Linux Ham Radio Software
At the beginning of 2008 I decided to install Linux on my shack computer. I disliked Microsoft treating me as a software thief with its constant Genuine Windows checks, I was fed up with all the hassles of constant updates and security software to keep Windows free of viruses and spyware, and I had no…
Baltimore Amateur Radio Club
There are many fine benefits of being a member of Baltimore Amateur Radio club: 1. An extensive library with QST magazine (An ARRL Publication) dating back to the 1940’s plus other material 2. 3. Use of club equipment in the event yours is sent off for repair; you’re never off the air! 4. E-mails sent to your e-mail account with the latest club news 4. Most importantly, monthly…
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Ham Radio Packet Software
A great number of exciting new digital operating modes have developed, largely because of the availability of personal computers, soundcards, and advanced software. But amateur digital communication began in earnest in the late 1940 s (if you don t count Morse as a digital mode!) when hams worked out techniques of connecting mechanical Teletype keyboard/printers to amateur…
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Ham Radio General Class Study Guide
General Class MFJ QuickStudy Ham Radio License Guide MFJ Publishing guarantees that youll pass your written exam on your first try . . . if you dont pass well refund your money in full* . . . you cant lose! *Send copy of receipt, proof of failure to MFJ within 30 days of failing and we will refund the purchase price of your MFJ QuickStudy. Limit 1 per license class. What is…
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Amateur Radio gear
By John ‘Miklor’ K3NXU Not just a Power Upgrade The new UV-82HP is not just a power upgrade, but a combination of all major features of both the UV82 and UV5R series in one package. What’s in the Box – The UV82HP – Newer upgraded A-V85 Antenna – 7.4V 1800mAh Li-Ion Battery – Upright Charger and wall-wart – Manual written in English – Belt Clip – Hand Strap The radio sports…
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Ham Radio Morse Code Software
+ by: Download.com staff on January 17, 2011 OK, Computeers! What s the oldest form of electronic communication? If you said the telegraph, you re right. Most people know what Morse code is, too: Named for its inventor, it s the dots and dashes that the telegraph man so dramatically taps out on a metal key in old Western movies. Known by the shorthand CW, Morse code is a direct…
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Amateur Radio Callsign database
Call signs in Africa are codes used to identify all radio communications, broadcasts and transmissions. The International Telecommunication Union assignes Africa as ITU region #1. It has assigned call signs prefix blocks to countries including 77 DXCC entities in and off-shore of Africa. Western Sahara is not a DXCC entity but uses SØ as a prefix. Amateur radio or ham radio…
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Ham Radio Programs download
SAT_EXPLORER 3.3.9 : Freeware for satellite tracking and antenna positionning. Requires Windows OS (95 up to 8). Handles the following antenna tracking interfaces : PourSat, FODTrack, EA4TX, GS232, EASYCOM, TRAKBOX, KCT, PROSISTEL, M2-ORION and other compatible interfaces such as LVBTracker and SatDrive. SAT_EXPLORER is compatible with TRX-Manager for piloting transceivers…
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