Useful internet sources for ham radio:
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CHIRP - free desktop application for programming radios.
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EchoLink - Ham radio voice communications through the internet, no radio needed. And yes, the webiste and program look like they were last updated in 1999.
- Do not uninstall without using the EchoLink uninstall file.
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HamStudy - Free test prep and practice exams for a real license exam.
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QRZ - logbook and profiles for ham radio operators.
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RepeaterBook - The way to find repeaters.
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Super Elastic Signal Stick - Amazing dual band HT antenna that performs, is super flexible, and has lifetime warranty.
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Smiley Antennas - rugged, tuned HT antennas with lots of options beyound amateur radio frequencies.
North Carolina Repeaters
Sourced from RepeaterBook. Red are VHF, and blue are UHF.
My background
My first radio: Baofeng UV-5R. Best way to get into ham radio.
From left to right: Baofeng UV-5R with 146.25 MHz tuned, 5/8th wave antenna, Baofeng UV-82 with 440 MHz stock antenna, and the Yaesu FT-WOODR my son found.
The glorious copper cactus–magnificent reception and splendid propogation.
And everyone needs a good radio icon for an application thumbnail or something.