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Highly integrated Logging, DXing, Contesting and Station Control Software, commercial version, run under windows 2000 or higher.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of baluns, which are devices used to connect balanced loads, like dipole antennas, to unbalanced inputs, such as coaxial cables. It covers various types of baluns, including voltage and current baluns, and their design, construction, and testing. The text discusses the importance of baluns in preventing RF currents on coax shields and their applications in Ham radio setups. It also includes practical advice on selecting and using baluns based on antenna impedance and power ratings, along with detailed performance evaluations and construction tips for different balun configurations.

Specialized amateur radio club devoted to the pursuit of operating and technical excellence in radio contesting

[TowerTalk] Why does Cushcraft R7 work so well without radials?

Ten Tec ORION review by ON4UN after several months of usage

SignalPoint, Caribbean Contesting Consortium. Curacao. CCC's contesting QTH is the former home of PJ9JT, John Thompson, W1BIH. This historic site has been the home of many contest wins since 1971.

Public service, repeaters, elmer program, training and testing. Programs for kids, YLs, OMs, new hams and old. Contesting, kit building, fun and fellowship. Meetings on the first and third Thursday evenings.

The _National Contest Journal_ (NCJ) serves as a dedicated resource for amateur radio contesters, providing in-depth articles, operational strategies, and technical insights. Published bimonthly by the ARRL, it covers a wide array of contesting topics, including antenna systems, station optimization, operating techniques, and rule interpretations for major events like the NA Sprint and various QSO Parties. The journal aims to enhance the competitive edge of participants across all skill levels, from casual operators to serious multi-operator teams, by sharing experiences and data from high-scoring stations. NCJ content frequently includes detailed analyses of contest results, offering breakdowns of scores, participant statistics, and comparisons of operating strategies. Readers can find practical advice on improving their contest performance, such as optimizing logging software usage or maximizing **run rates**. The journal also features columns on specific contest modes like RTTY and provides updates on rule changes and upcoming events, helping contesters prepare for future competitions and achieve better results, often leading to **top 10** finishes in their respective categories.

Rock Hill SC Hamfest on Oct 6 at Knights Stadium Exit 88 off I-77 Giant paved fleamarket, VE testing 10 AM, Talk-in 147.03 -600 Open 6 AM

The _Italian VHF Beacons_ resource provides a detailed listing of active and QRT amateur radio beacons operating across VHF, UHF, and SHF bands within Italy. Each entry specifies the beacon's callsign (e.g., IQ1SP/B), operating frequency (e.g., 144.411 MHz), QTH locator (e.g., JN44VC), effective radiated power (ERP) in watts, and antenna configuration (e.g., Big Wheel, 4x Dipole, Yagi). This data is crucial for radio amateurs involved in propagation studies, equipment testing, and long-distance (DX) communication on these higher frequency bands, offering fixed signal sources for monitoring. This compilation, last updated in October 2005, serves as a historical snapshot of Italian beacon activity. For instance, it lists several 144 MHz beacons with ERPs ranging from **0.1W** to **10W**, and higher frequency beacons such as I8EMG/B on 1296.880 MHz and I3EME/B on 24192.132 MHz. The inclusion of QRT (Quiet Radio Teletype) status for many entries indicates the dynamic nature of beacon operations over time. Users can utilize this information to identify potential signal sources for band openings or to calibrate their receiving equipment against known transmissions.

Temporary hf vertical installation for testing

A complete guide to operating the weak signal modes on VHF/UHF/Microwaves. VHF Contesting honor role for the western states, rover, eme basics and vhf contesting.

Freeware general purpose and contesting logging application, Scoring function for the IBM QSO Party with unique export format. Cabrillo export for non IBM contests includes formatting for NA QP, CQ WW DX, NA Sprint & CQ World-Wide WPX by W0RY

NJDXA North Jersey DX Association is a platform maintained by Urb LeJeune, W2DEC, providing information about upcoming meetings, VE testing sessions, and the operation of the W2 QSL Bureau. The site offers resources for amateur radio operators in the North Jersey area to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. It serves as a hub for DXing enthusiasts to stay updated on events and activities related to amateur radio. The intended audience includes hams in the North Jersey region looking to participate in club meetings, VE testing, and QSL bureau operations.

