AA8RK - Ham Radio Links Page

 

e-mail corrections and suggestions to: dumpster605 at tds dot net

This page is a work-in-progress. Last updated 10/17/2009.

Disclaimer: no claim is made for the accuracy of these links or the information they contain.

=> New or changed items are indicated with an arrow (9/26/09).

 

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What Is Ham Radio?

American Radio Relay League: http://www.hello-radio.org/

 

Accessories and Tools

A & A Engineering (smart chargers, surplus): http://www.a-aengineering.com/

=> ACOM International (amplifiers): http://www.hfpower.com

Alan Broadband - Zapchecker: http://www.zapchecker.com/

Alpha Radio Products (amplifiers, RF  meters): http://www.alpharadioproducts.com/

Amateur Accessories, Inc.: http://www.amateuraccessories.com/

Amateur Radio Electronics (BullDog iambic keys): http://www.amateurradioproducts.com

Ameritron Amplifiers: http://www.ameritron.com/

Arcom (Repeater controllers): http://www.arcomcontrollers.com

AR2 Communication Products (signal amps): http://www.advancedreceiver.com

Array Solutions (audio, power, connections, test eqpt, antennas): http://www.arraysolutions.com

ASA Inc.: http://www.WaterProofLogBooks.com

Atomic Time: http://www.atomictime.com/

Bencher keys, filters, stands: http://www.bencher.com

BHI (noise cancellation, Yaesu accessories): http://radio.bhinstrumentation.co.uk/

C&S Sales, Inc.: http://www.cs-sales.com/

Cable X-Perts: http://cablexperts.com

Champion Radio (towers, rigging, safety): http://www.championradio.com/

Cheap QSL's: http://www.cheapqsls.com

=> Coaxial Dynamics (meters, test equipment): http://coaxial.com

Communication Concepts (RF amps, transformers, parts):  http://www.communication-concepts.com

Comtek Systems (phasers, baluns, switches):  http://www.comteksystems.com

Custom RF Solutions (linear amps): http://www.customrfsolutions.com

DC  Power:  http://www.dcpwr.com

Digifield RF Meters: http://www.digifield.com/

DX Engineering (antennas, tubing, tuners, switches): http://www.dxengineering.com/

EDSYN Soldering & Desoldering Tools: http://edsyn.com/

E-Z Hang (slingshots): http://www.ezhang.com/

=> Glentek (ethernet connectivity: http://www.glentekcorp.com

Hagerty Radio Co (digital VFO's):  http://www.wa1ffl.com

Ham Radio Insurance: http://www.hamradioinsurance.com/

Heil Sound (mikes, headsets): http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/

High Sierra (power distribution, filters, portable & mobile HF antennas): http://www.cq73.com

Hotpress shirts &  hats: http://www.hotpresstshirts.com

I2RTF Begali keys & paddles: http://www.i2rtf.com

International Radio  (filters):  http://www.inrad.net

Intuitive Circuits: http://www.icircuits.com/

KE6PCV IRLP Link Cables and Radios: http://www.irlpcables.com

KK7UQ Digital Radio: http://www.kk7uq.com/

Lido no holes mounting solutions: http://www.lidomounts.com

LIU & DB Enterprises (test equipment): http://www.ldbwebtronics.com

LDG Enterprises (automatic antenna tuners): http://www.ldgelectronics.com/

Mastercraft (rings, pendants, awards): http://www.mastercraftawards.com/arrl

MFJ Enterprises (they make everything): http://www.mfjenterprises.com/

Micon Technology (Surveillance cameras): http://www.micon.com/index.shtml

Micro Computer Concepts (repeaters): http://www.mccrpt.com/

Milestone Technologies / Morse Express: http://www.morsex.com/

Mirage VHF/UHF amps: http://www/mirageamp.com

N0XAS Ham Gadgets: http://www.hamgadgets.com/mouser

=> N3ZN Keys: http://www.n3znkeys.com

National RF, Inc (RDF, retrofit displays, vfo's).: http://www.nationalrf.com/

Ocean Star Electronics: http://www.oselectronics.com/

Palstar tuners: http://www.palstar.com

Pro Fit International (brackets): http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/

W4MPY / QSL Man: http://www.qslman.com/

=> QRO Technologies (amplifiers): http://www.qrotec.com

Quicksilver Radio Products (antennas, power distribution) : http://www.qsradio.com/

RF Connection (wire, cable, connectors): http://www.therfc.com/

Rig Expert (analyzers, interfaces): http://www.rigexpert.com

Saratoga Amateur Radio Products (Power, PSK  interfaces): http://www.saratogaham.com/

