Useful Links

This section contains links to many different useful websites, sorted by category.

Radio Class Instructors - ongoing support!

• Education Chair education@sonomacountyradioamateurs.com

Baofeng UV-3R Programming Guide
Won or bought a new Baofeng UV-3R and have need help programming it? Dave W6IBC has put together this handy guide for programming your new radio.

FCC - License Database Search
Federal Communications Commission
To search for your new call sign,
SEARCH LICENSES

Knowledge

• HamElmer, info, Q & A
• Amateur Radio Reference - all topics!
• Reference, Call Sign Database/Search (QRZ)
• Radio Spectrum 
• ARRL Band Plans
• US band plan chart
• Power Pole connector installation
• Metric Conversion
• A Brief History of the Radio
• The History of Telecommunications
• All About Circuits
• Yahoo Group for specific radios: See Darryl KI6MSP@arrl.net

Practice Tests

• eHam Exams - All license classes.
• AA9PW Practice Tests - All license classes.
• QRZ.com Practice Tests - All license classes.
• Hamexam.org Practice Exams - All license classes.
• HamTestOnline - A different approach to studying. All license classes.

Antenna Project Plans

• Tape measure antenna
• NVIS antenna

DIY: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, etc.

• Maker Pro
• Arduino
• Raspberry Pi
• Orange Pi

Buying Stuff

• eHam Radio and Accesory Reviews
• Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) - radios, antennas, etc.
• Amateur Electronic Supply (AES)
• Universal Radio - Radio and accesory database and sales.
• Mods.dk - source of ham radio manuals
• Radio Shack - some parts, wire, tools
• Power Pole Connectors

Local Radio Clubs and Groups

• REDXA - Redwood Empire DX Association
• SMRS - Sonoma Mountain Repeater Society
• VOMARC - Valley of the Moon Amateur Radio Club
• HWA- Hamilton Wireless Association
• Maritime Radio Historical Society - The Maritime Radio Historical Society (MRHS) is a small group of dedicated individuals who share the goals of documenting, preserving and restoring the artifacts of maritime radio history.
• San Joaquin Valley ARC DX contest information

Organizations

• American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
• ARRL San Francisco Section
• Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS)
• Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP)
• EchoLink
• ARISS Space Station
• KPH Maritime Historical Society 
• NARCC - Repeater Coordination
• Amateur Radio Newsline

Emergency Communications/Organizations

• Sonoma County ARES email contact (Bill Hillendahl, KH6GJV)
• Sonoma County AECS (awaiting site update)
• Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
• Sonoma County CERT Association
• American Red Cross
• FEMA incident command