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ICOM 7610Have you been wanting to learn Morse Code but didn't know where to start? Below is a link to the Koch CW Trainer
.
Originally developed by Ray Burlingame-Goff, he went Silent Key on July 29th, 2021.
Currently on verion 10, the CW Trainer uses the Koch method of learning. Proven to be one of the better methods, this program should
get you On The Air
using CW in no time.
You can find the software at G4FON Homepage
There is also a lot of other good information on the G4FON website such as:
All NEW All Hamfests that have been UPDATED will be reposted starting at the 1st of the year.
ONLY Hamfests with UP TO DATE information will be listed.
Some Hamfests that have not been UPDATED are not yet posted in the ARRL Hamfest Database.
is a self-contained antenna controller which will automatically adjust the resonant frequency of a screwdriver or motorized antenna.
New models are now available and the TuneMatic is made for a variety of radios.
Click the above TuneMatic logo for more details and ordering information.
Designed by:
JT Communications
Right here in Ocala, FL
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The best place in Ocala to purchase Electronic Kits, Arduino Modules, Resistor Kits, Capacitor Kits, LED Kits,
Amplifier Kits and most any other components you might need for your projects.
If you need components
quickly, visit the Night Fire website for a complete catalog. (link below)
During disasters or other emergencies, Radio Grams are used to communicate information critical to saving lives or property, or to inquire about the health or well being of disaster victims.
For example, the Radio Gram from National Traffic System might be used to check on the well being of someone where other means of contacting them is unavailable during events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, etc..
| W4DIH | Dennis | 07/2014 |
| KC4YRD | Russell | 11/2014 |
| N8LEB | Al | 07/2015 |
| K4OCF | Tony | 12/2015 |
| KM4GXK | Scott | 01/2016 |
| N4ZUA | Roy | 05/2016 |
| W4CW | Gerald | 08/2016 |
| W4JMZ | Mike | 07/2017 |
| KF4FQ | Claude | 06/2018 |
| K4IAB | Don | 11/2019 |
| KC4WGV | Art | 02/2020 |
| KM4KCQ | Tom | 02/2020 |
| K4UBR | Gerry | ??/???? |
| KK4VNZ | Jules | 01/2022 |
| WD8KUF | Bill | 06/2022 |
| KZ4CM | Clyde | 07/2022 |
| N4HUG | Rich | ??/2023 |
| KB4KP | John | 05/2023 |
| KK4DVA | Caleb | 04/2025 |
Digital Signal Database
Ever wonder what digital signals look like? Well, here's what you need to help you identify digital signals. This is a database of digital signals that provide the audio of what they sound like, a description of what they are and a visual of what the sound will look like on a "waterfall".. Try it out when you get a chance.
Thanks Fred, AE2DX
Posted - April 7, 2016
Check out the upcoming Marion County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) events. All ham radio operators are invited to join in. Click Here for more information.
These are the guys who watch out for us in times of emergency or disaster.
Contact Marion County, FL ARES if you would like to join them and participate during emergencies.
The North Florida Amateur Radio Club (NFARC) was formed in order to better support the
American Radio Relay League ARES(R) mission in Alachua County, and beyond. We similarly
created the Alachua EOC Radio Club, in furtherance of that same goal.
The ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a Program of the American Radio Relay League;
it is not a club. Anyone can be involved and a member of ARES(R). You don't have to be
involved with NFARC to serve admirably and lead within ARES(R).
Because ARES(R) is a Program, and not a club, it cannot hold an amateur radio license. Both
NFARC and the Alachua EOC Radio Club do meet the FCC requirements and have trustees allowing
club-based amateur radio call signs (NF4RC
and NF4AC respectively)
-- which we felt was important for both voice and data-based emergency communications.
This link All About Circuits was contributed by a Girl Scout named Hannah in hopes that it would help other Girl Scouts earn their Think Like an Engineer Badge
NOTE: If you have some similar information that you would like posted, send it to us for review. If we find the information relevant for the ham radio community we will post it here.
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A while back Bob - KW4HU wrote a poem and asked to have it posted here in hopes that
someone would put it to music. Well it has happened.
