Ham Radio Resource Hub

Core ham radio organizations 8 links

• ARRL — American Radio Relay League
  US national association: news, education, contests, LoTW, advocacy.
• IARU — International Amateur Radio Union
  Global federation coordinating band plans and international representation.
• RSGB — Radio Society of Great Britain
  UK national organization: training, exams, band plans, events.
• DARC — Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club
  Germany’s main association: publications, education, contests.
• EDR — Experimenterende Danske Radioamatører
  Denmark’s national society: local clubs, news, activities.
• RAC — Radio Amateurs of Canada
  Canadian national organization: policy, events, resources.
• JARL — Japan Amateur Radio League
  Japan’s national society: membership, events, information.
• WIA — Wireless Institute of Australia
  Australia’s national society: exams, news, band planning.

Licensing and training 7 links

• HamStudy.org
  Free practice tests, flashcards, and study tools for US exams.
• HamExam.org
  Practice exams and question pools for Technician, General, Extra.
• Ham Radio Prep
  Structured online courses and video lessons for US licenses.
• HamTestOnline
  Adaptive learning platform with progress tracking and lessons.
• QRZ Practice Tests
  Free online practice exams and study resources.
• FCC Amateur Radio Service
  Official US licensing information, rules, and filings.
• Ofcom — Amateur Radio
  UK licensing: guidance, forms, and policies.

Communities and news 10 links

• QRZ.com
  Callsign database, forums, practice tests, swapmeet.
• eHam.net
  Community reviews, classifieds, forums, and articles.
• AmateurRadio.com
  Aggregated blogs, news, commentary from operators worldwide.
• Ham Radio Crash Course
  Videos, guides, and community for learning and projects.
• Ham Radio 2.0
  YouTube reviews, tutorials, and gear coverage.
• SOTA — Summits on the Air
  Program and community for portable mountain operations.
• POTA — Parks on the Air
  Portable activations, awards, spots, and community.
• WA7BNM Contest Calendar
  Comprehensive calendar of HF/VHF contests worldwide.
• Groups.io — AmateurRadio
  Mailing-lists and technical discussions across many subtopics.
• Reddit — r/amateurradio
  Active forum for Q&A, gear, projects, and news.

Satellites and space 6 links

• AMSAT
  Amateur satellite organization: news, tracking, resources.
• AMSAT-UK
  UK-focused satellite news, FUNcube, technical materials.
• Heavens-Above
  Satellite passes, ISS visibility, astronomy tracking tools.
• SatNOGS
  Open-source ground station network and observations.
• N2YO — Satellite tracking
  Real-time satellite tracking with pass predictions.
• ARISS — Amateur Radio on the ISS
  ISS school contacts, schedules, and operating info.

Technical references 8 links

• The DXZone
  Curated directory of antennas, software, clubs, and more.
• DX News
  DXpeditions, news, tips, and propagation updates.
• RepeaterBook
  Worldwide repeater directories with modes and coverage.
• IARU Band Plans
  Regional band plans and recommended frequency usage.
• PSK Reporter
  Realtime reception reports for digital modes across bands.
• VOACAP Online
  HF propagation predictions and path analysis.
• DXHeat
  Live DX cluster spots with filters and band insights.
• RigReference
  Radio model specs, photos, and user information.

Equipment and reviews 6 links

• RigPix
  Extensive database of radios, specs, and vintage gear.
• Ham Radio Outlet (HRO)
  Major US retailer carrying HF/VHF/UHF rigs and accessories.
• DX Engineering
  Antennas, station accessories, and engineering-grade parts.
• GigaParts — Radio
  Ham radios, test gear, and components.
• Martin Lynch & Sons (ML&S)
  UK retailer with wide selection and expert support.
• Radioworld UK
  Radios, scanners, antennas, and accessories.

Logging and digital modes 5 links

• Logbook of The World (LoTW)
  ARRL’s secure electronic QSL and award system.
• eQSL.cc
  Electronic QSLs, awards, and logging integration.
• Club Log
  Online log analysis, DXCC tracking, and expeditions.
• WSJT-X
  FT8/FT4 and weak-signal digital modes by K1JT.
• fldigi
  Multi-mode digital software for PSK, RTTY, Olivia, and more.