Amateur Radio
A curated collection of resources and links for amateur radio enthusiasts.
Learn​
- A HAM Book - A GitHub webbook for future or new hams with explanations for a lot of hand-on ham activities like WebSDR, APRS, satellite tracking, and more. GitHub
Antenna​
Explore a variety of antenna designs and projects for different bands and purposes.
- 2m Slot Antenna
- 6m RG-58 vertical
- 10m Vertical
- 80m Doublet
- 160m Spitfire
- Antentop
- Buddipole
- Butternut
- Carolina Windom 160 Special
- Comet HFJ-350M
- Cushcraft
- D-Original OUT-250B
- Eco ATX 1080
- Eco Magitenna 80-6m
- The End Fed Half Wave Antenna
- EZ Hang
- HF-360
- HF-P1 80m-70cm
- HyEndFed 3 Band AL Plate MK3
- I0JXX
- IW2EN Extreme Vertical
- J-Pole Calculator
- K6STI low-noise receiving antenna for 80 and 160 meters
- MFJ-1622
- MFJ-2286
- Momobeam
- Moxon
- Spiderbeam
- Squid pole verticals
- Tecsun AN200 auto sintonizzabile Mediumwave MW Loop Antenna DESKTOP Portable
- TXYFYP MLA-30 Loop
- VHF UHF Duplexer
Analyzer​
Tools and resources for analyzing and optimizing antenna performance, including the nanoVNA and MFJ 259D.
Balun​
Learn about different types of baluns and their applications in antenna systems.
Tuner​
Information on antenna tuners, including the FRI-Match ATU and Palstar tuners.
Band Plan​
Browse band plans for various regions and frequency bands, including HF and VHF allocations.
CW (Continuous Wave)​
Resources for learning and practicing Morse code (CW), including guides, apps, and practice tools.
- CWops
- FOC Guide to Morse Code Proficiency
- IZ2UUF Koch Android App
- Koch
- Learn CW Online
- Learning CW
- Morse Runner
- Seiuchy
- Straight Key Century Club
- Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy
Digital Modes​
Information and tools for digital modes such as FT8, FreeDV, PSK, and more.
- FreeDV
- FT4 Protocol
- The FT4 and FT8 Communication Protocols
- FT8 QRG
- FT8 intro
- FT8 tips
- Gridtracker
- ISS Packet Operation
- JTDX, source
- M17 Project
- Packet Radio: LinBPQ Ready to Go
- PSK Reporter
- Q65 Quick Start
- QTSoundModem
- SmsGte
- Sound Card Packet
- WSJT-X
- WSJT-X User Guide
- WSJT-X Split Operation
- WSPRnet
Interface​
Hardware interfaces for connecting radios to computers and other devices.
Miscellaneous​
Miscellaneous resources including contest calendars, propagation tools, RFI mitigation, and more.
- 425 DX News
- Choke Cookbook
- ClubLog
- Common-Mode Chokes
- Communicating with Other Hams
- Contest Calendar
- HFlink
- DX Zone
- Everything You Need to Know About USB and Serial Interfaces
- G5RV Biography
- GMRS: Basic Radio Communications
- Guide to RFI, Ferrites, Baluns, and Audio Interfacing
- Ham Alert
- Ham Clock
- ICAO/NATO Spelling Alphabet
- Low-Pass Filter Designs
- Meteorological Radiosondes Database
- Q Code
- QRZ
- r/amateurradio
- Radio Museum
- RepeaterBook
- Sherwood Engineering Receiver Test Data
- Short Wave Radio Frequencies
- Signal Identification Guide
- TRUE BLUE DXers CLUB
- VHF Communications Magazine
Organizations​
Amateur radio organizations categorized by country, providing support and resources for hams worldwide.
- Australia 🇦🇺
- Canada 🇨🇦
- Germany 🇩🇪
- Italy 🇮🇹
- Japan 🇯🇵
- New Zealand 🇳🇿
- UK 🇬🇧
- USA 🇺🇸
Propagation​
Tools and information for understanding radio wave propagation and predicting conditions.
- DX Info Centre
- DX Maps
- Fast Track to Understanding Ham Radio Propagation
- HF Propagation
- Introduction to HF Radio Propagation
- MUF
- Reverse Beacon Network
- Solar Terrestrial Data
- Space Weather Parameters and Propagation
- VOACAP
- What is Radio Propagation?
Rig (Radio Transceiver)​
Information on various amateur radio transceivers, including Baofeng, Icom, Yaesu, and more.
- Baofeng
- Icom
- Kenwood
- Standard
- Yaesu
- Xiegu
Satellite​
Information on amateur radio satellites, including tracking, operating hints, and individual satellite details.
- AMSAT
- Getting Started with Amateur Satellites
- Live Satellite Status
- SatNOGS DB
- Station and Operating Hints
- AO-109
- ISS
- QO-100
SDR (Software-Defined Radio)​
Software and resources for using software-defined radio (SDR) platforms.
Shopping​
Recommended online stores for purchasing amateur radio equipment and accessories, categorized by country.