31MAR 2026
Amateur Radio gear

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…

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15MAR 2026
Ham Radio Morse Code Software

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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05MAR 2026
Amateur Radio Callsign database

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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23FEB 2026
Ham Radio Programs download

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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13FEB 2026
Japanese manufacturer of Amateur Radio

Japanese manufacturer of Amateur Radio

This article contains wording that . Please remove or replace such wording and instead of making proclamations about a subject s importance, use facts and attribution to demonstrate that importance. Kenwood Corporation ( 株式会社ケンウッド, Kabushiki-Gaisha Ken uddo ) (TYO: 6765) is a Japanese company that designs, develops and markets a range of car audio, hi-fi home and personal audio…

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03FEB 2026
Remote Amateur Radio

Remote Amateur Radio

Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Is this a software-based service using Skype or some remote desktop connection? Yes and no. We use a proprietary Web-based console allowing operators to rotate antennas, monitor power/SWR, and control the radio in REAL time. Both RHR services can be accessed with either the Elecraft K3/0/10/100-Mini for an “authentic” radio experience – a…

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24JAN 2026
FCC Amateur Radio License database

FCC Amateur Radio License database

REFERENCE COPY This is not an official FCC license. It is a record of public information contained in the FCC s licensing database on the date that this reference copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used in place of an official FCC license. WA6ECP JOHNSON, EDGAR A 10426 GLORY…

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14JAN 2026
History of Amateur Radio

History of Amateur Radio

The Extraordinary History of Amateur Radio Satellites Here s a startling fact — more than 70 Amateur Radio satellites have been launched over four decades. The number is astonishing because these sophisticated and groundbreaking spacecraft are little known outside the ham radio fraternity. In fact, private groups of Amateur Radio operators around the globe have built and sent…

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