Links to interesting stuff, in no particular order
Arduino and Stuff
- Reference: https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/
- Morse Code: https://www.element14.com/community/community/arduino/blog/2014/04/01/arduino-morse-code-beginner-box-part-1
- Simulator: http://www.virtronics.com.au/Simulator-for-Arduino.html
- Parts and Software: http://fritzing.org/home/
- Debugging: https://www.drduino.com/
- Projects: http://www.bristolwatch.com/index.htm
Kits and QRP
(They seem to go together)
- https://midnightdesignsolutions.com/phaser/ This is a really neat (and cheap) FT8/WSPR transceiver!
- https://qrpguys.com/
- http://qrp-labs.com
- https://hobbypcb.com/
- http://www.hamgadgets.com/
- http://kitsandparts.com/index.php
- http://k1el.tripod.com/
- http://www.qrpkits.com/index.html
- http://www.communication-concepts.com/
- Kits for Kids (and big kids): https://www.elenco.com/
- http://www.glolab.com/index.html
Who Knew?
- Rent a fire tower lookout from the USFS Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r1/recreation/?cid=fsp5_030855
Fun Sites – interesting to browse
- Tubetime: http://tubetime.us
- 6 Meter stuff (mostly): http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/
Power (to run radios)
- LiIon batteries, solar panels, chargers – made in SoCal! https://www.bioennopower.com
- Battery University
- Samlex America some of the best power supplies made. Also used extensively in remote communication systems. Please check out the DC-DC inverters – great for keeping a constant 13.8 V to your HF rig no matter what the battery voltage.
Amplifiers
- Solid state high power info and kits: http://www.w6pql.com
- Preamps: http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/default.asp
- Amplifiers, accessories, etc: https://www.helitron.de/dj0abr/index_english.html
- Good solid state Amps: http://www.ab4oj.com/quadra/sshfamp.html
Antennas
- 6, 2, and 0.07 meter antenna comaprison: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/6mTable.htm
- Loop Fed Array (LFA) the best antenna for 6 meters
Balloons
- Track Amateur Radio Balloons: https://tracker.habhub.org
- Track Weather Balloons: https://sondehub.org/
Tools
- RF Calculators: https://www.pasternack.com/t-rf-microwave-calculators-and-conversions.aspx
- Smith Chart: http://www.sss-mag.com/smith.html
- Schematic Capture (free): https://www.digikey.com/schemeit/project/
- Test and Simulate Serial Circuits: https://docklight.de/
Surface Mount
- Capacitor Codes: http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/data/capacitor/capacitor-markings.php
- Resistor codes: http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/data/resistor/smd_resistor/smt-resistor-markings-systems.php
- Transistor and Diode Marking Codes: http://matthieu.benoit.free.fr/cross/competitive/philips/SMD-PHILIPS.pdf
- Resistors: http://www.resistorguide.com/resistor-smd-code/
Suppliers
- Digikey: (Fast, in MN): https://www.digikey.com
- Mouser: Good for RF parts plus everything else: https://www.mouser.com
- Element14: Raspberry Pi HQ: https://www.element14.com/community/welcome
- http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com
- Test equipment, component analyzers: https://www.peakelec.co.uk Distributor: http://www.amascott.com/index.html
- https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/
- https://abra-electronics.com
- Feed line and connectors: https://rfconnection.com
- Control head/mic cables: https://www.n2rga.com
- Hotspots: https://www.ebay.com/usr/2012moon816?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
- Heatsinks: Heatsinkusa.com
- Metals: Onlinemetals.com
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Coax, connectors, etc.: https://rfconnection.com
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Antenna and outdoor mounting/enclosures: https://www.linktechs.net/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=314
WSPR, FT8, WSJT-X, etc.
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSJT_(amateur_radio_software)
- WSPR Map: http://wsprnet.org/drupal/
- WSJT-X: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx.html
- WSPR kits and phttp://www.qrp-labs.com/
- http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/Moonbounce_at_Arecibo.pdf
- Joe Taylor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Hooton_Taylor_Jr.
- Article: http://www.g4ilo.com/wspr.html
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Source code: https://sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt/
- How to set up the FT-991 for digital operation: https://www.n1rwy.org/?p=157
See Dimension 4 (under Time) for automatically setting your PC’s clock
Radio Propagation
- EZNEC antenna modeling software is now FREE!: EZNEC.com
- Great site site to run V/UHF coverage plots for repeaters: https://www.ve2dbe.com/english1.html
- DX Maps https://www.dxmaps.com
- Solar Propagation: http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html
Time (Useful stuff for WSJT too)
- Verify computer time: https://time.is (you need it to be right!)
- Time setting tool: http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/
Calculate UTC/Time Zones: http://www.timebie.com/std/utc.php
Computers
- Benchmarks: http://browser.geekbench.com
- Build your own PDP-11: https://obsolescence.wixsite.com/obsolescence
- Raspberry Pi Universal GPIO: http://wiringpi.com/
- Simulator for PDP-11 and others: https://skn.noip.me/pdp11/pdp11.html
Electronic Design
- Schematics: https://www.digchip.com
- All about resistors: http://www.resistorguide.com
- Electronic circuits: http://www.electronicecircuits.com/category/electronic-circuits
- Designs (pdf): http://www.n5dux.com/ham/files/pdf/index.php
Radio History
- American Radio History: http://www.americanradiohistory.com/index.htm
- Collins: http://www.collinsradio.org/
- Historic radios: http://www.radioblvd.com
- Radio Museum: https://www.radiomuseum.org/zz/
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WEAU tower collapse: https://youtu.be/9fO8f_Qu3ls
Publication Archive
- 73 Magazine https://archive.org/details/73-magazine
- Free Ham Publications http://www.n5dux.com/ham/pubs/
Audio Processing / Analysis
- Great software for doing all sorts of audio processing: http://www.stereotool.com/
- Audio schematics, projects, and information: https://sound-au.com
FCC
- Equipment Authorization Search: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm Enter “Yaesu” for Applicant Name, select an appropriate date range, then select “Start Search”. Note that the “upper frequency” column represents the highest frequency the device can RECEIVE.
- Looking for a new call sign?: http://radioqth.net/
- Renew or modify your Amateur Radio license (for free): https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service
Networking (all types)
- AREDN: https://www.aredn.org
- Hub Network: http://allmon.hubnetwork.uk/
Windows
- Fixing Prolific chip problems on Windows 10: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/usbs-tips/fix-prolific-usb-not-working.html
- Tools that make Windows ?better?: https://www.wintools.info
Other Stuff
- Home electrical wiring: www.homeadvisor.com/r/residential-electrical-circuit-help/
- Weather Data World: https://www.ecmwf.int
- Weather Data NOAA: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/weather-climate-models/global-forecast
Last Updated on February 14, 2022 by K9EQ
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