(the poem)
Now thanks to the talents of local song writer Jim, KN4RCC, Bob's poem is now the
lyrics to a song.So here it is
(the song)
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The goal of this website is to provide you with a little information about the Sun
Country Amateur Radio Society, our repeaters, some of the activities associated with our group
and a bunch of general ham radio information. |
Interesting Ham Radio Software
Have you ever wanted a GeoChron type program but didn't want to spend up to $500 or even more to
purchase the software. Now there are 2 alternatives that are both nice pieces of software in their own
right.  Click on the image for a larger viewThe first is Simon's
World Map which is also an SDR software package. It runs on a PC and is highly configurable and
includes features like satellite tracking (almost every satellite you can imagine), rotor control, solar
weather, moon phases, Maidenhead Squares, CQ and ITU Zones, Sunrise and Sunset and a lot more.  The second is
HamClock and it runs on either Raspberry Pi or Linux. It too is highly configurable
and includes DX Spots, a live contest list, visual solar spots, POTA and a lot more. The down
side is that have to purchase a Raspberry Pi computer (about $125) and you need to learn the
operate and install software on a Unix type of operating system. The cost for this software is
also FREE. I found another nice program. Grid Tracker. I haven't had a chance to look into it but I've included the link so you can try it out. |
Ham Radio Special Event Hunter on Facebook Schedules for Special Event Stations on Facebook Some of the Local Area RepeatersHere are of few of the repeaters in the area. This is not a complete list but these are some of the popular ones. If you have a repeater in the area and would like to be listed, send us an email with the necessary information and we'll add it as soon as we can. (Updated) June 28th, 2024Sun Country Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Other Ocala Area Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
The Villages Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Gainesville Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Univ. of FL Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
Other Misc. Repeaters (In order by Frequency)
  This area is intended to provide an assortment of Technical Information that should be of Interest / Value to all ham radio operators. In general this information has been provided by fellow ham radio operators. Hope you find this information useful to you. Ham Radio YouTube Playlist
Youtube Video Playlist Provided By: John - KA4WJA Updated: April 10th, 2025 @ 6:30 AM Rig Reference (and RigPix)
Link to: Rig Reference Additional Rig Information Link to: RigPix Database Link to: Rig Reference Provided By: Jim - KA2MBE Updated: May 25th, 2025 @ 4:00 PM Old Books, Magazines and Other Interesting Links
Provided By: Fred - AE2DX Updated: April 10th, 2025 @ 6:30 AM Technical: Items, Parts & Misc. Provided By: David - N4EST Updated: April 25th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Blast From The PastArchives Catalogs, Magazines, Newsletters and Handbooks
Wikipedia List of Amateur Radio Magazines World Radio History Archives (Our main source), Huge Section of Publications Internet Archives (Our other source) Huge Database of All Kinds of Publications Hint: Do a Search for QST Provided By: David - N4EST Updated: April 12th, 2025 @ 10:10 AM
Provided By: David - N4EST Updated: April 10th, 2025 @ 6:30 AM
Some Funnies, Some Comics and Some Just Ham Radio Related Pictures available in the viewing library. (Obviously some are NOT Ham Radio related) Total Different Pictures Currently Available: 1262 62 New Pictures Have Been Added Since The Last Update Hope You Enjoy Them All! HELPFUL NOTE: If you are having trouble reading the text associated with the picture, Try Clicking on the picture to view a larger version. Some pictures do not have a larger version.     SDR Radio Receiver Now you can listen to the ham radio bands using this SDR Radio.  Tablet and Cell Phone!  No Ham Radio License testing sessions are scheduled
at this time.  Silver Springs Amateur Radio Club 
The Villages Amateur Radio Club  Gainesville Amateur Radio Club If you'd like to find a different location near you, you can also try the ARRL Search for another testing site. Below is the link for the ARRL Search webpage.  To Search for W5YI Licencing Locations you can CLICK HERE to Search. W5YI Licensing Includes Remote Exams FCC Part 97 Rules and Regulations Question Pool Expiration