Sky Sweep Technologies: http://www.skysweep.com/

SB Electronics: http://www.ssbusa.com/

Sign Man of Baton Rouge(ARRL & RACES badges): http://www.thesignman.com/

SPE amplifiers: http://www.radio-ham.eu/

Tactical radio carriers (go kit): http://www.tac-comm.com

Tigertronics (interfaces, modems, software): http://www.tigertronics.com/

Timewave Technologies (tuners, dsp, data): http://www.timewave.com/

Vectronics (tuners, filters): http://www.vectronics.com

W4RT Group (tuners, dsp, add-ons): http://www.w4wb.com/index.htm

Warren Gregoire and Associates (headsets): http://www.warrengregoire.com/

Watts Unlimited: http://www.wattsunlimited.com/

West Mountain Radio: http://www.westmountainradio.com/

WB0W (tower parts, antennas, hamfests): http://www.wb0w.com/

Clear Signal Products (dba Wireman, Coaxman): http://www.coaxman.com

W2IHY audio tools: http://www.w2ihy.com

 

Antennas

AA5TB half-wave antennas: http://www.aa5tb.com/efha.html

Alpha Delta Communications: http://www.alphadeltacom.com/

Amateur Repeater Bldrs - **Antennas page**: http://www.hamrepeater.org/antennas.cfm

Antennas & More: http://www.antennasmore.com/

Array Solutions: http://www.arraysolutions.com/

Autek Research (antenna analyzers): http://www.autekresearch.com/

Barker & Williamson: http://www.bwantennas.com/

Better RF (screwdriver controllers): http://www.BetterRF.com

Buddipole (portable rotatable dipoles): http://www.buddipole.com

Butternet antennas: http://www.bencher.com/ant_select.html

L.E. Cebic Antenna Design: http://www.cebik.com/

Comet & Maldol: http://www.natcommgroup.com

Cox Antenna / Alabama Tower: http://www.alabamatower.com/

Cushcraft: http://www.cushcraft.com/Amateur-Products.asp

W6UP / CQ73 - High Sierra: http://www.cq73.com/

Cubex Antennas (quads): http://www.cubex.com/

DCI (wireless interference specialists): http://www.dci.ca/

Diamond Antenna: http://www.diamondantenna.net/

DX Engineering: http://www.dxengineering.com/

Eliminator Antennas (screwdriver): http://www.eliminatorantennas.com/

Force12: http://force12inc.com/

GAP Antenna Products: http://www.gapantenna.com/

Green Heron Engineering: http://www.greenheronengineering.com/

Hi-Q-Antennas (W6HIQ screwdrivers): http://www.hiqantennas.com/

Hy-Gain antennas and rotors: http://www.hy-gain.com/

IIX Equipment Ltd.: http://www.w9iix.com/

International Antenna Corp (stealth/flagpoles): http://www.iacantennas.com/

Isotron Antennas: http://www.isotronantennas.com/

Kanga US (DK9SQ antennas USA): http://www.kangaus.com/

KU4AB Antennas: http://www.ku4ab.com/

Lakeview / Hamstick: http://www.hamstick.com/

LUSO (big crank-ups): http://www.luso.us

MaxRad: http://www.maxrad.com/

=> Miracle Antenna: http://www.miracleantenna.com

N2CX half-wavers: http://www.njqrp.org/n2cxantennas/halfer/index.html

N2ZV Enterprises (screwdriver controllers): http://www.n2vz.com/

Olympix Corp / RFChoke: http://www.rfchoke.com

Opek antennas: http://www.opektech.com/

PaladinRF  (filters, duplexers):  http://www.paladinrf.com

Palstar (antenna tuners): http://www.palstar.com/http://www.wa3key.com/collins.html

RF  Tools (measurement software): http://www.measurement.net.au

Scorpion Antennas:  http://www.scorpionantennas.com

SteppIR tunable antennas: http://www.steppir.com/

Super Antennas (W6MMZ portable antennas): http://superantennas.com/

Super Bertha (huge custom rotating monopoles): http://www.superbertha.com/

T.G.M. Communications (beams): http://www3.sympatico.ca/tgmc/

Tarheel mobile antennas: http://www.tarheelantennas.com

Telewave folded dipoles: http://www.telewave.com

Tennadyne (log periodic antennas): http://www.tennadyne.com/

=> Texas Towers: http://www.texastowers.com

TGM (compact beams): http://www3.sympatico.ca/tgmc/

Tower Jack: http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=13033

Tuner for Half-Wave antennas: http://www.smeter.net/feeding/tunehalf.php

TXRX Systems (Couplers, Combiners, Duplexers): http://www.txrx.com/

TransWorld Antennas (portable): http://transworldantennas.com/

VK2SAY's Half-wave antennas design: http://www.vk2zay.net/article.php/115

W0CH's half-wave antenna design: http://www.w0ch.com/field_antenna/field_antenna.htm

