Search results

Starter Code Plugs and Information for the New DMR User These code plugs were are set up specifically for three UHF repeaters in the York / Harrisburg, PA area. These are working examples only and to be used as guides.

A spectrum analyzer is always an usefull amateur radio test equipment that should be present in a radio shack. Hams can use it for testing frequency response of filters, amplifiers, and other two-port RF devices. This article illustrate a tracking generator compatible with any spectrum analyzer in the Tektronix 490- and 2750-series lineups

What is antenna polarization, and why does it matter. Horizontal versus Vertical versus Circular polarization. Undestanding how antennas perform better with different polarizations.

Explore two magnetic loop antenna constructions, utilizing a 6-foot and a 12-foot square loop. Accompanied by a detailed description, the 6-foot loop features a built-in stepper motor control circuit, while the 12-foot loop incorporates a separate loop controller. Efficiency, tuning ranges, and the innovative autotuning solution using a microcontroller are discussed, offering insights into overcoming the antenna's narrowband limitations.

This page describes an update to a project for a Power and SWR Meter for ham radio operators. The update includes a more powerful microcontroller, increased sampling rate, and improved display options. It explains how to use the new components and provides detailed instructions for building the updated meter. The page also offers alternative display options and includes the full source code for the firmware. Overall, this update enhances the functionality and performance of the Power and SWR Meter project, making it more versatile and user-friendly for hams looking to measure RF power and SWR in their radio setups.

From buying an amateur radio transceiver, choosing the correct power supply, selecting the antenna and its feed line, to choosing the best microphone and accessories. A nice presentation for beginners.

An article about the Beverage antennas, super long wire receiving antennas thar are unidirectional and have a very low noise that makes this antenna excellent for low band dxing. By Thomas R. Sundstrom W2XQ, 73, June 1981, 73 Magazine

Date: 3-17 Jan 2013 QSL via DJ4EL

Wisconsin UHF VHF scanning frequencies

Wuxi Venus Information Technology is an amateur radio devices dealer in China, source for high end, high performance RF products,Control products,APRS products and Commercial products. It provides a variety of solutions to the antennas systems, APRS,electronics kits and electronics components

A multi-plaform CW-Trainer program (already tested on Windows and Linux Ubuntu, now testing on Raspberry Pi), multi-skin and it will provide different learning programs.

The basics of through-hole soldering, the tools needed, go over techniques for proper soldering.

Very Tiny Palmtop Vector Network Analyzer by edy555. This is the original GitHub firmware repository implementing the standard 50KHz to 300MHz model

CW decoder using a PIC microcontroller. This is a morse code decoder made using a PIC(16F88) microcontroller, this project supports displays with multiple controller chips

The Slim-Jim is a bit of a classic - building one is almost certainly a rite of passage and you will be glad that you did: It is easy to make, fairly easy to tune and rolls-up for transportation.

The original HEXBEAM was developed by Mike Traffic, N1HXA, in the early nineties. It is true that an M over W configured yagi antenna that resembled a butterfly was earlier tried successfully. But the advanced electrical design, the characteristic nesting concept and central terminal post that enable the multi band functionality along with the basic hardware design were all developed by Mike Traffie.

Iambino is a Iambic Keyer for Arduino running hardware containing an ATmega328 or ATmega32u

Receiving **GOES-16** and **GOES-17** weather satellite imagery requires a specific hardware and software configuration, detailed in this practical guide. The author outlines the necessary components, including a Raspberry Pi, an RTL-SDR dongle, a suitable LNA with SAW filter for 1.69 GHz, and a parabolic grid antenna. This setup enables direct reception of high-resolution weather data, a fascinating aspect of amateur radio satellite operations. The installation process begins with preparing the Raspberry Pi, followed by updating the system and installing essential dependencies like `git`, `build-essential`, and `cmake`. A critical step involves compiling and installing `librtlsdr` from source, ensuring proper driver setup and blacklisting conflicting DVB drivers. The guide then walks through testing the RTL-SDR dongle to confirm device recognition and troubleshoot common issues like USB power or driver installation problems. Finally, the instructions cover cloning and building `goestools`, a software suite essential for processing the satellite signals. This compilation, while time-consuming on a Raspberry Pi, is crucial for decoding the raw data into usable imagery. The guide concludes with the initial steps for creating the `goesrecv.conf` configuration file, preparing the system for active satellite reception.

The video delves into the significance of interference reduction in ham radio setups by utilizing ferrite materials. It demonstrates the use of spectrum analyzers and tracking generators to showcase the performance of ferrite devices in minimizing noise levels. The analysis includes insights on resistance levels, attenuation factors, and the impact of using multiple ferrite clamps or rings to enhance noise reduction capabilities. Viewers gain a deeper understanding of ferrite composition, characteristic curves, and winding techniques for effective noise attenuation in different frequency ranges. Overall, the video serves as a comprehensive guide to optimizing interference reduction in radio environments through the strategic use of ferrite materials.

