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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. -
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. -
Modern DX Club Not-for-profit organization serving the radio monitoring community founded in 1990 muzaffargarh Pakistan. The main interest of the club is shortwave dxing. -
An interesting article about amateur radio portable operations with excellent pictures. Setup includes a 60 watts of portable solar power being controlled by a charge controller, and a batteries powering an FT-897D. -
Ham radio for people with disabilities. A weekly podcast from the Courage Handiham System -
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The VU2BBB repeater, located in Matheran, Maharashtra, commenced operations in the late 1980s, a significant undertaking by the Bombay Repeater Society. This repeater facilitates VHF and UHF communications for local amateur radio operators, providing extended range and improved signal reliability across challenging terrain. Its establishment marked a key development in regional amateur radio infrastructure, offering a crucial node for local nets and general QSO traffic. The repeater's operational parameters include specific input and output frequencies within the 2-meter band, typically utilizing a standard offset. CTCSS tones are often employed to mitigate interference and ensure selective access for authorized users, a common practice for repeaters in densely populated areas. Regular maintenance and upgrades ensure _VU2BBB_ remains a reliable asset for the amateur community, supporting emergency communications and daily amateur radio activities. The _Bombay Repeater Society_ continues to oversee its operation, reflecting a sustained commitment to local ham radio services. -
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Operating QRP at the lowest possible power during contest article by PA1B -
The short history of the SSN Smoothed Sunspot Number at Luxorion -
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Amateur radio club serving the Concho Valley of West Texas for over 70 years providing public service and SKYWARN severe weather spotting service to the National Weather Service. -
A blog site dedicated to SSTV Slow Scan Television images transmitted from the International Space Station -
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Technical considerations about the Yaesu VX-1 -
91ET104 or 91ET/DX, Egi Noerman van Beekom West java Indonesia. -
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The Ultimate Control Software for the IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7600, IC-7850, IC-7851 and Others is a control software suite that includes additional interesting features such as support for the built in Spectrum Scope, Audio monitors, Shortwave DB, CW Terminal, Clublog Spotting, Memory management, interface to Ham Radio Deluxe Logbook, DM780, n1mm+, log4om, DXLab and other. Runs on Windows OS, commercial licence. -
BlueDV Android is DMR/DSTAR and Fusion hotspot software for Android 4.x and higher. It supports DSTAR (DEXTRA, DPLUS, DCS), FUSION (YSF, FCS), DMR ( Brandmeister, DMR+) -
Just a whats happening in ham radio and things in my life here -
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This blog is maintained as a resource for the IOMARS and other persons interested in Amateur Radio. -
The Maria Maluca HF multiband antenna as designed in 1957 by PY2BBP is a directive antenna for 15 meter and a passive element that works as director and reflector in different bands -
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An attempt to explain why I love this strange hobby -
Ham radio blog in English and Dutch. The radio adventures of PE4BAS. -
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Qsl card collection at VU2NAN blog -
A blog mainly about my favourite hobby-amateur radio, shortwave listening and radio in its many forms. -
Wondering whether human body could be used as an antenna. -
Sponsor of the Spartan Sprints are two-hour gatherings held the first Monday of every month. -
The _Nemos Photography_ blog presents a curated visual gallery focusing on _Morse keys_, offering a detailed photographic exploration of various telegraphy instruments. Each entry typically features high-resolution images of specific keys, highlighting their design, construction, and historical context. The content serves as a visual reference for collectors and enthusiasts interested in the aesthetics and mechanics of CW sending devices, often including close-ups of key components and unique features. This resource allows for comparative study of different key types, from vintage straight keys to modern paddles, without delving into technical specifications or operational performance. The emphasis is purely on the visual documentation of these artifacts, providing a unique perspective on the evolution and diversity of Morse key designs. It is a specialized collection for those who appreciate the craftsmanship and historical significance of telegraphy hardware. -
Ham Radio News and more by N5FXX - Lubbock, Texas -
Ramblings on amateur radio, flying, programming, martial arts, the Macintosh and who knows what. -
OpenHamClock is a modern, open-source dashboard for amateur radio operators, designed as a web-based successor to the original HamClock. Deployable locally on a Raspberry Pi or via the cloud, it centralizes essential DX operations into a single, intuitive interface. At its core is an interactive world map that visualizes real-time DX spots, signal paths, satellite tracking, and POTA activators. The software seamlessly integrates critical tools like WSJT-X, DX Cluster, and PSKReporter for monitoring digital traffic. Additionally, it provides vital environmental data, including real-time space weather indices, solar activity, and personalized HF propagation predictions. With customizable themes and a modular architecture, OpenHamClock offers modern operators comprehensive, at-a-glance situational awareness of global radio conditions -
Weak Signal Audio 160m, choosing a headphone for weak signals reception -
Digital modes and information Gran Canaria -
HamAlert let you receive Push,SMS,Email notifications for Cluster,RBN,SOTAwatch spots, with customizable filtering based on many criteria including DXCC, SOTA and WWFF references, CQ zones -
A tutorial on how to setup a receiver capable to decode SSTV signals with a small RaspberryPi version 2 and a RTL-SDR dongle. The author explains how to install the needed software to interface the RTL-SDR and a step by step guide to install the QSSTV software used to decode the signals. -
Large personal QSL collection by I3CRW -
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A blog about ham radio. A blog dedicated to cool stuff like ham radio, birdwatching and bus timetables -
A satirical look at the world of ham radio DXing and contesting. Not for those without a sense of humor or irony -
Blog related to ham radio t-shirt and accessory designs -
Designs for QRSS TX and other Arduino based systems -
A review of the HF ham radio bands, considere by far the most popular bands in the amateur service. HF bands offer local QSOs and world-wide propagation are all possible at almost anytime with careful selection of the right frequency for the time of day, time of year, and current state of the sunspot cycle. -
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