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The Maik Uniform France website, established on March 27, 2000, serves as a central hub for French CB radio operators interested in DXing. It provides a platform for sharing DX news, logging contacts, and distributing relevant software tools. The resource caters to various CB DX groups, including Papa Alfa Tango, Wisconsin Michigan, Charly Tango, Oscar Sierra, Big Time Operators, WAC Club, Azteca DX, and TX&RX Group, fostering a community around long-distance CB communications. This online presence facilitates the exchange of operational information and resources among CB enthusiasts. While primarily in French, an English option is available. The site's content structure supports the practical application of CB DXing by centralizing information on recent DX activity and providing utilities, thereby assisting operators in improving their DXing capabilities and staying informed about the CB DX scene.

Contest logging software by N6TR, a free limited version is also available, includes some contests and a cw simulator mode.

The G5RV JR cover 10-40 meters band a project by PU2OKE

A home made balance antenna tuner project by KR7Q

A club project experiment about a vertical Moxon antenna for 20 meter band

About beverage antennas, Enhanced F/B Beverages, Bandwidth of Directivity, arrays. This article describes two phasing systems for Beverage antennas that improve directivity and cancel rearward signals. These systems use lossy elements and require minimal components to achieve broadband performance.

A brick, some PVC tubing and a few other common hardware store items can be transformed into an effective Quick and Dirty RF-launcher for less than $25! By Michael Atlas, N7FC

The Yaesu FT-100 is a miniature mobile transceiver that provides coverage of the 160 to 6 meter bands plus the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands

Presents the design and performance of a 4-element wire Yagi antenna for the 40-meter band, building upon VE3VN's earlier 3-element switchable wire Yagi. The resource details the antenna's evolution, highlighting the transition from a 3-element to a 4-element configuration and the resulting improvements in gain and front-to-back ratio. It provides specific insights into the antenna's construction and expected operational characteristics. VE3VN shares insights from field results, noting the antenna's performance on 40 meters. The discussion includes the antenna's pattern and matching characteristics, crucial for any DXer or contester looking to optimize their signal on this popular HF band. The author's experience with the previous 3-element design informs the enhancements made to this 4-element iteration. The article includes a visual representation of the antenna's current view, offering a practical perspective on its physical layout. It serves as a valuable reference for hams considering a directional wire antenna for 7 MHz operations, demonstrating a practical approach to achieving enhanced directivity and gain.

E4X Palestine On-line Log 2010 dxpedition

Arduino uno universal VFO/BFO with Si5351 and TFT touch screen for BITX like txcvr

An home made SWR meter for 2.4 GHz. A DIY SWR meter that allow precise measurements and calibration of any WiFi antenna. This is test equipment everyone who build wifi antennas should have in their shack. Article is in french and include some videos.

NetLogger displays 6 currently active nets, including the 3838 Breakfast Club on 80 meters SSB and the CornCobNet on 40 meters SSB, providing real-time updates every 20 seconds to monitoring participants. It functions as a specialized logging program designed for amateur radio nets, facilitating the transmission of check-in data via the internet. The system lists net name, frequency, band, mode, server, start time (UTC), elapsed time, number of subscribers, and the callsign of the operator who opened the net. The platform details specific net operations, such as the Florida AM Group on 3.885 MHz AM and the GRAVEYARD NET on 3.967 MHz SSB, illustrating its application across various **HF** bands and modes. NetLogger's utility extends to viewing past nets and offers a **Groups.io** integration for community interaction. It provides a practical solution for organizing and participating in amateur radio nets, offering a centralized system for tracking participants and net activity. The resource details specific net operations, such as the Florida AM Group on 3.885 MHz AM and the GRAVEYARD NET on 3.967 MHz SSB, illustrating its application across various HF bands and modes.