The longest element has a total length of 14m and has a boom length of 5.5 meters featuring a total bandwith of 166 kHz

Amateur Radio Club Elda Spain

Online HF Communication prediction system provided by the Australian Governament Buerau of Metereology allow to predict usable frequency rage for radiocommunications between two stations allowing to specify frequency and date range. This tool allow calculation with different methods and algorithms

Testing the Icom IC-7700 on the mediumwave broadcast reception by VA7OJ

Strictly Ham has a large retail presence in Australia and welcomes inquiries from New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia. Strictly Ham offers a comprehensive range of high quality Amateur, CB and Marine products, based in Victoria Australia

Jacek, SP5EAQ will be QRV as A3EAQ from Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga from the 26th March to the 16th April 2013

Amateur radio station in Parsons TN USA

How to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to identify Radio signals using a RTL SDR dongle and Linux (Ubuntu). This solution implement a framework using Keras and TensorFlow to learn and recognize the RF signals.

An analysis and performance improvement of the HyGain TH3JR on the 20 meters band.

Pro-cell Co., Ltd was established in 1995 to produce and develop wireless components. In the beginning stage, we concentrated on producing GSM antennas, now produce Commercial- RFID, GSM UMTS GPRS LTE WLAN Wi-Fi Wi-Max, PMR & Tetra antennas

St. Paul Island DXpedition CY9C August 19-29, 2016

ESR is located in the North East of England and was formed in the early 1980s offering customers a broad range of Audio-Visual, Electrical and Electronic Components and Accessories.

A great way to provide a public service and maintain your skill as an operator is to be a net control station. Being net control is rewarding and not overly difficult.

Learn how to register for a DMR ID on DMR-MARC and Brandmeister

The ICOM IC-7610 SDR HF/50MHz Transceiver official product page with product specifications, option accessories and video at ICOM UK

This page by Keith Greiner describes a magnetic loop antenna project, providing step-by-step instructions to create two versions of a system with one large loop and one small loop. It includes details on how to construct the loops using different materials, along with the necessary equipment like antenna analyzers, tuners, and software. The page is divided into five sections covering project discussion, design summary, an improved small loop, construction steps, and radiation pattern analysis. Aimed at hams interested in building their own magnetic loop antennas, the page offers practical guidance and insights into impedance matching for improved performance.

Start by getting your audio levels sorted out, Having your levels correct is critical to maximum effectiveness in both TX quality and also for being able to decode signals properly. Guide to Filters and other Rig Settings to optimize your output signal

This blog post details the construction and usage of a 4:1 current balun, using two FT240-31 ferrite cores and 12 bifilar turns. It clarifies common misconceptions about using 4:1 baluns with G5RV antennas and ladder-line to coaxial cable connections. M0PZT emphasizes the importance of proper measurements and the limitations of internal baluns in manual antenna tuners. Detailed instructions and considerations for winding and deploying the balun are provided, along with advice on choosing suitable cores and wire for various power levels and frequency ranges.

Ham radio club serving Edmonds and Woodway Washington.

Web site dedicated to articles relating to Ham and CB Radios and antennas, reviews and classifieds.

A Lightweight 2m Yagi for SOTA. The boom is 20mm PVC electrical conduit and the elements are 2.4mm aluminium TIG welding rod. The antenna is carried as a single length of conduit with the elements stowed inside the boom, sealing them in with a bung. The driven element is connected directly to 50 Ohm coax with a BN-43-202 balun core to decouple the coax shield.

The Pacific Seafarer's Net is an amateur radio communications net organized to provide support, assistance and daily tracking for maritime operators.

These baluns are used to attenuate the common mode current that flows on the outside of the coaxial feed line.

Book on CW paddles, history of keyers, keyboards, oscillators, and all things related to automatic Morse code.

Utilizing snap-on ferrite cores and practical insights, the author enhances their shack's cleanliness against electromagnetic interference. With meticulous experimentation and installation, they improve noise levels across HF bands, reflecting on the effectiveness of their filter in minimizing common-mode disturbances. Updates underscore ongoing refinement and cautionary advice for optimal filtering and radio reception amid changing RF environments.

A complete set of pages about the Yaesu FTDX3000 Yaesu transceiver, including USB Driver informations, voice keyer details, complete menu group informations, remote control and CAT control program, SDR Play and FTDX3000 configuration, firmware links and manuals

QSO Recorder Indexing service. This site allows radio amateurs to share their contest and DXpedition audio recordings, usually made with the N1MM Logger+ and the Qsorder plugin

Article about the essentials of radio signal path loss, its causes and prediction, and its use in radio coverage and wireless survey tools

The SM1000 allows you to run FreeDV without a PC. Connect the SM1000 to your SSB radio, and you now have Digital Voice (DV). You don’t have to buy a new radio to run Digital Voice! It’s based on a STM32F4 micro-controller, has a built in microphone, speaker amplifier, speaker, and transformer isolated interfaces to your radio.

This is a small collection of K9YC info and my experiences. Problems by feed lines of 1/2 lambda length. CMCs in transmitting and receiving systems. Antenna unbalance, Maximal allowed power, Choke winding tips.

HF Antennas is a division of Comsystems Solutions we manufacture wire broadband antennas and different type.