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Journal is a **freeware logbook software** designed for Windows operating systems, providing amateur radio operators with a robust tool for managing their contacts. It supports both real-time logging during a QSO and post-event data entry, allowing flexibility for different operating styles. The software facilitates the creation of QSL cards and address labels directly from logged data, streamlining the QSLing process. Additionally, it can generate log sheets specifically formatted for the RSGB VHF-UHF-SHF Competition, which is beneficial for contesters. Derek, G7LFC, developed Journal to be Year 2000 compliant, ensuring its longevity and reliability for logging contacts across different eras. The program supports various operating modes, making it versatile for general DXing, contesting, and everyday ragchewing. Its ability to produce competition-specific logs and QSL materials makes it a practical utility for active operators.

Demonstrates _EasyLog_, a commercial logging software for Windows, first released in 1989. The software automates QSO logging, manages awards, and integrates with LoTW for credit submission. It features powerful and intuitive award management, seamless DX-Cluster integration, and a reliable country recognition system, supporting over **37 years** of continuous development. EasyLog provides dedicated technical support and regular updates for awards and DXCC country recognition. Users gain 12 months of access to all software versions and Manager updates with each purchase or renewal, with an option for 13 months upon early renewal. This tool transforms station management, freeing operators from repetitive tasks and enhancing the overall radio experience for both new and experienced DXers. The software is priced at **39,95€** for new users, including 12 months of updates.

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.

Ham.dmz.ro Yaesu FT-817 page

Many Icom IC-746's suffer from intermittent or non-functioning LCD backlights. Here how it can be solved

Delta Loop Antenna for 15m band. This antenna is made for operating from outdoors, mainly from mobile shack. Drive to a parking you like, then build it up. Just half an hour later, you can enjoy slightly better gain than normal dipole.

Modification schematics and manuals for TH-F6A

U.S. Government's military handbook on grounding in pdf format

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

Kenwood Icom Standard Alinco and many more manuals

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

Simplified U.S. frequency allocations table by K8ZT

Ham Log book is written in MS Access. A good logging program that is very easy to use by Kevin Rea K6REA

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

Catalogs a diverse array of Software Defined Radio (SDR) projects and realizations, systematically classified by their sampling methodologies and underlying hardware architectures. The resource delineates projects into categories such as those utilizing soundcard sampling of traditional transceiver audio outputs (Type Ia), mono soundcard sampling of intermediate frequencies (Type R1x-x-xx), stereo soundcard sampling of I/Q IFs (Type Q1x-x-xx), dedicated stereo audio ADC sampling of I/Q IFs (Type Q2x-x-xx), direct antenna RF signal sampling with off-the-shelf acquisition boards (Type R3x-x-xx), dedicated RF ADC sampling of analog IFs (Type R2x-x-xx), dedicated RF ADC sampling of direct antenna RF signals with ASIC-based processing (Type R4x-A-xx), FPGA-based processing (Type R4x-F-xx), and specialized IF chipsets combining ADC and DDC functions (Type Dxx-S-xx). Each entry provides a brief description, often including pricing, availability of source code, and specific hardware components like ADCs, DACs, DDS, and FPGAs. The compilation presents various practical applications, from PSK31 and Packet radio implementations to adaptations of the DRM standard for amateur radio bandwidths, such as Hamdream and WinDRM. It features specific hardware designs like the SoftRock-40 for the 40-meter band, the Firefly SDR for 30m and 40m, and more complex systems like the Quicksilver QS1R, which employs a 16-bit 130 Msamples/s ADC and an Altera Cyclone III FPGA. The resource also lists sample processing software, RF front-end designs, and academic/commercial SDR initiatives, offering insights into different approaches for I/Q conversion and digital signal processing in SDR systems.

