Search results

A 10-20 meters coverage delta loop antenna. After relocating, DL2HCB designed a multiband loop antenna to cover 10-20m with an open-wire feed for impedance matching and compact installation. Inspired by the mini-X-Q design, a modified 10m delta-loop was built, enhanced with a 1/4 wave shorted stub for 28 MHz using 450-ohm ladder line. The antenna delivers east-west broadside radiation and performs as a closed loop on other bands. Operational tests yielded strong European signals and successful DX contacts, including a 20m QRP QSO with FY/DJ0PJ.

The 144-430 portable j-pole antenna is designed for amateur radio operators seeking a lightweight and efficient solution for VHF and UHF communications. This antenna is particularly useful for portable operations, allowing hams to set up quickly in various locations while maintaining excellent performance. Constructed from readily available materials, it can be easily homebrewed, making it an ideal project for both beginners and experienced operators alike. The j-pole design offers a simple yet effective configuration that provides a good match across the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. Its vertical polarization and omnidirectional radiation pattern make it suitable for local communications and simplex operations. This antenna can be deployed in various environments, whether in the field or at home, and is well-suited for mobile applications. With proper construction techniques, operators can achieve optimal performance, enhancing their ability to make contacts during contests or casual QSOs.

DXKeeper is a free application that logs QSOs, tracks award status, generates QSL cards & labels, addresses envelopes, uploads QSOs to eQSL.cc and LotW, and downloads progress info from eQSL.cc and LotW. It can reference the RAC, Hamcall, and QRZ callbooks as well as the QRZ.com web site to fill in data when logging, or to update already-logged QSOs. DXKeeper automatically interoperates with all members of the freeware DXLab Suite, including Commander (transceiver control and bandspread for Alinco, Elecraft, FlexRadio, Icom, Kachina, Kenwood, TenTec, Yaesu), DXView (world map, rotator control), WinWarbler (PSK, RTTY, CW, Phone) and SpotCollector (DX and WWV spots). It also interoperates with MMTTY, MMVARI, MMSSTV, MultiPSK, MixW, DX Atlas, and Ham Radio Deluxe.

A free application that displays location information determined from a callsign, displays translations of common "QSO words and phrases" in the languages used in the callsign's DXCC entity, displays beam headings and SpotCollector DX Spots on a world map, displays country maps, and provides point-and-click control of antenna rotators from AlfaSpid, ARSWIN, Heath, Hygain, M2, Prosistel, SARTek, TIC, Trackbox, and Yaesu

Freeware Win32 application can be used for sending CW signal to the transceiver over a COM port or simply listening to Morse code on the speaker. The application is very easy to configure and will allow you to you to add new Morse characters set speed, tone, dash, dot, PTT line delay and other parameters. It is also possible to set shortcuts for call, QTH, name, RST and ANY other QSO field.

Shows QSO and SWL in real time, taking data from many different sources (DX-Cluster, WSPR, Reverse Beacon). It also allows to send DX-Spots and more features.

A free soundcard application supporting PSK31, PSK63, RTTY, CW, and Phone operation. It can decode all PSK QSOs within a 4 KHz segment, maintaining a sorted list of heard callsigns; it can simultaneously decode RTTY via soundcard and an external modem, generates CW directly or via WinKey, and includes a voice keyer. WinWarbler interoperates with the free Commander, DXKeeper, and SpotCollector for transceiver control, logging, and spotting.

CQLog is a powerful logging program for Windows. It provides a comprehensive control centre for everyday on-the-air activities, including: full-featured logging of QSOs; statistics for many awards (for LoTW and eQSL capability); support for QRZ, RAC, GOLIST databases. You can save up to 3 pictures for each SSTV-QSO. Two-way data exchange with MixW2, and DigiPan. Integrates with DX Atlas. Real-time upload of QSOs to eQSL.cc. The program also offers a "contest-mode"; supports CAT systems for YAESU, ICOM, KENWOOD, Ten-Tec. Prints QSL cards, and QSL labels, addresses envelopes.

jLog is a modern Freeware Ham Log program that can run on all major platforms, e.g. Mac OS X, Mac OS, Linux/Unix, Windows, etc. It offers a nice, clean interface and allows efficient entry of QSOs. Import or Export of data using the standardized ADIF 2 format is possible to easily exchange data with any other decent Log program. Built-in CW Keyer, CAT control for many popular, rigs, DX Cluster tracking, call lookups

WSJT-X implements communication protocols or modes called FT8, FT4, JT4, JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, MSK144, and WSPR, as well as one called Echo for detecting and measuring your own radio signals reflected from the Moon. These modes were all designed for making reliable, confirmed QSOs under extreme weak-signal conditions. WSJT-X works on Windows Linux and MacOS. This is the official WSJT-X distribuition site.

