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A homemade 10 element Yagi Beam Antenna for 50 Mhz by Rod Mackintosh, a NBS Yagi on a 13.2 metre boom.

This free program calculates the location of any locator. It calaculates the distance, azimuth, longitude and latitude between two Maidenhead locators. Converts longitude/latitude coordinates to Maidenhead locator Converts Maidenhead locator to longitude/latitude coordinates

A Free Prefix, DXCC and Locator program for Windows

80-meter peilontvanger / receiver includes printed circuit sample and list of components

Pegasus RX-320 and other N4PY software for tentec radios

Microwave general web site by G3PHO

If you need a cheap and easy to construct Subtone Generator for EU-model VHF-UHF rig, here is a solution that works very well.

KyteLabs InfoBase - Electron Tubes & Valves Data

List of european IOTA Prefixes

JL is a free contest logger written entirely in Java. Run under Windows, Linux, Solaris, and MacOS X by W1JQ

Located about 25 miles south of Boston, MA, near the City of Brockton.

Adventure Radio, articles and reviews. This site has a whole host of ham related information.

Information and news about Amateur Radio in Scotland

DL7JV Christian report his direct experience on magnetic antennas

Modifying consumer off the shelf wireless LAN devices for specialized amateur use

Contest team 9A7A, basic info and photos about our activities

10 meter propigation beacon project

VE3BDB's personal page serves as a dedicated resource for members of the Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) residing in the Ontario South Region. Bob Cooke, VE3BDB, previously held the position of Director for this region, offering localized support and information pertinent to the RAC's activities and initiatives within Ontario South. The page likely covered regional news, events, and specific guidance for local hams, reflecting his role in facilitating communication and engagement among the amateur radio community in that area. While the page is no longer active and Bob Cooke has transitioned from his regional director role to RAC Vice President for Field Services, its original purpose was to centralize information for Ontario South hams. The content would have been tailored to address regional concerns, promote local ham radio activities, and provide updates relevant to RAC members in that specific geographic area, directing users to the main RAC website for current information.

Dragoslav Dobricic, YU1AW antennex article on influence of Boom on frequency performance and how compensate it

QSL Information Pages QIP for BC-DXers - more than 50000 qsl logs from more than 10000 BC-DX radio stations

A really simple LF receiving loop antenna

The County Hunting software, version **6.1**, is designed for amateur radio operators focused on USA-CA Award tracking and logging. This application supports _Windows_ environments and facilitates the import and export of ADIF files, enhancing QSL management by integrating electronic confirmations via LoTW and e-QSL. The software has been updated to align with the new award rules managed by MARAC, following the discontinuation of CQ magazine's involvement. Users can visualize QSLs post-scanning and benefit from enhanced ADIF import functionality. Version 5.4 introduced accelerated county searches via FCC databases, with filters for QSL confirmations and e-QSL enhancements. The software also includes a feature for backing up and restoring QSOs by LoTW confirmations. Visual County tools have been refined, offering improved map interactions and the addition of county flags. The software supports various digital modes including FT8, FT4, and SSTV, and includes functionality for PSK250 and 60m bands. The application is multilingual, with support for Italian, English, French, and Spanish, and provides automated updates and web-based county searches. DXZone Focus: County Hunting | ADIF | Windows | LoTW

A 50-ohm generator feeding a 50-ohm line connected to a _quarter-wave transformer_ (150 ohms) terminated in a 450-ohm load is analyzed to understand transient behavior. The paper meticulously tracks voltage and current waves, reflection coefficients, and power levels through a sequence of events, starting from quiescent conditions. It details how incident and reflected waves combine and interact at impedance discontinuities, illustrating the dynamic changes in impedance and SWR at various points in the system. The analysis reveals that the impedance at the interface between the 50-ohm line and the 150-ohm transformer changes from 150 ohms to **64.3 ohms** after the first reflected wave arrives. Subsequent reflections cause the impedance to asymptotically approach 50 ohms, reaching **53.22 ohms** after five wave terms. The study also examines the generator's reaction to transient SWR changes, noting that a 3:1 SWR can temporarily reduce generator output to 0.75 watts, but these effects are temporary and diminish as the system approaches steady-state conditions.

