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to Amateur Radio?
No longer do U.S. Citizens need to learn the Morse Code to pass any of the Amateur Radio License Tests. Click over to How to get your Ham Radio Operator's License to find many resources to aid you in studying for your ticket to this great radio service. In just a few days if not weeks you too can begin making friends from all over the world via Amateur Radio, or maybe just in your local area chatting with new friends on the 2 meter repeaters.

Photographs of HAMCOM 2009 by Jerry KD5OM - Ham-Com is much more than a Hamfest! The DX community’s well-planned agenda of speakers and forums drew record crowds. Over 4,000 people typically attend the two-day event. Ham-Com is one of Amateur Radio’s “must attend” events. Many interest groups make our line up of programs and feature events big attractions for diverse groups of Amateur Radio enthusiasts.

DX Handbook I personally feel that DX chasing is the most fun part of Ham Radio. I have been non-seriously chasing DX for over thirty years and not going the extra effort to get that beloved QSL card back in the mail. For the past year I have taken a more serious attempt to make DXCC and on the the Honor Roll. Click over to my DX Handbook where I share plenty of information I have gathered over the decades of DXing and QSLing. Things like QSL tips and tricks, Where to buy IRCs. Understanding Propagation and more.

Support Your Local DX Association - DX, one aspect of the hobby of being a Radio Ham, is an abbreviation for "long distance" and is used as a noun (DX = long distant station; DXer = one who pursues DX) and a verb (DXing = the pursuit of DX radio contacts). The enthusiasm of DXers is exemplified by the frequent DXpeditions by Hams, in which operators venture to some corner of the earth that may be uninhabited, lacking Radio Ham activity for the primary purpose of providing the rest of us with radio contacts! Some are true expeditions in the classical sense, in which equipment, shelters, generators, and supplies must be carried in at great personal cost and risk.

Amateur Radio Hams Software - Browse many selections of of software that can make logging a breeze, design antennas, keep track of DX spots, control your rig through your PC, keep track of the solar spots, make your own QSL cards, send and receive the different digital modes, SSTV and lots more.

Read my article on modifying the DeLorme Tripmate GPS receiver to work with Byonics Tiny Trak 3 GPS controller. I have modified several of inexpensive GPS receivers to work in APRS. Also, I figured out how to build a simple adapter so you can use a Tripmate with the Tiny Trak 3. See where my APRS is right now on FIND-U. Also learn how to get geared up for APRS without a whole lot of money. Learn More - Tripmate Adaptor....  See my Original Tripmate Modification Page

Years ago I bought the A&A Engineering QRP Transceiver Kit featured in QST magazine. This is the kit designed by K9AY. I still see these rigs appear from time to time on eBay so I know there are a few still around. I have good copies of the manuals that came with this radio that I can provide to you. The copies are available in PDF format. Learn More about the A&A Engineering K9AY QRP Radio....

How about building your own Ham Radio equipment? Here I share with you many low power "QRP" transceivers I have built and use regularly and they are very very affordable! Amateur Radio doesn't have to be a Rich Man's hobby. Beside, building your own gear is very rewarding, educational and just plain fun. Learn More QRP Kits....

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Radio Hams Home Page - Get Your Amateur Radio License - Ham Radio Club Links - Antenna Projects - Hamfests Calendar
Amateur Radio Public Service - DX Handbook - Addressing the QSL Card - Where to buy IRCs - Visiting the DXCC Card Checker
DX QSL Card Collection - Modify the DeLorme Tripmate to work with the Tiny Trak 3 APRS Controller
Modify the Trip to work with the TT3 Controller #2 - APRS Information - QRP Amateur Radio kits I have built
A&A Engineering / K9AY QRP Transceiver information - QRP Operations

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