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BEAM_DX is a free windows software for radioamateurs or radio listeners usage. It allows to point a directionnal antenna towards an azimuth, a locator, an international prefix or any other geographical position on earth predefined by its latitude and its longitude

A freeware windows based Morse Code program written in Visual Basic 6 with source code freely available! The program uses DirectX DirectSound for some features. You may download the source code and/or the executable at the bottom of the page.

LOGvrr, a **freeware logging software** developed by IN3VRR, provides amateur radio operators with essential tools for managing their contacts. The resource details various downloadable components, including the core LOGvrr application, an international callbook with approximately 1.8 million callsigns, and utility programs for installation and data conversion. It supports functionalities like logging QSOs, managing awards, and interfacing with PacketCluster systems, with specific instructions for installation on Windows operating systems, including compatibility notes for Windows 10 and 11 using Hyper-V or DOSBOX. The site also offers external tools and documentation, such as the FAQ_VRR.PDF manual which covers installation, printer configuration, ADIF conversion, and Packet setup. It references third-party software like Mercurio and BV QSL Management for QSL printing, and ADIF2QSL for label printing, highlighting LOGvrr's ability to export QSOs in **ADIF format** for integration with services like LoTW. The resource includes historical updates, with the latest core component update in August 2014, and notes on the CallBook's maintenance up to 2015.

Free Donwload of the PDF file of ITU and CQ zones of the world, made available by Icom America

Windows freeware database containing frequencies, locations, and a small logging program capable or recording audio

CwType v2.35 provides a dedicated terminal interface for **CW operators**, facilitating Morse code transmission from a Windows PC. Users can input characters via the keyboard or a connected paddle, supporting iambic keying. The software manages transceiver control, including PTT and CW keying, through COM or LPT ports. It offers adjustable speed, dash/dot ratio, and inter-letter spacing, with real-time speed display in LPM and WPM calculated by the "PARIS" method. The program includes features like MOX mode for automatic TX on/off, configurable weighting to compensate for transceiver element clipping, and programmable F-key macros for sending predefined text or special sequences. CwType can integrate with logging software such as AALog (V1.0.3 and later) for data transfer, and supports various character sets including English, Russian, and Swedish. A beacon mode is also available, executing the Alt-F12 macro periodically at a user-defined interval. Audio output for monitoring can be routed through the internal PC speaker or a sound card, with options for sine waveform and smooth envelope generation for SSB transmitters. The software is compatible with **Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10** and is distributed as freeware.

LogDDM, a freeware logging application, supports the tracking of over **100** different awards, including _DXCC_, WAZ, and WAS, directly within its interface. This software facilitates comprehensive log management for amateur radio operators, integrating functionalities such as a built-in callbook lookup, real-time packet cluster access, and direct rig control for various transceivers. It also offers robust import and export capabilities, primarily utilizing the ADIF format, which is essential for submitting logs to award sponsors or transferring data between different logging platforms. Developed by Giorgio, IV3DDM, the program is designed to streamline the logging process, allowing hams to efficiently record contacts and manage their QSL information. It provides a centralized hub for operational data, from initial QSO entry to final award application. Key features include detailed QSL management, support for multiple operating modes, and a user-friendly interface, making it a practical tool for daily operating and contest logging.

F6CHT plan for a multiband yagi antenna that covers 6 to 30 meters band in french

The DXrobot, operational since 1999, offers a free, non-commercial service primarily for the VHF ham radio community. It specializes in automatic real-time E-skip warnings for **144 MHz** in both Europe and North America, delivered via email or SMS. Additionally, the system provides automatic aurora alerts for _50, 70, and 144 MHz_ openings through the same notification methods. Beyond real-time alerts, the DXrobot facilitates the reception of the latest DX-cluster spots via email, a feature useful for operators without immediate WWW or cluster access. The service also displays recent E-skip and aurora spots detected by the DXrobot on 50, 70, and 144 MHz, with updates every five minutes. Historical data includes lists of all DX spots from the previous day on 50, 70, and 144 MHz, updated daily. Key propagation data, such as MUF timeline, Solar X-rays, Geomagnetic Field, and Estimated Kp index, are also presented.

