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A 6 Mb PDF file of CQ Zones and ITU Zones and prefixes made available to download by Icom America.

Download this color US ham radio band-plan in PDF format edited by ARRL

Building a moxon antenna with aluminium tubes

HF multiband mini delta compact and easy assembling antenna that cover from 20 to 10 meters by GM3VLB

A dual-bander for 80M and 40m. An Extended Double Zepp (EDZ) is a 5/4 wavelength center-fed dipole. This article will introduce the Half-Extended Double Zepp (HEDZ) which has characteristics that a lot of amateur radio operators should find quite interesting

A program to design and print QSL cards on your computer, as well as design QSL cards for printing by commercial printers. This program overcomes many of the limitations that are present in other QSL design and print programs and methods. Works on Windows 7 to 10.

A vertical wire J-pole antenna for 10 meter, an en-fed zepp for 28.4 MHz

9Y4DD's Dave 14 MHz home-brew MOXON antenna project

Homebrew a j-pole 2mt and 70 cm antenna project. Make it cheap. This article includes homebrewing instructions, parts lists, tools needed and printable documentation.

A 14 Mhz version of the vertical moxon antenna homebrewed.

Astron RS35m Power Supply Schematic annotated with Notes from QST Hands-On Radio, "Experiment #35 Power Supply Analysis" PDF File

Concentric Open Loop Antenna Fed Off-Centre similar to the cobwebb antenna but resonating on 20-17-15-10 meters band

Moxon antenna for 50 MHz, The Moxon rectangle is a quite broad-band antenna, but it is not quite broad enough to cover the entire band.

ZZ Wave Net is a 40 & 80 meter full wave loop designed to fit on a city lot. ZZ Antenna is a folded dipole bent into an inverted V loop

EasyPal is a sophisticated digital Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) application that utilizes soundcard technology to encode and decode SSTV signals. Developed by the late Erik Sundstrup (VK4AES SK), this software has evolved into a versatile communication tool for amateur radio operators, extending beyond basic image transmission capabilities. EasyPal implements Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) encoding technology, enabling efficient data transmission over narrow 2.5 KHz channels on both HF and VHF frequencies with remarkable speed. The application supports multiple file formats, including jpg, pdf, txt, doc, and xls, as well as specialized forms such as ICS-213 and ICS-213 (ARES). Additionally, EasyPal offers email functionality through designated repeater stations with internet access. Its responsive development history and robust feature set have established it as a premier digital SSTV solution in the amateur radio community, though users of Windows 11 should note specific configuration requirements to ensure optimal performance.

The PringlesCantenna is an ultracheap Yagi-type directional antenna that can be built for under $10. The original Pringles Yagi was designed by Andrew Clap.

The Bruce array is a simple, often-forgotten wire antenna array that is advantageous for 80 and 160 meters, where typical gain antennas are very large. This bi-directional broadside vertical array is only 1\4 lambda high and does not require a ground system. It offers substantially greater SWR bandwidth than the half-square or bobtail curtain. A 4-element Bruce array used by N6LF showed a gain of about 4.6 dB compared to a 1\4 lambda vertical with 8 elevated radials, with a 2:1 SWR bandwidth greater than 400 kHz. The antenna is simple and its dimensions are flexible.

This project details three variants of a vertical half-wave antenna design for the 4-meter (70MHz) amateur radio band. The antennas use end-feeding with a parallel-tuned circuit for impedance matching to 50-ohm coaxial cable. The first variant uses suspended flexible wire for portable use, the second employs a fiberglass rod with internal wire for permanent outdoor installation, and the third utilizes aluminum tent poles for quick mobile deployment. Despite the narrow bandwidth of the matching circuit, this suits the narrow 4m FM allocation well. The design offers an effective omnidirectional radiation pattern and can be constructed with readily available materials.

10 meters band aluminum 2-Element Moxon rectangle

Two mods for the Yaesu FT-950

Helix antenna calculator, to design and make helix antenna plans

A wire moxon antenna plan for the 7 Mhz

This article describes the construction of a Moxon rectangle antenna for the 70MHz (4-meter) amateur radio band. This compact two-element beam design features folded element ends, reducing its width to approximately 75% of a half-wavelength. The antenna was built using enamelled copper wire stretched over a lightweight fiberglass kite spar frame, with a direct coaxial cable feed connection. Initial testing showed a VSWR of around 1.3 with distinct nulls at 90 degrees when horizontally mounted. The author later tested vertical polarization and suggested that the antenna's compact size might allow for indoor loft installation.

