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Introduction to packet radio and answers to common questions about this digital mode and about services you can use by VKFAQ

This is a page to detail how I remotely operate my Elecraft K2 HF transceiver via my home network. The method used should apply to pretty much any amateur transceiver that can be controlled by serial port.

Artwork Created in Verve by Michael A. Maynard K4ICY includes some nice amateur radio related paints

The Big Dog contest club is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts who enjoy the fine arts of radio contesting and consuming fine foods but not necessarily in that order!

Radioklub Nokia is the Amateur Radio Club Station for Nokia employees and family in the Dallas - Fort Worth area in Texas, USA.

Sydney Amateur Radio Club, Sydney NS, Ham Radio in Cape Breton, IOTA NA-010, Nova Scotia

Amateur radio web site of Peter Miles , VK6YSF. The purpose of this site is to promote amateur radio and also as a way to document and share the various radio activities and projects that I'm involved with.

Amateur Radio Full Disclosure

Oakland county amateur radio society

Six members of the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) Kyoto Club, made a DX-pedition to the Federated Stetes of Micronesia (FSM) in summer 2007. This was one of the events celebrating our club's 60th anniversary. IOTA: OC-010 (Pohnpei Islands)

All about the joy of amateur radio communications

Visual Wais is a free HAM (Amateur Radio) software to manage WAIS (Worked All Italian Squares) award. With few clicks, it allows the complete award management, from QSO insertion to endorsement requests.

Since 1946, VK6 Weekly News has delivered weekly broadcasts to amateur radio operators across Australia, particularly in the VK6 region. The broadcasts include news updates, acknowledgments of contributors, and calls for operators to engage by transmitting news or submitting stories. This initiative strengthens community ties among amateur radio enthusiasts and encourages collaboration in maintaining the network of repeaters. The broadcasts reach various states, including Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales, ensuring that information is disseminated widely. VK6 Weekly News emphasizes the importance of operator contributions, thanking them for their efforts in sustaining the amateur radio community. Accessible through multiple platforms, it supports ongoing amateur radio activities and development in the region. Operators are invited to participate actively, enhancing the richness of the news content and fostering a collaborative spirit within the amateur radio community.

Amateur radio station c31lj andorra 28.256 MHz

A nice article hosted on amateurradio.com on how to get started with HSMM-Mesh, the High Speed Multimedia-Mesh, from selecting a router to publishing applications

Cambridgeshire England Direction Finding group

Amateur Radio Transmitting Society located in Louisville, KY

Hinckley, Leicestershire ham radio club

How to configure the ICOM IC 7100 to correctly work with FLDIGI on Windows 7 64 Bit. How install USB drivers and how to properly set COM ports and how to configure CI-V

Ham radio station in Aruba P43E

Operating a modern amateur radio station, particularly for advanced digital modes or microwave experiments, often requires precise test and measurement equipment. This resource from NI (National Instruments), now part of Emerson, showcases a wide array of hardware and software solutions designed for demanding test objectives. Their portfolio includes modular instruments and configurable software interfaces, such as _LabVIEW_ and _TestStand_, which integrate AI assistance via _NI Nigel™ AI_ for code completion and sequence building. For those involved in RF and microwave work, the offerings extend to vector signal transceivers, RF signal generators, software-defined radios, and spectrum analyzers. These tools are crucial for characterizing antenna performance, optimizing transceiver circuits, or developing custom radio systems. The company emphasizes its 50 years of innovation, with 40 years dedicated to _LabVIEW_, highlighting a long-standing commitment to engineering solutions. The site also details products for data acquisition, electronic test, and wireless design, covering components like CompactDAQ modules for precise sensor measurements and various communication bus interfaces. Their events and perspectives sections offer insights into topics such as 5G technology and strategies for breaking out of testing silos, providing a broader context for their measurement solutions.

The RBN S-Meter visualizes real-time HF propagation data from the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN). It processes thousands of automated spots per hour, providing a real-time picture of active RF paths on HF bands. Users can set their vantage point using _Region Mode_ or _Grid Square Mode_. Region Mode allows selection from broad geographic areas like E. North America or Europe, while Grid Square Mode uses a Maidenhead grid square and radius for more precise data. The app displays eight region panels, each with horizontal bars for bands 160m through 6m, indicating signal strength with a color ramp from green to red. A dimmer trail shows peak hold values, and an S-unit readout provides additional detail. The app is a free web application accessible on any device, offering a practical tool for ham radio operators interested in CW, RTTY, and FT8 signals. It features a Progressive Web App installation option for enhanced usability on mobile and desktop platforms. Users can install it on Android, iOS, and Windows devices, providing a native app-like experience. The app replaces the previous Windows standalone executable, incorporating user feedback to improve features like grid square mode and automatic location detection.