KWRTTY V1.1.3, released on February 4, 2008, is a freeware RTTY reception program designed for Windows operating systems (Win95 and higher, requiring a minimum 133 MHz Pentium processor and 32 MB RAM). Its primary function is to decode and log amateur radio **RTTY** transmissions, including the capability to set up a private RTTY mailbox that records only messages addressed to the user's callsign. The software is specifically optimized for receiving and logging marine weather reports from the DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst), categorized by sea areas, making it particularly useful for sport boat operators. The duration of logging is limited only by available RAM. For its core functionality, KWRTTY requires the **MMTTY-Engine** by Makoto Mori, JE3HHT, as an interface between the sound card and the program. This engine, also freeware, needs to be copied into the same directory as KWRTTY. The program's design focuses on continuous logging of specific RTTY content, offering a specialized tool for both general amateur radio RTTY monitoring and dedicated weather report reception, distinguishing it from more general-purpose digital mode software.

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.

Download chip64, freeware windows digital mode by IZ8BLY Nino

Free VHF/UHF/Microwave contest logging software for rovers and non-rovers - Runs under Linux, Windows, etc.

LogView is a free post-contest log-visualisation tool, for analysing contest performance. It plots the QSOs in a Cabrillo-format contest-log on to one of 8 different maps by finding the position of each QSO from an online database of about 970,000 W/VE callsigns.

Xcorder is a windows Freeware audio recorder written by MM0BFF, designed to work mainly with radio receivers but may be used also in several different ways for audio recording needs.

If you want to use an RTL SDR USB dongle with Windows 10 and you experience problems, you may find this free utility very useful

Free Morse Code CW training software for Android supporting the Koch method by IZ2UUF David

RDXCluster is a free windows telnet client for worldwide DX packet Cluster,featuring multiple spot windows, Band/Mode DXCC window, DX History window, Top DX window, Find, highlights, filters the spot by Roberto Verrini

Demonstrates a very fast and effective logbook solution for amateur radio, **HAM-LOG** by HB9CQV, which operates as freeware and supports multiple languages including German and English. This application is designed to be self-running, even from USB devices, making it a portable option for hams on the go. Its database capacity is practically unlimited, capable of handling up to a billion QSOs, a significant advantage for active DXers and contesters. The software offers multi-user networking capabilities and integrates with popular digital mode programs like MixW2, FLDigi, and MMVARI through DDE connections or clipboard/INI-file transfers. It streamlines QSO logging by saving entries directly from these programs and supports import/export via **ADIF** for compatibility with other tools such as MMSSTV. HAM-LOG also connects to DX Atlas and Ham-Cap for enhanced operational awareness. Further enhancing its utility, HAM-LOG includes automatic callsign lookup on QRZ.com and supports eQSL.cc for electronic QSLing. The resource also details two smaller utilities: an Online Callbook DLL for MixW, which automatically populates names from QRZ.com into MixW log entries, and an Online Callbook LookUp command-line tool that writes callsign and name data to an INI-file, both requiring QRZ.com credentials.

CB, amateur radio, download free programs, clipart and sonds mp3

Website for all Chesterfield Gateways on 446, using eQso.

This resource details the construction of a versatile CW/QRSS beacon, designed around a Microchip _PIC16F84_ microcontroller. The project provides a flexible platform for transmitting either standard CW or very slow QRSS signals, making it suitable for LF, VHF, UHF, and SHF applications. It supports two distinct messages, each configurable for speed (from 0 to **127** WPM for CW, or up to **127** seconds per dot for QRSS) and repetition within a six-phase sequence. The core functionality relies on the PIC's EEPROM, which stores all operational parameters, including message content, transmission speeds, phase configurations, and relay control settings. This design allows for parameter modification directly via programming software like _ICProg_ without altering the main program code. The project includes a detailed schematic, a component list, and an explanation of the EEPROM memory mapping for messages, speeds, phase settings, and inter-phase delays. General-purpose outputs (OUT1, OUT2, OUT3) provide dry relay contacts for external control, enabling functions such as power switching, antenna selection, or frequency changes. A 'TRIGGER' input facilitates controlled starts or continuous free-run operation. Sample EEPROM configurations illustrate how to program specific beacon sequences, including message content and relay states.

Stream your radio audio output with free version on unreal media server. Support live audio and video broadcasting via internet

Email, GPS Beacon, GPS Tracker, Text Chat, Private messages, internet Network node (link across the internet). Dstar Comms can be used for email deployment, GPS Tracking, reliable communication plus much more. Availble in free and commercial version

An external keypad for FT-817(ND), for the serious portable/field-day contester/operator. Homebrew it with the free firmware and public circuit diagram. The circuit is very simple and takes power supply from the ACC port of the radio

A free application that searches more than 100 web-accessible sources to locate QSL information for a callsign that you enter once

A Windows freeware DX cluster client, allows you to monitor DX spots from users worldwide includes DX filtering and statical functions.

