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DSCdecoder decodes the DSC digital signals from ships and coast stations using the sound card in your PC. You need a suitable MF, HF or VHF band radio receiver tuned to one of the DSC distress and calling channels or to one of the Navtex channels

The Adcock antenna has been used for a long time for RDF. It is basically an interferometer.

How to make a Weatherproof Vertically Polarised Omnidirectional Aerial, The Slim Jim Antenna

F6EZX presents a detailed account of constructing a compact, multi-band _Levy antenna_ for portable holiday operations, specifically addressing issues with local QRM from a previous _Deltaloop_ setup. The article outlines the design criteria, including multi-band operation on 40m, 30m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m, a symmetrical configuration to reduce interference, and a low take-off angle for DX. Construction involves 2x 10.3m radiating elements and a 15.3m open-wire feeder (ladder line) with 7cm spacing, made from 1.5mm2 copper wire and foam pipe insulation spacers. Theoretical calculations, referencing F9HJ's "_Les antennes Levy_" book, guide the determination of element lengths and feeder impedance characteristics, aiming for a good match across bands with a commercial antenna tuner. Initial field tests with the _VCI Vectronics VC300DLP_ tuner showed a 1:1 SWR from 80m to 10m, with some difficulty on 17m. The antenna, mounted as a 45-degree slopper with the high point at 12m, successfully facilitated DX contacts to South America, particularly Chile and Argentina, suggesting a lower take-off angle compared to the previous Deltaloop which favored Brazil. The Levy antenna significantly reduced TVI/RFI, attributed to its improved symmetry and greater distance from the QRA. While signal reports on 15m and 20m were 1-2 S-points lower than the Deltaloop, its performance on 40m and 30m was comparable, fulfilling the design goals for a portable, low-cost, multi-band solution.

Described here is a simple omni-directional, vertically-polarized dipole for two meters. Made from coaxial cable, it can be rolled up and stored in a small container

Amateur Radio Call Log is a basic ham radio logging app for Android 1.5 and above. It stores Date, Time, Station, Freq, Mode, RST, and additional comments. Also has the ability to easily look-up callsign information from the FCC database.

Free Windows ADS-B decoder for RTL-SDR dongles included in SDR#. It allow to broadcast data locally or to radar software sever such as Planeplotter, Virtual Radar Server, adsbSCOPE.

design note by Brian Williams, GW0GHF

The page contains the recommended Operating Code of Practice for 6 meters band as issued by UKSMG in collaboration with other organizations. It aims to improve productivity and enjoyment for all radio amateurs using the band. The code covers topics such as inter-regional calling frequency, local band plans, DX operations, and proper operating practices. It encourages adoption by other Amateur Radio Societies to promote responsible and respectful use of the 6m band.

These devices are called Traps, but they are actually more like frequency sensitive switches. They are parallel resonant, high Q, tuned circuits which provide a very high impedance at their frequency of resonance.

the multiband Notebook Antenna, so called because the entire antenna will fit easily inside a 1" thick 3-ring binder

Homebrew balanced-L antenna tuner. Covers 160-10m. Designed specifically for balanced feedlines.

Software to stream live audio over the Internet, Automatically compresses and streams audio recordings online, Streams play automatically in all popular browsers, Installs and streaming audio in just minutes.

Linux free multimode HF terminal program. Despite the name, gMFSK can send and receive many digital conversational modes typically used by radio amateurs on HF. Supported modes are: MFSK (MFSK16 and MFSK8) RTTY THROB (1, 2 and 4 throbs/sec) PSK31 (BPSK and QPSK) PSK63 MT63 Feldhell

JTDX is an open-source software application for amateur radio weak-signal digital communication. It supports digital modes including FT8 and JT9. The software operates on _Windows_, _Linux_, and _macOS_ platforms. JTDX is designed for improved decoding of weak signals, a function also performed by WSJT-X and MSHV. The software facilitates weak signal decoding and transmission. It integrates with logging systems for QSO management and can automate tasks such as call management and remote RTX control. JTDX is utilized in contexts such as DXing and contests. DXZone Focus: FT8 | JT9 | Weak Signal | Multi-platform

List and maps of European squares for each call area. You can use the list, to estimate the location, if you hear a station on the band who's locator you do not know.