Maritime frequencies and nets

The Double Bazooka Dipole is a very efficient single band antenna which is very quite, and does not require the use of a balun. This antenna consists of coax (RG58) or other 50 ohm type with the shield split at the center and the feedline attached to the open ends

Multiband Center-Loaded Off-Center-Fed Dipole (CL-OCFD) antenna that work on 80m 40m 30m 20m 15m 10m. The Center-Loaded Off-Center-Fed Dipole (CL-OCFD) antenna, developed by Serge Stroobandt, offers a versatile solution for amateur radio enthusiasts, covering multiple HF bands (80, 40, 30, 20, 15, and 10 meters) without the need for an antenna tuner. This innovative design utilizes a capacitor for resonance on the 80-meter band and a resistor to manage static charges. The CL-OCFD enhances bandwidth and simplifies operation, making it a significant advancement on OCF Dipole design.

4CX250B X2 K2RIW style 2m amplifier

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

High definition SSTV software for windows 2000, xp by PY4ZBZ

A full line of repeaters, modules to build repeaters, and accessories.

A low cost, low profile DX antenna fro 17 Meters

Ham Radio Audio Stream: listen live to German amateur radio repeaters.

Harv's Hamshack Hack. A remaster of the KNOPPIX distro for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) who have no prior experience with Linux. Provides a complete OS, software for hobby, web, and word tasks. All contained in an .iso file ready to burn to CD.

K6SGH hamloop antenna for 15 meters band

GP for ms dos and ms Win by DD3DJ

A freeware program to dig out weak signals buried in noise, functionally similar to the excellent FFTDSP of AF9Y, but with the added bonus of real time audio filtering of the incoming signals. Just point and click with the mouse, and the selected signal will stand out from the QRM and noise.

Suitable antenna for owners of an IC706 or FT817, 857 and other HF portable transceivers. You can an be QRV in a few minutes on all ham-bands from 80m to 6m and even on 2m by PA0FBK

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

Info on this discontinued HF Transceiver

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.

Build a wet dummy load using a 1 gallon paint can, at eham forum

Merging Internet technology with Amateur Radio holds great promise. This article discusses the authors experiences in putting several Internet Remote Base stations on the air. By Stan Schretter, W4MQ, Brad Wyatt, K6WR, and Keith Lamonica, W7DXX

Battery modification for the Yaesu FT-897 by stephen Reynolds W4CNG

Freeware amateur radio transceiver control program tested with IC-756 Pro.

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

Here is a simple and easy to build antenna in a Delta Loop configeration that should make 10 and 12 meters lots more fun if you have a limited space situation o

RTTY by WF1B integrates terminal program functionalities with contest logging features, a design choice that proved highly effective in the author's field operations. It specifically supports a range of popular TNCs, including the AEA PK-900, MFJ-1278, AMT-1, and the HAM PCI4000/4100/3000 series, among others. This broad compatibility allows operators to leverage existing hardware investments while engaging in **RTTY** contesting. The software's dual nature streamlines the workflow for digital mode enthusiasts, eliminating the need to switch between separate applications for basic communication and contest participation. This integration is particularly beneficial during high-intensity **contests** where rapid logging and message exchange are critical. WF1B's creation addresses the practical needs of amateur radio operators seeking a dedicated solution for RTTY digital mode activities.

Build a 10 Meter Technician Class Dipole antenna. Get on 10 Meters fast with this basic 10 Meter Dipole project by hamuniverse

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

Facilitates efficient logging of amateur radio contacts, offering a robust solution for hams managing their station activities. The software integrates _CAT control_ capabilities, allowing direct interfacing with popular transceivers from manufacturers like Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood. This feature streamlines the logging process by automatically capturing frequency, mode, and other QSO details directly from the radio, reducing manual entry errors and improving operational efficiency during contests or DXing. _HAM-LCT_ includes a comprehensive database, enabling users to store and retrieve contact information, QSL data, and other relevant details for each QSO. The program supports various operating modes and provides tools for searching and filtering log entries, which is beneficial for award tracking and station analysis. Its design focuses on providing a user-friendly interface for everyday logging tasks. While the original author, _HB9CQV_, has discontinued development of HAM-LCT in favor of a newer logging application, this version remains available as a functional freeware option for Windows users seeking a dedicated logbook with integrated rig control.