Ham Radio Links - Annotated Bibliography (MLA)

Source file: HamLinks.txt. Last verified: January 18, 2026.

Notes: Some sites block automated fetching (e.g., bot protection or non-browser HTTP responses). Where direct retrieval failed, verification is based on reputable search-index results and/or the site’s own documentation.

Video and community channels

  1. “N0SSC.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/c/n0ssc. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    YouTube channel associated with callsign NØSSC, typically covering project builds, operating, and ham-radio community topics. Link check: reachable during verification (page loads, though YouTube content is minimally exposed to automated fetch).

  2. “Off-Grid Ham Radio OH8STN.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@OH8STN. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    YouTube channel focused on off-grid/portable ham radio, antennas, and field operating workflows. Link check: the channel appears to exist and is discoverable via search, but automated page fetches were throttled by YouTube during verification.

Reference directories and general resources

  1. “Amateur Radio Links.” ARRL, https://radiolinks.ksarrl.org/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Large curated directory of amateur-radio links (apps, exam prep, callsign servers, and more). Link check: the site appears active in search results, but direct automated fetch returned a “406 Not Acceptable” response during verification.

  2. mcaserta. “awesome-amateur-radio: Amateur Radio Resources and Links.” GitHub, https://github.com/mcaserta/awesome-amateur-radio. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    “Awesome list” style repository that aggregates amateur-radio software, hardware, references, and community links in one place. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the repository page.

  3. “Callsign Database - QRZ.com.” QRZ.com, https://www.qrz.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Major callsign database and ham-radio community portal, commonly used for lookups, station pages, and operating information. Link check: reachable during verification (note: the original input omitted the URL scheme; https was assumed).

  4. “eHam.net.” eHam.net, https://www.eham.net/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Community site known for equipment reviews, forums, classifieds, and general ham-radio discussion. Link check: the domain appears active in search results, but automated fetches failed during verification (likely bot-blocking or a transient service issue); your source list also included a duplicate, non-schemed variant (“eham.net”).

  5. “The DXZone: Amateur Radio Internet Guide.” The DXZone, https://www.dxzone.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Large, long-running directory of amateur-radio links across antennas, software, operating aids, and DXing resources. Link check: reachable during verification (note: the original input lacked the URL scheme; https was assumed).

Signal identification and mode reference

  1. “Signal Identification Guide.” Signal Identification Wiki, https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Signal_Identification_Guide. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Reference wiki for identifying signals and digital modes by characteristics like bandwidth, modulation, and waterfall appearance. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the guide page.

Training, learning, and tutorials

  1. “Getting Started with the NanoVNA -part 1.” HexAndFlex, 31 Aug. 2019, https://hexandflex.com/2019/08/31/getting-started-with-the-nanovna-part-1/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Introductory tutorial that walks through NanoVNA basics and practical first measurements for antenna work. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the full article page.

  2. “Welcome to LCWO.net - Learn Morse Code (CW) Online!” LCWO.net, https://lcwo.net/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Practice platform for learning and improving Morse code, including lessons, trainer tools, and progress tracking. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the site home page.

Software and operating tools

  1. “HamClock.” Clear Sky Institute, https://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/HamClock/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    HamClock is a popular shack/desktop display app that combines time zones, propagation/space weather, and operating context in a single dashboard. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the project page.

  2. “N5DUX Ham Tools.” N5DUX, https://www.n5dux.com/ham/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Collection of web-based ham utilities (frequency calculators, coordinate tools, and other operator aids). Link check: reachable during verification and loads the tools page.

Propagation, DX spots, and activity maps

  1. “BandConditions.com.” BandConditions.com, https://bandconditions.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Historically used for quick-look HF/VHF band-condition displays. Link check: the site did not return usable page content during verification and search engines provide little/no current page information; community reports also indicate extended outages.

  2. “Digimode Automatic Propagation Reporter.” PSKreporter, https://pskreporter.info/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Aggregates reception reports from digital-mode software (e.g., FT8/FT4/WSJT-X ecosystem) to show real-time propagation and station activity. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the application landing page.

  3. “DXHeat | DXCluster & DX Research Tool.” DXHeat, https://dxheat.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Real-time DX cluster visualization and research tools, useful for spotting trends and chasing active stations. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the DXHeat landing page.

  4. “QSO/SWL real time maps and lists.” DXMaps, https://www.dxmaps.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Real-time maps/lists of recent contacts and reception reports by band and mode, often used as an at-a-glance activity and propagation indicator. Link check: reachable during verification and redirects to the current map page.

  5. “Welcome! - Reverse Beacon Network.” Reverse Beacon Network, https://www.reversebeacon.net/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Network of receiver nodes that automatically decodes and posts CW/RTTY/other skimmer spots, useful for band openings and DX activity. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the site landing page.

Remote receivers and SDR listening

  1. “Receiverbook | online receiver directory | Home.” Receiverbook, https://www.receiverbook.de/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Directory of internet-accessible SDR receivers, with list and map views plus filtering by band and receiver type. Link check: reachable during verification and returns receiver list content.

  2. “WebSDR.org.” WebSDR.org, https://www.websdr.org/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Project and directory for publicly available WebSDR receivers that many listeners can tune simultaneously via a browser. Link check: the site is referenced by its own documentation and appears active in search results, but direct automated fetches failed during verification.

Satellite tracking

  1. “Heavens-Above.” Heavens-Above, https://heavens-above.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Satellite and astronomy tracking site providing pass forecasts, sky charts, and observational planning tools. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the site home page.

  2. “Live Real Time Satellite Tracking and Predictions.” N2YO.com, https://www.n2yo.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Browser-based real-time satellite tracking, pass predictions, and visualization helpful for amateur satellite work. Link check: reachable during verification and loads the site home page.

Blogs and personal sites

  1. “NØSSC's Ham Radio Blog.” NØSSC's Ham Radio Blog, https://n0ssc.com/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

    Personal blog (callsign NØSSC) covering project writeups and perspectives on the ham-radio community. Link check: the site appears active in search results, but automated fetches failed during verification.