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Single Sideband (SSB) operation requires careful attention to the relationship between a radio's displayed frequency (suppressed carrier) and the actual 3 kHz wide audio signal. This resource clarifies how Upper Sideband (USB) and Lower Sideband (LSB) signals occupy spectrum above or below the indicated frequency, respectively. It provides practical examples for General Class operators on the **20m** and **40m** bands, such as setting a VFO to 14.226 MHz for USB on 20m or 7.178 MHz for LSB on 40m, to maintain a safe margin from band edges. The resource emphasizes the critical importance of staying within allocated band limits to prevent out-of-band emissions, particularly when operating close to band edges. It includes relevant excerpts from **FCC Regulation Part 97**, specifically section 97.307, which details emission standards, necessary bandwidth, and spurious emission attenuation requirements. The text explains that unused sidebands are considered spurious emissions and notes that modern HF equipment typically exceeds the 43 dB spurious emission reduction standard, often achieving 60 dB or more.

Sita is a small tool that permanently records an input of the sound card into the working memory and repeats the last 10 seconds if needed. This is ideal for connecting the radio to the Line In of the sound card and, if you have not understood something, to have the last 10 seconds repeated.

The N7YG Digital Engine, functions as a streamlined digital modem, supporting **PSK**, **RTTY**, and **MFSK** modes. It eliminates many ancillary logging and awards features found in other software, focusing instead on providing a dedicated digital interface. The software is specifically engineered to complement the N3FJP logging suite, offering a simple digital modem with a floating waterfall display that can coexist on the same screen as the logger. The application includes support for PSK Reporter, EXTFSK, TinyFSK, and K1EL Winkey FSK, enhancing its utility for various digital operations. Key features comprise a separate waterfall window, a main GUI with operational controls, receive and transmit display areas, and 10 Macro Buttons across 10 user-definable macro banks, totaling 100 macros for general and contesting use. Configuration options include sound card selection, digital gain (0-32767), AFC Level (0-100), AFC Width (in Hz), and COM Port TX keying for VOX/SignaLink or direct port control. Input and Output Mixer buttons provide direct access to OS audio mixer controls for precise level adjustments. The software is digitally signed with a security certificate, aiming to prevent conflicts with antivirus programs.

Single-sideband (SSB) radio enhances spectral efficiency but poses challenges with audio intelligibility, particularly in noisy conditions. A microphone audio compressor addresses these issues by dynamically managing the audio signal’s dynamic range. It amplifies quiet sounds and attenuates loud ones, ensuring consistent audio levels for improved clarity. Benefits include increased intelligibility, higher average power, and reduced spurious emissions. While essential for optimal SSB performance, careful parameter adjustment is crucial to balance natural sound quality and effective communication across various operating modes.

MyWaveRecorder is a lightweight utility designed to capture and save any audio played on your computer. Whether it’s sounds generated by programs like CW_PLAYER, WX_PLAYER, MyWaveRecorder itself, your microphone, your sound card, or even streaming audio from the internet, this tool records them all with a single click.

SWLTools, an iOS application for iPhone and iPad running iOS 17+, provides real-time decoding of various digital modes. It automatically locks onto CW tones, measures sending speed, and collects callsigns, distinguishing valid entries from misreads for a reliable log. For RTTY and SITOR-B, the app allows users to set shift and speed, then automatically tunes to the two tones for text reception, supporting marine bulletins, press agencies, and NAVTEX. The application also decodes WEFAX, building charts line by line for direct saving to the photo library, and processes ACARS aircraft messages, including CRC checks for data integrity and mapping of position reports. Beyond decoding, SWLTools integrates a GPU-accelerated FFT spectrum analyzer, a scrolling waterfall display with frequency cursors, and an adjustable FIR bandpass filter to isolate signals. It supports IQ signal analysis from receivers via two-channel audio interfaces, correcting mirror images. Flexible audio input options include the built-in microphone, USB audio dongles, and Bluetooth sources, with diagnostics for audio routing and buffer status. The app records audio, plays it back, and converts recordings into shareable videos, while decoded texts and charts are also savable and shareable, with all timestamps in UTC.

Fix the no-mic problem with the Baofeng UV5R+. It may happen the carrier wave is there, but there is no modulation.

How to record the full contest audio into .mp3 file(s). t is possible to record the receiver's audio through the USB sound card in the radio (USB Audio CODEC), but only the transmitted SSB audio can be recorded, unfortunately not the CW.