Wilson Building Products (cable, guys, rigging):  http://www.wilsonbuildingproducts.com

 

APCO 25

APCO Project 25: http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/project25/information.html#whatis

APCO-25 Decoders: http://www.signalharbor.com/apco25decoders.html

Daniels Electronics P25 Training Guide: http://www.p25.com/resources/P25TrainingGuide.pdf

P25 - Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P25

 

Boy Scouts - Merit Badge AA6J site: http://www.qsl.net/aa6j/radiomb/

ARRL site: http://www.arrl.org/scouts/

K2GW Online Merit Badge: http://k2gw.tripod.com/onlineradiomeritbadge/index.html

Radio Merit Badge: http://www.lightlink.com/bbm/k2bsamb.html 

 

Emergency Issues

NTS 80m CW Net Matrix: http://4rnc4.homestead.com/80mCWNETMATRIX.html

Anything Weather Store (badges): http://www.anythingweatherstore.com/ares-races-emc.aspx

ARC http://www.redcross.org/

ARCT Info: http://www.emcomm.org/ARCT/

ARES Mutual Assistance Teams: http://www.aresmat.net/

Bug Out Bagz (go kits): http://www.bugoutbagz.com/

Citizens Corps: http://www.citizencorps.gov/

Ann Arbor, MI Emergency Management: http://www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us/SafetyServices/EmergencyManagement/index.html

Comm Academy 2007: http://www.commacademy.org/

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/

DHS Department of Homeland Security: http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/homeland/index.html

DHS Tactical Interoperability Comm. Scorecards: http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/gc_1167770109789.shtm

Disaster Education, Preparednes, Planning and Mitigation Library: http://redcross.tallytown.com/educate.htmlhttp://www.wa3key.com/collins.html

Emcomm dot Org (see also WRRL): http://www.emcomm.org

EMCOMM Index: http://www.emcommforum.org/forum/

Emergency Radio: http://www.emergency-radio.org/

FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/ FEMA State Offices & Agencies: http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/statedr.shtm

FEMA Welcome to the NIMS: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm

Florida ARES Jump Team: http://www.floridaares.com/

HDSCS Hospital Disaster Support Comm. System: http://members.aol.com/emcom4hosp/

Kentucky Quick guide to EmComm: http://www.kyham.net/emcomm/training/study.html#purpose

MI State Police Emergency Mgmt & HS Division: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_3507---,00.html

National Radio Emergency Network (NREN): http://www.aa8vs.org/nren

Narrow Band Emerg Messaging System NBEMS: http://w1hkj.com/NBEMS/

NVOAD National Voluntary Orgs Active in Disaster: http://www.nvoad.org/

NCS National Communication System: http://www.ncs.gov/about.html

NDMS National Disaster Medical System: http://mediccom.org/public/tadmat/ndms/ndms.html

NERPC/ECVS Nat. Emerg. Resp. Planning Committee/Emerg. Comm. Vehicle Survey: http://www.bullock.org/nerpc/http://www.amqrp.org/

US Army MARS Military Affiliate Radio System: http://www.netcom.army.mil/mars/

NOAA Public Alert Radios for Public Schools: http://public-alert-radio.nws.noaa.gov/

RACES requirements (Washtenaw Cty, MI): http://gateway.dougcox.com/RADIO/races/files2/RACES-REQ.htmlhttp://www.wa3key.com/collins.html

Ready(dot)Gov - Perpare, Plan, Stay Informed: http://www.ready.gov/

DHS SafeCom: http://www.safecomprogram.gov/SAFECOM

Salvation Army National Headquarters: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf

Stock Tornado and Storm Footage: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf

W2IK Pages (antennas, etc.): http://hometown.aol.com/alonestaryank/webpages.html

W4TI (SK) put together a really nice Go Kit: http://w4ti.net/gokit.html

Washtenaw County, MI Emergency Management: http://emergency.ewashtenaw.org/

World Radio Relay League (see also Emcomm.org) : http://www.wrrl.org/ http://www.amqrp.org/

 

Kits

Building Your Own Radio: http://sci-toys.com/scitoys/scitoys/radio/homemade_radio.html

