The DXZone.com Amateur Radio Internet Guide

CROTA - Church Ruins On The Air

author@dxzone.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Presents the CROTA (Church Ruins On The Air) international amateur radio award and activation program. It encourages finding, activating, and collecting… - Listed in DX Resources/Ham Radio Awards

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2644

author@dxzone.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:46:00 GMT

This week, we've gathered some practical resources that touch on several facets of our hobby, from getting a handle on software-defined radio setups to optimizing your antenna farm. There's a solid guide for those looking to deploy an OpenWebRX+ station, something that comes up often for remote monitoring or just general experimentation. We also have a look at a popular multiband HF antenna, the ZS6BKW, which continues to be a workhorse for many, especially in constrained spaces. For the low-band enthusiasts, a detailed build for a K9AY loop is included—a receiving antenna worth revisiting for its performance. And for those who like to keep an eye on propagation, a neat WSPR visualization tool is in the mix. These selections aim to provide actionable information for both the home station and portable operator.

Aurora: FT8, FT4, JT65 & JT9 Digital Mode Software

author@dxzone.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Aurora is a free, open-source digital mode software for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting FT8, FT4, JT65, JT9, JT4, Q65, and MSK144. It features an… - Listed in Software/Weak Signal

Yaesu FTDX10 HF/50MHz 100W SDR Transceiver Yaesu Page

author@dxzone.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This page details the Yaesu FTDX10, a compact HF/50MHz 100W SDR transceiver, highlighting its Hybrid SDR architecture, receiver performance metrics, and… - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX10

Skeds chat SQ3SWG

author@dxzone.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

SQ3SWG Sked Chat is a live web-based platform for radio amateurs to coordinate scheduled contacts (skeds) on VHF, UHF, and microwave bands. - Listed in Internet and Radio/Chat

Online Morse Code Translator

author@dxzone.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Online Morse Code Translator converts text to CW and vice-versa, adhering to ITU-R M.1677-1. Features real-time audio playback, adjustable WPM, Farnsworth… - Listed in Software/Morse Code Decoders

FOTA - Fairs on the Air

author@dxzone.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

FOTA (Fair on the Air) is an award program connecting amateur radio with community events, festivals, and fairs. It facilitates station activations… - Listed in DX Resources/Ham Radio Awards

EIRP Calculator - RF element

author@dxzone.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An online calculator for Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and Effective Radiated Power (ERP), converting between dBm, watts, and milliwatts. It… - Listed in Antennas/Antenna Calculators

QuickSmith - Free online Smith chart and impedance matching

author@dxzone.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

QuickSmith is a free online Smith chart web tool for impedance matching, RF circuit analysis, and antenna optimization. It features dynamic component… - Listed in Software/Antenna analysis

SimpleMorse: Learn Morse Code with the Koch Method

author@dxzone.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

SimpleMorse offers a free, browser-based Morse code learning platform using the Koch method across 35 progressive lessons. - Listed in Operating Modes/Morse code/Learning Morse Code

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2643

author@dxzone.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:29:00 GMT

This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on some perennial topics for the active amateur. There's a solid primer on antenna fundamentals, something that always bears revisiting, especially when troubleshooting a new portable setup or optimizing a home station. We also look at a couple of interesting software solutions, one for weak signal modes that runs right in your browser, and another that aims to be an all-in-one station control. For those operating in urban environments, we’ve included a piece on low-band receiving antennas, which can make a significant difference in pulling out those faint signals. And for the emergency communications folks, there's a detailed look at ARES/NIMS integration. Finally, a real-time satellite tracker rounds out the selection, useful for anyone chasing LEO birds.

Charles County Amateur Radio Club

author@dxzone.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Charles County Amateur Radio Club (K3SMD) website chronicles club activities, technical workshops, and community outreach events. - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Maryland

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2642

author@dxzone.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:51:00 GMT

This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical antenna builds and some of the perennial challenges in our hobby. There’s a good look at VHF/UHF Yagi construction, specifically the isolated element method, which can be quite useful for those looking to roll their own directional arrays for local work or satellite passes. We also have a portable 6-meter quad design that might just be the ticket for your next Field Day or VHF contest outing. For the HF crowd, there's a neat take on a 2-band Zeppelin dipole, something that comes up often when space is tight. And, because RFI is always lurking, we’ve included a solid guide on ferrites and baluns, along with a technical deep dive into balun theory and testing. Finally, a handy APRS network visualizer rounds out the selection, offering a different perspective on real-time tracking.

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2641

author@dxzone.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:37:00 GMT

This week, we’re looking at a few antenna projects that might spark some interest for those running VHF/UHF. There's a good bit on J-poles, specifically for 2 meters and dual-band operation, using everything from twin lead to copper pipe. We also have a solid 5/8-wavelength vertical build for 2 meters that avoids loading coils, which is always a plus for efficiency. Beyond the hardware, there's a handy utility for Windows users who need virtual serial ports—something that comes up often when integrating various logging or control software. And for those still honing their CW skills, or just curious, a browser-based Morse code decoder that works from images could be quite useful. These selections touch on practical builds and software tools that can enhance both home station and portable setups.

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2640

author@dxzone.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMT

This week, we've gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There's a good piece on current satellite operations, covering both LEO and GEO birds, which is always something worth revisiting as the constellations evolve. For the portable ops crowd, we’ve got a practical guide to POTA antennas, focusing on field-friendly designs. And if you're looking to get on 10 meters with a minimal footprint, there's a neat build for a vertical antenna using common hardware store parts. Plus, a rigid 6-meter Moxon construction that won't break the bank, and a look at a long-standing DX group.

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