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A simple UHF Crystal Radio wired up to check for reception of VHF/UHF signals in the vicinity of the shack.

An economical dipole for simple QRP HF homebrew rigs

This simple utility is intended to facilitate the coversion of a properly formatted ADIF file to a delimited text file. This file may then be used for import into such applications as MS Excel or others.

During a club's "Filetto Day" event, a comparative field test was conducted between a **Buddipole** antenna and a homemade 20/40-meter wire dipole. The author, IW5EDI, performed this personal evaluation from a mountain top at 1500 meters above sea level, utilizing a Yaesu FT-857D transceiver to switch between antennas. The observations on the 20-meter band indicated that the wire dipole consistently delivered significantly stronger signals compared to the Buddipole. Additionally, the Buddipole exhibited higher levels of **QRM** during the listening tests. The commercial Buddipole, known for its multiband capability and compact size with a self-supporting tripod, was contrasted with the simpler, larger wire dipole, which required a fiberglass fish pole for support. This direct comparison highlights practical differences in performance and deployment between a popular portable commercial antenna and a basic wire antenna in a real-world operating environment.

A simple RF sweep generator circuit diagram by JF1OZL

Wind turbines for home and business simple, rugged, efficient, reliable and quiet

Simple 6 Metre DX Antenna based on an article by LB Cebick in QST May 2002 on a Quad Turnstile antenna. This antenna is basically two full wave loops mounted at right angles fed 90 degrees out of phase to produce an omni-directional horizontally polarized pattern

An home made transmitter for 40m CW

A simple free running oscillator oscillating at the receiver\'s IF (intermediate frequency) beats with the incoming signals in either CW or SSB and the resultant audio frequency goes to the AF amplifier.

Very simple iambic keyer with only two chips

This document is a must read for anyone considering building a good low cost HF multi-band antenna system. The author combine in this document four important ingredients to produce simple but effective antenna system, like antennas of non resonant length, line attenuation, the transmatch and the balun

The idea makes use of a very simple direct conversion receiver on the band of interest.

This article serves as a beginner-friendly guide to constructing a simple VHF dipole antenna for 2 meters, perfect for novices in the hobby. With an emphasis on affordability and simplicity, it explains the basics without overwhelming technical details. Recommendations for coaxial cable and mounting methods are provided, offering practical solutions for effective communication. By following these instructions, novices can build a functional antenna without breaking the bank.

A simple charger designed for charging 12 V sealed lead acid batteries, used by radio amateurs for portable operation Amp-Hr Class used by radio amateurs for portable/emergency operation.

A simple accessory for a satellite station, that allows using a 6 meter capable radio in conjunction with a typical S-band to 2 meter converter

Several bash scripts are provided to automate common amateur radio tasks on Linux and FreeBSD systems, addressing the need for quick access to specific data without navigating web interfaces. These utilities include `call` for fetching US callsign details from callook.info, `qth` for obtaining address information for US and Canadian callsigns, and `grid` for determining grid squares based on license addresses. Each script is designed for command-line execution, allowing for single lookups or interactive sessions, and emphasizes a KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) programming philosophy. Another script, `au_kp.sh`, is tailored for weak signal VHF operators, fetching and displaying the NOAA 30-minute Aurora forecast and GFZ Space Weather Kp index data. This script generates static images, requiring re-execution for updates, and is intended to be run as a clickable desktop object for real-time space weather monitoring. It helps operators track propagation conditions, especially during solar cycle peaks. Beyond bash scripts, the resource offers a PHP/web page `fortune` implementation, including Henrik Aasted Sorensen's PHP script, sample HTML/CSS, and a HOWTO guide for creating fortune files. W3DHJ provides several amateur radio-themed fortune files, such as "Ham Humor & Wisdom" with 354 entries and "VHF Rover Humor & Wisdom" with 223 entries, along with other general humor and wisdom collections. These fortune files are designed with embedded HTML for web page display and are refreshed monthly, offering a total of 21,400 entries.

FLMSG is a simple forms management editor for the amateur radio supported standard message formats. Form data can be transferred between computers either using standard internet email or via radio frequency broadcasts typically made by an amateur radio operator on your behalf.

A simple direct conversion receiver for 80m. The receiver covers 3.51 MHz - 3.60 MHz and 3.64MHz - 3.71 MHZ - CW and Phone portions by M0DGQ

A group of local hams who operate nightly on simplex and discuss all sorts of topics

VQSpot is a simple utility program developed for sending DX-Spots automatically when QSO are logged into VQLog

An easy to build dipole for 21 and 14 MHz with traps made by two T50-6 toroids cores mounted on a simple PCB foil

A funny online application that lets you build your own QSL cards based on templates. You can choose background text aligment and text to be printed on your card.

How to calculate range for a VHF antenna with a simple formula and how to increase VHF coverage.

A project to implement a simple and efficient CW Keyer and a side tone generator with Arduino

A Simple Delta Loop Antenna for Smaller Vessels

A RS-232 to DB9 CW Radio interface with schematic diagram to connect your pc running CT by K1EA or Writelog to your keyer.

