The Best Amateur Radio Links of 2023
A collection of the best new amateur radio links we reviewed in 2023
Arduino Digital Transceiver Project
Technical Reference/Arduino
Arduino Digital Transceiver (ADX) is a low-cost HF transceiver for digital modes. This Arduino-based project, inspired by QDX, features four bands, including 80m and 20m, supporting FT8, FT4, JS8call, and WSPR. Designed for simplicity and affordability, it uses an Arduino Nano, SI5351 module, and CD2003GP receiver. The ADX project emphasizes easy procurement, construction, setup, and operation, making it an accessible option for QRP enthusiasts. The firmware update enhances functionality, including CAT control support.
ARRL Straight Key Night 2024
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Straight Key Night (SKN) is held on January 1, 2024, from 0000 UTC through 2359 UTC. Many hams look forward to SKN as one of the highlights of their operating year. Operators participate using Morse code (CW). All you need is your favorite straight key or bug. Many participants dust off vintage radios and keys and put them back into service e...
Yellow Thunder ARC
Ham Crazy
Shopping and Services/T-shirts
HamCrazy provides various personalized hats, name badges, those light up call sign displays, decals for cars, even case plates for Apache cases
VOTA: Badges on the Air
Join all of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®'s volunteers on December 31, 2023, from 0000 - 2359 UTC, for the last day of the yearlong Volunteers On the Air (VOTA) operating event for your final chance to get some VOTA points. Last week's Red Badges on the Air for VOTA was a hit, and ARRL wants to do one final push to cap off the year of operating that acknowledged and honored ...
AI Meets Amateur Radio
Technical Reference/AI Ham Radio
CQ Amateur radio 2019 article analyzing possible impacts of Artificial Intelligence in Amateur Radio operations. How to integrate AI in the radio shacks.
ITU Synergizing AI and Radiocommunications for Smarter Connectivity
Technical Reference/AI Ham Radio
Explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in advancing emerging radio technologies, facilitating ubiquitous connectivity essential for sustainable development, the digital economy, and the Internet of Things, guided by ITU's harmonized regulations and standards.
Wave talkers: Introduction to AI in Ham Radio
Technical Reference/AI Ham Radio
WaveTalkers asked AI itself what it thought. All of the content in the WaveTalkers AI Resources section is generated by AI. From the content to the code itself they will make every effort to showcase what works and what doesn't along the way.
AI-Powered Radio Signal Cleanup: Battling QRM in Real Time
Technical Reference/AI Ham Radio
Amateur radio enthusiast Jean-Paul Suijs discusses combating manmade noise (QRM) in radio signals using AI. Detailing experiments with phase-shifting techniques and the self-learning nature of AI, he explores AI-based audio processing apps for real-time noise cancellation during radio contests, demonstrating results on both medium wave and shortwave bands.
How AI will affect Ham Radio
Technical Reference/AI Ham Radio
A blog post about experimenting AI on writing blog post and creating pictures. This page includes also a youtube video by VE4VR experimenting ChatGPT over ham radio bands.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2351
HB9CV Online Antenna Calculator, Make your own 40/80 Dipole, Yagi Uda Antenna Online Calculator, Digital Modes with Yaesu FT-817, Modified Ground Plane Antenna Adds Second Band, MUF(3000)F2 Plots, Half-Size 6 meter J-antenna, International SWL DX Contest 2023,
Status of CQ Magazine
ARRL® has heard from many members concerned about their print subscriptions to CQ magazine. CQ magazine is not an ARRL publication, however ARRL members enjoy the ability to pursue earning the CQ Worked All Zones (WAZ) and Worked All Prefixes (WPX) awards through Logbook of The World (LoTW). CQ Editor Rich Moseson, W2VU, acknowledged the delays in delivering CQ magazine. He indicated that the No...
ARRL Headquarters and W1AW Holiday Schedule
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. There will be no W1AW bulletins or code practice those days. There will be no issue of The ARRL Letter on December 28, 2023, or ARRL Audio News on December 29, 2023. We extend our warmest ho...
YouTube Telethon to Raise Money for ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is excited to announce a YouTube telethon fundraiser being hosted to raise money for the future of amateur radio education. On Friday, December 22, 2023, starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, will be live on a YouTube telethon. The event, hosted by several popular ham radio YouTubers from th...
APRS LoRa Weather Station
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
The weather station described here uses a TTGO v3 1.6.2 module and various sensors. It displays the data on an OLED screen and transmits them among a choice of protocols to the APRS, APRS-IS, Wunderground servers or via an MQTT broker.
APRS data is transmitted on 433.775 MHz (can be changed) using the LoRa protocol.
APRS beacons picked up by iGate gateways are then transmitted to APRS servers.
ARRL Audio News December 22, 2023
ARRL Audio News December 22, 2023
Central Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Our Mission: To provide emergency communications to central Ohio public safety, emergency, health, government and relief agencies in times of disaster.