High pass filter schematics for TVI and examples of finished filters

We intend for this page to tell our story as well as be a resource for other "hams"

The Double Bazooka Dipole is a very efficient single band antenna which is very quite,and does not require the use of a balun. This antenna consists of coax (RG58) with the shield split at the center and the feedline attached to the open ends.

conversion of low band VHF AWA 25M-22 carphone onto 6 metres.

This is the homepage of Kayalpattinam Ham Radio Society (VU2 KYP) - Ham Radio Society from Kayalpattinam, Tamilnadu, India

A home made project, scan and monitor the 2.4 GHz band using a common MMDS downconverter.

Mounting on Roof or at Ground Level? Why ground plane antenna works better at lower level.

based on an FT-1000MP Reflector discussion with Bill Heinzinger, W9OL, 15/16 November 2002

Amatuer Radio QSL Cards. Full Color QSL and Eyeball Cards

Article by VU2GT about VHF antennas, how to evaluate performances and models.

WAU Worked all Ukraine award by UT4UW

Firsts pictures of Icom IC-9100 taken at Tokyo HamFair 2009

Over 130 years after its inception, Morse Code remains a fundamental skill for many amateur radio operators, enabling efficient QRP operations, DXing, and contesting. This resource provides an in-depth look at the **Koch Method** of Morse training, a widely adopted technique that emphasizes high-speed character recognition from the outset. It details how this method can significantly accelerate proficiency, moving beyond traditional, slower learning approaches. The site also delves into the rich history of amateur radio, presenting articles such as "Radio on the Rio," which chronicles local ham activity in Socorro, New Mexico. Another piece, "The Russian Woodpecker," recounts the Cold War-era efforts of hams to counter Soviet over-the-horizon radar interference on the HF bands. Furthermore, the resource explores the fascinating intersection of ham radio and radio astronomy, highlighting the direct lineage between amateur experimentation and the development of modern radio telescopes like the **Very Large Array (VLA)**. It also includes an introduction to the 6-meter band, often called "The Magic Band," detailing its unique propagation characteristics and suitability for no-code licensees seeking long-distance contacts.

The GM4JJJ VHF and EME pages document David's extensive work in Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication, specifically on the 144 MHz band, and his involvement in amateur radio astronomy. The resource details his station setup and operational experiences, providing insights into the technical challenges and rewards of bouncing signals off the moon. It offers a glimpse into the specialized equipment and techniques required for successful EME contacts, a niche but highly rewarding aspect of amateur radio. David's content shares practical applications and field results from his EME endeavors, which can be particularly useful for hams contemplating or actively pursuing moonbounce operations. The information, while not a step-by-step guide, implicitly compares the complexities of EME with more conventional VHF/UHF operations, highlighting the significant power and antenna gain necessary to overcome path losses. This resource serves as a testament to the advanced capabilities achievable in amateur radio.

Freeware , 3.8 MB executable that allows the conversion of some old DBF log files (DXLog, EasyLog, LogPlus, TopLog, TurboLog TotalHAM92) to the ADIF Format by TRX-Manager authors

ZS6YI modifications for the Icom IC7000

A Simple and Flexible Tuner for QRP Craig LaBarge, WB3GCK

In his back office section, ON4SKY, initiates in a few articles the beginners in the art of QSLing and award chasing.

SARA provides emergency communications for the City of Saratoga as well as for community events.

An home made cw transceiver by PA2OHH

Interesting article by WY3A explaining benefits of operating CW

Morse code learning software in spanish by EA8ALP

Ham Radio software and software for the average computer user

Qsl manager database files to download in multiple formats along to IOTA reference and other utilities

Program which will allow you easy migration from logPlus to another logging software. Tested with Logger by K4CY so let me know it you have problem ADIF import to other software.

OE-information, firsts list, 250+ links to 6m pages and resources by OE4WHG

Dimensions and EZNEC plots for a 2 Element 30 meter Yagi antenna with 28 Ohm featuring 4.3 dBd Gain and a 16dB F/B with a good bandwidth.