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Wrexham is in North Wale's and our club is open to all radio fans

Adapting a Wouxun/Kenwood USB cable as a Yaesu FT-817 FT-857 FT-897 CAT connection

Running 10 and 6 meters beacons, 6 m and 70 cm fm repeater from Melbourne, Australia

The Megacycles combine the hobbies of amateur radio and bicycling. This group is not a club as there are no officers, dues or by-laws.

PDF file of the Yaesu FT-991 manual

Ham radio Blog, focusing on homebrewing and testing antennas, rig mods and contesting.

eham users reviews of the Kenwood TS-570S(G) series

Microcontrollers for many ham radio applications including repeater controllers, beacon transmitters, keyers, antenna switches, battery monitors, etc.

Home build a Kenwood PG-5A cable. This lead is the audio data cable for some of the Kenwood Mobile transceivers

Map of VHF UHF repeaters in australia

Durham FM Association DFMA Durham Ham Radio Club - Durham Amateur Radio Club - Durham, NC

The Buddipole Deluxe, a portable HF/VHF antenna system, receives a practical assessment from IW5EDI after a month of field use. The author, constrained by antenna restrictions, highlights the system's crucial role in enabling portable operations, even managing sporadic digital activity from a balcony. Direct comparisons to a fixed 3-band dipole reveal surprisingly comparable signal reports on 15, 17, and 20 meters, underscoring the Buddipole's effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Tuning the Buddipole proves straightforward on bands down to 20 meters, though the review notes significant challenges with SWR on lower bands like 40 meters, where achieving better than 3:1 SWR was problematic. Observations also include SWR variations with dipole rotation and mast height, suggesting environmental factors play a role. The overall manufacturing quality of the antenna and its accessories, including the tripod and carry bag, is deemed good, despite a minor issue with a pole connector. Looking ahead, the author plans to construct a homemade Buddipole version, possibly optimized for the 30-meter band, specifically for PSK31 operations from an apartment. This personal project reflects a common amateur radio practice of adapting commercial designs for specific needs, further extending the utility of portable antenna concepts.

WA7LAW.COM is a site to support the activities of the Snohomish County Hams Club and for the use by ALL amateur radio operators in and around Snohomish County, club members or not.

Yaesu VX-8R eham users reviews

Here a comparison of Kenwood TS-590S used with MC-60A and the oringina dynamic microphone

How to measure the characteristic impedance of a unknown transmission line using MiniVNA

Several bash scripts are provided to automate common amateur radio tasks on Linux and FreeBSD systems, addressing the need for quick access to specific data without navigating web interfaces. These utilities include `call` for fetching US callsign details from callook.info, `qth` for obtaining address information for US and Canadian callsigns, and `grid` for determining grid squares based on license addresses. Each script is designed for command-line execution, allowing for single lookups or interactive sessions, and emphasizes a KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) programming philosophy. Another script, `au_kp.sh`, is tailored for weak signal VHF operators, fetching and displaying the NOAA 30-minute Aurora forecast and GFZ Space Weather Kp index data. This script generates static images, requiring re-execution for updates, and is intended to be run as a clickable desktop object for real-time space weather monitoring. It helps operators track propagation conditions, especially during solar cycle peaks. Beyond bash scripts, the resource offers a PHP/web page `fortune` implementation, including Henrik Aasted Sorensen's PHP script, sample HTML/CSS, and a HOWTO guide for creating fortune files. W3DHJ provides several amateur radio-themed fortune files, such as "Ham Humor & Wisdom" with 354 entries and "VHF Rover Humor & Wisdom" with 223 entries, along with other general humor and wisdom collections. These fortune files are designed with embedded HTML for web page display and are refreshed monthly, offering a total of 21,400 entries.

OM3CPH Universal HAM radio/generator DDS Unit with AD9850 or AD9851

CQHAM.ru page about the Kenwood TM-241

Amateur radio installation services and products for sale. Tower erection services, shack setup, antenna installation

This app permit to work in DigiModes using the latest free version of HamRadio Deluxe Suite 5.24.0.38 with the new Yaesu FT-991 (which is not supported in that version of the application) using the Yaesu FT-950 model in HRD

About the Cushcraft A3S with A743 add-on for 30 an 40 meters

Home-Made Magnetic Loop Antenna for 30 Meters by WA8LMF

Information on establishing an amateur radio station in japan

Design a parallel circular wire balanced transmission line with this online calculator. This calculator is a tool for designing balanced transmission lines with a specific desired characteristic impedance Zc and made of parallel circular conductors of a given diameter d.

This article describes an alternative to water as the cooling liquid for amateur radio vacuum tube power amplifiers. This cooling system is designed for adequate vacuum tube cooling, reasonable cost, and very low maintenance. By K8CU

Ham Radio and Computer gear in Huntsville, Alabama

Make and automatic antenna tuner based on Arduino and using economic card. This ATU Project can be installed outdoors and controlled remotely by an rs485 link

This online database, called HAMLOG, can be used free of charge by any radio amateur worldwide.

