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Homebrew Tube Projects, Vacuum Tube Data, Articles From Old Handbooks

Extending TX for the Kenwood TS-590s HF Transceiver

In italian language, ham radio tales

Personal Ham Radio and CW Blog by SV2KBS Victoria

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

Reports indicate the PA1RBZ DX Cluster, previously accessible via telnet at pa1rbz.dyndns.org on port 9000, is no longer operational. The QSL.net hosting platform displays a 404 error, indicating the specific page or file for the cluster's web interface or related information is missing. This service was designed to provide amateur radio operators with real-time DX spotting data, facilitating long-distance contacts across various bands. The cluster's primary function was to aggregate and disseminate DX spots, allowing users to monitor current propagation conditions and identify active stations. Such systems are crucial tools for DXers and contesters, enabling rapid response to new openings and rare DX entities. QSL.net, which hosts over 30,000 amateur radio websites, provides these services free of charge to hams, relying on user donations for operational continuity.

A blog dedicated to SDR and in particular to HPSDR experimentation and tests by John G0ORX

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

A page dedicated to servicing and building a 10 meter band moxon Antenna

2 Meter Es spots detected by the DXrobot

The life and times of development of a Linux D-Star repeater and dplus node.

Article on Phase-cancellation of noise on 2m band

Radio 2 Radio broadcasts amateur & HAM radio news and current events from around the world.

Things on the occasion of amateur radio activity only

Tuning non-resonant antennas and usage of such technique during contests.

A member of the adventure radio group

A blog dedicated to YL

The Noantri WebCLX presents real-time DX spots, including frequency, DX callsign, country, and comments, facilitating active DXing and contesting. It operates as a web-based cluster, offering an alternative to traditional Telnet clusters for accessing spotting data. The interface displays current UTC, allowing operators to track propagation and activity across various amateur bands. This service is maintained by the _Noantri DX Group ARI Roma_, indicating its origin within the Italian amateur radio community. It supports the dynamic exchange of DX information, crucial for operators seeking new entities or participating in competitive events. Key features include the display of spots for modes like FT8, and it functions as a DXSpider-based system, providing a robust platform for **DX spotting** and **propagation analysis**.

Amateur radio makes the world a much smaller place.

DXCluster spots rendered on a Real-Time Azimuthmal Map centered on a custom callsign

An interesting article by V2EVN on moxon yagi antennas

Some observations on the Yaesu FT-817 5W portable HF VHF UHF transceiver with some pictures and movies

A blog devoted to the hobby of Amateur Radio (Ham Radio). The radio amateurs of the world contribute to public service and emergency communications. This blog hopefully will reflect that fact!

Configure the Kenwood TS-590S for Digital Voice Keying DVK, a must for contesting.

Projects in ham radio, programming, and robotics. Specializing in amateur satellite operations.

Diary of a small contest group

DXWatch provide live spots for FT5GA Glorioso dxpedition 2009

Providing real-time weather spotter reports for the following counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Ross and Union.

Waiting For The Next Sunspot Cycle 2019-2030, how will be the next solay cycle and when it will begin

Blog site for various home brew projects including antennas, power dividers etc

News/Projects for Amateur Radio

With Doozy for Windows you can make QSO’s via your Windows PC on DSTAR ( DPLUS, DEXTRA, DCS and XLX ). There is no need for a hotspot. Just connect your ICOM IC-705 to your Windows PC with an USB datacable and connect it to your favorite DSTAR reflector/repeater.

PS8RF beacon tx in 7.035 Mhz with 3 W

Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 days" is old fashion way. Be an amateur radio I'll bet you'll rounding the world just on a flash!

An article edited and published by Michael Mandeville on correlation of sunspot peaks and global events, like recessions or human conflicts. This document include solar cycle charts since Solar Cycle 1749-1751

J49I operated from Crete Island (EU-015, KM25PH) during the 2008 _CQ WW DX CW Contest_, focusing on multi-operator category participation. The station's activity centered on maximizing contacts and multiplier acquisition across various HF bands during the competitive event. Operators aimed to achieve a high score by leveraging the island's DXCC entity status. The team, comprising Greek and Italian amateur radio operators, utilized the J49I callsign for this specific contest operation. Their efforts contributed to the overall contest results for the 2008 CW segment, with logs submitted reflecting their performance from the European continent.

This blog is devoted to my station and all of my radio activities

Homebrew, QRP, Beacons & Diplomatic / Spy Radio

CT1FUI - Amateur Radio from Portugal , QSL card collection from 90's

This blog is a space devoted to primarily, but not limited to, my experiences with and ideas about Amateur Radio, QRPing and Morse Code.

An Amateur Radio enthusiast living in the North of England. A keen DXer and Contester.CoSysop GB7MBC DXCluster. Member of Sands Contest Group MX0SCG/M0SCG

Dx on Hf specially on low bands from Zante island Greece

Elecraft KX3 Review by a QRP DXer and Contester

Ham Radio News, Information, and Operating Activities of Ron, WD4AHZ

It is possible to detune the tower so that, at least on one band, the tower can be made to effectively disappear. That is, become non-resonant on the band of interest. This allows the vertically-polarized low-bands antenna to meet its potential.

The Japanese-made Maldol MFB-300 HF vertical antenna offer extremely wide-band performance, with a specified frequency range of 1.0-60 MHz.

KComm, a logging and communication program, was specifically engineered for Elecraft K2, K3, and KX3 transceivers, leveraging the Lazarus cross-platform development tool. It operates natively on Windows XP and can be compiled for Linux, with potential for macOS, prioritizing low resource usage for casual DXers and contest participants. The software integrates with external applications like Fldigi for diverse digital modes and CW Skimmer for advanced Morse decoding, enhancing its functionality beyond basic logging. The design philosophy of KComm emphasizes utilizing the physical radio controls for operational adjustments, rather than replacing the transceiver's front panel. It facilitates keyboard CW operation via the Elecraft serial protocol and capitalizes on the K3 and KX3's built-in decoders for RTTY and PSK31. Additionally, KComm supports PSK31, PSK63, and PSK125 through the AE4JY PSK Core DLL on Windows and integrates with PSKReporter.info for spotting. While not a dedicated contest logging or award tracking program, KComm supports ADIF and Cabrillo export for casual use, allowing logs to be imported into other software. The author, G4ILO, ceased all software development, providing KComm "as is" without further support or updates; however, the source code is available under the GNU GPL for community continuation.

LA6EIA Ole's DX-blog details shortwave listening (SWL) and amateur radio DX operations from Norway, providing insights into propagation conditions and station reception. The blog frequently features specific reception reports, often including details such as frequency, mode, and signal strength, alongside observations of various broadcast and utility stations. It documents the author's personal experiences in chasing DX, offering a practical perspective on radio propagation and equipment performance. The content includes logs of received stations, sometimes accompanied by audio clips or screenshots of waterfall displays, illustrating successful decodes or strong signal captures. This resource presents a chronological record of DX achievements and challenges, reflecting the dynamic nature of radio propagation across different bands and times. The blog distinguishes itself by its focus on real-world SWL and amateur radio DXing from a Nordic QTH, offering a unique regional perspective on global radio phenomena. It serves as a personal journal of radio exploration, highlighting specific callsigns, frequencies, and operational details encountered during DX sessions.