Byonics (APRS, GPS, etc.): http://www.byonics.com/

D.Z. Kits (Sienna rcvr/xcvr): http://www.dzkit.com

Elecraft Innovative Electronic Kits: http://www.elecraft.com/

Electronics USA: http://electronicsusa.com/

FAR Circuits: http://www.farcircuits.net/

Four State QRP Group: http://www.4sqrp.com/kits/kits.htm

Bill Wilkinson's Heath Company page: http://ww_heco.home.mindspring.com/

Hendricks QRP Kits: http://www.qrpkits.com/

Juma kits (Finland): http://www.nikkemedia.fi/juma

Northern California QRP Club: http://www.norcalqrp.org/

Solder Smoke - A podcast for homebrewers: http://www.soldersmoke.com/

Telepost (watmetters): http://www.telepostinc.com/

Ten-Tec Kits: http://radio.tentec.com/kits

Build your own weather station: http://www.weathertoys.net/weathertoys/main.html

 

Organizations and Clubs

10-10 International: http://www.10-10.org

Adrian (MI) ARC W8TQE: http://www.w8tqe.com

Ak-Sar-Ben (Omaha, NE): http://www.aksarbenarc.org/main/

American QRP Club: http://www.amqrp.org/

Amateur Radio Group of Youth In Lowell MI (ARGYL) K8LHS: http://www.argyl.org

Amateur Radio Repeater of Washtenaw County MI (ARROW) W8PGW: http://www.w8pgw.org

American Radio Assoc. (marine Radio Electronics Officers): http://www.americanradioassoc.org

American Radio Relay League (ARRL): http://www.arrl.org

Andrews University ARC (Berrien Springs MI) WA8LKI: http://www.andrews.edu/WA8LKI

Ann Arbor Hands On Museum WA2HOM: http://www.aahom.org/WA2HOM/

Antique Wireless Assn: http://www.antiquewireless.org

ARRL Affiliated Clubs: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/cc-stories/2005/0919b/

ARRL Great Lakes Division: http://www.greatlakes.arrl.org/

ARRL Great Lakes Div QSL Buro: http://www.greatlakes.arrl.org/gldburo.html

ARRL MI Section: http://www.arrl-mi.org

ARRL Web VE Session Counts: http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/veparti.php

Big Rapids (MI) ARC: http://www.braarc.net

Blossomland ARA (Berrien County, MI): http://www.blossomlandara.org/

Cascades ARS, Jackson MI W8JXN: http://www.w8jxn.org

Central MI Amateur repeater Network CMAN N8OBU: http://www.n8obu.com

Central MI ARC, Lansing MI: http://www.qsl.net/cmarc

Chaverim (Jewish hams): http://www.norcalchaverim.org/

Chelsea (MI) ARC WD8IEL: http://www.wd8iel.net

eHam dot net: http://www.eham.net

Fairfield (OH) Amateur Radio Association (145.19 link): http://www.farasys.org

Fenton (MI) Area ARA: http://www.faara.org

Firebird ARC (GM Employees): http://www.qsl.net/firebirdarc/

Flying Pigs QRP Club International W8PIG: http://www.fpqrp.com/

Ford Amateur Radio League (Tin Lizzie) K8UTT: http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/hall/2183/

Fort Wayne IN Radio Club: http://www.fortwayneradioclub.orghttp://www.wa3key.com/collins.html

Four State QRP Club (AR, KS, OK, MO): http://www.4sqrp.com/index.htm

Garden City (MI) ARC: http://www.gcarc.net

General Motors ARC WW8GM: http://www.gmarc.org

Hazel Park (MI) ARC W8HP: http://www.hparc.org

Hillsdale (MI) County ARC K8HRC: http://www.hcarc.com

L'Anse Creuse (MI) ARC N8LC: http://www.n8lc.org

I 94 Repeater Association (southeast MI): http://www.aa8vs.org/I94/

Independent Repeater Assn (west MI) W8HVG link system: http://www.w8hvg.org

IRLP - Internet Radio Linking Project: http://www.irlp.net

Israel ARC: http://www.iarc.org

Junior HS 22 Radio Club NYC WB2JKJ: http://www.wb2jkj.org

Kent ARS (Chesterdown, MD): http://www.k3ars.org/

Lake Effect ARC (Marquette, MI): http://www.lakeeffectarc.info

Livingston County MI AR Klub LARK: http://www.w8lrk.org

Livonia (MI) ARC LARC: http://www.larc.mi.org

Mad River Radio Club (contesting MI): http://www.madriverradioclub.org/

Medical Amateur Radio Council: http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/med/marco/index2.html

Michigan Area Repeater Council: http://www.miarc.com

Michigan ARRL PRB-1 Committee: http://www.prb1michigan.org/

Michigan Digital Radio Group:  http://www.mi-drg.org

Michigan Radio Amateur Youth  (MRAY) Network: http://tinyurl.com/mraynetwork

Michigan Section ARES: http://www.mi-arpsc.org

Michigan Section - National Traffic System: http://www.mi-nts.orghttp://www.wa3key.com/collins.html

