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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
WebSDR Receiver in Tbilisi, Georgia
This WebSDR receiver situated in Odlisi, Kakheti, Georgia, locator LN21PX. The receiver is operated by Admin 4L5EE and provides access to several amateur radio bands. Users can tune across the ... - Listed in Internet and Radio/WebSDR
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2642
This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical antenna builds and some of the perennial challenges in our hobby. There’s a good look at VHF/UHF Yagi construction, specifically the isolated element method, which can be quite useful for those looking to roll their own directional arrays for local work or satellite passes. We also have a portable 6-meter quad design that might just be the ticket for your next Field Day or VHF contest outing. For the HF crowd, there's a neat take on a 2-band Zeppelin dipole, something that comes up often when space is tight. And, because RFI is always lurking, we’ve included a solid guide on ferrites and baluns, along with a technical deep dive into balun theory and testing. Finally, a handy APRS network visualizer rounds out the selection, offering a different perspective on real-time tracking.
ARRL Audio News October 23, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 23, 2026
ZeusSDR: Station Console for HPSDR Radios
ZeusSDR is a software defined radio station console designed for Hermes-Lite 2 and ANAN-class radios. It operates on Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a WebGL-native console with Zeus-grade DSP and ... - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio
9X5KM Rwanda 2026
F8FUA will be active as 9X5KM from Rwanda from 31 October to 11 November 2026. Activity is planned on 160m, 80m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 15m and 10m on HF. QSL via F8FUA (direct or bureau); LoTW; 3GS and SAE; direct requests must include a self-addressed envelope (SAE). (31 Oct — 11 Nov 2026 UTC)
E51MWA North Cook Islands 2026
E51MWA is currently active from North Cook Islands from 21 October to 16 November 2026. Activity is planned on 160m, 80m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 15m and 10m on HF. QSL via M0URX; LoTW. (21 Oct — 16 Nov 2026 UTC)
OnAir Free SDR Receiver
OnAir is a free Software Defined Radio (SDR) receiver application compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. It supports a wide array of digital and analog modes, including digital ... - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio
SDRMM
SDR-- is a free and open-source software-defined radio application for macOS, Windows, and Linux, designed for patching together radio components. It allows users to connect a receiver to channels, and ... - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio
FT-857 CAT Control Windows Program for Yaesu FT-857/D
FT-857 CAT Control is a free Windows program designed to control the Yaesu FT-857 and FT-857D transceivers via CAT. It provides a display mirroring the radio's, mouse-controlled tuning, and one-click ... - Listed in Software/Radio Control
Build a 9 dB, 70cm Collinear Antenna from Coax
Instructions for building a 9 dB gain, 70cm collinear antenna from RG58/U coax, suitable for UHF amateur radio operations. - Listed in Antennas/70cm
Kenwood TS-590SG Desktop control panel for macOS and Linux
This GitHub repository hosts 590Ctrl, a desktop control panel application designed for the Kenwood TS-590SG transceiver. The software enables control of the radio over a USB connection. It is developed ... - Listed in Software/Radio Control
Portable Satellite Antenna Build for Full Duplex Operation
This page details the construction of a portable dual-band 2m/70cm Yagi antenna, designed for full duplex satellite operation with radios like the Anytone AT-D890UV. The author sought a lightweight, self-buildable ... - Listed in Antennas/Satellite
ARRL Audio News October 16, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 16, 2026
The 2026 ARRL Online Auction Is Now Open
The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by GigaParts, is open now through October 22. Browse more than 200 items and place your bids! This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO, from Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook, and four popular mystery boxes contributed by th...
Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias
Amateur radio operators from Florida’s Santa Rosa, Nassau, Lake, Pinellas, and Leon Counties played an important role in supporting emergency communications efforts during and following Hurricane Isaias, helping ensure that critical communication capabilities remained available throughout the storm. In Santa Rosa County, volunteer amateur radio operators staffed the Emergency Operations Center (...
eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear
ImageOnline marketplace eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week, but responded to ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® that its new policy will not apply to gear that operates exclusively on amateur radio frequencies. The FCC’s rules are intended to use its equipment authorization program t...
SatDump: Satellite Data Processing Software for SDRs
SatDump is a general-purpose software for receiving and processing live data from geostationary and polar satellites, as well as space probes. It provides all stages from satellite transmission to product ... - Listed in Software/Decoders
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2641
This week, we’re looking at a few antenna projects that might spark some interest for those running VHF/UHF. There's a good bit on J-poles, specifically for 2 meters and dual-band operation, using everything from twin lead to copper pipe. We also have a solid 5/8-wavelength vertical build for 2 meters that avoids loading coils, which is always a plus for efficiency. Beyond the hardware, there's a handy utility for Windows users who need virtual serial ports—something that comes up often when integrating various logging or control software. And for those still honing their CW skills, or just curious, a browser-based Morse code decoder that works from images could be quite useful. These selections touch on practical builds and software tools that can enhance both home station and portable setups.
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