Links

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.virtronic

• 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
  • Coax, connectors, etc.: https://rfconnection.com
  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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/

  Services

  • Duplexer Tuning: http://www.kk4ice.com/

   

  Broadcasting

  • https://radio-locator.com/
  • http://j-hawkins.com/radio.html
  • http://www.pavekmuseum.org/
  • https://www.fybush.com/
  • https://www.shortwaveradio.be/
  • http://www.engineeringradio.us/blog/
  • Part 15: https://www.hobbybroadcaster.net
  • WLW Tubes: http://www.ominous-valve.com/wlw.html

   

  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