The document discusses EME/EMR/EMF compliance for amateur radio operators in Australia and the supporting documentation to facilitate compliance without undue costs and stress.
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Installing HamClock – Raspberry Pi Zero 2W (2025/2026)
This article will take you through all the steps of configuring and installing HamClock on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W including what is the best OS for installation
Buying via AliExpress
This article explains the freight process when ordering from platforms like AliExpress, aimed at inexperienced buyers. It outlines essential guidelines, safety precautions for electrical products, and tips for avoiding scams. The author shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of thorough product checks, order tracking, and understanding shipping logistics to enhance customer satisfaction.
Buying Ham equipment online – Caveat Emptor
The post warns buyers about potential scams when purchasing ham equipment online, particularly from platforms like eBay and AliExpress. Issues like misleading ads, drop-shipping, and counterfeit products from overseas sellers pose risks. Buyers are advised to conduct thorough research, be cautious with local classifieds, and carefully assess product conditions and seller credibility. Updated for 2025!
WIA Education Committee – New Website
A great fresh new site from the WIA Education committee with up-to-date information on getting your qualification and also information for all grades of qualiificaton
HamClock and a Quick Guide to Propagation
The writer shares their experience with HamClock, a tool for amateur radio enthusiasts, highlighting its value in understanding HF propagation. They discuss its features, setup, and comparison with other similar tools. Additionally, information services such as NCDXF Beacons, VOACAP, DX Clusters, NOAA Space Weather scales, and more are explained. The article aims to spark interest in HF propagation for amateur radio enthusiasts.
Hamlib or Flrig or Omnirig for Transceiver CAT Control?
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 Wall Chart (Updated October 2024)
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.
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.
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?
In Australia, the legality of Chinese radios, such as the Baofeng UV5R, for amateur use has sparked debate. While government documents are sparse, licensed amateur operators may have some leeway regarding non-type approved equipment. However, caution is advised, as regulations and privileges remain ambiguous and subject to individual interpretation and compliance.
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 or obtaining a commercial app Document last reviewed and updated (reviewed …
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Videos/Websites for All Grades Qualification (including Foundation)
This post discusses the value of online archives for Amateur Radio resources, highlighting archive.org and worldradiohistory.com as valuable sources for magazines and books. It also emphasizes the importance of filtering internet content for quality, and provides a list of recommended podcasts, videos, and resources for various aspects of Amateur Radio.
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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