This step-by-step tutorial contains everything you need, not only to survive that first contact, but also to learn to enjoy Code and actually do it well. Even if you detested learning it in the first place

Proposed frequencies for PSK31 QSO

A large jpeg DX World map that include ITU Zones, grid squares and prefixes. This high-resolution DX World Map is an essential tool for amateur radio operators. It clearly displays ITU zones, CQ zones, grid squares (Maidenhead Locator), and DXCC prefixes, helping you to plan QSOs, track propagation paths, and participate in global contests. Whether you are a seasoned DXer or a beginner, this map provides a clear, detailed view of the radio world, improving your station's efficiency and geographic awareness. Available in JPEG format, it's perfect for display

Description of PSK31, mailing list, frequency for QSO

QSO Map Deactivated Due to a new pricing structure for Google Maps APIs (since March 1, 2025), the map function is no longer free to use. For this reason, the QSO Map has been deactivated.

FT2 is an innovative digital mode for amateur radio, developed by IU8LMC with support from ARI Caserta. It utilizes the same codec as FT8 and FT4 but compresses the transmission cycle to just 3.8 seconds, allowing for a complete QSO in as little as 11 seconds. This remarkable speed enables operators to achieve approximately 240 QSOs per hour, making it particularly advantageous for contests and DXpeditions. The FT2 protocol has been rigorously tested on-air, with successful QSOs verified down to -12 dB SNR on both 40m and 80m bands. The mode's efficiency and speed are a significant advancement in digital communications, providing a new tool for amateur radio operators looking to maximize their contact rates. As an experimental release, the software is subject to updates, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to user feedback.

Jack Wagoner WB8FSV, a very well done article on how start a CW QSO, how to answer a CQ, how call your CQ and more. A must reading for beginners

These are 200 Morse Code QSO`s which might typically be heard on the HF bands.

Quality logging software for the Radio Amateur & SWL, real-time and post-event QSO logging,log analysis and reporting, QSL label printing, country status display, rig control, import of logs, interface to CallBook CD-ROMs

eQSLMaster is a HAM radio program, that allow to perform various functions using the Electronic QSL Card Centre (eQSL.cc). With eQSLMaster users of the eQSL.cc system have the ability to upload an entire ADIF format log file (or single QSO) and have it deposited into eQSL central database using LogServices.

Building a 40m (7MHz) horizontal delta loop wire antenna in the backyard that is easy and quick to setup

A web site offering a QRZ.com integrated mapping service. Allows creating a google map of your QSOs adding a list of QSOs manually or importing an ADIF log file. Registration and a QRZ.com account is required.

Write down grid squares of your QSOs and this nice online tool will create a World map with all contacts QTH linked to your home QTH. The QSO map picture can be downloaded for resharing.

We are hams who design high quality full colour QSL cards. Now we print also full colour backsides on our QSL cards. 1000 cards costs only 82 Euro. For more details write max@on5ur.be``Remember: The QSO is short, our QSL cards are forever !

Current HF band conditions online report and graphs. This page provides band condition information to CW and SSB Contesters. It can also be of benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band condtions for Nets and casual QSO

HF QSO/QSL/Award managment, ADIF Import/Export, full version free to everybody. Requires Access 97 or Access 2000 (with JPEG and TIFF filter installed), screen resolution 800x600/1024x768

JTSync is a simple utility that provides the ability to synchronize your computer clock over a network with world-wide NTP servers. When the Internet connection is not available, JTSync allows you to make time adjustments based on decoded QSOs within the WSJT-X application.

