Search results

Website about Midcoast Maine's Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club, W1PBR.

The CQ World Wide DX Contest records page details the highest scores achieved in the CQ WW DX Contest across various categories and years. It systematically lists records for both SSB and CW modes, segmenting results by entry class such as Multi-Multi, Multi-Two, Multi-Single High, Multi-Single Low, Single Operator High Power, Single Operator Low Power, Single Operator QRP, Single Operator Assisted High, Single Operator Assisted Low, and Single Operator Assisted QRP. Each record entry specifies the callsign, the operator's callsign in parentheses if different, the year of operation, and the total score achieved. The data is further broken down by individual amateur radio bands, including 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m, allowing for granular analysis of performance within specific frequency segments. The page also includes records for the "ALL" band category, representing cumulative scores across all operational bands. The presented records span from 1948 to 2025, providing a historical perspective on contest performance. This resource also references other CQ contests like CQ WPX, CQ WW RTTY, CQ WPX RTTY, CQ 160, CQ VHF, and WW DIGI, indicating a broader context of contest record keeping. It explicitly states that late logs are not included in the records, ensuring data integrity. The page is maintained by the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation, Inc.

The Giles Amateur Radio Association, Inc., located in Giles County Virginia was founded on May 10th 1992

The Easton Amateur Radio Society's web site Easton, Maryland

WebLog for Amateur Radio, Computers, Technology, not my personal life because...who really cares about my personal life? by Justin Kates Lewes, Delaware, United States

The AT-AUTO automatic antenna tuner handles 1.5kW CW operation, employing stepper motors under microprocessor control to precisely position a roller inductor and air-dielectric variable capacitor, avoiding relay-switched discrete components. This design choice prevents loud relay clacking and burning contacts, a common issue with competing products. The tuner features auto-retuning capabilities and receives periodic firmware updates, ensuring continuous improvement and added user-requested features. Its companion product, the _CX-AUTO_ coaxial switch, also features an embedded microprocessor controller. It enables selection of 1-of-8 coaxial outputs via a serial data interface. When integrated with the _AT-AUTO_, the tuner can associate specific coaxial outputs with amateur radio bands, automatically commanding the _CX-AUTO_ to select the correct antenna when the operator QSYs to a different band. Don Kessler began designing the AT-AUTO in 2005, with its debut at the 2006 Dayton Hamvention. Kessler Engineering also offers custom RF product design and electrical engineering consulting, specializing in Class-E RF amplifiers.

TACLog offers a distinct approach to contest logging for **VHF/UHF/SHF** operations, diverging from the rigid input formats often found in other logging applications. This software prioritizes operational freedom, allowing contesters to input data in a sequence that suits their workflow during a fast-paced event, rather than being constrained by predefined field orders. It's particularly tailored for those participating in contests governed by **Region 1 rules**, ensuring compliance with established regulations. The program's design focuses on practicality for serious contesters, providing a robust platform for managing contacts. Its support for the EDI format is a significant advantage, streamlining the process of submitting logs to contest committees and facilitating data exchange within the amateur radio community. My experience with various logging tools confirms that flexibility in data entry can dramatically improve efficiency during multi-operator or high-rate single-operator contests, where every second counts.

West Allis Radio Amateur Club

An ARRL special club service

A very popular method of making a short dipoles resonate at a given frequency. This type of antenna is suitable for single band, narrow bandwidth use.

For UK resident amateur radio operators. Sell unwanted Ham gear for free

In italian language, ham radio tales

Home page of the Siskiyou County Amateur Radio Association located in northern California; Club Call Sign is K6SIS.

SIARC is not for profit corporation located in Ontario County, N.Y

A shortwave radio listeners log book runs on Windows and MacOS Catalina and above. The KB6IBB SWL Logger is a program designed for the shortwave radio listener. It offers shortwave specific logging of stations, with most tasks handled automatically. The program also incorporates the use of EiBi shortwave database for logging and looking up various known shortwave stations world wide.