A copper J Antenna for 144 and 430 article with design, feeding methods and pictures

The Superantennas MP-1 portable HF antenna is analyzed for its design and field performance, particularly its high-Q loading coil and 3/8-inch mounting. The review details the antenna's construction, including an 8-inch vertical section, a large-diameter loading coil tuned by a sleeve, and a 4-foot whip that disassembles into six rods for transport. Initial testing with the supplied 10-foot ribbon cable "ground plane" yielded poor SWR and RF hot conditions, indicating an inadequate ground system. Further experimentation with longer radials and resonant counterpoises for each band improved matching and eliminated RF hot issues, but introduced significant operational complexity. The author notes the difficulty in optimizing both counterpoise length and coil setting without an antenna analyzer, and the sensitivity of the MP-1 to counterpoise deployment. The review also discusses the recommendation to tune for maximum received signals rather than minimum SWR, often necessitating an external ATU due to the antenna's typical low impedance. The **MP-1**'s critical dependence on resonant counterpoises for effective operation, especially when elevated, is highlighted as a major drawback for portable use. The author ultimately sold the antenna, concluding that despite its sound technical design, its fussy nature and the need for extensive counterpoise management or an ATU detract from its portability and convenience compared to simpler, less expensive dipole solutions. The **Superantennas MP-1** is deemed a flawed portable antenna, requiring considerable effort to achieve its claimed performance.

A simple drawing schematic of a portable field dipole for 14 MHz with dimensions in meters and instruction for setting up the antenna and to store the radial for easy transportation

The BTech DMR-6X2 dual-band DMR handheld radio is thoroughly reviewed, detailing its features and performance for amateur radio operators. This resource covers the radio's capabilities for both VHF and UHF frequencies, supporting Tier II DMR digital and FM analog modes. It highlights key specifications such as its **136-174 MHz** and **400-480 MHz** frequency ranges, CTCSS/DCS, DTMF, 2-TONE, and 5-TONE signaling, and its _digital simplex repeater_ function. The review provides a comprehensive unboxing experience, listing included accessories like two Li-Ion batteries (2100 and 3100 mAh), a programming cable, and a 37-page English user guide. It also specifies the radio's physical dimensions of 5.1 x 2.4 x 1.5 inches and weights of 9.9 oz with the 2100 mAh battery and 10.8 oz with the 3100 mAh battery, offering practical insights for hams considering this transceiver.

MBU Cluster is simple android application for ham radio operators to view live the spots on mobile device. All the spots are refreshing every 60 seconds.

This project is a Software Defined Radio Receiver. It has a frequency range of 24MHz 1.2GHz. It can demodulate AM, FM, USB, LSB with selectable bandwidths of 600, 2400, 2800, 3200 and 6400Hz. Using a simple RTL-SDR Dongle and Raspberry Pi 3 computer using GNU RADIO

Schemaric for a simple headset adaptor for some popular HTs by Kenwood, Baofeng and Wouxun by N1GY

This article was first published in CQ-TV issue 208. Author try to explain digital television in layman's terms and without getting too involved in mathematics.

A simple, cheap and easy to build 26 feet long vertical antenna that works DX on 20 - 10 meters including WARC Bands, it is designed for portability for field days, camping, or permanent installation, cost, and to achieve at least 1/2 wavelength on the WARC bands.

This is a description of how KO4BB built his tower. It is provided in the hope that it will be useful to anyone want to setup his own ham radio tower.

Simple Elecraft KX3 and PowerSDR configuration by AG1LE

This circuit is very simple and has a fantastic range of potential uses.

QJackRcd is a simple stereo recorder for Jack with few features as silence processing for automatic pause, file splitting, background file post-processing.

A 102-inch vertical whip, commonly a CB antenna, forms the core of this low-profile 10-meter antenna design, optimized for the 28 MHz band. The construction details specify three 8-foot radials made from scrap wire, connected to a common point. This simple yet effective setup is designed for ease of construction and deployment, making it accessible for operators with limited space or materials. The design emphasizes using readily available components, including PVC pipe for the mast and a SO-239 connector for the feedline, ensuring a straightforward build process for a resonant quarter-wave vertical. Field results indicate that this antenna provides good performance for local and DX contacts on 10 meters, despite its compact footprint. The author, N8WRL, shares practical insights into its construction and tuning, highlighting its suitability for temporary or permanent installations where a full-sized antenna might be impractical. Comparisons to more complex designs suggest that this low-profile vertical offers a respectable signal-to-noise ratio and effective radiated power for its size, proving that simple designs can yield satisfying on-air results.

A description of a simple Lowfer beacon transmitter.

A simple portable ham radio logbook software tailored to portable activies like Parks on the Air, Field Day, and more. Works on Windows macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Raspberry PI. Hamrs is a free software.

IK2PII describe here a simple direct conversion receiver, thinked for QRSS and DFCW communications, as companion of ARGO or SPECTRAN programs.

This calculator estimates the efficiency of a T match tuner using a simple loss model.

NHRC-2 Based Repeater Controller A perfect controller for a simple repeater or link, or portable/solar powered system.

This 6 meter 2 element yagi antenna is simple, compact and effective antenna for 50 Mhz. The design antenna was optimized with AO for best match to 50 ohms, no matching network. A choke balun is recommended to decouple feedline currents.

This simple project, based on the orginal CobWebb-Antenna model, is about an horizontally polarized, omi-directional antenna for the six meter band.

An interesting presetnation full of usefull tricks to correctly design and build 23 cm Yagi using simple tools. The basic design of the antenna presented in this document is taken from the original DL6WU Yagi Design published in 1982

The intent of this article is to help the semi-non-technical person understand what is inside the Drake TR-7(A) Transceiver, how it works, and discusses simple adjustment and modifications the end-user can perform

A simple and effective antenna launcher system by AA4LR