Amateur Radio
682 sites
http://vdazone.org/hamlinks.html
Compiled by the Northern Berkshire Amateur Radio Club (NoBARC), this extensive link directory covers virtually every corner of amateur radio, from ARRL resources and antenna plans to ATV, SSTV, antique radios, and weather satellite imagery. With over 1,300 curated links organized into dozens of categories, it serves as a comprehensive jumping-off point for ham radio operators of all interests.
https://amrad.org/
AMRAD, the Amateur Radio Research and Development Corporation, is a technical ham radio club based in Fairfax, Virginia, focused on cutting-edge projects like weak signal detection, low frequency (LF) experimentation, software-defined radio (SDR), and spread spectrum research. The site serves as a hub for members and enthusiasts alike, featuring project documentation, newsletters, forums, and meeting information for this long-running research-oriented amateur radio organization.
https://uksmg.org/landing.php
The UK Six Metre Group is a dedicated amateur radio organization promoting activity on the 50MHz band, with resources covering DX spotting, propagation tools, contests, awards, and licensing guidance. It features real-time DX maps, standings tables, solar weather links, and a membership program, making it a comprehensive hub for Six Metre enthusiasts worldwide.
http://hf.dxview.org/
Created by NG0E, HF+ is an interactive real-time propagation map that displays current amateur radio band conditions worldwide from 1.8 to 50.4 MHz, showing where contacts are likely based on your operating location. It draws live data from sources like WSPRnet, PSK Reporter, and the Reverse Beacon Network to indicate support for SSB, CW, and digital modes, and even predicts signal levels for the next 24 hours.
https://qsl.net/k3mx
The Tri-State DX Association (K3MX) is an amateur radio club based in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, serving operators near the New York and New Jersey borders with a focus on HF DX chasing and contesting. Founded in 1996, the club logs contest results like the Pennsylvania QSO Party and emphasizes emergency traffic handling, international goodwill, and good station engineering.
https://chicagofmclub.org/
The Chicago FM Club (CFMC) is a Chicagoland amateur radio club established in 1965 with over 150 members, operating five repeaters and hosting nightly nets, monthly fox hunts, and the annual Radio Expo ham fest. The site covers club membership, FCC exam testing, public service events, and social gatherings for hams in the greater Chicago area.
https://qsl.net/w6ci
Larry Marshall, callsign W6CI, shares his passion for amateur radio through this classic hobbyist homepage hosted on QSL.net, a dedicated ham radio web community. Visitors will find multiple photo albums, an introduction to the world of ham radio, and a glimpse into Larry's life as a licensed operator based in Fontana, California.
https://w8dc.org/
The Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA), callsign W8DC, is a Michigan-based amateur radio club offering meetings, license testing sessions, repeater access, and annual events like Field Day and a Hamfest. The site keeps members informed with meeting announcements, minutes, newsletters, and membership information for the greater Grand Rapids area.
http://w0crc.org/
The Crow River Amateur Radio Club is a regional ham radio club with pages covering repeaters, reflectors, and links to ARRL resources. The site serves as a hub for local amateur radio operators in the Crow River area, offering member resources and monitoring tools.
http://monitoringtimes.com/html/mtswlprimer1.html
A beginner's guide to shortwave radio listening from Monitoring Times, written by Ken Reitz, covering how to choose the right receiver across price ranges from budget portables to professional communications receivers. The article walks newcomers through buying new versus used equipment, notable brands like Sony, Sangean, and Grundig, and even vintage shortwave sets worth hunting down at ham fests.