This page contains ideas, hints and tips about Auxiliary Items that will help you to enjoy the sport of HF Contesting without emptying the bank account

K5ZD article on contesting and qsling, originally appeared in the Scuttlebutt, newsletter of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club, March 2003

Testing SWR on your antenna and getting the best performance from your investment by L.D. Blake, VE3VDC

Application for the Apple Macintosh computer that provides a CW contesting interface for the popular MacLoggerDX loggging software. FKeyer runs on MacOS X and uses an external keyer such as the MicroHam CW keyer.

Ideas and notes on designing a SO2R radio shack room. Includes lots of radio shack pictures used by K8ND as ideas to plan his new radio shack, with contesting in mind.

Yaesu mailing list archive

MFSK is an easy-to-use chat mode for real-time amateur contacts, nets and bulletin transmissions, but not intended for contesting or Bulletin Board System (BBS) use. It is a half-duplex non-Automatic Repeat ReQuest (ARQ) forward-error-correcting (FEC) mode. It performs well on long-path fading conditions and in the presence of interference

HF Radio Contesting and personal information: Latest scores, station tour, DL contest records and large photo section, maps and software

Free windows morse code learning program. Whether you want to learn Morse code from scratch, never having heard a dit in your life, or you just want to speed up your copy for CW contesting, CW Teacher will help

A PowerPoint presentation by Bruce Draper, AA5B on how to get started in contesting, no matter if you are a big gun or a little pistol

A tower related mailing list

The East Tennessee DX Association (ETDXA) is an amateur radio club that welcomes all experience levels. They focus on a variety of activities including DXing (long-distance communication), contesting, and general ham radio topics. Their goal is to create a community of radio enthusiasts who can learn from each other and enjoy the hobby together. They also aim to promote the art and science of DXing while representing East Tennessee on the international amateur radio scene

Frequency counter project. It includes quite a number of useful testing features which were very useful when building other projects

Products for electronic production service repair and testing

Notes about generating RF sweep signals on the Arduino for filter testing, a digital version of the old Wobbulator concept

An RTTY only contest calendar, which includes scores and rules and records of recent and upcoming RTTY contests.

A workbench instrument capable of testing transistors, diodes, FETs, usefull constructing QRP circuitry.

Testing performances of indoor antenna. A comparison of a magnetic loop antenna vs a classic wire dipole done using wsprlite on 30 meters band.

Articles about Amateur Radio, own writings and translations: history, DXpeditions, contesting and DXing ethics, Codes of Conduct, Suggestions for Pile-ups, Suggestions for Contesters, the most wanted DXCC entities.

How to repair a FT1000MP front end, damaged from too much neighbouring RF during contesting

Interesting article on how and when sleep during a contest

Restoration and sale of quality antique radios that work, backed by professional testing, restoration, and warranty. vintage hi-fi included.

FRC since 1927, contesting is supported by an extensive PacketCluster Network

Contesting resource pages by OH1NOA

Newest ARRL westcoast convention. Features fox hunt, banquet, speakers, VE testing, swapmeet, many prizes.

Rtty contesting using writelog for windows. RTTY records and rules, tutorials

Awards, contesting, dxing, IOTA and Island info, on-line log searches, and much, much, more.

Tips and tricks in RTTY Contesting by VA7ST

An interesting article about planning and testing beverage antennas for 80 and 160 meters in a rural location

The HA8TKS VHF DXCluster is an essential online resource for amateur radio operators focusing on VHF and higher frequencies. This platform provides real-time information on DX spots, allowing users to track and engage in two-way radio communications effectively. The integrated map mash-up feature enhances the user experience by visually displaying the locations of DX stations, making it easier for operators to plan their contacts and optimize their antenna setups based on geographical data. In addition to the DXCluster functionality, the site offers various HAM tools, including a QRB calculator, which helps operators determine the distance to DX stations based on Maidenhead grid locators. The platform supports multiple modes of operation, including CW, SSB, RTTY, and digital modes like FT8 and JT65. With a user-friendly interface and comprehensive data, the HA8TKS VHF DXCluster is a valuable asset for both novice and experienced operators looking to enhance their DXing and contesting activities.

Discussion at towertalk about coax cable feed lines vs Open Wire Lines

Testing log wire antennas and a unun by G0KYA

Contesting, CW, antennas and review on TK/OE5XVL DXpedition 1999 plus my GD/OE5OHO DXpedition in 1997.

Amateur Radio Club in Edinburgh. Founded in 1949 with twice monthly meetings and a range of activites including talks, DF hunts, vists and contesting.

Guy Olinger, K2AV on GAP Titan DX Antenna

Linear amplifier related mailing list