Making your own 2 metre (146 MHz) 5/8th wave whip antenna

A vertical Moxon with different feeding for the 20 meters

Freeware logbook program with many features, includes CAT system and database for yaesu Icom and kenwood rtx. This program is currently discontinued by the author who developed another ham log program for windows.

Article by DK5WL describes a multi-band DX antenna for the 160m-40m amateur radio bands with low visibility but great performance for long distance communication.

This article addresses the subject of obtaining the best signal transfer from an antenna to the typical 50-ohm receiver input over a wide frequency range, with emphasis on medium-wave (500 - 2000 kHz), encompassing the standard AM broadcast band and the 160-m amateur band.

This PDF File desscribes how to homemade a multi-band end-fed trapped wire antenna resonating on the low bands of 160 80 and 40 meters. Contains trap design instructions and some construction tips.

Easy to setup dipole antenna for 4 meters band by Tony Hawker G4CJZ

This document by W4HM explains the construction and usage of a 160 meter balanced coaxial receiving loop antenna, which can be easily adapted for the 40 and 80 meters bands. The content provides detailed instructions on building the antenna, its advantages, and how to optimize its performance for amateur radio operations. It is a valuable resource for radio amateurs looking to improve their receiving capabilities and enhance their overall radio communication experience.

Interesting article on mobile antennas by Cebik. . The article offers advice for setting up and operating mobile antennas for ham radio use. It emphasizes the lossy nature of mobile-in-motion antennas but encourages users to rise to the challenge. Steps include safeguarding car electronics, choosing proper cabling, and carefully selecting and mounting antennas. It highlights potential issues like roof mounting, trunk lip grounding, and side-mounting for trucks. For stationary operation, options like dipoles or beams are explored, with safety tips for masts and guying systems. Lastly, it stresses safety, suggesting stopping the vehicle to operate whenever possible

Review of the W5GI Multiband Mystery Antenna by July 2003 Issue of CQ Amateur Radio

Power and SWR Meter with dual bargraphs and sticky bar, using 2x AD8307

A PDF file containing the US grid square map provided by Icom america.

This project shows how to build a 50-ohm dummy load using non-inductive resistors, oil for heat dissipation, and a simple assembly process. It enables accurate transmitter tuning, testing, and power measurement across LF to UHF bands. The setup allows meter calibration by measuring peak voltage, applying diode drop correction, and calculating RMS voltage and power precisely. Parts are inexpensive and widely available. With proper assembly, this dummy load offers extended service life, accurate readings within 2%, and a reliable alternative to costly commercial wattmeters for amateur radio applications.

Comprehensive list of beacons in the 50MHz band maintained since 2013 by G3USF.

Notes on building a basic wire vertical or horizontal antenna for 160 meters band by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL

This is a picture of a schematic diagram of a multifunctional interface for Yaesu FT-8x7 Series Transceivers. It will work for Yaesu radios like FT-897 FT-857 FT-817

A free to download and print, amateur radio station log sheet in a paper US letter format

W3FF article about the buddistick portable vertical antenna in a PDF file

Download the PDF with USA Amateur radio HF band plan and common country prefixes updated in 2008 by Icom

A moxon antenna project for 40 and 30 meters

An interesting article on NVIS antennas, explaining basics of NVIS antennas and the main usage of this particular aerials by Patricia Gibbons

KaWin is a Windows software that supports multiple Kantronics TNCs and multiple radio transceivers with an intuitive, graphical interface, setting a new standard of performance for digital radio communications. Software is not supported anymore.

Excellent article on limiting noise using chockes by Chuck Counselman, W1HIS

WinTone v2.02 is a windows DTMF Decoder, run on old windows versions only.

A project by DL5DBM for a VHF UHF antenna suitable for handheld transceivers

This program descrambles band inverted encrypted transmissions, usually found on VHF/UHF. It uses a NCO (numerical controlled oscillator) to re-produce the originally inverted audio band.

The W8JK is a famous and effective DX antenna, first built by John Kraus, W8JK, in 1937. A Beam antenna with two parallel dipoles driven with opposite phase, with a close spacing of an eighth of a wavelength.