On-line log for 3XY1T Guinea DX Pedition 2016

A vertical dipole for 7MHz and 21MHz by OH3GGQ

NW7US logging program for palm/os

By Alfred T Yerger II WA2EHI, in this PDF file explain how to remote your rig via the internet by using HRD Ham Radio Deluxe and skype

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

Leading supplier of low and high frequency electronic filter design products for the design of wireless telecommunications equipment, semiconductors and more

Getting started with RTLSDR on MacOSX

Construction details and tests about a 2 elements cubical quad antenna for HF Bands (20,17,15,12 and 10m band).

Take the mystery and mystique out of standing wave ratio. QST Article by K5DVW

A freeware apple Macintosh-based program that helps amateur radio contesters by converting a log from a radio contest into the Cabrillo file format which may be submitted to the contest sponsor.

Technical details of the yaesu FT 9000

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

Yagi-logper is a linux GPL program to model a Yagi or Log-periodic antennas with horizontal cylindrical dipoles.

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

Radio communication equipment installation recommendations

How to build the Quickie Pneumatic Antenna Launcher

ACOM 1000 modification uses electric band switching, such that both 6m and 4m operation can be maintained.

RCKLog is a windows freeware program for logging and administration of SSB and CW-Contest with simultaneous control of transceiver and real-time operation of Packet-Radio.

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

Logbuchprogramm, DOS and Windows Logbook for radio amateurs written by DK8AT

A free to download and print, paper log sheet useful for portable amateur radio operations, in a PDF file.

A project for a home made 5 element yagi-uda antenna for 2 meters, covering 144-148 MHz band by N1BMX

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.

Universal radio IC-V8000 page includes accessories and photos

Search the J5T Log online DX Pedition to Guinea Bissau 2017

Building a cavity resonator for 144 MHz

miLog provides an integrated software solution for amateur radio station management, encompassing logging, DXing, and contesting functionalities. The software is designed to operate on Windows 2000 and later versions, indicating a focus on stability and compatibility within the Microsoft ecosystem. Its feature set includes comprehensive logging capabilities, tools for DX operations, and specific modules tailored for competitive contesting, streamlining the workflow for operators engaged in these activities. The resource details the software's commercial availability and its primary functions, which extend to station control. This integration allows users to manage multiple aspects of their amateur radio operations from a single application, potentially reducing the need for disparate tools. The description also highlights support for various operating modes, suggesting flexibility for different communication protocols and techniques. While the page itself is minimal, it serves as a direct point of reference for miLog, outlining its core purpose and system requirements. The emphasis on a highly integrated approach distinguishes it as a tool aiming to consolidate essential ham radio software functions.

CB Radio and 10 meter Radio reviews & mods blog. Most articles are in Japanese

Amateur radio operators frequently seek efficient methods for logging contacts, particularly during contests or DXing sessions where speed and accuracy are paramount. MiniLogBook addresses this need by providing a streamlined logging utility designed for Windows environments. The software facilitates rapid entry of QSO data, offering an automated lookup feature for previous contacts based on recent callsigns, which significantly reduces redundant data entry. The application's distinctive utility lies in its integration capabilities with other ham radio software, specifically _MRP40_. Users can select text within the MRP40 receive window and, with a double-click, automatically insert that text into MiniLogBook. This feature is particularly advantageous for operators engaged in digital modes like RTTY or PSK, where copying callsigns and exchange information accurately and quickly is critical. The tool aims to simplify the logging workflow, allowing operators to focus more on the contact itself rather than manual data transcription. While primarily a logging tool, its focus on quick entry and interoperability with specific third-party software distinguishes it from more feature-rich logging suites. The software is distributed as freeware by _Polar Electric_, making it accessible without cost. Its small footprint and direct functionality cater to operators who prefer a minimalist approach to logging, prioritizing efficiency over extensive database management or advanced reporting features.

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

QRP DIY and more

3 Element reversable quad antenna for 40 meters band

Some antenna manufacturers place baluns at the incorrect location in LPDA arrays. If we consider what the balun does we can see how the mistake occurs.