Useful internet sources for ham radio:

• CHIRP - free desktop application for programming radios.

• 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.

• HamStudy - Free test prep and practice exams for a real license exam.

• QRZ - logbook and profiles for ham radio operators.

• RadioQTH Vanity Callsigns -

• RepeaterBook - The way to find repeaters.

• RF Line of Sight Tool

• Super Elastic Signal Stick - Amazing dual band HT antenna that performs, is super flexible, and has lifetime warranty.

• 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.