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Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2644
This week, we've gathered some practical resources that touch on several facets of our hobby, from getting a handle on software-defined radio setups to optimizing your antenna farm. There's a solid guide for those looking to deploy an OpenWebRX+ station, something that comes up often for remote monitoring or just general experimentation. We also have a look at a popular multiband HF antenna, the ZS6BKW, which continues to be a workhorse for many, especially in constrained spaces. For the low-band enthusiasts, a detailed build for a K9AY loop is included—a receiving antenna worth revisiting for its performance. And for those who like to keep an eye on propagation, a neat WSPR visualization tool is in the mix. These selections aim to provide actionable information for both the home station and portable operator.
Yaesu FTDX10 HF/50MHz 100W SDR Transceiver Yaesu Page
This page details the Yaesu FTDX10, a compact HF/50MHz 100W SDR transceiver, highlighting its Hybrid SDR architecture, receiver performance metrics, and… - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX10
Aurora: FT8, FT4, JT65 & JT9 Digital Mode Software
Aurora is a free and open-source digital mode software (GPL-3.0) for amateur radio, supporting FT8, FT4, JT65, and JT9. It features its own decoding and transmission engine, eliminating the need ... - Listed in Software/Weak Signal
9M6NA East Malaysia 2026
Callsign: 9M6NA — East Malaysia (01 Nov — 30 Nov 2026 UTC)
ARRL Audio News November 06, 2026
ARRL Audio News November 06, 2026
Skeds chat SQ3SWG
The SQ3SWG Sked Chat provides a platform for radio amateurs to coordinate scheduled contacts, particularly crucial for weak-signal modes on VHF, UHF, and microwave bands. This web-based tool, created by ... - Listed in Internet and Radio/Chat
Online Morse Code Translator
The Online Morse Code Translator provides a robust, client-side utility for converting text to Morse code and vice-versa, adhering strictly to the ITU-R M.1677-1 international standard. It features real-time encoding ... - Listed in Software/Morse Code Decoders
EIRP Calculator - RF element
An online calculator for Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and Effective Radiated Power (ERP), converting between dBm, watts, and milliwatts. It… - Listed in Antennas/Antenna Calculators
FOTA - Fairs on the Air
FOTA (Fair on the Air) connects amateur radio with community gatherings, encouraging activations at fairs and festivals. Participants can set up a station at an event, contact participating stations from ... - Listed in DX Resources/Ham Radio Awards
QuickSmith - Free online Smith chart and impedance matching
Operating a station effectively often requires precise impedance matching, and QuickSmith provides an intuitive online Smith chart for this purpose. Users can drag virtual components onto a ladder network, observing ... - Listed in Software/Antenna analysis
ARRL Audio News October 30, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 30, 2026
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2643
This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on some perennial topics for the active amateur. There's a solid primer on antenna fundamentals, something that always bears revisiting, especially when troubleshooting a new portable setup or optimizing a home station. We also look at a couple of interesting software solutions, one for weak signal modes that runs right in your browser, and another that aims to be an all-in-one station control. For those operating in urban environments, we’ve included a piece on low-band receiving antennas, which can make a significant difference in pulling out those faint signals. And for the emergency communications folks, there's a detailed look at ARES/NIMS integration. Finally, a real-time satellite tracker rounds out the selection, useful for anyone chasing LEO birds.
SimpleMorse: Learn Morse Code with the Koch Method
The SimpleMorse platform provides a free, browser-based Morse code learning system, structured around the Koch method across 35 progressive lessons. It introduces characters one at a time, requiring 90% accuracy ... - Listed in Operating Modes/Morse code/Learning Morse Code
Charles County Amateur Radio Club
Chronicles the activities and technical discussions of the Charles County Amateur Radio Club (K3SMD), detailing various club events and member projects. It covers topics such as Field Day recaps, POTA ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Maryland
Dot & Dash
Dot & Dash is a macOS application designed for learning and practicing Morse code. It offers interactive lessons, message composition, and real-time… - Listed in Software/Morse Code Training
K1PRC Patriot Radio Club
The Patriot Radio Club, an international online amateur radio club, offers ARRL-VEC accredited testing services, making it a prominent resource for those seeking to earn or upgrade their amateur radio ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs
WB4IUY's Random Blog
WB4IUY's Random Blog offers insights into amateur radio equipment restoration, construction, and repair, active since 1999. - Listed in Shopping and Services/Radio Equipment Repair
Thunderstorm Effects on Sporadic E Propagation
This paper discusses the potential effects of thunderstorms on ionospheric sporadic E radio propagation on very high frequencies. It addresses the skepticism within the ham community regarding this correlation due ... - Listed in Propagation/Resources
Cert Practice Test
Offers free, unofficial practice tests for Technician, General, and Extra Class amateur radio licenses, including explanations and exam simulations. - Listed in Ham Radio/Exams/Exam Practice
Mac TCI DX Cluster
Mac TCI DX Cluster is a free macOS application by GW3JVB, integrating DX cluster spots, TCI radio tuning, and RUMlogNG logbook context. It supports… - Listed in Software/Macintosh/DX Cluster Clients
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