Michigan State University ARC W8MSU: http://msuarc.egr.msu.edu

Michigan Technological University - Husky ARC W8YY: http://w8yy.students.mtu.edu

Milford (MI) ARC W8YDK: http://www.qsl.net/w8ydk/

Michigan QSO Party: http://www.miqp.org

Monroe County MI Radio Comm. Assn.: http://www.mcrca.org

Monterey Bay CA ARA MBARA N6IJ (Check out these towers): http://www.n6ij.org

Motor City (MI) Radio Club W8MRM: http://www.w8mrm.org

National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers: http://www.narte.org

Northern NY ARA NNYARA: http://www.nnyara.org

Novi (MI) ARC NARC KC8FSW: http://www.noviarc.org

Oakland County MI ARS OCARS W8TNO: http://www.qsl.net/w8tno

Old Man International Sideband Society (OMISS): http://omiss.net/

Palmer Station, Antarctica: http://www.gmra.org/kc4aac/

Portage County OH AR Service: http://www.portcars.org

Platinum Coast ARS Melbourne FL W4MLB: http://www.pcars.org

Plano (TX) Amateur Radio Klub: http://www.k5prk.org

Plymouth (MI) Historical Museum Radio Station KC8SWR: http://www.qsl.net/kc8swr

QRP amateur Radio Club International: http://www.qrparci.org/

RADAR Repeater Group MI WR8DAR: http://www.qsl.net/wr8dar

Seneca Radio Club, Tiffin OH W8ID: http://www.w8id.com

South Lyon (MI) ARC: http://www.geocities.com/slaarc

South Texas Amateur Radio Club: http://www.starc-corpuschristi.org/

Southern Appalachian Radio Museum, Asheville NC: http://www.saradiomuseum.org

Southern MI ARS (Battle Creek) W8DF: http://www.w8df.com

Stu Rockafellow ARS, Plymouth MI W8NJH: http://www.qsl.net/w8njh

Ten-Ten International: http://www.ten-ten.org

Tucson Amateur Packet Radio TAPR: http://www.tapr.org

Toledo (OH) Mobile Radio Assn.: http://www.tmrahamradio.org

University of Michigan ARC W8UM: http://www.umich.edu/~umarc/index.html

Utica-Shelby (MI) Emergency Comm. Assn. USECA: http://useca.rfc791.org/

Virtual Collins Radio Museum: http://www.wa3key.com/collins.html

Washtenaw County MI RACES: http://radio.hemile.com/

Wood County OH ARC K8TIH: http://wcarc.bgsu.edu

Wolverine SSB Net: http://www.wssbn.com/

 

Risks of Non-Profits: http://nonprofitrisk.org/downloads/state-liability.pdf

 

Parts

AF4K's links: http://s88932719.onlinehome.us/hamlynx.htm

WD8IEL's links: http://www.wd8iel.net/elecsups.htm

All Electronics Corp: http://www.allelectronics.com/

Allied Electronics: http://www.alliedelec.com/

Alltronics: http://www.alltronics.com/

Byers Chassis: http://home.flash.net/~k3iwk/

Circuit Specialists: http://www.web-tronics.com/

Clear Signal Products: http://www.coaxman.com/

Cyber Guys (PC parts): http://www.cyberguys.com/

Dave's Hobby Shop: http://www.daveswebshop.com/

Debco Electronics: http://www.debcoelectronics.com/

Digikey: http://www.digikey.com/

Electronic Specialty Products: http://www.electronicspecialtyproducts.com/

FindChips.com search: http://www.findchips.com/

Futurlec: http://www.futurlec.com/index.shtml

Georgia Copper (grounding): http://www.gacopper.com/

Giga Parts: http://www.gigaparts.com

Heston Supply: http://www.hestonsupply.com/

Jameco: http://www.jameco.com

Metal containers - Specialty bottle: http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=33

Mouser Electronics: http://www.mouser.com/

National Semiconductor: http://www.national.com/

Newark: http://www.newark.com/

Octopart search: http://octopart.com/

Palomar Engineers (toroids): http://www.palomar-engineers.com/

Peter W Dahl Co (customer transformers): http://www.pwdahl.com/

PolyPhaser (lightning arresters): http://www.polyphaser.com/

Radio Shack (c'mnon, don't laugh): http://www.radioshack.com

Radio Works (baluns, wire antennas, connectors): http://www.radioworks.com/

=> RF Parts: http://www.rfparts.com

SMC Electronics: http://smcelectronics.com/index.shtml

Surplus Sales of Nebraska: http://www.surplussales.com

Tom's Tubes: http://www.tomstubes.com/

Tower Electronics: http://www.pl-259.com/

 

