SOFTWARE FOR AMATEUR RADIO
International Morse Code Programs | |
K7QO Code Course | A complete course for learning the code. This is not actually software but a collection of MP3 files with instructions in PDF format. The files can be placed on a CD and used with a portable MP3 player. The download is long; use a high-speed connection and be patient. Chuck is currently asking $6.50 for the package. |
“Just Learn Morse Code” | A free Windows program to provide code practice |
Code Program List | A good list of courses, methods, programs, and articles about learning the code. |
Morse Academy Home Page | Free DOS code practice and training program |
Super Morse Home Page | DOS program for learning and practicing the code. |
Propagation Prediction Programs | |
W6ELProp | Free program that predicts HF propagation between any two points on the globe on a particular frequency. |
VOAProp | Free program by Julian Moss, G4ILO. It is a Windows front-end for VOACAP, a program written by the US government to predict coverage for the Voice of America. |
WinCAP Wizard | A commercial program with a free version and based on VOACAP. |
Design and Emulation Programs | |
MMana | Free antenna modeling program based on MiniNEC |
EZNEC | Antenna Design Software |
LTSpice | A free circuit emulation program from Linear Technology giving the SPICE program a Windows interface. If you don't want to register for e-mail from Linear Technology, just choose the “No thanks, just download the software” option. |
Other Programs | |
APRS© | Automatic Packet Reporting System Software |
LOGic 8 | Complete Station Management Software |
TRLog Home Page | Contest Software (Same software UARC uses at Field Day) |
XMLog Home Page | Free Windows logging software(Includes DX Cluster, callbook, and rig interface) |
Digipan Home Page | PSK31 program with Waterfall display |