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Radio/PC Interfaces

2012-01-01T18:11:30Z

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Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]], [[SSTV software]]

There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. Often home-brew interfaces are used. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.

==Sites about soundcard interfacing==

* [http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SoundBuddy.htm Sound Card Buddy]

* [http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.html Understanding soundcard interfacing] By Ernie Mills WM2U

==Manufacturers==
* [http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/index.shtml Digimaster] from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.
* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html Donners] digital interfaces. Various models available for specific rig manufacturers.
* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html KK7UQ] interface. Available in kit form.
* [http://www.microham.com/ Microkeyer] USB interface from Microham. Other models available.
* [http://www.pcinterfaces.co.uk/ PCInterfaces] In both kit and pre-constructed form.
* [http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~richarda/QDG/SCI-010.htm QDG Kit] Construction project from the Queensland Digital Group [http://qdg.sorbs.net/qdgmes.html]
* [http://www.packetradio.com/ Rascal GLX] from Bux CommCo. Avalaible in kit or constructed form. A variety of cable options are also available from the site.
* [http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGblaster.htm Rigblaster] from West Mountain Radio. Has interface models with both USB and RS232 DB9 connections. Includes inbuilt rig control capability.
* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.
* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB
* [http://www.HamStationUltra.com W9KFB] PSK Software, Interface, and cable specifically designed for operation with HamStationUltra software and a Kenwood TS-2000/TS-B2000 transceiver for a one stop PSK solution.
* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.

==Home Brewing==
Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus are easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>

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==Tips for using interfaces==

Using the signalink USB with and ACER Aspire ONE for WSPR and MMSSTV / MMVARI [[Image:Signalink.pdf]]

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Radio/PC Interfaces

2012-01-01T18:05:37Z

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Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]], [[SSTV software]]

There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. Often home-brew interfaces are used. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.

==Sites about soundcard interfacing==

* [http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SoundBuddy.htm Sound Card Buddy]

* [http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.html Understanding soundcard interfacing] By Ernie Mills WM2U

==Manufacturers==
* [http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/index.shtml Digimaster] from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.
* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html Donners] digital interfaces. Various models available for specific rig manufacturers.
* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html KK7UQ] interface. Available in kit form.
* [http://www.microham.com/ Microkeyer] USB interface from Microham. Other models available.
* [http://www.pcinterfaces.co.uk/ PCInterfaces] In both kit and pre-constructed form.
* [http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~richarda/QDG/SCI-010.htm QDG Kit] Construction project from the Queensland Digital Group [http://qdg.sorbs.net/qdgmes.html]
* [http://www.packetradio.com/ Rascal GLX] from Bux CommCo. Avalaible in kit or constructed form. A variety of cable options are also available from the site.
* [http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGblaster.htm Rigblaster] from West Mountain Radio. Has interface models with both USB and RS232 DB9 connections. Includes inbuilt rig control capability.
* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.
* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB
* [http://www.HamStationUltra.com W9KFB] PSK Software, Interface, an cable specifically designed for operation with HamStationUltra software and a Kenwood TS-2000/TS-B2000 transceiver for a one stop PSK solution.
* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.

==Home Brewing==
Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus are easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>

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==Tips for using interfaces==

Using the signalink USB with and ACER Aspire ONE for WSPR and MMSSTV / MMVARI [[Image:Signalink.pdf]]

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User Groups

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Related wiki pages are [[Clubs]], [[Associations]] and [[Forums]]

A user group is an online community of people with similar interests. It is used to share ideas, ask and solve questions, and take advantage of the rich collection of resources that people in the group have.

Many have international memberships. Others are more local and deal with local issues or are focused on the needs of a particular community.

Many can be found on group hosting services such as [http://groups.yahoo.com/ Yahoo] or [http://groups.google.com/ Google]. Others can be found with search engines.

One can participate in a group by e-mail, or by reading the discussion on the group web page, or both. Group discussions are usually searchable.

== Antennas ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Buddipole/ Buddipole users group] For users of the Buddipole antenna.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ozi-pole/ Ozipole user group. ] For users of the HF portable kit antenna available from [http://www.mncarg.org/ Mid North Coast Amateur Radio Group]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-antennas/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=5 Ham antennas]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/ Hex Beam group] For discussions about the Hex-Beam family of antennas from[http://www.hexbeam.com/ Traffie Technologies]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiderbeam/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=72 Spiderbeam] multiband "horizontal quad"

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SteppIR/ SteppIR] For users of the SteppIR, MonstIR, BiggIR and SmallIR antennas

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tarheelscrewdriver/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=2 Tarheel antenna user group]

== Apparatus ==

Related wiki pages: [[Radio/PC Interfaces]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LDG-auto-tuners/ LDG autotuners.] To share ideas and experiences with [http://www.ldgelectronics.com/ LDG] tuners and get help when needed.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/N2PK-VNA/ N2PK Vector Network Analyser]. Moe information on this project can be found [http://n2pk.com/VNA/VNAarch.html here]

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/analyzer_iw3hev/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 MiniVNA antenna analyser]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/palstar_atauto/ Palstar AT Auto Tuner]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rigblaster/ RIGBlaster] for users of the [http://www.westmountainradio.com/index.html West Mountain Radio] RIGblaster series of radio/PC interfaces.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TigertronicsSignaLink/ SignaLink]For users of the [http://www.tigertronics.com/ Tigertronics] SignaLink interfaces.

==Bands==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/30meterPSKGroup/ 30m digital group] for discussion on psk and other modes on 30m.

==Events==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScoutRadio/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=3 Scout Radio Yahoo group]. For general discussion andf promotion of JOTA and other Scout Radio activities.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radio-scouting-uk/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=8 Radio Scouting UK Yahoo user group]. Uk focus but all welcome.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radioalert/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=23 Radio Alert Yahoo user group]For those interested in finding out when changes have been made to the JOTA website.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scouting_hams/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=58 Scouting Hams Yahoo user group]For Hams who are involved in Radio Scouting or who wish to become involved in it.

==Experimenters==

[http://www.livevideo.com/ Soldersmoke] Radio experimenters discuss workbench projects.

== Kits ==

Related wiki page: [[Kits]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BITX20/ BITX20 Transceiver] Easy to understand and easy to build, ugly method or kits.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elecraft/ Elecraft], intended to augment the Elecraft discussion email reflector.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ Elecraft K3]. For discussion about the Elecraft K3/10 and K3/100 transceiver kits.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BITX20/ Hendricks BitX20A SSB transceiver] For users of the BitX20A kit from [http://qrpkits.com/firefly.html Hendricks QRP Kits]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FireFly-SDR-transceiver/ Hendricks firefly SDR]. For users of the firefly SDR kit from [http://qrpkits.com/firefly.html Hendricks QRP Kits]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HuffPuffVFO/ Huff and Puff VFO Stabilizers] +/- 1Hz stability for your VFO or LO.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rock-Mite_Group/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=43 Rockmite] QRP rig kit

== Modes ==

Related wiki page [[Modes]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atv_over_irlp/ ATV over IRLP] For those interested in ATV over IRLP. Related wiki page [[SSTV]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ Digital radio]. dedicated to digital radio modes, software, rigs etc.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/echolink/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=42 Echolink]

* [http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/eqso/ Yahoo eQSO user group]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/ D-Star Digital] An international general D-Star discussion group.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DStar-Gateway/ D-Star gateway] For discussions between D-Star admins and users about controllers, software and gateways.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar-aprs/ D-Star APRS] For discussions about D-Star/APRS interoperability.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Echo-Producer/ Echoproducer(addon for Echolink)]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EchoIRLP/ EchoIRLP - linking Echolink and IRLP]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/echolink/ Echolink]. For discussion about Echolink software.

* [http://groups.google.com/group/fdmdv?hl=en FDMDV] Designed to assist all those Amateur Radio operators interested in operating HF digital voice using Frequency Division Multiplex Digital Voice (FDMDV). Within this group are sources and files for controlling your station via remote control.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/irlp/ IRLP]For [http://www.irlp.net/ IRLP] node owners and administrators. Related wiki page [[IRLP]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Optical_DX/ Optical DX] For those interested in optical transmission.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psk31/ PSK31.] For discussion about software techniques related to PSK31 transmissions.

* [http://qrp-l.org/ QRP-L org] discussion list for QRP fans

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPp-I/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=47 QRP International] Not strictly speaking an mode but.....

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SolidCpyCW/ Solid Copy CW.]Dedicated to the promotion of CW.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vksstv/messages VKSSTV] for VK SSTV'ers.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wsjtgroup/ WSJT Meteor Scatter Weak Signal Group] For the preservation, and encouragement of WSJT and other weak signal modes.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wspr_mept/ WSPR] Discussion group for experimental propagation software WSPR.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/30meterPSKGroup/ 30m digital group] for discussion on psk and other modes on 30m.

== Software ==

Related wiki page [[Software]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cocoamodem/ Cocoamodem] For users of the Macintosh Cocoamodem software package.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digsstv/ Digital SSTV] Digital SSTV software - principally Hampal

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/linuxham/ Fldigi user and support group] for users of [http://www.wihjk.com W1HJK] software.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ftbasic/ FTBasic] CAT control software from G4HFQ

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ftp_widget/ FTP_widget] Widget for sending sstv pictures to a website page.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-radio-deluxe/ Ham Radio Deluxe] The 'Swiss Army Knife" rig control software.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/callsignsoftware-support/ HamStationUltra/ScopeStationUltra] Windows software for custom transceiver/receiver control and PSK communications.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MacAPRS/ Mac APRS] For Mac and apple users running APRS, packet and digital modes

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MM-SSTV/ MMSSTV] For users of MMSSTV slow scan software.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Radio_Mobile_Deluxe/ Radio Mobile Deluxe] For users of Radio Mobile Deluxe.

== Transceivers ==

===CB===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CB2HAM/ CB2HAM] Conversions of 27Mhz CB radios over to the Ham bands. - 'Hands ON' QRP CB conversions.

===Elecraft===

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 Elecraft K3]

===Flex radio===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/ Flexradio user group] for support and discussion about the FlexRadio series of transceivers

===Icom===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ic706/ ic706] for users of the Icom IC-706 series of transceiver.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC-706MKIIG/ Icom IC-706MK II]. For users of the IC-706MK II, but discussions include other models in the series

===Kenwood===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-2000/ Kenwood TS-2000] The Kenwood TS-2000 is an all band all mode transceiver oprating in HF/VHF/UHF bands including 1200MHz.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TS-440/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=39 TS440] and TS 440S/AT

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TS-520_820_530_830/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=32 TS 520] and TS820 and TS 530 and TS 830

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ft-2000/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=60 TS-2000]

===Tait===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TAITRADIOS/ Tait Radios] For users and those interested in programming Tait radios.

===Ten-Tec===

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ten-Tec-Omni-VII/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 Ten-Tec Omni VII] User group

===Yaesu===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=FT-60R FT-60R] Yaesu FT-60R handheld

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Yaesu_FT-7/ FT-7 user group] For owners and fans of the Yaesu FT-7 transceiver and the FL-100 amplifier.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT100/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=36 FT100] and 100D

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Yaesu_FT-450/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 FT-450]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ft7800/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=2 FT-7800]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT817 FT-817] For the Yaesu FT-817 QRP HF/VHF/UHF rig

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT897/ FT-897 user group] For Yaesu FT-897 owners.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-950/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 FT-950]. For Ft-950 users.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ft-2000/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=60 FT-2000]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-8800R/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=59 FT8800R]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-8900R/ FT-8900 user group] For Yaesu FT-8900 owners.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VX-2R/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=58 VX-2R] handheld.

===SDR receivers/transceivers===

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDR-IQ/ SDR-IQ] 500Hz to 30MHz receiver.

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDR14/ SDR-14 ] receiver and spectrum analyser.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/ Softrock 40] forum for the softrock 40m SDR kit.

== Miscellaneous ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amateur_radio/ Amateur Radio]. For general discussion about amateur radio.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amateurradiostudy/ Amateur Radio Study.]For exchange of information about amateur radio and electronics.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BPLandHamRadio/join Broadband over Power Lines (BPL).] issues surrounding interference caused by BPL.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icdx/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 ICDX] For those interested in DX related to UHF and VHF television and FM radio

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=41 repeater Builder]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vk-repeaters/ VK Repeaters] For developers, designers, builders and operators of repeaters in Australia.

* [http://www.qsl.net/aarug/ Amiga Amateur Radio User Group.] Formed by Paul G4DCV for amateur radio users of Amiga computers.

== Mods (modifications) ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amateur-repairs/ Amateur Repairs.] For those interested in repairs to and modifications of amateur radio equipment.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioModifications/ Radio Modifications.] Not only ham radio but mods of all kinds to radio equipment.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Radio_and_Transmitter_Electronics/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=52 Radio and Transmitter Electronics] note entirely ham radio but useful all the same

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User Groups

2012-01-01T17:50:30Z

W9kfb: /* Software */ added callsign software info

Related wiki pages are [[Clubs]], [[Associations]] and [[Forums]]

A user group is an online community of people with similar interests. It is used to share ideas, ask and solve questions, and take advantage of the rich collection of resources that people in the group have.

Many have international memberships. Others are more local and deal with local issues or are focused on the needs of a particular community.

Many can be found on group hosting services such as [http://groups.yahoo.com/ Yahoo] or [http://groups.google.com/ Google]. Others can be found with search engines.

One can participate in a group by e-mail, or by reading the discussion on the group web page, or both. Group discussions are usually searchable.

== Antennas ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Buddipole/ Buddipole users group] For users of the Buddipole antenna.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ozi-pole/ Ozipole user group. ] For users of the HF portable kit antenna available from [http://www.mncarg.org/ Mid North Coast Amateur Radio Group]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-antennas/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=5 Ham antennas]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/ Hex Beam group] For discussions about the Hex-Beam family of antennas from[http://www.hexbeam.com/ Traffie Technologies]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiderbeam/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=72 Spiderbeam] multiband "horizontal quad"

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SteppIR/ SteppIR] For users of the SteppIR, MonstIR, BiggIR and SmallIR antennas

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tarheelscrewdriver/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=2 Tarheel antenna user group]

== Apparatus ==

Related wiki pages: [[Radio/PC Interfaces]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LDG-auto-tuners/ LDG autotuners.] To share ideas and experiences with [http://www.ldgelectronics.com/ LDG] tuners and get help when needed.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/N2PK-VNA/ N2PK Vector Network Analyser]. Moe information on this project can be found [http://n2pk.com/VNA/VNAarch.html here]

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/analyzer_iw3hev/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 MiniVNA antenna analyser]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/palstar_atauto/ Palstar AT Auto Tuner]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rigblaster/ RIGBlaster] for users of the [http://www.westmountainradio.com/index.html West Mountain Radio] RIGblaster series of radio/PC interfaces.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TigertronicsSignaLink/ SignaLink]For users of the [http://www.tigertronics.com/ Tigertronics] SignaLink interfaces.

==Bands==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/30meterPSKGroup/ 30m digital group] for discussion on psk and other modes on 30m.

==Events==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScoutRadio/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=3 Scout Radio Yahoo group]. For general discussion andf promotion of JOTA and other Scout Radio activities.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radio-scouting-uk/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=8 Radio Scouting UK Yahoo user group]. Uk focus but all welcome.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radioalert/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=23 Radio Alert Yahoo user group]For those interested in finding out when changes have been made to the JOTA website.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scouting_hams/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=58 Scouting Hams Yahoo user group]For Hams who are involved in Radio Scouting or who wish to become involved in it.

==Experimenters==

[http://www.livevideo.com/ Soldersmoke] Radio experimenters discuss workbench projects.

== Kits ==

Related wiki page: [[Kits]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BITX20/ BITX20 Transceiver] Easy to understand and easy to build, ugly method or kits.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elecraft/ Elecraft], intended to augment the Elecraft discussion email reflector.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ Elecraft K3]. For discussion about the Elecraft K3/10 and K3/100 transceiver kits.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BITX20/ Hendricks BitX20A SSB transceiver] For users of the BitX20A kit from [http://qrpkits.com/firefly.html Hendricks QRP Kits]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FireFly-SDR-transceiver/ Hendricks firefly SDR]. For users of the firefly SDR kit from [http://qrpkits.com/firefly.html Hendricks QRP Kits]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HuffPuffVFO/ Huff and Puff VFO Stabilizers] +/- 1Hz stability for your VFO or LO.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rock-Mite_Group/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=43 Rockmite] QRP rig kit

== Modes ==

Related wiki page [[Modes]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atv_over_irlp/ ATV over IRLP] For those interested in ATV over IRLP. Related wiki page [[SSTV]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ Digital radio]. dedicated to digital radio modes, software, rigs etc.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/echolink/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=42 Echolink]

* [http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/eqso/ Yahoo eQSO user group]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/ D-Star Digital] An international general D-Star discussion group.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DStar-Gateway/ D-Star gateway] For discussions between D-Star admins and users about controllers, software and gateways.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar-aprs/ D-Star APRS] For discussions about D-Star/APRS interoperability.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Echo-Producer/ Echoproducer(addon for Echolink)]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EchoIRLP/ EchoIRLP - linking Echolink and IRLP]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/echolink/ Echolink]. For discussion about Echolink software.

* [http://groups.google.com/group/fdmdv?hl=en FDMDV] Designed to assist all those Amateur Radio operators interested in operating HF digital voice using Frequency Division Multiplex Digital Voice (FDMDV). Within this group are sources and files for controlling your station via remote control.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/irlp/ IRLP]For [http://www.irlp.net/ IRLP] node owners and administrators. Related wiki page [[IRLP]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Optical_DX/ Optical DX] For those interested in optical transmission.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psk31/ PSK31.] For discussion about software techniques related to PSK31 transmissions.

* [http://qrp-l.org/ QRP-L org] discussion list for QRP fans

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPp-I/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=47 QRP International] Not strictly speaking an mode but.....

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SolidCpyCW/ Solid Copy CW.]Dedicated to the promotion of CW.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vksstv/messages VKSSTV] for VK SSTV'ers.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wsjtgroup/ WSJT Meteor Scatter Weak Signal Group] For the preservation, and encouragement of WSJT and other weak signal modes.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wspr_mept/ WSPR] Discussion group for experimental propagation software WSPR.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/30meterPSKGroup/ 30m digital group] for discussion on psk and other modes on 30m.

== Software ==

Related wiki page [[Software]]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cocoamodem/ Cocoamodem] For users of the Macintosh Cocoamodem software package.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digsstv/ Digital SSTV] Digital SSTV software - principally Hampal

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/linuxham/ Fldigi user and support group] for users of [http://www.wihjk.com W1HJK] software.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ftbasic/ FTBasic] CAT control software from G4HFQ

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ftp_widget/ FTP_widget] Widget for sending sstv pictures to a website page.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-radio-deluxe/ Ham Radio Deluxe] The 'Swiss Army Knife" rig control software.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/callsign_software/ HamStationUltra/ScopeStationUltra] Windows software for custom transceiver/receiver control and PSK communications.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MacAPRS/ Mac APRS] For Mac and apple users running APRS, packet and digital modes

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MM-SSTV/ MMSSTV] For users of MMSSTV slow scan software.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Radio_Mobile_Deluxe/ Radio Mobile Deluxe] For users of Radio Mobile Deluxe.

== Transceivers ==

===CB===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CB2HAM/ CB2HAM] Conversions of 27Mhz CB radios over to the Ham bands. - 'Hands ON' QRP CB conversions.

===Elecraft===

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 Elecraft K3]

===Flex radio===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/ Flexradio user group] for support and discussion about the FlexRadio series of transceivers

===Icom===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ic706/ ic706] for users of the Icom IC-706 series of transceiver.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC-706MKIIG/ Icom IC-706MK II]. For users of the IC-706MK II, but discussions include other models in the series

===Kenwood===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-2000/ Kenwood TS-2000] The Kenwood TS-2000 is an all band all mode transceiver oprating in HF/VHF/UHF bands including 1200MHz.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TS-440/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=39 TS440] and TS 440S/AT

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TS-520_820_530_830/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=32 TS 520] and TS820 and TS 530 and TS 830

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ft-2000/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=60 TS-2000]

===Tait===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TAITRADIOS/ Tait Radios] For users and those interested in programming Tait radios.

===Ten-Tec===

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ten-Tec-Omni-VII/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 Ten-Tec Omni VII] User group

===Yaesu===

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=FT-60R FT-60R] Yaesu FT-60R handheld

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Yaesu_FT-7/ FT-7 user group] For owners and fans of the Yaesu FT-7 transceiver and the FL-100 amplifier.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT100/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=36 FT100] and 100D

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Yaesu_FT-450/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 FT-450]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ft7800/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=2 FT-7800]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT817 FT-817] For the Yaesu FT-817 QRP HF/VHF/UHF rig

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT897/ FT-897 user group] For Yaesu FT-897 owners.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-950/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 FT-950]. For Ft-950 users.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ft-2000/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=60 FT-2000]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-8800R/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=59 FT8800R]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-8900R/ FT-8900 user group] For Yaesu FT-8900 owners.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VX-2R/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=58 VX-2R] handheld.

===SDR receivers/transceivers===

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDR-IQ/ SDR-IQ] 500Hz to 30MHz receiver.

*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDR14/ SDR-14 ] receiver and spectrum analyser.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/ Softrock 40] forum for the softrock 40m SDR kit.

== Miscellaneous ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amateur_radio/ Amateur Radio]. For general discussion about amateur radio.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amateurradiostudy/ Amateur Radio Study.]For exchange of information about amateur radio and electronics.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BPLandHamRadio/join Broadband over Power Lines (BPL).] issues surrounding interference caused by BPL.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icdx/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1 ICDX] For those interested in DX related to UHF and VHF television and FM radio

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=41 repeater Builder]

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vk-repeaters/ VK Repeaters] For developers, designers, builders and operators of repeaters in Australia.

* [http://www.qsl.net/aarug/ Amiga Amateur Radio User Group.] Formed by Paul G4DCV for amateur radio users of Amiga computers.

== Mods (modifications) ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amateur-repairs/ Amateur Repairs.] For those interested in repairs to and modifications of amateur radio equipment.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioModifications/ Radio Modifications.] Not only ham radio but mods of all kinds to radio equipment.

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Radio_and_Transmitter_Electronics/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=52 Radio and Transmitter Electronics] note entirely ham radio but useful all the same

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RTTY TOR PSK and other Digital Modes

2012-01-01T17:36:24Z

W9kfb: /* PSK - Phase Shift Keying */ alpha order

Rekated wiki page [[Modes]], [[Software]], [[User Groups]]

== Multiple mode software ==

* [http://users.chartertn.net/kf4hou/hamscope.htm Hamscope] PSK31, BPSK, QPSK31, RTTY, ASCII, MFSK16, CW
* [http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/multimode.html Multimode] for mac computers
* [http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm MultiPSK] includes compatibility with PSK, FSK TOR and HELL modes
* [http://www.mixw.net/ MixW] very popular shareware for Windows only
* [http://www.dxlabsuite.com/winwarbler/ Winwarbler] PSK31, PSK63 and RTTY
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html Fldigi] for Linux, Free-BSD, Windows XP, 2000 and Vista
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/#gmfsk gMFSK] for Linux and Free-BSD

==Domino==

* [http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/DOMINO/Index.htm Domino EX - an IFK Mode for HF] from ZL2AFP

== FSK - Frequency Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.thiecom.de/winradio/fsk/index.htm Winradio] Universal FSK Decoder

== Packet ==
related wiki page [[Packet]]

== PSK - Phase Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.digipan.net/ Digipan] PSK31 and PSK63
* [http://www.callsignsoftware.com/ HamStationUltra and ScopeStationUltra] Windows PSK software for Kenwood TS-2000, and TS-B2000; Ten Tec Eagle, Pegasus, Jupiter, and RX320; ICOM R-75; and Yaesu FT-450, and FT-950.
* [http://linpsk.sourceforge.net/ linPSK] PSK software for Linux
* [http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/MMvari/ MMVARI] for RTTY,PSK,FSK, MFSK supports asian characters.
* [http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/rxpsk31.htm RX-PSK31] PSK receiving software for SWL's

==ROS==

* [http://rosmodem.wordpress.com/ Rosmodem information and download page]

== RTTY - Radioteletype ==

== Telnet/SSH ==

* [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] Telnet and SSH

==WSJT and WSPR ==
*[http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/ WSJT and WSPR homepage]
*[http://www.g4ilo.com/wspr.html WSPR - Distant Whispers] a guide to WSPR by Julian G4ILO
*[http://www.pe2pe.eu/images/WSJT%20on%20HF.htm The complete bozo's guide to WSJT] By Andy K3UK

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RTTY TOR PSK and other Digital Modes

2012-01-01T17:33:32Z

W9kfb: /* PSK - Phase Shift Keying */ fixing format errors

Rekated wiki page [[Modes]], [[Software]], [[User Groups]]

== Multiple mode software ==

* [http://users.chartertn.net/kf4hou/hamscope.htm Hamscope] PSK31, BPSK, QPSK31, RTTY, ASCII, MFSK16, CW
* [http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/multimode.html Multimode] for mac computers
* [http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm MultiPSK] includes compatibility with PSK, FSK TOR and HELL modes
* [http://www.mixw.net/ MixW] very popular shareware for Windows only
* [http://www.dxlabsuite.com/winwarbler/ Winwarbler] PSK31, PSK63 and RTTY
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html Fldigi] for Linux, Free-BSD, Windows XP, 2000 and Vista
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/#gmfsk gMFSK] for Linux and Free-BSD

==Domino==

* [http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/DOMINO/Index.htm Domino EX - an IFK Mode for HF] from ZL2AFP

== FSK - Frequency Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.thiecom.de/winradio/fsk/index.htm Winradio] Universal FSK Decoder

== Packet ==
related wiki page [[Packet]]

== PSK - Phase Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.callsignsoftware.com/ HamStationUltra and ScopeStationUltra] Windows PSK software for Kenwood TS-2000, and TS-B2000; Ten Tec Eagle, Pegasus, Jupiter, and RX320; ICOM R-75; and Yaesu FT-450, and FT-950.
* [http://www.digipan.net/ Digipan] PSK31 and PSK63
* [http://linpsk.sourceforge.net/ linPSK] PSK software for Linux
* [http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/MMvari/ MMVARI] for RTTY,PSK,FSK, MFSK supports asian characters.
* [http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/rxpsk31.htm RX-PSK31] PSK receiving software for SWL's

==ROS==

* [http://rosmodem.wordpress.com/ Rosmodem information and download page]

== RTTY - Radioteletype ==

== Telnet/SSH ==

* [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] Telnet and SSH

==WSJT and WSPR ==
*[http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/ WSJT and WSPR homepage]
*[http://www.g4ilo.com/wspr.html WSPR - Distant Whispers] a guide to WSPR by Julian G4ILO
*[http://www.pe2pe.eu/images/WSJT%20on%20HF.htm The complete bozo's guide to WSJT] By Andy K3UK

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RTTY TOR PSK and other Digital Modes

2012-01-01T17:31:40Z

W9kfb: /* PSK - Phase Shift Keying */ format corrections

Rekated wiki page [[Modes]], [[Software]], [[User Groups]]

== Multiple mode software ==

* [http://users.chartertn.net/kf4hou/hamscope.htm Hamscope] PSK31, BPSK, QPSK31, RTTY, ASCII, MFSK16, CW
* [http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/multimode.html Multimode] for mac computers
* [http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm MultiPSK] includes compatibility with PSK, FSK TOR and HELL modes
* [http://www.mixw.net/ MixW] very popular shareware for Windows only
* [http://www.dxlabsuite.com/winwarbler/ Winwarbler] PSK31, PSK63 and RTTY
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html Fldigi] for Linux, Free-BSD, Windows XP, 2000 and Vista
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/#gmfsk gMFSK] for Linux and Free-BSD

==Domino==

* [http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/DOMINO/Index.htm Domino EX - an IFK Mode for HF] from ZL2AFP

== FSK - Frequency Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.thiecom.de/winradio/fsk/index.htm Winradio] Universal FSK Decoder

== Packet ==
related wiki page [[Packet]]

== PSK - Phase Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.callsignsoftware.com/] HamStationUltra and ScopeStationUltra - Windows PSK software for Kenwood TS-2000, and TS-B2000; Ten Tec Eagle, Pegasus, Jupiter, and RX320; ICOM R-75; and Yaesu FT-450, and FT-950.
* [http://www.digipan.net/ Digipan] PSK31 and PSK63
* [http://linpsk.sourceforge.net/ linPSK] PSK software for Linux
* [http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/MMvari/ MMVARI] for RTTY,PSK,FSK, MFSK supports asian characters.
* [http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/rxpsk31.htm RX-PSK31] PSK receiving software for SWL's

==ROS==

* [http://rosmodem.wordpress.com/ Rosmodem information and download page]

== RTTY - Radioteletype ==

== Telnet/SSH ==

* [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] Telnet and SSH

==WSJT and WSPR ==
*[http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/ WSJT and WSPR homepage]
*[http://www.g4ilo.com/wspr.html WSPR - Distant Whispers] a guide to WSPR by Julian G4ILO
*[http://www.pe2pe.eu/images/WSJT%20on%20HF.htm The complete bozo's guide to WSJT] By Andy K3UK

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RTTY TOR PSK and other Digital Modes

2012-01-01T17:28:37Z

W9kfb: /* PSK - Phase Shift Keying */ added detail for callsign software

Rekated wiki page [[Modes]], [[Software]], [[User Groups]]

== Multiple mode software ==

* [http://users.chartertn.net/kf4hou/hamscope.htm Hamscope] PSK31, BPSK, QPSK31, RTTY, ASCII, MFSK16, CW
* [http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/multimode.html Multimode] for mac computers
* [http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm MultiPSK] includes compatibility with PSK, FSK TOR and HELL modes
* [http://www.mixw.net/ MixW] very popular shareware for Windows only
* [http://www.dxlabsuite.com/winwarbler/ Winwarbler] PSK31, PSK63 and RTTY
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html Fldigi] for Linux, Free-BSD, Windows XP, 2000 and Vista
* [http://www.w1hkj.com/#gmfsk gMFSK] for Linux and Free-BSD

==Domino==

* [http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/DOMINO/Index.htm Domino EX - an IFK Mode for HF] from ZL2AFP

== FSK - Frequency Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.thiecom.de/winradio/fsk/index.htm Winradio] Universal FSK Decoder

== Packet ==
related wiki page [[Packet]]

== PSK - Phase Shift Keying ==

* [http://www.callsignsoftware.com/ Windows PSK software for Kenwood TS-2000,and TS-B2000; Ten Tec Eagle, Pegasus, Jupiter, and RX320; ICOM R-75; and Yaesu FT-450, and FT-950.
* [http://www.digipan.net/ Digipan] PSK31 and PSK63
* [http://linpsk.sourceforge.net/ linPSK] PSK software for Linux
* [http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/MMvari/ MMVARI] for RTTY,PSK,FSK, MFSK supports asian characters.
* [http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/rxpsk31.htm RX-PSK31] PSK receiving software for SWL's

==ROS==

* [http://rosmodem.wordpress.com/ Rosmodem information and download page]

== RTTY - Radioteletype ==

== Telnet/SSH ==

* [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] Telnet and SSH

==WSJT and WSPR ==
*[http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/ WSJT and WSPR homepage]
*[http://www.g4ilo.com/wspr.html WSPR - Distant Whispers] a guide to WSPR by Julian G4ILO
*[http://www.pe2pe.eu/images/WSJT%20on%20HF.htm The complete bozo's guide to WSJT] By Andy K3UK

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Radio and Repeater Control

2012-01-01T17:06:42Z

W9kfb: More details on Callsign Software avaialble

This is a collection of software for controlling radios and repeaters.

=EchoLink Repeaters=

* [http://www.echolink.org EchoLink] -- EchoLink client and link/repeater server.
** ''Platform:'' Windows (32-bit)
** ''License:'' Proprietary
** ''Cost:'' Free
* [http://svxlink.sourceforge.net svxlink suite] -- Open source EchoLink utilities
** Includes:
*** Qtel -- GUI (Qt-based) EchoLink client application
*** svxlink -- EchoLink repeater/link server
** ''Platform:'' POSIX compliant
** ''License:'' GPL/LGPL
** ''Cost:'' Free

= General Radio Control software=

* '''[http://www.callsignsoftware.com/ Callsign Software].''' Custom transceiver/receiver control and PSK modems from eBay seller red_ella for the following:

ScopeStationUltra:

ICOM IC-R75

Ten Tec RX320

HamStationUltra:

YAESU FT-950

YAESU FT-450

Kenwood TS-2000

Ten Tec Pegasus

Ten Tec Jupiter

Ten Tec Eagle

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CallSignSoftware-Support/ Callsign Software yahoo group]

= Yaesu radio control software=
* '''[http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/950help/950help.htm Free950].''' Free memory management software from Bob Freeth, B4HFQ.
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ftbasic/ Yahoo group for software by Bob Freeth]

* '''[http://www.qslnet.de/member/hb9zs/ FT-950 Menu and Memory saver].''' Free software from Walter, HB9ZS.

* '''[http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/ Ham radio Deluxe].''' A suite of Free Windows based programs for control of various transceivers and receivers, including the FT-950. Developer Simon Brown HB9DRV.
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-radio-deluxe/ Ham Radio Deluxe yahoo group]

* '''[http://yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=292E02F4E4D00EC99887A63E7B8ECD1B&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0/ Yaesu PCC-950 PC Control Software].''' A free Yaesu application which provides for PC control of FT-950 via the CAT interface and serial port. Presents a functional FT-950 front panel facsimile on the PC display.

* '''[http://iw1awh.jimdo.com/master-commander/ Master Commander]''' For FT-2000 and FT-950. The FT-950 software appears to have some issues, but it IS being worked on.

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