Personal Web Pages

N8TNT Robert Benko http://www.n8tnt.com/

AL7RV Jim & Chris Cook: http://www.al7rv.net/

N8ZLR Doug Cox: http://www.dougcox.com/

WA0ITP Terry Fletcher: http://www.wa0itp.com/

W0IT Louis Katz: http://w0it.pbworks.com

N0NHJ Chuck Kimball: http://www.gmra.org/n0nhj/

W5KUB Tom Medlin: http://w5kub.com

N4MW Dave Meier: http://www.n4mw.com/

WB8TKL Jay Nugent: http://www.nuge.com/~wb8tkl/

W1TP Tom Perera (Telegraph Museum): http://www.w1tp.com/

KB6NU Dan Romanchik: http://www.kb6nu.com/

WB8NXP Phil Ross: http://www.wb8nxp.org/

N8DNX Chuck Scott & Stutsmanville Repeaters: http://www.n8dnx.org/

KK7TC Randy Starace: http://www.kk7tv.com/

NB9M  Brad Stone: http://www.nb9m.com/

WA6DIJ Jim Tripp's Radio Museum: http://www.antiqueradiomuseum.org/

K8ZRH Mike Wendland: http://ej.typepad.com/k8zrh/

Andrew G3WZZ/OZ5E and Lissa: http://www.hamband.com

 

Power and Cabling

Anderson Power Products (PowerPole connectors): http://andersonpower.com

DC Ace Electronics (batteries): http://www.dcace.com

E.H. Yost/Batteries America/Mr. Nicad: http://www.batteriesamerica.com/

Maha batteres & chargers: http://www.mahaenergy.com

Mayberrys Sales & Service (generators): http://www.mayberrys.com

N8XJK boost regulators: http://www.tgelectronics.org

NiCD Lady: http://www.nicdlady.com

Power Port: http://www.powerportstore.com

Power Werx (Powerpole & other connectors): http://www.powerwerx.com

W&W Manufacturing (batteries & chargers): http://www.ww-manufacturing.com

 

Publications and Education

AC6V Resource Page (lots of good information here): http://www.ac6v.com/

All Pinouts wiki (very useful): http://www.allpinouts.org/index.php/Main_Page

Amateur Repeater Builders Page: http://www.hamrepeater.org/

Antique Radio Classified: http://www.antiqueradio.com/

ARRL Public Relations Dept: http://www.arrl.org/pio/

ArtsciPub - book publisher: http://www.artscipub.com/

Cabrillor format standard summary sheet: http://www.kkn.net/~trey/cabrillo/

DX Zone / Secondhand Radio (this is an awesome site): http://www.dxzone.com/

DXing with VA3RJ: http://webhome.idirect.com/~va3rj/dx.html

Ham Test Online: http://www.hamtestonline.com/

KB6NU's Technician Class Study Guide: http://kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/2006techstudyguide.pdf

KB6NU's General Class Study Guide: http://kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/2007GeneralStudyGuide.pdf

Frank Harris' free book: http://www.qsl.net/k3pd/book.html

Ham Test Online: http://www.hamtestonline.com

Ham Radio Help Group (Yahoo); http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamRadioHelpGroup/

Hello Radio: http://www.helloradio.org/

Manual Man:  http://www.manualman.com/

Monitoring Times: http://www.monitoringtimes.com/

Nifty! Accessories (pocket guides, pouches, chest harness): http://niftyaccessories.com/

NASA standards page: http://workmanship.nasa.gov/insp.jsp

Radio Daze (vintage radio): http://www.radiodaze.com/

Radio Era Archives: http://www.radioera.com/

Repeater Builders: http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/

Station Lightning Protection: http://members.cox.net/pc-usa/station/ground0.htm

W4QCF Manuals: http://www.w4qcfmanuals.com/

W5YI (training resources, VEC): http://www.w5yi.org/

Vintage Manuals (formerly w7fg): http://www.vintagemanuals.com/

 

Radio Manufacturers (see also "Kits")

AES manufacturers link page: http://www.aesham.com/aes12.shtml

Alinco: http://www.alinco.com/

AOR USA: http://www.aorusa.com/

AT Communications (also antennas, tuners): http://at-communication.com/en/equipment.html

Command Technologies (amps):  http://www.command1.com

Computer International (Bonito, Boger, Wavecom): http://www.computer-int.com/

Electraft: http://www.elecraft.com/

FlexRadio Systems (software defined radios): http://flex-radio.com

Hilberling: http://www.arraysolutions.com/

HiPro Repeaters: http://www.hiprorepeaters.com/

Icom USA: http://www.icomamerica.com/

Kenwood USA: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/

Microtelecom (Perseus SDR): http://www.microtelecom.it/perseus

PC Electronics (ATV): http://www.hamtv.com/

Pryme/ADI: http://www.pryme.com/

SGC: http://www.sgcworld.com

TenTec: http://www.tentec.com/

Uniden: http://www.uniden.com

West Mountain Radio: http://www.westmountainradio.com/

Yaesu/Vertex/Standard: http://www.vertexstandard.com/

 

