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KSM Kenwood Smart Memory is a program to read and update the memory channels of a Kenwood amateur radio. The current supported types are: TS-450S, TS-570D, TS-570S, TS-690S, TS-870S, TS-940S,TS-950S.

The _59+ Log_ software, part of the 59+ collection, functions as a logging tool for Windows operating systems, specifically tested on Windows XP where its logbook feature operates smoothly. This collection also includes _59+ CW_, a module designed for Morse code operations, enabling keying of the COM port for transceiver control or simply listening to CW signals via the speaker. The software package, originally hosted on idealog.net, is now available for download as 59soft14.zip (3.4 MB) from IW5EDI's site. While the logbook application is functional, the _59+ CW_ application may encounter issues on newer Windows versions, as indicated by a failure to start on Windows XP during testing. The analyzer and convert modules within the 59+ suite require registration and do not operate in trial mode. Development and support for this software have been discontinued.

Constructing and designing full size, single band stacked yagi antenna arrays

An interesting article about homebrewing antenna traps for multiband antennas by VE3GK

A detailed drawing of a VHF UHF Log periodic antenna by VA2PHI

IARU band plan comparagraph

The multi-band trapped dipole is resonant on approx 3.7, 7, 14, 24 7 28.5 Mhz. The overall top length needs to be approximately 32.9 Meters

This antenna is intended as a simple, inexpensive solution for the newcomer to experiment across the 40m band (7.0-7.2MHz) when only restricted space is available

This page discribes microphone wiring connections for most UK and foreign radios. Most U.S. radios are "Code Type 2".

Guide to calculate effective gain of antennas

Sardine Can Antenna. is a BiQuad or Bi circle - wire length each side (8 x 1/4 waves ) 31 mm

Proposed frequencies for PSK31 QSO

2el 40Ft front to back spacing 80 meters Quad antenna

How To Build Code-Practice Apparatus: A Simple Telegraph Key

This web page describes a small, single tuned circuit regenerative receiver primarily for daylight reception in the 16, 19, 22 and 25 meter international shortwave broadcast bands.

A double bazooka antenna plan for the cw portion of the 40 meter band

A cost effective current-mode 1:1 balun can be constructed from a length of coax and a rod typically used for a broadcast antenna loop-stick, some electrical tape, cable ties, a length of PVC water-pipe and some connectors.

Complete introduction to amateur radio, excellent resource for beginners.

The cobweb antenna it is basically a 5 band antenna comprising of 5 full half wave dipoles for each band - between 10 meters and 20 meters, the antenna is also resonant on 6M and can be modeled even for VHF frequencies.

A simple dual band VHF UHF jpole antenna Projects by Dale Kubichek

This improved multiband trap dipole introduces a new trap design and a change in trap location. The antenna features double-coaxial-cable-wound traps having lower reactance and a higher quality factor (Q) than earlier coax-cable traps by W8NX

A bazooka antenna project for the 7 Mhz, includes dimension for to homebrew your own bazooka for HF bands

Manual for R7, 10 12 15 16 20 30 40 meters band antenna

HF Ham Radio antennas for apartments and methods of shortening antennas

Schematics, mechanical drawings and picture of a Receiving loop antenna by N5ESE - N5FC

Homebrew a vertical dipole for 28 Mhz by N2UHC

Live Streaming Audio of Police, Fire, and Paramedic Services in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Maritime frequencies and nets

A delta loop wire antenna plan for the 7 MHz band (40 meters) that is quick to setup and work with

Nasa MSFC predictions on the behavior of current sunspot cycle.

This type of antenna has same performance as a dipole, but requires only one single mounting point

Reducing noise to your antenna can gain your aerial performance, learn how.

D-RATS is a small application designed to provide data communication capabilities with D-STAR radios. It supports text chatting, file transfers, position reporting and mapping, and much more! It is written in Python using GTK to run on multiple platforms.