These are 200 Morse Code QSO`s which might typically be heard on the HF bands.

Quality logging software for the Radio Amateur & SWL, real-time and post-event QSO logging,log analysis and reporting, QSL label printing, country status display, rig control, import of logs, interface to CallBook CD-ROMs

Notes on bazooka antennas by Katunk: a portable field antenna, sometimes called the double bazooka or a coaxial antenna.

Lets you automatically record your favorite radio programs from Web Radio broadcasts, and then listen to them later on your PC, MP3 player or Pocket PC.

Here are construction plans of a Turnstile antenna that can be used for space communication on the 2 meter amateur radio band. Specifically for 145.80 mHz

Easy for calculate formula which could be a wake-up call for you. The SWR value at the input of antenna cable is not a actual SWR of your favorite antenna.

A vertically polarized broadside and collinear array by KE4UYP

Search for call sign and display maps and dxcc info

This is a base-loaded vertical antenna that mounts on the car's roof. The loading coil is designed as a variable inductor, with a three-legged chariot that travels up and down inside the coil, with grooved brass wheels running on the coil turns, and driven by a slotted rotor tube.

A list of frequencies for ham radio operators QRP operation and with a special reference for those using the Fireball 40 a multi-band QRP TX kit

A rotatable hanging loop antenna that has been specifically designed for hanging in a tree. Horizontally polarized with a broad azimuth pattern and gain of nearly 3dB over a simple horizontal dipole!

CallBook is an Amateur Radio application that allows you to look up call signs via the free WM7D server, the QRZ Online subscription service or the HamCall subscription server and track active APRS stations on www.aprs.fi. Lookup results can be emailed and the QTH can be instantly viewed in the Maps application

When we think of Beverage antennas, we automatically think of several acres of land and lots of wire!

Free Russian hamradio server special for radiofanats from CIS. Search engine on callsigns, electronic circuits and hamradio programs in www powered with knowledge base.

Freeware software that synchronize your PC's clock. Dimension 4 monitor your Internet connection and automatically adjust your PC's clock when you're online at an interval you specify. Windows version only.

Match & display imped of antennas, can graphically visualize and compare two sets of measured impedances simultaneously.

Search the online log of VP8PJ DX pedition to South Orkney Feb. 21, 2020 - Mar. 6, 2020 Log search offered by M0URX.

Explains the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vanity call sign program, outlining the specific rules and procedures for amateur radio operators in the United States to obtain a personalized call sign. It details the eligibility requirements based on license class, the application process using FCC Form 605, and the various group formats (e.g., _1x2_, _2x1_, _2x2_) available to different license classes, such as Extra and Advanced. The resource clarifies the priority system for vanity call sign requests, including previous holders and close relatives, and discusses the typical processing times for applications. It also provides insights into how the FCC assigns available call signs and offers practical advice for increasing the likelihood of securing a desired call, referencing the _ARRL Letter_ for updates.

Presents an online callsign lookup service, QRZ.RU Callbook, which offers a searchable database for amateur radio operators. The resource details its extensive collection, including more than 50,000 records for **CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)** callsigns and over 1,400,000 international entries. It enables users to search for existing callsign records and facilitates the creation of new entries, contributing to a dynamic and expanding repository of amateur radio data. The platform's primary function is to serve as a **callbook**, providing contact information and other details associated with specific amateur radio callsigns. Access to detailed information within the database is available to registered users, indicating a tiered access model for its comprehensive data. The service is maintained by Sergey, UA9OTY, ensuring a degree of accountability and expertise in its operation.