Services

Beltronics communications specialists: http://www.beltronics.net/

Comtec - Icom and Alinco repairs: http://www.w7jv.com/

QTH - classified ads: http://www.qth.com/

N8TNT Michigan Scanner & Repeater freqs: http://www.n8tnt.com/frequencies.html

RigPix database: http://www.rigpix.com/

RTO Electronics - Heathkit repair: http://www.rtoham.com/

Wikipeater (repeater directory):  http://www.wikipeater.com

Wilcox Engineering: http://www.wilcoxengineering.com/

 

Software and Data Services

Alpine Software: http://www.alpinesoft.com/index1.html

Amateur Radio Callbook: http://www.callbook.biz

ArtSciPub repeater database: http://www.artscipub.com/repeaters/

Antenna Model software: http://www.antennamodel.com/

APRS Tracking - FindU: http://www.findu.com/

Buckmaster Publishing - HamCall: http://www.buck.com/

=> Daycounter Engineering (online calculators): http://www.daycounter.com/Calculators/

Depiction (mapping, APRS, GPS):  http://www.depiction.com/

DX4WIN logging software: http://www.dx4win.com/

DXtreme logging software: http://www.dxtreme.com

FCC ENforcement actions: http://www.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/Welcome.html

EasyLog software: http://jbsims_services.home.att.net

EZNEC antenna modeling software: http://www.eznec.com/

AC6V software: http://www.ac6v.com/software.htm

Ham University: http://www.hamuniversity.com/

HamCall callsign database: http://hamcall.net/call

Ham Radio Deluxe (logging, radio control, digital modes): http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/

Ham Radio Fun (antennas, information): http://hamradiofun.com

HF Link: http://hflink.com/

Hosenose software (logging): http://www.hosenose.com/

MicroLog - logging software: http://www.wa0h.com/

Jim Mitchell's HT Programming Software: http://www.kc8unj.com/

Morse Code ringtones ofr your Sprint PCS phone: http://kc5cqm.org/wap/cw/index.php

N1MM free contest logging software: http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/TopWindow.htm

N3FJP software: http://www.n3fjp.com/

N4MC Vanity callsign database: http://www.vanityhq.com/

N8NT resource pages: http://www.n8tnt.com/

NASA satellite tracking: http://science.nasa.gov/Realtime/

Next Generation Logging Software: http://www.ngenlog.com

QRZ callsign database: http://www.qrz.com/

Radio Reference (scanner database): http://www.radioreference.com/

Radioware: http://www.radio-ware.com/

Microwave circuit design software: http://www.microwavesoftware.com/

Satscape satellite tracking software: http://www.satscape.co.uk/

Jim Tabor KU5S (SK - propagation & much more): http://www.taborsoft.com/

73 Ham: http://www.73ham.net/

US Repeaters: http://www.usrepeaters.com/

VE7IKX Resources Page: http://www.hamsite.info

Wireless Field Day log program: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/fdlog/index.html

 

Amateur Radio Stores

Advanced Specialties (NJ): http://www.advancedspecialties.net/

Aero-Smith (TN): http://aero-smith.net/

AES - Amateur Electronic Supply: http://www.aesham.com/

AGL Ham Store (TX): http://www.AGLHamStore.com

Austin (TX) Amateur Radio Supply: http://www.aaradio.com

Associated Radio: http://www.associatedradio.com/

Burghardt Amateur Center: http://www.burghardt-amateur.com/

ComDac Computer & Radio Equipment (retired): http://www.comdac.com/

Communication Electronics: http://www.usascan.com/

CES - Communication Electronics Supply: http://cesham.net/

Cheap Ham: http://www.cheapham.com

DBJ Radio & Electronics LLC (Jamestown NC): http://www.dbjre.com

Elmer's Ham Shack (Gaylord, MI): http://www.elmershamshack.com

Grove Enterprises: http://www.grove-ent.com/

Ham City / Jun's Electronics: http://www.hamcity.com/

Ham Pro's: http://www.hampros.com/

Ham Station (Evansville, IN): http://www.hamstation.com

HRO - Ham Radio Outlet: http://www.hamradio.com/

K1CRA Radio Store: http://www.k1cra.com/

KJI Electronics (NJ): http://www.kjielectronics.com

Lentini Communications: http://www.lentinicomm.com

Martin Lynch and Sons (Chertsey, Surrey, UK): http://www.hamradio.co.uk/

Memphis Amateur Radio: http://www.memphisamateur.com/

New Ham Store: http://www.newhamstore.com

Phil's Ham Radio Store (IN): http://www.philshamradiostore.com

R & L Electronics: http://www.randl.com/

Radio City: http://www.radioInc.com

Radioworld, Toronto: http://www.radioworld.ca

Ross Distributing (wire, connectors): http://www.rossdist.com/

Universal Radio: http://www.rffun.com/

 