Regenerative receiver for 5 amateur bands : 80 40 20 17 15m by F5LVG

Freeware antenna analyzer for linux

Java free space pathloss calculation and EME

DF3CB site, contesting, and software BV is a professional freeware software for the QSL Management and Label/QSL Printing under Windows developed and distributed by Bernd Koch, DF3CB, since 1989. It is mainly designed for the contester and QSL manager with high QSL quantities but useful for all other QSL'ing purposes as well. Includes logging features

Satellite Tracking/Orbital Prediction Program an open-source, multi-user satellite tracking and orbital prediction program written under the Linux operating system by John A. Magliacane, KD2BD. PREDICT is free software

Free windows basic and simple CAT program specifically for the Yaesu FT-857 radio. It provides an unlimited memory storage area which resides on the client side.

Free PCB software is a snap to learn and use. For the first time, designing circuit boards is simple for the beginner and efficient for the professional.

DOS Freeware, DSPBOX is an attempt to code the Texas Instruments DSK 'C50 in such a way to make it behave like a commercial DSP noise reduction unit, like the NIR-12, the TimeWave 599+ and others. Not only the noise reduction function has been implemented, but automatic notch, AGC and Band Pass have as well.

HFCC manages and co-ordinates global databases of international shortwave broadcasting in keeping with International Radio Regulations of the ITU. Operational Schedule, available for free download and iteractive schedule

Yagi Calculator is a free Windows program that also runs well on Linux, Ubuntu 8.10 under Wine, to produce dimensions for a DL6WU style long Yagi antenna. Long yagis are commonly used from the 144MHz amateur band to the 2.4GHz band.

The purpose of this page is to show you how you can access a DX Cluster via the Internet. There are many software applications available, some are free some are not. Excellent page from OZ2M

Memory manager for ICOM IC-706 MKIIG, IC-737, IC-7000, IC-746, IC-756 ProIII, Kenwood TS-570D, TS-570DG, TS-870, TS-2000 and Yaesu FT-920, FT-1000 , FT-2000, run on windows, free by OH2KXO

UJYSAT is a new software for satellite tracking written by IT9UJY, This software is totally free for Amteur Radio only.

QRZCQ.com provides a centralized online platform for amateur radio operators, integrating a global callsign database with DX Cluster functionality. The service features real-time DX spotting, filtering capabilities for specific bands (e.g., 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m), and specialized filters for awards like IOTA, SOTA, WWFF, and QRP activity. It also includes a logbook, QSL manager lookup, contest calendar, and various ham radio articles and news feeds, supporting a wide range of operating activities and information retrieval. The platform aggregates data from multiple sources, offering a dynamic view of on-air activity and callsign information. Users can register for free to access additional services, including a personal logbook, buddy lists, and chat features, fostering community interaction among over 198,600 registered users. The DX Cluster displays recent spots with frequency, DX call, spotter, and remarks, covering bands from VLF to VHF. Beyond DX spotting, the site provides resources such as repeater directories, propagation information, and a swapmeet, making it a multi-faceted tool for both casual browsing and serious DXing or contesting. The service also highlights active users, latest news, articles, and videos, keeping the content fresh and relevant.

Freeware windows program by VE3NEA that allow to view and edit the Master Callsign Database file used in many contesting programs, import and export callsigns, auto-download announced DX operations.

This free software is an application solely for the use of controlling the Kenwood TS-480. Can be used to edit, save, and export to the TS-480 information such as Memory, Menu, and Auto Mode frequencies.

Daily updated news on events in Lebanon and the MEA. Official web site of the FPM (Tayyar watani Horr) a lebanese political group lead by General Michel Aoun, working for a free and sovereign Lebanon

435 MHz double quad antenna by F5WN

Spek helps to analyse your audio files by showing their spectrogram. Spek supports all popular lossy and lossless audio file formats. Spek is free software available for Unix, Windows and Mac OS X.

This free program by SP7DQR is designed to print QSL Cards using Mail Merge Tool in MS Word from ADIF file.

Antenne Cadre Project by F5NGZ, description by F5TZA in french

Cetina Front Panel Designer is a free software to design Front Panel and electronic device and equipment

Free format input, User selectable usage of reports, counters for DXCCs, WWL, DOK/UK Counties/CQ/ITU/States/Provinces and more