TxTopper QRP Amplifier
Technical Reference/QRP Projects
TX Topper 5 Watt plus Amplifier with Adjustable Gate Bias
Durable 2-Meter Yagi Antenna: PVC and Window Line Construction
Antennas/2M
Discover the creation of a robust 2-meter, 3-element Yagi antenna using PVC pipe and window line. Designed for durability and portability, this innovative Yagi demonstrates enhanced signal strength, making it ideal for SSB and CW operation on the go.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2350
Improving Icom IC-7300 ADC Aliasing , Yaesu FT-817 battery pack, Review of the Xiegu G90 , Yaesu FT-710 review, Pi-Star Digital Voice Software, W8S Online Log, BktTimeSyncPhone,
Enhancing Performance with a Cage Dipole for Six Meter Band
Antennas/6M
Explore the design and testing of a cage dipole antenna for 6 meters. Through innovative construction, witness a remarkable 77% increase in bandwidth and improved impedance characteristics.
WRC-23 Concludes with Wins for Amateur Radio and Agenda Items Designated for the Next Two Events
By International Amateur Radio Union Secretary Joel Harrison, W5ZN After 4 hectic weeks of the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23), and a preceding week of Radiocommunication Assembly meetings, WRC-23 concluded on Friday, December 15. Amateur radio fared very well overall, despite the enormous pressures across the radio spectrum from LF to terahertz. This is a tribute to the effort...
The CW Flea: Modern Morse Transmitter with Arduino
Technical Reference/Audio
Reviving the spirit of early ham radio experimentation, the CW Flea is a contemporary Morse code transmitter. Utilizing an Arduino Nano, Si5351 clock generator, and innovative design, this open-source project offers simplicity, flexibility, and easy tuning for aspiring radio enthusiasts.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2349
Raspberry Pi APRS Tracker, 70 MHz 300 W Power Amplifier, The iKeyPad for ICOM Radios, Extended Double Zepp NVIS Antenna Calculator, A Maritime Mobile DXpedition in Antarctica, DXpedition to St Barts Story,
LoRA Collinear Antenna
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
A simple 6dBi Collinear Antenna for LoRa compared to the Lorank8 gateway default antenna.
LoRA Gateway IdeeTron Lorank8
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Testing IdeeTron Lorank8 for LoRaWAN with ham radio transmissions. Assessing compatibility, interference, and planning permanent setup. Follow the experimentation and integration into the Almelo Community page
A Comparative Study of APRS Tracks with 1W and 100mW LoRa Trackers
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Exploring LoRaWAN Range, comparing the performance of 1Watt and 100mW LoRa trackers on daily commute. Analyzing APRS tracks, beacon statistics, and visual comparisons to uncover insights and surprises in the world of long-range wireless communication.
APRS via LoRa
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Website maintained by a group of amateur radio operators who would like to bring APRS via LoRa to OMs. Try it out, participate in the development of new iGates, trackers or write a documentation for a software/firmware
DragonOS Focal
Software/Linux/Linux Distributions
DragonOS is a linux distribution dedicate to Software Defined Radio. It leverages the portability, security, and power of Lubuntu Linux as a delivery package and operating environment for a pre-installed suite of the most powerful and accessible open source SDR software. DragonOS has verified support for a range of inexpensive and powerful SDR hardware, including RTL-SDR, HackRF One, LimeSDR, BladeRF, and many others.
Baofeng UV5R TRRS Adapter
Technical Reference/Sound Card Radio Interfacing
A tiny board, which allows a smartphone or similiar device to connect to the Baofeng UV5R radio via a TRRS audio connector. It allows for connecting the radio to a software TNC app such as APRSDroid or PocketPacket. Solder on the components, solder on the cables, then provide some stress relief, (I use solid-core wire and heat shrink tubing), and you can use your UV5R with your smartphone for APRS on the cheap.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2348
Hambook for Windows, Motorola Programming Software CPS Radio, FT-817 Robust Power Connection, GEARS, Hamlog.online, TX6D Tahiti DXPedition,
ARRL Audio News December 15, 2023
ARRL Audio News December 15, 2023
Student-Led ARISS Contact a Success
A student-led contact with astronauts through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program was a great success that earned significant media attention. On Monday, December 11, students at Harbor Creek High School in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, used amateur radio to talk with Astronaut Andreas Mogensen, KG5GCZ. The students are part of the Advanced Technologies Group, KC3S...
2024 ARRL National Convention to be at Hamvention
ARRL and Hamvention® have announced that Hamvention will host the 2024 ARRL National Convention, May 17, 18, and 19 at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. Hamvention is the world's largest annual gathering of radio amateurs and has been sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) since 1952. "We are pleased to unveil our 2024 logo and theme," announced 2024 Hamvention Gen...
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