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