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A vertical dipole for 7MHz and 21MHz by OH3GGQ

Description of the 80m antenna used at CN2WW in the ARRL-DX CW 2007

An end-fed halfwave antenna for 20 meters band with balun pictures and description by PD7MAA

K2 logging system by WB2QAP, logs ARCI sponsored contests and others with same point system

How to build the Quickie Pneumatic Antenna Launcher

The circuit is based on two AD8307 log amplifiers, which are connected to the forward and reflected ports on a directional coupler

DIY kits a 70W SSB linear Power Amplifier for YAESU FT-817 KX3 running HF 80m-10m bands

A balun is a MUST for dipoles or similar antennas when they are feed with coaxial cables. Many hams connect the center conductor of the coaxial cable to one side of the dipole, and the shield to the other. Wrong!

EA4EOZ home made baluns

FM dx logs, MW carrier offset monitoring, lists of RDS codes in use in the UK, London pirate bandscan and much more from a London QTH.

Over 47 full-screen maps are available within _NAOMI_ (North American Overlay Mapper), a free Windows program designed for US and Canadian amateur radio enthusiasts. This mapping suite includes 9 backgrounds such as CQ Zones, ITU Zones, and ARRL Sections, along with 16 foreground layers like Counties, Areacodes, and Grid Locators. Users can calculate distances and bearings, track real-time mouse positions with continuous Grid-Locator data, and integrate with APRS for live station tracking via the FindU database. For a global perspective, the _Global Overlay Mapper_ (GOM) provides a world map, 8 continental maps, and 29 sub-continental maps, all with 12 active layers including Country Outlines, CQ/ITU Zones, and Prefix information. Both NAOMI and GOM offer feature-locate systems to jump to positions based on prefixes, capital cities, or Grid Locators, and provide customized beam headings and distance displays. The site also features _LogView_, a post-contest log visualization tool that analyzes Cabrillo-format logs by plotting QSOs on maps, supporting over 30 major contests like CQWW and ARRL DX, and allowing comparison with published results.

Building a cavity resonator for 144 MHz

Homebrew G5RV a simple multiband antenna. This article shows detailed pictures of a G5RV home made antenna, including antenna size and dimensions by 9M2ZAK

HF power amplifier project powered by GU-78B by SV8JE

QRP DIY and more

3 Element reversable quad antenna for 40 meters band

67 ft antenna for portable operation by VE3CLQ

The HB9CV is a well known two element antenna of a directional beam type with a forward gain of 4 to 5 dBd. This one is for two metres but it can be scaled, from the dimensions in the diagram, for other bands I have also made them for four and six metres

Causes and advices on malfunctioning display in the control head of the FT-857, where several scan lines in the dot-matrix display cease to function, so the display seems streaked at places

A UHF antenna for satellite reception. Anntenna mast is in wood, made with two aluminium rods

TX3A online log for Chesterfield Islands 2009

HB9DNU Karlheinz's blog, hosted on Blogger, presents a collection of personal reflections and observations, predominantly in German. The content spans various non-amateur radio subjects, including Swiss political initiatives, economic discussions concerning banks like UBS, and social commentary. For instance, an entry from February 2008 details the Swiss vote on a combat jet noise initiative, highlighting the debate between tourism concerns and national security. Another post from October 2008 critiques the 500 billion Euro bailout package for banks, calculating its per-capita cost for German citizens and referencing earlier blog entries from March 2006 and June 2007 that discussed UBS salaries and Raiffeisenbank issues. These entries often reflect Karlheinz's personal perspective on current events. The blog also includes lighter, more personal notes, such as a February 2009 entry about a video produced by his grandson, and observations on local events like a bird exhibition in Contone or a scenic train ride through the Centovalli, demonstrating a broad range of interests beyond the ham radio hobby.

ST2NH blog - first ham blog from africa fatures QRP,Homebrew,news,links

Up to date log for 9K2HN & 9K9X (contest call)

Building an Open Source Arduino APRS Tracker with LCD & GPS ( SVTrackR )

Operating a specialized DX cluster, this service provides real-time DX spots exclusively from stations confirmed to be _Log of The World_ (LoTW) users. This unique filtering mechanism allows DXers to prioritize contacts with stations that are highly likely to upload their logs to LoTW, streamlining the process of achieving confirmed DXCC or other awards. The cluster aggregates data from various sources, presenting a focused view of active LoTW participants across multiple bands. By narrowing the scope to LoTW-active stations, the platform significantly reduces the effort required for QSL management, as users can confidently pursue contacts knowing a digital confirmation is probable. This targeted approach is particularly beneficial for contesters and DXpedition chasers aiming for rapid award qualification, offering a strategic advantage in identifying viable contacts. The service supports both web-based access and traditional telnet connections, ensuring broad compatibility for amateur radio operators. It processes thousands of spots daily, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely information relevant to LoTW users, facilitating more efficient and productive operating sessions.

