We offer internet teletype broadcast services which can be received using software on your computer. I became an amateur radio operator in 1976, at the age of 14 and have been enjoying many facets of amateur radio ever since. But hams are a varied lot from gogetter emergency communicators to casual chatters to workshop tinkerers. Software ac6vs amateur radio and dx reference guide. November 2019 i am a big friend of the small raspberry pi which and use this gladly for amateur radio. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to different signals. You stand a good chance of finding something useful. The aim of this project is to reliably and inexpensively link amateur radio systems without the use of rf links, leased lines, or satellites. Hamsphere is a highly realistic shortwave simulation based on sdr software defined radio technology.
The debian project maintains a pure blend that includes ham radio software. All you have to do is download the software, install it on your pc, read the instructions on how to connect to an internet connected receiver, and you are in business. Stations can use voice, cw morse code, psk and fsk. Two programs are currently in the family, thebridge and echolinux. Hams can use the internet to assist them in not only making contacts by studying propagation and dx spots, but also to confirm contacts and apply for awards. Click here for instructions on how to listen to fsk teletype signals news and features updated periodically 60 wpm 5unit code 2125 mark 2295 space the following two links introduce you to an online internet service provided by rtty. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Websdr web software defined radio systems was developed by pa3fwm.
Wa9ony amateur ham radio raspberry pi computer projects. There are servers for connecting ham radio to the internet, but mainly only for talking to other hams and requires a ham license. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. There is an ever increasing number of servers being activated. With version 4 he is fast enough to fulfill all tasks. Ham radio tools is a simple program that is to assist ham radio operators. This is in contrast to the many classical receivers that are already available via the internet. Ham radio lets people talk across the globe using radio waves or internet connections virtual ham radio. Curation of software for amateur radio applications. Ham radio deluxe hrd is a suite of windows programs providing cat control for commonly used transceivers and receivers.
This means that their receiverserver can almost always accommodate an additional listener. Echolink software allows licensed amateur radio stations to communicate with one another over the internet, using streamingaudio technology. I enjoy working contests, making contacts via cw and phone, experimenting with antennas and general tuning around the bands. It is designed for the dxers and swls using the dxcluster system to be informed in real time about the dx activity on the amateur bands. This page is aimed mostly at the newcomers to ham radio and aspiring amateur radio operators. Also, find the top new songs, playlists, and music on our website. Amateur radio via shortwave has been practiced since the mid 20s all over the world. Ham radio software the dxzone amateur radio internet guide. I hope to just excite you to look to see what is out there. Dxsoftham radio software programs for amateur radio our news 14 may 2020 seatty v2. Back in 2011, the original author of hrd sold the rights to. I offer six software packages available here for download.
Anytime, anywhere, via any device thats when, where and how you can use hamsphere. Echolink echolink allows amateur radio stations to communicate with one another over the internet. Internet linking software for ham radio operators, echolink, irlp, ilink category is a curation of web resources on, winmor, hamsphere, echomac. Due to the very high number of users of my software i do not answer any emails or requests related to the software here on my website. Cw, psk, mfsk, rtty, hell, dominoex, olivia, and throb are all supported. I have a program for most icom radios that interfaces with the ilg radio frequencies database available for free from the internet and lets you click a station in the database to tune your radio to the station, or scan the list looking for stations that are on the air. Internet linking links cqinet, linking ham radio cqinet is a family of programs that combine ham radio with the internet using voice over ip. With you can use the console to test drive these radios as well as sdr in general. Once installed, you will be able to communicate with thousands of amateur radio operators and radio enthusiasts in over 250 dxcc countries around the world. Radio tools and utilities for amateur radio operators. The software server lets many users simultaneously tune the sdr to different frequencies to listen to.