K8ZT's Extensive Ham Radio Resources about QRP, Vanity Callsigns, Software, Maps, Kent State, Shack Design, Argonaut, Sommer, Log Analysis

Contest LogChecker is a set of contest tools for Microsoft Windows, combining advanced text editing with keyword highlighted, and the ease and flexibility of import, export, statistics and charting utilities. With LogChecker you can edit, fill in the log, check Cabrillo Format and Header, convert files from the most popular logging software to Cabrillo, print customizable files, calculate statistics and export logs to RTF, PDF or HTML for publishing. You can examine a log in many different ways by highly interactive methods. LogChecker includes a Master Callsign Database tool for managing databases, which have been generated from actual contest logs. Commercial

For amateur radio operators seeking a specific call sign, RadioQTH offers a specialized online service to track FCC vanity license applications. The platform provides detailed listings of ham call signs from the FCC database, indicating those becoming available for vanity requests on specific dates. Users can access links to future availability, view recently granted vanity applications, and check the current status of applications already filed with the FCC. The data is sortable by call prefix, district, or suffix, facilitating a targeted search for desired call signs. This resource leverages real-time FCC data to assist hams in navigating the vanity call sign application process. It serves as a practical tool for predicting when a call sign might be obtainable, which is crucial for operators planning to upgrade or personalize their station identity. The site's functionality helps users monitor the progress of their own applications or identify potential call signs for future acquisition, streamlining a process that can otherwise be quite opaque.

Apply for vanity call-signs at FCC web site

RF Choke to prevent hf currents on the feedline or...1:1 Choke Balun, sometimes called the "UGLY BALUN"

Amateur Radio Ham Radio Maidenhead Grid Square Locator Map online. This map allow just a point and click to determine dynamically the correct six characters locator. Other functions allow to calculate the distances among two given locators, or coordinates. Hover over map, specify grid, or enter latitude and longitude to show grid and/or calculate distance. Map is powered by Bing Maps.

Vsound is a Linux software which allows you to digitally record the output of another program. The recorded output can be saved to a WAV file or can be transferred into another software. It's basically an audio transfer cable software.

The Screwdriver Antenna Memory (SAM) product is designed to enhance the mobile antenna commonly called the "Screw Driver". It replaces your current control unit and provides an automated memory feature that eliminates the visual coil tuning method commonly used.

Simple DIY stealth apartment antenna for 20m and 40m. It is basically a ZigZag quarter wave dipole antenna

Windipoles is a free passive real time filter simulator. Developed under Visual Studio .NET. No software installation required. Allows design, analysis, optimizations and plots, all graphically.

The page describes the construction of a simple omnidirectional, vertically-polarised dipole antenna for two metres using coaxial cable. It can be used indoors or outdoors, with no extravagant gain claims. The project is low-cost and can be completed in about 20 minutes.

Winrad is a software program designed to implement a so-called Software Defined Radio (SDR), meant to run under Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows 98SE

This web site represents the home of "Country Files", databases of entities (countries), prefixes and callsigns that are used by amateur radio logging software. There are three "flavors" of country files: CTY.DAT used by contest logging software such as CT, N1MM, NA, TR and Writelog DX4WIN.CTY used by the DX4WIN logging software WPXLOC.DAT used by packet cluster software such as AR-Cluster, CC Cluster and DX Spider maintained by Jim Reisert, AD1C

RadioQTH's Vanity Calls service provides a utility for US amateur radio operators to locate available vanity callsigns, specifically focusing on the shortest possible options. The system filters through all potential callsigns within a user's license class and presents only those currently unused, with results weighted by either their actual character length or their equivalent length in _Morse code_. This approach assists hams in securing memorable and efficient callsigns for CW operation. The service also lists recently granted vanity callsigns, sorted by prefix, offering insight into current FCC assignments. It clarifies the common misconception that callsigns are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, explaining the random selection process for applications received on the same day. The platform updates frequently, providing current data on available 1x2, 2x1, 2x2, 1x3, and 2x3 callsign formats, which are highly sought after by _Extra Class_ and _Advanced Class_ licensees.

A greyline map that automatically refreshes every five minutes DX.QSL.NET