of radio communication.

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Operating in the **microwave** spectrum, Response Microwave, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of RF and microwave signal processing components and subsystems. The company's product line encompasses a wide array of offerings, including Connectivity Series components, rotary joints, phase shifters, cable assemblies, surge protectors, terminations, Hybridline/Couperline products, circulators/isolators, directional couplers, quadrature hybrids, attenuators, custom assemblies, filters/diplexers, DC blocks & bias tees, power dividers/combiners, laser diodes & drivers, high-frequency connectors, and precision test accessories. This extensive catalog supports various applications requiring precise signal manipulation and transmission at elevated frequencies. The resource provides access to a comprehensive product catalog and a dedicated connector catalog, detailing specifications for components like **high-frequency connectors** and test cables. While specific performance data or comparative analyses are not directly presented on the main page, the breadth of products indicates a focus on providing foundational building blocks for microwave systems. The company emphasizes customer service and aims to be a reliable source for RF/Microwave/Optics product requirements, serving a growing customer base with its specialized component offerings.

Sixty-meter repeaters typically use a 1 MHz frequency separation between input and output, while 2-meter repeaters commonly employ a **600 kHz** split and 70-centimeter repeaters use a **5 MHz** offset. This article details the fundamental technical principles of amateur voice repeaters, explaining how they extend VHF/UHF communication range by receiving on one frequency and simultaneously retransmitting on another. It covers essential components such as receivers, transmitters, filters, and antennas, often situated on elevated locations for optimal coverage. The resource delves into the critical challenge of _desensing_—where the repeater's strong transmit signal overpowers its own receiver—and the engineering solutions employed, including antenna separation and the use of high-Q cavity filters. It also explores various control and timing systems, from basic squelch activation to more sophisticated microcontroller-based boards that manage functions like voice identification, time-out timers, and fault protection. Different access methods are discussed, including open access, toneburst, CTCSS subtone, and DTMF, each offering distinct advantages for managing repeater usage and mitigating interference. Furthermore, the article examines repeater linking, both conventional RF methods and modern internet-based solutions, highlighting how linking expands coverage and promotes activity across multiple repeaters or bands. It introduces less common repeater types such as 'parrot' repeaters, which use a single frequency and digital voice recording, and linear translators, capable of relaying multiple signals and modes simultaneously across different bands, often found in amateur satellites.

AmTOR may be considered as the next development from RTTY. AmTOR was introduced to overcome the problems with RTTY. As a result of its performance, it has become popular on the HF bands because it gives more reliable communication, especially when interference is present. It achieves this by using a coding system that allows errors to be detected and corrected.

Feidaxin FD160/FD150 repeater programming instructions

This article describes the construction of a high performance transmitter and receiver for SSB (voice) communication covering the 14MHz (20 meters) high frequency amateur radio band with output range 15 to 20 watts and a top audio sound quality both on transmit and receive.

**Low SWR Podcast** was a dedicated platform for amateur radio enthusiasts, produced by Rich, **K0EB**, and his son Brady, **AC0XR**. The podcast covered a range of topics relevant to the ham radio community, including technical discussions, DXing, and radio news. Episodes were crafted to engage both seasoned operators and those new to the hobby, providing insights into the evolving landscape of amateur radio. Despite its cessation in 2014, the podcast remains a testament to the dynamic nature of ham radio, reflecting the changing interests and priorities of its creators. The podcast's archive offers a valuable snapshot of amateur radio discourse during its active years. While no new episodes have been produced since 2014, the existing content continues to serve as a resource for understanding past trends and discussions within the community. The podcast's focus on technical content and real-world applications made it a useful tool for operators seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. Although inactive, the Low SWR Podcast's legacy persists, highlighting the enduring appeal and educational value of amateur radio media.

Pawnee Amateur Radio Club Columbus Nebraska

Makers of the worlds smallest automatic solid state HF amplifier Expert 1K-FA, Expert 2K-FA and Expert 1.3K-FA

The Eastman Amateur Radio Club (VE4TG) operates a **VHF repeater** at 146.73 MHz and a **UHF repeater** at 444.15 MHz, both located at the Manitoba Hydro gas-fired generating station near Selkirk. These repeaters are situated on the power plant roof, leveraging its infrastructure for antenna placement. The club's primary objective is to offer a reliable local repeater site for members in the East Selkirk and Lockport areas, ensuring consistent amateur radio access. Beyond routine communication, the club maintains a standby communications link to assist local municipal authorities during emergencies requiring communications support. The unique repeater site location at a generating station provides a robust backup power supply, enhancing reliability. The club also organizes activities such as a weekly net and participates in WARC Field Day, fostering community engagement and operational readiness.

Barest of bones APRS RF position reporter using a Raspberry Pi B+, USB GPS receiver, Baofeng UV-5R, and a mono 3.5mm audio cable between the Pi and the radio

Official CQ World Wide DX Contest Rules.

Ham radio information for new CW and QRP operators. Includes operating advice, reviews and articles on kit building/rig repair,

Home of the Arctic Amateur Radio Club

PileUP! - magazine supporting OH contesting since 1996

A home made portable vertical antenna, that with a single 1/4 wave counterpoise wire is possible to achieve less than 1.5:1 SWR on 40, 30, and 20 meter bands. It is basically a center load, shortened ground plain vertical antenna.

The original SurplusEQ.com domain, once a hub for amateur radio operators and electronics enthusiasts seeking test equipment, meters, and various high-tech components, has been repurposed. Historically, such platforms facilitated the acquisition of essential gear for shack setups, antenna analysis, and general electronics work, often providing cost-effective alternatives to new retail purchases. The site's previous focus on "test equipment, meters, testers" directly supported the technical aspects of the hobby, from RF measurements to circuit diagnostics. Currently, the domain points to a gambling platform named "SEMUTWIN," offering online slot games, live casino options, and other digital wagering activities. This shift represents a complete departure from its former identity as a resource for surplus electronics and amateur radio-related equipment. The content now features game titles like "Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter" and "Gates of Olympus Super Scatter," alongside promotional offers for online gaming.

An introduction to develpment of morse keys in radiotelegraphy history

A homemade interface for any android device, allow to receive and trasmitt SSTV PSK RTTY from an android tablet based on the DD7LP original project include demo of a sample DIY kit.

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Offer a Direct Digital VFO Kits (variable-frequency oscillator) using the Analog Devices AD9951 by WA1FFL

Review of the Heil PR-781 with a Yaesu FT-950 includes youtube movies and a nice product review

Microprocessor based interface designed receives a signal from a Morse key, processes it, and re-transmits it to the radio. A microprocessor in the circuit is pre-programmed with a proprietary algorithm which makes a number of measurements and adjustments to the less percise human generated code.

Rainbowkits.com is a manufacturer of electronic kits for the hobbyist as well as for education.

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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.

High power, UHF, L-band, S-band, C-band, microwave frequency amplifier and oscillator devices, pulsed, CW, fixed-tuned, or tunable devices in the range of 600 MHz to 2000 MHz

QRPGuys is an organization of hams that offers budget and unique ham radio kits.

Italian ham radio dealer for major brands like Icom Kenwood Yaesu HY-GAIN Heil Sound Rigexpert Palstar GAP antennas Diamond SteppIR and others