Sstv slow scan tv is used to receive and send images on amateur ham radio. Here is what i use and as most ham i know they love free stuff and here is the free software i use. Read this before you download and install this software. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. The program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing amateur radios communications capabilities. Gold mine of ham software threefrom iw8pg and 1kr102. Peter martinez g3plx invented it a great example of ham innovation and developed a complete package of windowsbased software to support it. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Websdr with its rudimentary user interface ui allows over a hundred listeners simultaneously. Ham radio deluxe was originally released as freeware, which essentially means that the author grants a temporary license to use andor distribute the program free of charge, while reserving the right to rescind this license in the future. He generously placed his creation in the ham radio public domain, and hams are adopted it like wildfire. Rxclus is a telnet and packet radio software for windows 9598me and nt42000xp. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset.
Ham radio digital modes software list and descriptions. The irlp uses voiceoverip voip custom software and hardware. Coupled with the power of the internet, irlp will link your repeater site or simplex station to the world in a simple and cost effective way. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Hamcity has more than 30 years of experience in the amateur radio equipment business. The ham radio operator usually needs a lot of space for its antennas to be able to communicate properly. Shehe will find most useful software especially designed to help study for it. They are used all around the world and can be used internationally or domestically. Some software may be included in multiple sections e. The most widely used digital mode on the hf bands is psk31. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. But, if you are a pro, feel free to explore this section of our website. Gold mine of ham software four many downloads from g3vfp. Qsonet uses the internet to receive audio signals from a ham radio transmitting station, then instantly reflects the audio back to all stations listening on that frequency.
When i first posted this page, a few years back, there were only a few active websdr servers. Software suites are designed to provided integrated applications that should cover the basic needs for operating a digital shack. Apr 03, 2014 websdr is a software defined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. Openwebrx also lets you listen to ham radio online.
Fldigi is a modem program for most of the digital modes used by radio amateurs today. Gold mine five of amateur radio soundblaster software collection by dr. A websdr is a software defined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. The result is a simulated ionosphere for worldwide amateur radio communication. Here is what i use and as most ham i know they love free stuff and here is the free software i. Ham radio tools comes complete with a contact log and handy calculators and tables that will assist beginning ham turn any mobile phone or tablet into an affordable and portable software defined radio scanner with spectrum analyser. Radio amateurs using the echolink software can operate it in one of two modes. Telescopeman gives his top 5 list of the essential ham radio software. There are many ways and many software to make the raspi fit for ham radio. Maybe you have a mental image of a ham radio operator or ham from a movie or newspaper article. Hamsphere works in windows, mac, linux, ios and android.
Back in 2011, the original author of hrd sold the rights to ham radio deluxe to hrd software. Cqinet is a family of programs that combine ham radio with the internet using voice over ip voip technology. Interestingly enough, this was done before back in the mid 70s and offered as a computer form of citizen band radio using proprietary terminal to communicate in a text based simulated citizen band network. Thanks for visiting our amateur radio software website. Websdr is a softwaredefined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. First get an updated package list by entering the following command in to terminal if this has not been done today sudo apt update then install your chosen package with the command sudo apt install package name find out more with the guide to installing software with the apt command. Hrd is designed for windows 2000 or higher xp, vista, also internet explorer 6. My software is not the be all and end all but its what works for me. It can help calibrate a sound card to a time signal and do frequency measurement tests. In some cases, scores are tabulated in realtime on internet sites. Keys formatted like asdfqwerzxcvasdf will not work.
Download ham radio deluxe software, user guides, manuals. Ham radio and amateur radio online equipment sales. Sep 11, 2016 ham radio tools is a simple program that is to assist ham radio operators. Therefore, to get audio into the rpi a usb audio interface is needed. He uses these several times each week when operating his radios. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Download ham radio deluxe software and hrd product manuals ham radio deluxe software. Get in touch via the contact us below if youre interested in these apps. A websdr is a softwaredefined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. This page is currently still under construction in early 2018. Whether you are preparing for an unfortunate situation where the phone lines are down, or simply taking up amateur radio as a hobby, there are numerous types and models for all ham radio users. Resources listed under ham radio tools category belongs to software main.
There are two main flavors of technology offering this free service. That software license server was replaced in july 2019. If they have an internetconnected computer, they can use the. Over 400 websites allow you to listen to ham radio online.
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