This article will take you through CAT control setup, particularly looking at TCP Control and discussing each of the popular CAT control servers.
Hamlib (rigctld) and HamClock – Raspberry Pi
This article will take you through all the steps of configuring and installing Hamlib on the Raspberry Pi and combining this with HamClock.
VK Ham Radio Wallchart (Updated August 2023)
Download a free A3/A4 VK Ham Radio wallchart to print for ready reference formulas, Q-codes, Band Frequencies, DMR Talk Groups all on one page
Buying Radios and Amateur Radio Parts in Australia
Current list of retailers, for products and parts needed for Amateur Radio in Australia including shop fronts and online vendors
Amateur Radio Guides – Packet Radio
Packet Radio has been around for years. Learn where it came from, what it is used for today, and how you use it with just the equipment you have now.
Hamshack Hotline – What is it?
An increasing number of Ham’s now have a Hamshack Hotline VoIP phone in their ham shack or some are adding their Hamshack Hotline number to their email sign-offs
Amateur Radio Guides – Echolink
Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on Echolink, you see the name pop up, particularly on repeater guides. This provides a overview of what you need to get started with Echolink and getting validated
Amateur Radio Guides – ARRL’s Logbook of the World (LOTW)
Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on ARRL’s Logs of the World (LOTW). This provides a overview of what you need to get started with LOTW and generating a certificate.
EME/EMR/EMF Compliant or just confused?
Some serious shortcomings exist in the EME/EMR requirements that are being used to form the draft of the VK Amateur Class Licence
Amateur Radio Guides
Amateur Radio Guides – This is a new series for this website. These articles are intended to be current, reviewed and up to date on a wide range of topics relating to Amateur Radio.
Amateur Radio Guide – Digital Mode – FT8
Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on Digital Modes. This provides a fairly complete overview of what you need to get started with FT8 in terms of hardware, software including links and alternatives.
Chinese Radios – Illegal in Australia?
What started as an article on the legality of Chinese Radios in Australia ended up a deeper dive into regulations and wrestling with vagaries and ambiguities.
Regulation Changes – what has changed recently?
Regulations in the last 3-4 years, particularly for Foundation licensees. It seems many existing amateurs have missed the changes over the last few years with websites not being updated causing confusion.
Logging Software – Which one is best?
Topic ARRL’s Logbook of the World Subtopic Logging Equipment Required Computer + Internet Costs Nil unless applying for Awards Document last reviewed and updated (reviewed each year) 31st December 2022 …
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Videos/Websites for All Grades of Licence Holders (including Foundation)
Selected links to videos, Websites. podcasts, archives with reviewed and confirmed content that is worth while. Think of it as a ham operators play list.
What is Digital Radio?
As a newly minted ham, the term Digital Radio is one of areas that is going to cause you some confusion. Lets try and clear this up straight away. The …
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The Big Question – is ham radio dead??
If you read and believe some of the doom and gloom posts on some of the forums – yes!! especially if you are are drawn in by the clickbait, but …
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The Foundation Cliff
One of the issues heard time and time again from foundation licensee is that there is quite a lot of interest shown, including taking the exam. However, as soon as …
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Who is the peak Amateur Radio Group in Australia?
WIA The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) (www.wia.org.au) is the National Society of Radio Amateurs in Australia. It was originally established in 1910 and is recognised by the International Amateur …
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Buying Ham equipment online – Caveat Emptor
Topic Buying Ham equipment online Subtopic Beware of scammers Equipment Required Computer + Internet Document last reviewed and updated (reviewed each year) 20th March 2024 This Latin …
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