Amateur radio (also called “ham” radio) is the use of designated radio frequency spectra for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication. The term “amateur” is used to specify “a duly authorized person interested in radio electric practice with a purely personal aim and without pecuniary interest;” (either direct monetary or other similar reward) and to differentiate it from commercial broadcasting, public safety (such as police and fire), or professional two-way radio services (such as maritime, aviation, taxis, etc.).
LOCAL LINKS
- Barron County Amateur Radio Association
- Tri County Repeater Association
- Polk County Amateur Radio Association
- NorWesCo (Washburn & BurnettĀ Counties in Wisconsin)
- Wisconsin Interstate Network
- WECOMM
TOOLS
- HAM Study (Study for the Amateur Radio license)
- License Generator
- Radio Reference
- QRZ
- ARRL
- FCC Amateur License Search
- Repeater Book
- Band Conditions
- DXmaps
- HF Contest Calendar
- PSK Automatic Propagation Reporter
- HF Nets
- Radman.no-ip.ca (Live HF Bands)
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
Eau Claire, WI (Wheeler) WXJ88 162.400
WEATHER LINKS
- NOAA Full US Weather Radar Map
- Intellicast Radar Map (My favorite weather map)
- NOAA Space Weather
- Space Weather