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Radio propagation prediction and simulation tool for VHF-UHF, based on the Irregular Terrain Model, also known as Longley-Rice. Can be used as a repeater site planing tool and radio coverage analysis. Currently it works on Linux and Windows.

HF Digital Voice for Radio Amateurs. FreeDV is a free application for Windows, Linux and MacOS that allows any SSB radio to be used for low bit rate digital voice.

If you have ever tried transmitting on HF from a tall block of apartments, where it's just not possible to erect a substantial aerial system, then this article is for you

This site is dedicated to mobile amateur radio operators, old and new alike. Whether you are into HF, or VHF operation, I trust the information presented will increase your enjoyment of our great hobby. With safety as a byword, there are articles on amplifiers, antennas, bonding, impedance matching, installing hardware, mobile equipment, noise and RFI abatement, wiring, and much more. I do my best to keep these articles up to date, and easy to follow.

QTH.COM offers a comprehensive platform for amateur radio enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade equipment. This online service is designed to facilitate transactions between hams, allowing users to list their gear for free. Whether you're looking for HF or VHF equipment, antennas, or even vintage radios, QTH.COM serves as a hub for all your ham radio needs. The site is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for both seasoned operators and newcomers to navigate the listings. In addition to individual sellers, QTH.COM also attracts dealers and manufacturers looking to reach a wider audience. With a diverse range of categories, including military radios and radio tubes, users can find unique items that may not be available elsewhere. The platform's commitment to providing a free service ensures that all hams can participate in the marketplace without financial barriers. Join the community at QTH.COM and discover the best deals in the ham radio world.

Rhombic Antenna dimensions for HF and VHF bands by N6JSX

SuperAntenna offer Portable, Stealth, Mobile, Base, Backpack, EmComm, Ham Radio, Marine, MARS, CAP, HF SSB, Gov, NGO and Commercial antennas

The IK-STIC 2 is a vertical, all band, antenna that is over 25 feet tall yet weighs under 5 pounds. Based on a telescopic pipe or a fiberglass fishing pole, using a tuner it can easily cover the amateur radio HF bands from 40 - 10 Meters

NuMorse 2.20.0.0 for Win 7/Win 8/XP/Vista/Win 10 A complete rewrite of the original NuMorse used by thousands of radio amateurs to gain and upgrade their licenses. NuMorse offers an intermediate feature set that is somewhere between the lean and mean NuCode program and the vast array of features supported by NuMorse Professional. But NuMorse is no cut-down program. It has several unique features not found in other Nu-Ware products as well as a compact and intuitive set of controls that you will be able to learn quickly.Product is no more developed and out of support.

Professional antennas in MF, VHF, UHF and SHF frequency range for military applications, civil-professional market, mobile communications, radioamateurs and antennas for special applications - EMC, radiomonitoring, etc.

Creative Express Corporation software to enhance shortwave radio listening. Support for Drake R8A/B, NRD535/D, WJ HF-1000 and TEN-TEC RX-320 receivers, as well as propagation, path evaluation and database management.

W5ALT Indoor Vertical Antenna is a base loaded vertical antenna that can be tuned on almost all HF bands by adjusting a big coil. Operating a ham radio station from an apartment in Maracaibo, Venezuela, the author demonstrates effective communication with over 100 countries using a custom-built indoor vertical antenna. Addressing common misconceptions, the design uses a balanced approach with radials and a base-loaded vertical element made from affordable materials. The antenna fits discreetly indoors, covers 6 to 40 meter bands, and achieves acceptable SWR with an MFJ tuner. Despite limited space and typical apartment challenges, the setup enables reliable DX contacts, confirmed by numerous QSL cards, proving indoor antennas can perform well in constrained environments.

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

Create - Reliable antenna and antenna rotators from japan. Manufacturer of amateur radio products, HF VHF UHF antennas, antnena towers, antenna rotors, HF Log Periodic Antennas, VHF UHF wideband amateur radio antennas

Comparison chart of most popular VHF UHF amateur radio transceivers

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

CB radios, VHF transceivers, scanners antennas and accessories

Memory management (cloning) software for the Yaesu FT-8900R quad band FM mobile transceiver

10 to 20 meters band log-periodic antenna project with SWR Plots, boom lenght and element spacing.

Memory management programming software for the Yaesu VR-5000 receiver

Amateur Radio bandplan in a large PDF A3 format valid for Serbia and Region 2. This band plan can be donwloaded and printed on a color laser printer for optimal quality.

A large worldwide map of aeronautical service Frequencies allocation on HF bands dated 2002

Well documented Amateur Radio HF/VHF antenna projects, high power Russian GS35B RF amplifiers, mobile RFI solutions, related accessories, vintage radios, Six meter equipment, and useful techniques by K8CU are inside.

An easy to make HF low pass filter form high power

Looking for Hams that want to experiment on VHF/UHF PSK/digital modes

How to build a high gain vertical antenna for the UHF amateur or CB Bands, by radio experimenters handbook

Features and specifications for discontinued yaesu ft-100d radio

The Yaesu FNB-78 Battery plugs into the FT-897/D. It produces 13.2 VDC at 4500 mAh. The radio can hold one or two and one can be in use while the other is charging.

Current HF band conditions online report and graphs. This page provides band condition information to CW and SSB Contesters. It can also be of benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band condtions for Nets and casual QSO

Advanced QRP Low Cost Mosfets HF Linear Amplifier with schematics, IMD, gain data and more. Six articles about amateur radio.