The WB5RVZ Genesis Radio G40 build log documents the construction of a 5W QRP 40m SDR transceiver kit, detailing each phase of assembly from power supply to RF filtering. It provides specific component lists, parts placement diagrams, and testing procedures for stages like the local oscillator, Tayloe detector, and RX op-amps. The resource highlights discrepancies between documentation versions and offers practical advice for builders, including a "virtual build" approach to preemptively address potential ambiguities in component identification and placement. It also addresses a specific "VK6IC Fix" for early board revisions, involving trace cuts and jumper wires for improved performance. The build log presents measured voltages and expected current consumption for various stages, such as the 4.9-5.0 Vdc on the 5V rail and under 100mA for RX current. It outlines critical adjustments like image rejection tuning, a common procedure for direct conversion receivers. The resource also includes practical tips for handling components like the 2N3866 transistor and its heatsink, emphasizing pre-assembly. It details the winding of two 1.45 uH toroidal inductors on T50-6 cores with 17 turns of #20 AWG wire, crucial for the RF path.

Listen to live police radio scanner from Dallas

Expanding tx range of a TH-D7A

Associazione Radioamatori Italiani Sezione di Trieste

Amateur Radio DXpedition to Huang Yan Dao (Scarborough Reef) in 1995, includes slideshow and dxcc country information

Suburban amateur radio repeater is a wider coverage machine with six receiver sites in the chicago metropolitan area.

Radio central, rcarc, amateur radio, radio central amateur radio club

Motorola Amateur Radio Club, Schaumburg chapter

Using the raspberry Pi for amateur radio operations with digital mode decoding and log book program

N8VI\'s powerpoint on satellite keplerian elements.

A nice presentation for beginners by Radio Club of Tacoma

The Delaware Valley Radio Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the promotion and preservation of the amateur radio hobby. The club is comprised of amateur radio operators and their families.

Our purpose is to have fun with Amateur Radio, to help others that wish to join the hobby, and to offer assistance to our community in times of eminent danger or disaster.

By AYR Ham Radio Club

The **Escort** series Tactical Carrying System provides robust protection and enhanced portability for popular HF transceivers, addressing the need for secure field operation and transport. These systems, designed for models such as the Yaesu FT-857D/891, FT-991, FT-817/818ND, and Icom IC-706/703/7000, IC-7300, feature military-grade construction with front panel protection and versatile carrying strap attachment points. Operators can confidently deploy their rigs in various environments, from SOTA activations to casual field days, knowing their equipment is safeguarded against bumps and impacts. Beyond tactical carriers, Portable Zero LLC also produces the **Sherpa Pack** for the Yaesu FT-817 and the Field Power 12 and Field Power 3 Battery Cases. These accessories complement portable operations by providing essential power solutions and additional carrying options, facilitating extended off-grid activity. Established no later than 2013, Portable Zero LLC manufactures its products in the USA, leveraging CAD design and CNC precision laser cutting for consistent quality. The company's commitment to enhancing portable amateur radio operations is evident in its specialized product line, available in finishes like Black Texture and OD Green.

Simple QRP projects, 10m, 6m, WSPR beaconing, sub-9kHz and other random stuff

Radio amateurs worldwide are being asked to help collect data from the student-built SSETI Express satellite, due to be placed in orbit on 27 September. To encourage them, ESA’s Education department has organised two competitions and is supplying free downloadable software.

Hundreds of ham radio operators in the US Midwest rely on regional hamfests for equipment sales, technical presentations, and social interaction. This Yahoo Groups forum serves as a dedicated platform for promoting these events, allowing organizers to post announcements and attendees to find information on upcoming gatherings. The group's focus is specifically on hamfests within the Midwest, facilitating local and regional participation in these important amateur radio activities. The platform enables members to share details about various hamfest activities, including flea markets, vendor exhibits, and license examination sessions. While the group primarily functions as an announcement board, it also supports community discussion related to event planning and attendance. The resource helps hams locate nearby events, fostering engagement within the Midwest amateur radio community.