This is a Live DX Cluster map powered by google maps diplays a map of ham radio QSOs or contacts based on qra locator and dx-cluster spots information

Dedicated ham radio internet gateway and server system. It is intended for use by RF gateways and PC users connected to the internet

LogView is a free post-contest log-visualisation tool, for analysing contest performance. It plots the QSOs in a Cabrillo-format contest-log on to one of 8 different maps by finding the position of each QSO from an online database of about 970,000 W/VE callsigns.

Contest adjudication software scores Cabrillo logs. Auto evaluates up to 2000 logs with duping, claimed score, actual score, cross checking, N-QSO rule, 5-min delta QSO rule. Support including code changes, non-scoring logs troubleshoot and summary output requests.

PMR446 radio information, news, reviews and forum. We also run a PMR446 gateway network using the eQSO system.

Website for all Chesterfield Gateways on 446, using eQso.

The page provides a utility to record QSOs for amateur radio operators, allowing them to send the recorded signal back to the other station. It addresses challenges with VOX capability in radios and offers solutions for different radio models.

Learn the Morse Code. Learn from random text or simulated QSO (contact) sources. Create character sequences that you find difficult. Compare your results with what the program sent and view error statistics. Take simulated tests. Sound card not essential. Evaluation version not time limited.

R25Log is an universal Log-Program, developed by active Hams for active Hams. Tested and proved in real QSO-operation, it combines all functions of conventional log-progams with a number of new features and a wealth of informations, input- and evaluation-possibilities. Freeware run in DOS Shell

CWQSO allows you to practice sending and receiving CW in a real QSO!

Few recordings of difficult qso's

JT65 is a digital protocol intended for Amateur Radio communication with extremely weak signals. It was designed to optimize Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) contacts on the VHF bands, and conforms efficiently to the established standards and procedures for such QSOs.

At the moment the most used program is UA1AAF. It is an excellent program written by Boris, UA1AAF, to handle ARI International DX Contest. It can simulate K1EA or N6TR workings; it will be possible to connect the RTX to the computer using a standard interface in such a way as to transmit directly in CW from the keyboard; most of the controls are like K1EA's CT and N6TR's TR ; on line help provides almost all the information necessary for using the program. Is possible to insert QSO after the contest. An appropriate utility in included for conversion in ADIF format. The program is very small and therefore works without any problems on any IBM compatible computer with DOS 3.3 and over or Windows 95/98.

The Super Check Partial database files provide a list of callsigns used by active contesters. The data comes from Cabrillo logs contributed by contesters themselves. Contributed logs from the past 24 months are used to create the database. These logs are combined and filtered so that they result in a fairly good (but not perfect) list. The files do not contain any QSO data, such as state, CQ zone, Maidenhead Grid Locator, etc. The dta files can be used with CT, WriteLog, TRlog, SD, N1MM Logger, NA, Win-Test, and others

Lage collection of 6 Meters and 2 meters QSOs, recorded in real audio format by OE3MWS

The MobileLog program is a specialty logging program designed for mobile amateur radio operators. It has been designed to allow quick entry of important information regarding QSOs. The software is primarily concerned with the logging of U.S. county information, which may be used to help work toward awards such as the USA-CA award for working all counties in the U.S.A. The data from this program may be imported into your general logging software. This sofware exports data in the ADIF (Amateur Data Interchange Format) and CSV (comma-seprated variable)

ARRL's Logbook of the World (LoTW) system is a repository of log records submitted by users from around the world. When both participants in a QSO submit matching QSO records to LoTW, the result is a QSL that can be used for ARRL award credit.

Echolink, EQSO, Echostation, SSTV, WEFAX, PSK-31 other digital sound card modes

The National Contest Journal, published bimonthly by ARRL, features articles by top contesters, letters, hints, statistics, scores, NA Sprint and QSO Parties

LoTW and eQSL export utility for Windows allows you to export your LOTW and eQSL marked qso's from Logger32 or an existing ADIF file. This program has been discontinued by author in favour of L32 LogSync.

The 1721 HF Roundtable Group meets nightly on 7.261 + - QRM. Just a big ham radio family. Informal QSO'S in a rountable fashion.

Home of the ARA Club W3CWC, Proud Sponsors of the Maryland DC QSO Party and The Hagerstown Hamfest

Ten-Ten International QSO parties logging program multi plaform run with Java under Windowd Linux MacOSX