It would be wise to plan your test preparation based on the expiration dates so you don't have to start over studying when the new Question Pool begins. Testing Information FCC Part 97 Rules and Regulations GE Ham News
NEW - GE Ham News
 Click picture for a closer view. includes issues from 1946 thru 1963 They all appear to be complete issues (a few pages each). Posted: February 20, 2024 @ 9:15AM ARRL "In The News"
In The Click above image for the Official ARRL News Page More News is Available on ARRL's Website Hint: Click on the little pictures for an enlarged view of that picture. UpdatedJune 27, 2025 @ 1:00 PM  Update: 2025-20 (New Volume Number Format) For the week beginning: June 27, 2025 First Edition Posted Here: 765 No Expiration Date New editions are available weekly (on Fridays) on the ARRL
website. SouthCARS Net (Daily)40 Meters - 7.251 MHz 365 Days a Year from 8:00AM until 1:00PM (Eastern Time) Everyone is Welcome to check in. You must have a General Class License or above th Check-In Also, don't forget the Pre-NET that starts at 7:00AM until 8:00AM Monday thru Saturday (Eastern Time)
Click on the SouthCARS Logo to go to the Official SouthCARS website Want to join SouthCARS? It's absolutely FREE. There are NO FEES and NO DUES. Just go to SouthCARS.com and follow the link Join SouthCARSat the top of the page. You will find all the information you need there. Again, joining is 100% FREE. Get on the air and join in with a GREAT bunch of Ham Radio Operators all over the South East, United States. Misc. System Notes NCS Data Updated (1) July 9th, 2025 @ 5:52 PM Auto Refresh or Press F5 Key to Refresh Support ARRL Support the people who support you and your ham radio hobby and in return you
will get access to an electronic version of a great magazine and lots of other valuable resources.
Click on the image to check out all that ARRL has to offer on their website. Support AMSAT
The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (as AMSAT is officially known) was first formed in
the District of Columbia in 1969 as an educational organization. Its goal was to foster
Amateur Radio's participation in space research and communication. AMSAT was founded to
continue the efforts, begun in 1961, by Project OSCAR, a west coast USA-based group which
built and launched the very first Amateur Radio satellite, OSCAR, on December 12, 1961,
barely four years after the launch of Russia's first Sputnik. Solar WeatherBut What Do These Numbers Mean? Click on the Solar Weather image to go to their website. Amateur / Ham Radio Repair
Amateur / HamRadio Repair
Technical Specialists began in 1991 doing much the same as we do now: component level repair
of electronics circuits. Ham Radio repair means that we replace the components on the board
that are defective rather than replace the entire board. Repair is a mere fraction of this.
Sometimes the component is no longer available and we have no choice but replace the entire
board. Our services are not restricted to transceivers. We repair
Tuners, Power Supplies amps and whatever other accessories you have around the shack! SCARS Email AddressIf you have Comments, Questions or Concerns you can email us at Days Until Dates & Events
This is a list of various noteable dates and events (not necessarily ham radio related).
Huntsville Hamfest 2025 Begins: Sat, Aug. 16, 2025 Begins in 37 days Ends: Sun, Aug. 17, 2025 Duration: 2 days Shelby Hamfest 2025 Begins: Sat, Aug. 30, 2025 Begins in 51 days Ends: Mon, Sep. 01, 2025 Duration: 3 days Fall Begins Begins: Mon, Sep. 22, 2025 Begins in 74 days Ends: Sun, Dec. 21, 2025 Duration: 91 days Melbourne Hamfest 2025 Begins: Fri, Oct. 10, 2025 Begins in 92 days Ends: Sat, Oct. 11, 2025 Duration: 2 days Eastern Standard Time Begins: Sun, Nov. 02, 2025 Begins in 115 days Thanksgiving Begins: Thu, Nov. 27, 2025 Begins in 140 days Hurricane Season Ends Begins: Sun, Nov. 30, 2025 Begins in 143 days Tampa Bay Hamfest 2025 Begins: Sat, Dec. 13, 2025 Begins in 156 days Winter Begins Begins: Sun, Dec. 21, 2025 Begins in 164 days Ends: Thu, Mar. 19, 2026 Duration: 88 days Christmas Day Begins: Thu, Dec. 25, 2025 Begins in 168 days New Year's Eve Begins: Wed, Dec. 31, 2025 Begins in 174 days ------------------------------------- The List Will Be Completely Restored Automatically On The First Day Of Each Year. System Monitors
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