 

Broadcast Radio receivers

=>  C. Crane Co: http://www.ccrane.com/

 

Collectors

Antique Electronic Supply: http://www.tubesandmore.com/

Antique Radios: http://www.antiqueradios.com/

Antique Wireless Association: http://www.antiquewireless.org/

Boatanchor Pix: http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~postr/bapix/

Collins ARC: http://www.w0cxx.us/

Collins Collectors Association: http://www.collinsradio.org/

Chuck Dachis / Hallicrafters: http://www.hallicraftercollector.com/

Hammerlund Historian: http://www.hammarlund.info/

Heathkit Virtual Museum: http://www.heathkit-museum.com/

LA6NCA WWII German Radios: http://www.laud.no/ww2/index.htm

Military Radio Collectors Association: http://www.mrca.ar88.net/

Radio Daze: http://www.radiodaze.com/

Second Hand Radio: http://www.secondhandradio.com/

Joel Thurtell K8PSV: http://radiofinder.com/

Vintage Ham Shack (art prints): http://www.vintagehamshack.com/

Vintage Manuals: http://www.vintagemanuals.com/

Virtual Radio Museum: http://www.radiomuseum.org/

West Coast Military Radio Collectors Group: http://www.syzen.com/milradio/

 

 

Weather Links

Current - National Weather Radar: http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/

Current - NWS National Weather Service, Detroit: http://weather.gov/detroit

Current - Unisys Weather products: http://weather.unisys.com/index.html

Current - Storm Prediction Center - Convective Watches: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

Current - Jet Stream: http://www.weatherimages.org/data/imag192.html

Current - CAPE: http://weather.unisys.com/upper_air/ua_con_cape.html

Current - LI Lifted Index: http://weather.unisys.com/upper_air/ua_con_lift.html

Current - Skew-T plot (Detroit): http://weather.unisys.com/upper_air/skew/skew_KDTX.html

Atlantic Tropical Weather Center: http://www.atwc.org/

Current - FEMA National Situation Updates: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/reports/index.shtm

NWS Spotter Training: http://www.weather.gov/dtx/spottraining

NWS E-Spotter: http://espotter.weather.gov

Peet Brothers (weather stations): http://www.peetbros.com

Skywarn National Home Page: http://www.skywarn.org/

Mesoscale Primer: http://www.meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/

NOAA Lightning Safety: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

Enhanced Fujita Tornado Scale: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/ef-scale.html

 

 

Clothing & Logo items

ARRL Logo: http://www.barkerstores.com/arrl

Astrid's Embroidery (MI): http://www.astridsembroidery.com/Ham_Radio_T-Shirts.html

Cafe Press has these graphics: http://www.cafepress.com/peopleacronyms/2871284

      http://t-shirts.cafepress.ca/amateur-radio_kids-and-baby-clothing

Callsign Wear: http://www.callsignwear.com

Ham Threads: http://www.hamthreads.com/

Hot Press embroidered hats (WA): http://www.hotpresstshirts.com/

Lake County (IL) ARES/RACES gear: http://www.races.org/merch.htm

Penny's Stitch 'n' Print: http://www.pennystitch.com/

Proprints (NM): http://www.proprints.com/tshirts.html

WM8C: http://www.wm8c.com/ham_radio_embroidery.htm

 

There are gobs of Yahoo Groups: http://groups.yahoo.com

Here are some:

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ARROW-General-List

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ARROW-RedCross

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ccecpsco (MI: Charlevoix/Cheboygan/Emmett Cty Pub Serv Comm Org)

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/FT100 (covers FT-100 & FT-100D)

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/FT100D (competing group?)

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/HamRadioattheHandsOnMuseum

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Links

Track me on APRS: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/track.cgi?call=aa8rk-9&start=9999

     http://nl.aprs.fi/static/AA8RK-9

Use this site to find all hams in your city: http://www.city-data.com

For example: http://www.city-data.com/aradio/lic-Ann-Arbor-Michigan.html

Theo J Katz' (no relation) Links Page: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~theojkat/

CQ Serenade (the song): http://www.zerobeat.net/cqsong.html

 

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