A podcast devoted to long-distance radio reception on the AM broadcast band. AM, or Medium Wave (MW), signals can travel thousands of miles.

EWE Antenna plan with a 9:1 balun

Antenna experiment a Delta loop antenna for 7 Mhz band

This max size magnetic loop antenna for 14 MHz with a totall circumference of 6m is designed to attach to a wall

Many NDB radio enthusiasts publish their reception logs on the web. A completely separate system designed for individual listeners to make their own logs and obtain statistics on NDBs, DGPS and now Navtex Stations they have received. Log listings can be exported in a multitude of formats and then emailed to the NDB List

Notes on W3EDP Antenna by M1KTA

Multi-band loft-mounted dipoles for 40, 20, 17, 15, and 10m

A homebrew Magmount for 2m antenna

The YB7ZGP Pamaton Repeater operates on a frequency of 146.76 MHz, serving the Martapura District in Banjar, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. This VHF repeater provides local communication infrastructure for amateur radio operators in the region. The repeater's operation is managed by Syah Riyan, indicating a local amateur radio enthusiast or group maintains the station. Repeaters like YB7ZGP are critical for extending the range of VHF/UHF communications, allowing handheld and mobile transceivers to communicate over greater distances than line-of-sight. The 146.76 MHz frequency falls within the 2-meter band, a popular segment for local and regional amateur radio traffic, often utilized for emergency communications and general ragchewing. Information regarding the _Pamaton Repeater_ is presented on a blog platform, suggesting a community-driven effort to disseminate details about this local amateur radio asset.

LM is a program to edit contest logs afterwards, a so-called contest post processor. With help of LM you can convert row data to many different file formats. Allow a quick input interface, and contest score for several contest. Can import & export a batch of logs and to create result lists.

The Super Check Partial database files provide a list of callsigns used by active contesters. The data comes from Cabrillo logs contributed by contesters themselves. Contributed logs from the past 24 months are used to create the database. These logs are combined and filtered so that they result in a fairly good (but not perfect) list. The files do not contain any QSO data, such as state, CQ zone, Maidenhead Grid Locator, etc. The dta files can be used with CT, WriteLog, TRlog, SD, N1MM Logger, NA, Win-Test, and others

A blog with loggings and information relating to shortwave pirate radio in Europe.

How resolve low power problems on Icom IC-7000

A 40/80 inverted L antenna project by Myron WVØH

A loop antenna made with common RG-213 coax and rests on a cross made of 6 mm fibreglass rods anf a 6.5- 30MHz tune

Annonbon island dx pedition 3C0C June 2010

A vertical antenna for 40 meters band by PA5MW

DXpeditions, Online Logbook and personal stuff

Homebrew a 2 meter square dipole antenna

Italian page about a home made a 1 to 40 balun with pictures and measurements on HF bands.

Demonstrates the construction of a 144 MHz turnstile antenna, detailing its design for omnidirectional, horizontally polarized VHF operation. The resource outlines the physical dimensions and materials required, including specific lengths for the radiating elements and the use of _RG-58_ coaxial cable for phasing. It covers the assembly process, emphasizing the critical spacing and connection points to achieve the desired radiation pattern and impedance matching for the _2-meter band_. The article presents measured _SWR_ performance across the 144-146 MHz segment, showing a low SWR of 1.2:1 at 144.5 MHz, which is suitable for general VHF use. It compares the turnstile's performance to a 9-element Yagi, noting the turnstile's advantage in providing consistent signal strength from all directions without requiring a rotator. Practical application for local FM simplex and repeater operations is implied, offering a simple yet effective antenna solution for fixed or portable stations.

Cobalt Pet is a weblog focusing on shortwave radio. It features shortwave reception reports, product reviews, photos, listening tips, and links. International broadcasters and amateur / ham radio operators are monitored and discussed.

QRP and other projects from Honolulu, HI

LoTW and eQSL export utility for Windows allows you to export your LOTW and eQSL marked qso's from Logger32 or an existing ADIF file. This program has been discontinued by author in favour of L32 LogSync.