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Maps and QSL gallery of IOTA islands all over the world

Ham radio pictures, qsl and sounds archive by K8CX

A gallery collection of funny qsl cards received by PE2PE

What is hallicrafters? Let these photos illustrate the soul of hallicrafters. by LA5KI

Circuit diagrams drake tr7, Schaltbilder Drake Tr7, antenna tuners, baluns, and home brew power supplies, dual tone ssb test generator, zweiton ssb test generator, zweiton testgenerator, dual tone test generator by DK4DDS

The Amateur Radio Society of ROYAL SIGNALS (British Army), 1550 Members. MERCURY Journal issued three times a year (Editor G3NVK) Regular (daily) Nets. Awards and Contests. Own QSL Bureau. E-mail List Server open to all. Regularly updated Web Site (Web Master G3NVK) includes EASYMAIL facility, Guest Book, Photo Gallery, Society Rules, Military Museums.

QSL gallery offered by BCL news

QSL Cards from ALL 338 DXCC Entities, deleted countries QSL Cards, other interesting cards

Shortwave Monitoring Station in Berlin: DX news, HF propagation, greyline, DRM news, QSL gallery, audio recordings and more

SV2AEL QSLs and flags gallery, from almosto every country, include country falg

Complete introduction to Shortwave radio, includes Qsl gallery, Propagation, Beacons, Contest, Begginers guide, in Spanish

On these pages you will find articles and pictures reagarding a renewed Drake TR7 by DK4DDS

VHF, 50 MHz contest, gallery and six meters infos

Personal site of Russian DXer Dmitri Mezin. Contains a fresh edition of his Signal bulletin, archive of all previous issues and QSL gallery.

Large collection of SSTV pictures, QSL gallery and awards.

QSL collection from F5RRS

QSL gallery mostly for the deleted countries, old prefix, Antarctic stations and also for the very old cards prior 1945

QSL info, photos gallery and more..

Documents the OC1I and OC6I IOTA DXpeditions to Peru, specifically highlighting operations from SA-098 (Isla La Leona) and SA-076 (Isla Lobos de Afuera). The OC1I team logged over **8000 QSOs** from SA-076, while OC6I made 1400 QSOs from SA-098, despite challenging propagation conditions. The resource details the equipment used, including an _IC-7000_, an IC-706mkIIG, and a TS-440SAT, along with various antennas such as a 160m dipole, FD4, G5RV, and a multi-band vertical for 17m, 20m, 30m, and 40m. The DXpedition dates are specified: OC6I operated from SA-098 between December 28 and December 30, while OC1I was active from SA-076 from January 2 to January 7. Both operations are confirmed as valid for IOTA credit. The page also includes a video link for the OC6I operation and a photo gallery from the DXpedition. Feedback is welcomed, and the webmaster is identified as Bodo Fritsche, DL3OCH.

Picture gallery of SSTV images received by DU1IVT Thelma

Check out these vintage QSL cards from the 20th Century in this gallery of old QSL cards.

Optimizing a QRZ.com page involves adding essential callsign data, ensuring correct _Maidenhead Gridsquare_ and DXCC information in the Detail tab, and populating the Biography section with relevant station details. Operators should include their operating conditions, specific country references like WAB square, club affiliations, and detailed QSL information, specifying preferences for electronic confirmations (e.g., _LoTW_, Clublog) and paper QSLs (direct, bureau, SASE). The guide emphasizes the importance of accurate data for electronic logging software integration, which fetches Gridsquare, DXCC, and CQ/ITU zones to populate contact logs correctly. Further enhancements include leveraging the QRZ.com photo gallery for images and setting a primary image that logging software like _Log4OM_ can display. Advanced customization involves embedding external services via HTML source code. Examples include integrating HamAlert for DX Cluster spots, Clublog for log searches and Online QSL Requesting (OQRS), and Parks on the Air (POTA) statistics widgets from WD4DAN. Additionally, live weather information from Weather&Radar and solar data banners from HamQSL can be embedded, providing real-time environmental context for visitors to the QRZ page. These embedded tools require creating accounts on respective platforms and often involve copying specific source code snippets into the QRZ biography's HTML editor, ensuring callsign placeholders are updated.

Presents DJ5IL's personal amateur radio station, detailing his journey as a licensed operator since 1973. The resource covers his **shack setup**, including an Elecraft K4D, Icom IC-7610, and various vintage transceivers like the Drake 2-B, along with a SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifier. Antenna systems include a PRO.SIS.TEL RD1524T rotary dipole for 40/20/15/10m at 15m height, an 18m vertical dipole with an SGC SG-230 tuner for 3.5-30 MHz, and an inverted-V dipole for 80m. The site features a **QSL gallery** showcasing his custom card designs and outlines his QSL policy, emphasizing the exchange of unique, personalized cards over generic confirmations. It also includes a detailed operator's biography, tracing his early fascination with radio, obtaining his license at 16, and memorable QSOs, such as a contact with his blood-relative W3NZ. The resource also delves into the historical significance of amateur radio's role in pioneering shortwave communication following the 1912 International Radiotelegraph Convention, which initially relegated amateurs to wavelengths of 200 meters and shorter. DJ5IL's philosophy on "ham spirit" is discussed, stressing the unpolitical nature of amateur radio as a global fraternity.

The TY0RU DXpedition to Benin in 2022 achieved over **100,000 QSOs** from Cotonou, IOTA AF-051, operating across 160m through 6m bands using CW, SSB, and FT8 modes. The operation involved a team of 12 operators, including _F5RAV_, _F4WBN_, and _F1TCV_, utilizing multiple stations with transceivers like the Icom IC-7300 and IC-7610, paired with amplifiers and various antennas such as verticals, dipoles, and a 4-square array for 40m. The expedition's log is available on Club Log, supporting OQRS for both direct and bureau QSLs, with F5RAV serving as the QSL manager. The site details the team's travel, setup, and operational challenges, including local conditions and equipment deployment, offering insights into the logistical complexities of activating a rare DXCC entity. Donors are acknowledged, and a photo gallery documents the activity.