The purpose of this page is to capture and document the Yaesu FT-101 series radios during the 1970's

The 6 Band Inverted L Antenna MK3 is a versatile multiband antenna designed for amateur radio operators. This antenna covers 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m bands, making it suitable for a wide range of HF communications. The design is based on a W3DZZ configuration, incorporating traps for optimal performance. The MK3 version features a sturdy 5/8th CB mast, replacing the original timber mast, which enhances durability against harsh weather conditions. The antenna's construction allows for effective operation, particularly on the 40m band, where it has been successfully used to contact distant locations including ZL, VK, and Antarctica. Constructing this antenna requires careful attention to detail, especially regarding the radials and grounding. The traps resonate at specific frequencies, and additional resources are available for building coaxial traps. The antenna is designed to work efficiently without an ATU on the lower bands, while higher bands may require tuning. This project is ideal for both beginner and intermediate operators looking to enhance their station with a reliable multiband antenna.

Described is a simple inverted-V antenna which, when used with a balanced ATU, can be used on all the main Radio Amateur HF bands (80, 40, 20, 15 and 10m). The cental support is made in such a way that the wire can be coiled up for storage when the antenna is taken down.

HF Communications Analysis and Prediction Tools for Amateur Radio and communications professionals. Featuring: WinCAP Wizard, Beacon-Time Wizard, GeoAlert-Extreme Wizard, ID Wizard, KTS Clock Screen Saver, NERDAlert 2000

Comparison chart between Cushcraft R8, Hy-Gain AV640 , Butternut HF6V, Gap Titan and Eco 7+

SDR Radio DX Cluster data is taken from the Amateur Radio DX cluster using DXSpider

Notes on homebrewing antennas by Chris G4CYA, from gamma matching, to phasing antennas, splitters and combiners, baluns and measuring techniques.

The MCP-F6/F7 software facilitates memory channel and menu data creation for the Kenwood TH-F6A, TH-F7A, and TH-F7E transceivers. It operates on _Windows_ XP (SP3+), Vista (SP2+), Windows 7 (RTM+), Windows 8 (RTM+), Windows 8.1 (RTM+), Windows 10, and Windows 11. System requirements include a CPU faster than the OS recommendation, RAM exceeding the OS recommendation, and **2 MB** of free hard drive space. Display resolution must be XGA (1024 x 768) or higher. Connectivity to the transceiver requires an optional PG-4Y (RS-232) or KPG-22U (USB 2.0) programming cable. The KPG-22U cable necessitates a virtual COM port driver installation. The software supports COM1 through COM20 for RS-232 communication. Installation requires administrator privileges and involves executing "setup.exe" from the extracted MFX101.zip archive. Uninstallation is performed via the Control Panel's "Uninstall a program" function or by re-executing "setup.exe." Created data files are not removed during uninstallation and require manual deletion. The software version is **1.01**. DXZone Focus: Kenwood TH-F6 F7 | Memory Management | Windows | RS-232

Interconnecting the YAesu FT-897 or 897D

SDR Receiver a compact high performance HF software defined radio receiver designed to be used in fixed or portable stations. Version 2 of the receiver is now available. It now has an RF pre-amplifier using a power MOSFET and other revisions to improve it's performance both as a stand alone receiver and as an IF panadaptor with HF and VHF transceivers.

This page includes fatures, specifications options and photos of the ICOM IC-746

Excel sheet containing technical comparisons of commercial HF portable antennas compiled by ON4SKY. Includes pictures, manufacturer, db gain, band coverage, F/B ratio, price, weight and dimensions.

Ham Radio Tower Project at N0HR. Includes site plan, escavation, tower construction, HF antennas, grounding and lightning protection, coax and more.

AirMail is a HF radio mail program for sending and receiving messages via Pactor, either via the ham radio system or participating marine or commercial services

The ICOM IC-7300 is a cutting-edge HF transceiver that has garnered significant attention since its release. This review, published by ARRL in QST, provides an in-depth analysis of its features, performance, and usability. The IC-7300 is known for its direct sampling technology, which enhances its sensitivity and selectivity, making it a favorite among amateur radio operators. The review covers various aspects, including the user interface, audio quality, and overall operational capabilities, providing valuable insights for both new and experienced hams. In addition to its technical specifications, the review discusses the IC-7300's performance in real-world scenarios, such as DXing and contesting. It highlights the transceiver's ability to handle weak signals and its versatility across different modes. The review serves as a helpful guide for those considering the IC-7300 for their station, offering a balanced perspective on its strengths and potential drawbacks. Overall, this review is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ICOM IC-7300 and its place in the amateur radio landscape.

Vortex Antenna Systems, radio communication antenna aanufacturer and supplier of antenna related hardware. Ham radio HF and VHF Antennas, antenna parts, mast and mounts.

Summarizes a portion of the FCC rules 47 CFR 80.371(c) and 80.373(f)

WSJT-X and MAP65, open-source amateur radio programs, facilitate weak-signal digital communication. WSJT-X covers VHF/UHF to HF, decoding subthreshold signals. MAP65 optimizes for VHF/UHF EME with JT65. Free and GNU GPL licensed, WSJT-X is on Windows, Linux, and OS X, while MAP65 is Windows-only, supporting SDR hardware.

FTBVR5K is a memory management program for the Yaesu VR-5000 scanning receiver.