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Compilation of General Interest Items
Below are a list of links, given by NO0I, during the September 2023 meeting presentation:
- W0CHP-PiStar-Dash is PI-STAR replacement software (where radio Hotspots are headed…). This software controls a “Hotspot” and is much improved over the original Pi-Star implementation. Most commercial hotspots use this now including Zumspot and Bridgecomm. The author has released this to the Amateur Radio community. https://w0chp.net/w0chp-pistar-dash/
- WINLINK for ANDROID (WoAD). This program allows for Winlink (Radiomail) on Android devices. Here is the download and a video on its operation. https://woad.sumusltd.com/version
- WINLINK for iPhone/iPad. This program is a commercial (paid) version for Winlink (Radiomail) on your Apple iPhone or iPad. The video is a good intro. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radiomail/id1613839993
- Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications. Thanks to ham in California, you can view and search a wide range of content about Amateur Radio topics. Perhaps the best opportunity to locate that antenna article from waaaay back when. https://archive.org/details/dlarc?sort=-addeddate
- RATPAC (AR Training and Presentations). A YouTube channel exclusive for ham radio training and education. One of the best. https://www.youtube.com/@RATPAC
- WINLINK Forms (deep dive). Forms are the “currency” of WINLINK operation. This video is an in-depth guide (expert level) of how to use and create Winlink forms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhZ-Rrj9fCw
- Apps for your Iphone and Android. A nice list of apps for Ham Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymW0Kj87EQ
- SDR for Ham Radio. This is an in-depth overview of Software Defined Radio operation for Amateur Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p3cyD7qyQI
- RADIOBERRY (xcvr). This is a video about a miniature SDR transceiver on a board powered with Raspberry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt7jA0T12E8
- CHIRP-Next. Chirp-Next is the CHIRP replacement programming software for your HT. Much better performance and stability over the original CHIRP. https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
- HAMRS (logging for macOS, Windows, Raspbian, Ubuntu). A free ham logging software compendium for multiple operating systems. Nicely done. https://hamrs.app/
- GRIDTRACKER (Swiss Army knife). GRIDTRACKER not only helps you keep track of the grids worked visually; it contains numerous other utilities to help you enjoy your operation on the air. Very good. https://gridtracker.org/
- Communicate with the ISS on Packet (UISS). UISS is a well-designed program to make contact with the ISS via Packet radio. Lots of features and capability. https://www.qsl.net/on6mu/uissabout.htm
- Software TNC for Packet (UZ7HO). If you don’t have a hardware-based Terminal Node Controller for packet operations, use this software to emulate a TNC. Also see DIREWOLF for like capability. This program is used with UISS above, for e.g. http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm
- FREEDV (Digital Voice). Digital voice software that is low noise, high quality. Use if on the HF bands, for example, to improve your transmission quality. https://freedv.org/
Amateur Radio Organizations
- ARRL – American Radio Relay League
- BCARES – Boone County ARES
- Handihams – Courage Handiham System
- RSGB – Radio Society of Great Britain
Contesting
Hamfests & Special Events
- ARRL Hamfests & Conventions – Search for hamfests in our area.
- ARRL Special Event Stations – Search for special event stations.
Helpful Databases
- AC6V.com – Extensive reference site.
- ArtSci Repeater Directory – Find repeaters by state & zip code.
- Dstar Users – Find Dstar repeaters.
- FCC Universal Licensing System – Find other hams by call sign.
- Kansas ARRL – Listing of over 500 ham web sites.
- RepeaterBook – A comprehensive, up to date online repeater directory.
- QRZ – Connect with other hams by callsign.
Propagation
- Space Weather Prediction Center – Find out what the Sun is doing today.
- Space Weather Woman YouTube channel – Get space weather forecasts from Tamitha Skov.
Weather
Find info on local weather conditions and more at our Weather Related page.
Podcasts & Videos
- On the Air – ARRL podcast
- Eclectic Tech – ARRL podcast – No longer produced, but has a useful archive.
- Amateur Radio Newsline
- YouTube Channels
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