Some thoughts on a "hardware-store special" 2-meter quad, and a modified quad for 2 or 10 meters by K3MT

A project by G3SYC of a log periodic antenna for 6 meters band

The UDY-2 Voice Keyer digital voice keyer amateur radio software utility integrates many popular voice keyer features in one convenient easy to use program. Whether you're working a contest as multi op, single op, running a net, or just plain rag chewing the UDY-2 Voice Keyer has something to make hamming more fun and convenient for you.

A simple dipole built for two-band operation can be used for portable use and operate 20 and 40 meter bands

Perfect ground vs. poor ground. What is the difference? How does the ground influence the DX-gain?

A loopy loop loaded vertical antenna operating range 7.0 to 7.3 MHz by S. C. Chuck Smith, WA7RAI

There are many ways to support an amateur radio antenna. Installatio of a utility pole will provide an antenna height of approximately 13 meters (40 feet) and will require no guy wires.

Free windows program to calculate magnetic loop antenna.This small loop antenna calculator allow to determine capacitance and voltage based on Loop circumference, desired resonant frequency, conductor diameter and the operating power

A half sloper antenna for 160 meter band Italian translation of a WD8DSB article appeared in a QST issue during 1998. This article presents a **Reduced-Size Half Sloper Antenna for 160 Meters**, designed for amateur radio operators with limited space. By utilizing a 40-foot tower or a tree, you can build an efficient antenna that slopes down, achieving a 2:1 SWR bandwidth of 120 kHz. This innovative design allows for effective communication on the "Top Band," making it ideal for winter DXing.

The ZS6BKW multiband HF antenna, a design by ZS6BKW (G0GSF), functions effectively on multiple HF bands without requiring an Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU) for 40, 20, 17, 12, 10, and 6 meters. This antenna, approximately **27.51 meters** (90 feet) long with a 12.2-meter (40-foot) open-wire feeder, is a direct descendant of the _G5RV_ but offers superior multi-band resonance. It can be deployed as a horizontal dipole or an inverted-vee, with the latter requiring only a single support and maintaining an apex angle of at least 90 degrees to prevent signal cancellation. Performance data, recorded with an MFJ Antenna Analyser, indicates SWR values of 1:1 on 7.00 MHz (40m) and 14.06 MHz (20m), with SWR below 1.3:1 on 17m, 10m, and 6m. While primarily designed for these bands, the antenna can be adapted for 80m, 30m, and 15m with an ATU, preferably at the balanced feeder's base. The use of 450-ohm twin-lead for the feeder is recommended over 300-ohm for improved strength and reduced losses, especially in adverse weather conditions. This design, originally published in _RadCom_ in 1993 and featured in Pat Hawker’s "Antenna Topics," provides a compact and efficient solution for HF operation, particularly for those with limited space or resources.

The G3TPW Cobwebb antenna covers five bands, 14 - 28 mhz, including the WARC bands

Crossed yagi for 437 MHz Satellite antenna, with power divider splitter build.

A moxon antenna for 28 MHz

A DIY discone antenna project made to improve receiveing performance of an RTLSDR receiver.

Downloadable DOS program for propagation prediction for the serious contester.

N2DS home made loop page collection.

The **NW3Z** optimized wideband antenna designs, originally presented at Dayton 2001, detail Yagi configurations for the 20-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter amateur radio bands. This resource provides access to the design files, likely containing critical parameters such as element spacing, element lengths, and boom dimensions, which are essential for replicating these directional antennas. The designs focus on achieving wide bandwidth, a desirable characteristic for contesters and DXers operating across a significant portion of each band. The content specifically references "nw3z-Antenna-DesignsDownload," indicating that the core information is available as a downloadable file, presumably in a format suitable for antenna modeling software or direct construction. Such files typically include **NEC models** or similar data, allowing for performance analysis and optimization before physical construction. The emphasis on "optimized wideband" suggests design considerations for SWR bandwidth and gain characteristics over a broader frequency range than typical narrow-band Yagis. The resource serves as a direct source for specific, proven antenna designs from a known amateur radio antenna designer, offering practical data for hams interested in building high-performance Yagi arrays for HF.