An article on the restoration of a Gates Radio M-5078 Commercial HF AM transmitter by John LeVasseur, W2WDX

Review of the popular Icom IC-2100 VHF ham radio transceiver by YB3TD

Our club members are located in the beautiful Rivertown of Maysville, KY and area communities.

The website for the Northern California Amateur Radio Kids Group.

The radio-amatori.it forum provides a platform for Italian radio amateurs to discuss various topics. The forum's content includes general interest discussions relevant to the amateur radio community in Italy. This resource facilitates interaction among hams, allowing for the exchange of information and experiences within a regional context. Currently, the domain radio-amatori.it is listed for sale, indicating a potential change in ownership or operational status. This situation suggests the forum's long-term availability or content stability may be uncertain.

The Washington Totem Award recognizes licensed radio amateurs who submit proof of two-way radio contact with the state of Washington. Applicants must confirm contacts with a specified number of Washington counties, with different requirements for stations located within and outside the state. For example, stations outside Washington need 25 confirmed contacts from 25 different counties, while Washington stations require 15 contacts from 15 different counties. Contacts must be made after January 1, 1970, and may be established on any amateur band using any mode. QSL cards or other acceptable proof of contact must be submitted with the application. The award promotes activity within Washington state and encourages DXers to seek out contacts across its diverse geographical areas. Applications are processed by the Western Washington DX Club, which also manages the award rules and verification process.

Quinte West, Ontario, Canada

Hellgate Amateur Radio Club W7PX - Missoula Montana

A very compact and multifunctional digital amateur radio station for the radio operation at home, on the way or in the emergency radio implemented with a Raspberry Pi 4, an Elecraft KX2, a Kenwood TH-D74 and a USB GPS.

News of Ham radio in the world

Temple University Amateur Radio Club

Volunteer Amateur Radio operator organization providing emergency communications services to charitable events and in large scale disasters.

Personal webpage of AE7XQ with information for those starting out in amateur radio and those who are interested in CW and QRP.

A 15-pin data switch, typically a rotary-knob type designed for DB-25 connectors, forms the basis for this microphone selector project. The resource details the conversion process, which involves replacing the original DB-25 connectors with **RJ-45** or **RJ-12** jacks to accommodate modern amateur radio microphones. It specifically addresses wiring for radios like the Icom IC-706 series (including the IC-7000 and IC-703) and Yaesu transceivers such as the FT-857, FT-897, FT-817, FT-7800, FT-7900, FT-8800, FT-8900, FTM-100, and FTM-400. The design ensures all microphone lines are switched straight through, with separate contacts for external speaker/headphone jacks, allowing simultaneous switching. The project emphasizes the practical application of switching between a headset for net control and a hand mic for rag-chewing without repeatedly plugging and unplugging cables. It highlights modifications to the original concept, such as eliminating a separate PTT jack by integrating PTT into headset cables and building the external speaker cable directly into the selector. The article provides guidance on managing the non-color-coded wiring often found in these data switches by soldering wires one by one from old to new connectors, ensuring correct pin alignment. This approach simplifies the conversion, making it accessible for hams seeking a functional and cost-effective mic switching solution.

An article describing basic concepts of antenna radiation, and in particular directional antennas like Yagi antennas or Quad antennas and how they determine the direction or signals.

Information and download page for the CQ/X GPS-enabled logging program for mobile operation in amateur radio state and regional QSO parties by N05W

Modem Telephone Super Filters For HF and AM Radio Interference.

Serving the Magic Valley of Idaho with emergency communications, VE Testing and activities for all amateur radio operators and those interested in becoming licensed.

Holland, Mi USA

KB6NU web log

French Blog about amateur radio and new technologies, Internet, Hyperfréquences (SHF), DX Radio et Contests, Antennas and Videos by F1JXQ

Spanish amaterur and cb radio classified ads

A website for college and university amateur radio clubs to showcase themselves, work together, and promote amateur radio. Alumni and interested people can learn more about what college and university amateur radio clubs are doing.