Twenty-four repeaters, including D-STAR and Fusion systems, are maintained and operated by MARCA Inc., primarily located on Arizona mountaintops and around the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization, holding the callsign _W7MOT_, facilitates a wide range of amateur radio activities, such as ARRL Field Day events near Forest Lakes, Arizona, and participation in ARRL FMT contests. Members engage in antenna experimentation, construction, and maintenance trips to repeater sites. The club's interests span diverse topics, including HF voice, digital modes like _WSPR_, _WSJT-X_ (FT8, FT4), and CW, alongside DXing, MESH networking, and EOC operations. It supports technologies from SDR radio building to antique radio restoration and computer-based operations like Echolink, fostering a Single Board Computer (SBC) and Raspberry Pi group. Monthly meetings, held on the third Tuesday, feature business discussions and guest presentations, with informal summer gatherings and an annual holiday dinner in December. Monthly VE testing sessions for Technician, General, and Extra Class licenses are conducted by Ray Vasquez, K4RMV. Post-meeting discussions often cover specialized interests such as repeater operations, technical topics, D-STAR, SDR, APRS, Fusion, and Raspberry Pi projects.

A home made 4 element yagi antenna that can be easily adapted for 10 meter band

The Hamilton Amateur Radio Club operates the VE3NCF repeater, 146.760- and 444.075+MHz. It is open for use by all Hams

RUSSIA Ham radio club AMUR, FarEast Khabarovsk. News, events, photos.

Over 100 trained amateur radio operators comprise the New York City Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Service (_NYC-ARECS_), an auxiliary communications service dedicated to providing vital radio links during local, regional, or national civil emergencies. This organization supports governments, civil-preparedness, and relief agencies in situations such as power failures, explosions, fires, floods, earthquakes, or terrorist activities. Their operational readiness is critical for maintaining communications when conventional infrastructure fails, leveraging the resilience and adaptability of amateur radio. NYC-ARECS actively participates in the NYC Office of Emergency Management (_OEM_) Partners in Preparedness program and is a member of DHS FEMA's National Preparedness Coalition, demonstrating its integration into broader emergency response frameworks. The group's activities include regular training, maintaining operational readiness, and deploying communication assets across the five boroughs of New York City. Their efforts ensure robust, independent communication channels are available to support disaster relief and public safety operations.

Constructing a dip oscillator provides radio amateurs with a fundamental piece of test equipment for resonant circuit analysis. This particular design, adapted by VK3YE from a concept by _Drew Diamond VK3XU_, details a practical build using readily available components. The unit incorporates four plug-in coils, covering a frequency range from **2.6 MHz to 55 MHz**, mounted on 5-pin DIN plugs for versatility. A salvaged two-gang air dielectric variable capacitor, fitted with a vernier reduction drive, serves as the tuning mechanism, with the smaller gang optimizing bandspread at higher frequencies. In practical application, the dip oscillator is used by setting the meter needle to approximately two-thirds scale. When the instrument's coil is brought near a tuned circuit under test, a noticeable dip in the meter reading indicates resonance. This allows for precise measurement of resonant frequencies in antennas, filters, and other RF circuitry, proving invaluable for homebrewing and troubleshooting. The design emphasizes short wire runs for stable operation, particularly at the higher end of its operational range.

HamBlog is a weblog host for Amateur Radio operators.

Pignology is mainly an app developer focused on ham radio related topics. Offers radio remote control devices, and develop apps for them along to logbook apps and other ham radio related utilities.

The amateur radio club of el cajon is a group of persons from all walks of life with a command thread amateur radio.

ARRL documentation on how get reciprocal lincece or authoriazion to operate ham radio abroad

Linked Repeater System in Darby, PA

A list of active Amateur Radio satellites grouped by FM SSB/CW and satellite monitoring

Laser Engraved, Etched and Marked gift items for Amateur Radio Operators

Article describes a circuit that accelerates the coil of DC relays by momentarily doubling their voltage.

The RRDXA is the Amateur Radio Contest Club in the western part of Germany and the BENELUX-Countries

The Las Vegas Radio Amateur Club operates the K7UGE repeaters on 146.94 and and 448.500. Repeater is located on top of the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel & Casino, the UHF repeater is located on top of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino.