Here are some interesting links that I have accumulated over the years. I update this page often, so keep checking back!
Ham Radio
Learning Resources
- HamStudy – Free Ham Radio License Test Prep
- LCWO – Learn CW Online: Free Morse Code Learning & Practice
Equipment Vendors
- Ham Radio Outlet – Chain of Ham Radio Retail Stores
- GigaParts – Alabama-Based Ham Radio Retail Store
- SOTABeams – UK-Based Seller of Equipment For Portable Operating
- DX Engineering – Ohio-Based Ham Radio Retail Store
- LNR Precision – Manufacturer of Mountain Topper Transceivers
- The Wireman – Seller of High Quality of Wire, Coax, Ladder Line, etc.
Ham Radio Software
- Winlink – Email over Radio
- FLDigi – Digital Mode Software Suite
- WSJT – Weak Signal Digital Communication Software
- Xastir – Linux-Based APRS Software
- N3FJP Software – Contact Logging Software
Portable Operating
- SOTA – Summits on the Air
- POTA – Parks on the Air
- ARRL Field Day – Annual Field Exercise/Contest
- Winter Field Day – Annual Field Exercise/Contest
- OH8STN on YouTube – Videos About Portable Operating & Survival
Scanner and Shortwave Listening
- Shortwave Schedule – Schedules of Shortwave Broadcasts
- The SWLing Post – News, Reviews, and Guides for Shortwave Listening
- RadioReference – Online Scanner Listening Reference Guide & Forums
- Broadcastify – Live Streaming of Select Scanner Feeds
Miscellaneous
- RepeaterBook – Online Repeater Database
- aprs.fi – APRS Mapping
- APRS Direct – APRS Mapping
- PSK Reporter – Digital Mode Propagation Reporting
- WSPRNet – Weak Signal Propagation Reporting Network
- ARRL Hamfest Calendar – Upcoming Hamfests and Conventions
Auxiliary Communications
Federal Resources
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute – Online Emegency Management Training Resources
- HSIN – Homeland Security Information Network
- Field Operations Guides – Free Downloads of the NIFOG and AUXFOG
NC Resources
- NC AUXCOMM – NC Statewide AUXCOMM Website
- NC AUXCOMM Database – NC AUXCOMM Registration Database
- NC TERMS – NC Training, Exercise, and Response Management System
Local Resources
- Buncombe County ARES – Buncombe County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
- Buncombe County NIXLE – Free Text Alerts Direct From Buncombe County Government
- AVL Alert – Free Alerts Direct From City of Asheville Government
Severe Weather & Skywarn
- Skywarn Training – Free Online Official Skywarn Training
- NWSGSP – Greenville-Spartanburg National Weather Service Office
- NC FIMAN – North Carolina Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network
Miscellaneous
- CalTopo – Powerful Topographical Mapping Tool
- Skyrunner Internet – High Speed Wireless and Fiber Internet Solutions
- Second Gear – Outdoor Gear Consignment Shop
- Rainey Battery – Local Battery Shop