How to run an SDR Receiver on the Android Google Nexus 7 using SDR Touch App and an RTL-SDR dongle, review and costs by IW5EDI

ARRL special service club

Covers 10m 12m 15m 17m 20m 30m 40m and 100 KHz on 80m, & WARC Eham Reviews

These charts show the New Zealand bandplan

Demonstrates the swift setup process for a **Trans World Antenna**, showcasing its utility for portable amateur radio operations. The video highlights the antenna's design for quick deployment, a critical factor for activations like Summits On The Air (SOTA) or Parks On The Air (POTA), where efficiency in establishing a station is paramount. It illustrates the physical components and the sequence of assembly, emphasizing ease of use in varied field environments. The antenna system is presented as a multi-band solution, capable of operating across various HF frequencies. This adaptability makes it a versatile choice for hams engaging in outdoor activities or emergency communications. The visual demonstration provides practical insights into managing the antenna elements and feedline for optimal performance during temporary deployments. The focus remains on the practical aspects of field setup, rather than detailed technical specifications or performance metrics.

Eham users Yaesu VX 5R review

Microphone tips for the Icom 706MkIIG

Thierry LOMBRY, ON4SKY, develops in depth and with original pictures the long history of amateur radio all through the world from 900 BC to date.

This resource, a blog from the Penang Amateur Radio Club (PARC), offers insights into various aspects of amateur radio in Malaysia. One post details monitoring Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) on the 2m band, providing specific frequencies like 122.750 MHz AM for Butterworth and 126.400 MHz AM for Penang, along with sample aviation weather and operational data. Another entry critiques the lengthy and costly process of obtaining an amateur radio license in Malaysia, contrasting it with the more streamlined FCC licensing system in the United States, citing a 1-year wait and RM 414 (USD 125) for 10 years in Malaysia versus 3 weeks and USD 14 for 10 years in the US. The blog also covers internal club matters, such as the 2007 Annual General Meeting (AGM) attendance and council elections, highlighting member dissatisfaction with outdated newsletters and a call for "reformasi." Additionally, it presents local phonetic alphabets in Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese, and discusses monitoring AM broadcast bands for international stations like Voice of America on 1575 kHz and Zhong Yang Ren Min Guang Bo Dian Tai on 1134 kHz, offering alternatives to local 2m repeater chatter. The author, "firstclass," shares personal observations and criticisms regarding the Malaysian ham radio landscape.

A RF Probe circuit for the RADIO frequency experimenter to check the presence of a RF signal and also to measure its strength

The Araucaria DX Group, based in Brazil, functions as an amateur radio club specializing in **DXpeditions**, **contesting**, and organizing various related events. The group actively sponsors contests and provides resources for DX enthusiasts. Its primary focus is on facilitating and participating in long-distance radio contacts and competitive operating events, contributing to the global amateur radio community. The group's activities include coordinating expeditions to rare DX entities, participating in major international contests, and fostering skill development among its members. By sponsoring events, the Araucaria DX Group supports the growth of amateur radio in South America, encouraging participation in competitive operating and promoting the pursuit of DX. The group's initiatives aim to enhance operational proficiency and expand the reach of amateur radio communications.

The ARRL Contest Results Database serves as a centralized repository for official scores and detailed breakdowns from numerous ARRL-sanctioned operating events. This resource typically features comprehensive listings of participants, their submitted logs, and final standings across different categories, modes, and bands. It allows hams to review their performance, compare results with other operators, and analyze contest trends over time, providing valuable insights into competitive amateur radio. Historically, the database has showcased the efforts of thousands of contesters, from single-operator entries to multi-operator, multi-transmitter stations. While the current status indicates scores are not immediately available, the database's primary function is to archive and present the outcomes of events like the ARRL DX Contest, Sweepstakes, and Field Day. This historical data is crucial for tracking individual progress, identifying top performers, and understanding the competitive landscape within the amateur radio community.

Two tables comparing several coax cables on attenuation and power ratings

RSGB World Prefix Map - Radio Amateur's Map of the World

Master the Ham Radio license exams with Ham Technician, Ham General and Ham Extra! With these free iPhone applications, you will take the test with confidence.

eham review of the ICOM IC-756PRO

Initial set up of Broadband Hamnet on a Raspberry Pi.

Refurbishing my 10 years old Cushcraft A3S triband HF Antenna

Ham radio activities, from satellite operations, eme communications, dxing and contesting, qsling and direction findings, are just some of ham radio exciting activities

Indexes over 100 digitized amateur radio callbooks, primarily from the early to mid-20th century, providing a historical record of callsign assignments and licensee data. The collection facilitates research into past amateur radio operations, tracing callsign lineage, and identifying operators from specific eras. Each entry typically includes the callsign, licensee name, and geographic location as published in the original printed volumes. Users can browse the collection by publication date or utilize the search function to locate specific callsigns or names within the archived documents. The resource serves as a valuable repository for historical amateur radio data, supporting genealogical and operational research. Access to these scanned documents is provided directly through the Internet Archive platform, ensuring long-term preservation and availability of these historical amateur radio records.