Ham Radio

The Radio Amateurs Code
The Radio Amateur is:
  • CONSIDERATE never knowingly operating in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
  • LOYAL offering loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.
  • PROGRESSIVE with knowledge abreast of science, a well built and efficient station, and operation beyond reproach.
  • FRIENDLY with slow and patient operation when requested, friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, co-operation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
  • BALANCED Radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.
  • PATRIOTIC with station and skill always ready for service to country and community

Wouxun KG-UVD1P
Home Page: Wouxun KG-UVD1P
Where to buy: wouxun.us
Info: Wouxun KG-UVD1P Yahoo Group
eHam Review: KG-UVD1P

Baofeng UV-3R
Home Page: Baofeng UV-3R
Company: Baofeng
Where to buy: ebay
Info: Baofeng UV-3R Yahoo Group
Manual: Baofeng UV-3R Manual - PDF
Info: Transmission 1 Thread
eHam Review: Baofeng UV-3R

ICOM IC-7000
Home Page: ICOM America IC-7000
Where to buy: Check the usual places like HRO, AES, and Ham City.
Info: ICOM IC-7000 Yahoo Group
eHam Review: IC-7000

DX Tools
Beam Headings
HRD DX Cluster Analysis

Echolink
Home Page: Echolink.org
Info: Echolink on Wikipedia

My Favorite Repeaters
W4GBI

My Favorite Nets
470 Amateur Radio Group

Misc
APRS.FI
ARRL
ARRL Net Directory
ARRL Forums
ARRL Facebook
ARRL on Youtube
FCC
Ham Radio Deluxe
Logbook of the World Facebook (LotW)
QSL.FM
Radio Reference
Rig Pix - General Reference to Radios
Sherwood Engineering

Clubs
Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville (RACK)
Oak Ridge Amateur Radio Club