RSGB Radio Communication Handbook
	Details of the Bonus Amateur Radio Software WSJT - Weak Signal Communication Software WSJT ("Weak Signal Communication, by K1JT") offers specific digital protocols optimized for meteor scatter, ionospheric scatter, and EME (moonbounce) at VHF/UHF, as well as HF skywave propagation. The program can decode fraction-of-a-second signals reflected from ionized meteor trails and steady signals 10 dB below the audible threshold. A WSJT6 User's Guide is also enclosed MAP65 implements a wideband, polarization-matching receiver for JT65 signals. It works together with Linrad (by SM5BSZ) and dual-polarization RF hardware to receive and decode all detectable JT65 signals in a 90 kHz passband, matching the linear polarization angle of each one and producing a band map of decoded callsigns sorted by frequency. Its principal application is EME on the VHF and UHF bands. MAP65-IQ is a single-polarization version designed to work with the SDR-14, SDR-IQ, and Perseus receivers. It has all features of MAP65 except the polarization matching capability. WSPR implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with low-power transmissions. Each transmission carries a station's callsign, Maidenhead grid locator, and transmitter power in dBm. The program can decode signals with S/N as low as -28 dB in a 2500 Hz bandwidth. Stations with internet access can automatically upload their reception reports to a central database called WSPRnet, which includes a mapping facility. SimJT is a simulation program. It generates audio-frequency JT65 and CW signals in a background of gaussian white noise, with user-specified signal-to-noise ratio. WSJT, MAP65, and WSPR are open-source programs designed for weak-signal digital communication by amateur radio. Normal usage requires a standard SSB transceiver and a personal computer with soundcard. SimJT is a utility that generates simulated signals for testing purposes. Ham Radio Deluxe is structured so that it can support most HF / VHF / UHF amateur radio transceivers and receivers. It currently supports ICOM, Yaesu, Elecraft, Ten-Tec and Kenwood. A full list is available in the user community. Version 4 is the current release and a Beta Copy of Version 5 is also included This superb program offers: · Built-in logbook · Favourites (just like Internet Explorer) · Integrated DX cluster · Customisable band layouts · Satellite tracking interface · Scanning · Synchronise up to ten instances of HRD - tune one radio, the rest follow! Jason Mode - Jason is a weak signal communication program, especially tailored for LF work MMSSTV - This program is for transmitting and receiving SSTV using a PC soundcard. MMTTY - Superb RTTY software program. MMVARI is a multi-Mode Sound Card Amateur Radio program for receiving and transmitting the RTTY-PSK-FSK-MFSK modes. Please note that MMVARI is a beta program, so is not warranted and is still under development. MMANA-GALis an antenna-analyzing tool based on the moment method, which was introduced in MININEC. WinDRM- Amateur Radio Digital Voice with high speed data transfer mode. CW Decoder - Translate Morse code to printed text with your PC sound card. Version 2.81.2, Vista Compatible CW Skimmer - Version 1.4. Multi-channel CW decoder and analyzer used with the software defined radios. Features · a very sensitive CW decoding algorithm based on the methods of Bayesian statistics; · simulatneous decoding of ALL cw signals in the receiver passband - up to 700 signals can be decoded in parallel on a 3-GHz P4 if a wideband receiver is used; · a fast waterfall display, with a resolution sufficient for reading Morse Code dots and dashes visually; · the callsigns are extracted from the decoded messages, and the traces on the waterfall are labeled with stations' callsigns; · the extracted callsigns are exported as DX cluster spots via the built-in Telnet cluster server; · a DSP processor with a noise blanker, AGC, and a sharp, variable-bandwidth CW filter; · an I/Q Recorder and player. Great Circle Map - Produce your own Great Circle map with this program from SM3GSJ. Other programs by SM3GSJ mapping islands, lakes, rivers etc are also enclosed DX Lab is a suite of interoperating applications designed to automate amateur radio DXing activities. Each application can be independently installed and utilized; when multiple applications are running, they sense each other's presence and interoperate appropriately. All DXLab applications are free, and contain no advertising; they run on Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, 2000, and XP. Commercial use is expressly forbidden. Features · Commander allows you to control your Alinco, Elecraft, Flexradio, Icom, JRC, Kachina, Kenwood, TenTec, or Yaesu radio from a PC (Vista compatible) · DXKeeper is comprehensive amateur logging software · DXView presents a world map, upon which beam headings, stations you spot, the sun's position, and the solar terminator are continuously displayed. · Pathfinder makes it easy to find QSL information from web-accessible sources like address and manager databases and country-specific callbooks · PropView uses VOACAP, ICEPAC, and IONCAP propagation prediction engines to forecast the min & max useable frequencies between 2 locations over 24 hours G4GLM Programs – provided by Dr G.L. Manning, G4GLM this is a suite of useful tools for amateur radio calculations. Run menu.exe for instructions. Morse Runner Version 1.68 Contest simulator for Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP Morse Trainer The latest updated version of the great Morse trainer produced by G4FON. Contest Trainer A great contest trainer also produced by G4FON. Please note that this is shareware and is limited to 20 QSOs. IcePac HF Propagation Predictions An Ionospheric Communications Enhanced Profile Analysis & Circuit (ICEPAC) HF Propagation program from NTIA/ITS. This may be the best Freeware propagation tool available. Included is VOACAP - a free professional HF propagation prediction program from NTIA/ITS and Ham Cap Ham CAP 1.61 a HF propagation prediction tool for Amateur Radio with sunspot data for 2008-2015. Satscape Satellite tracking program with 2D or 3D view (DirectX8.1 or later). It can currently track 500 satellites simultaneously, with various graphically-rich Map Views with ground tracks and footprints, Horizon view, tabular list and more. It is highly graphical, and has speech to announce satellites as they come into range. WinGrid - IARU QTH Locator grid square distance and bearing calculator "New Improved" WinGrid Ver4.1 (wingrid.exe) This program calculates grid squares from latitudes and longitudes, the reverse, and calculates distances and headings from two sets of lat/long or grid squares. Also Inludes RF Safety Calculator Ver1.0 - This program calculates RF field strengths and compares them to ~1998 FCC safety standards. Power Loss / dB Calculator Ver2.0 - It calculates transmission line power loss and input/output power Solar/Lunar Tracking Program Ver5.3 - This program locates the Sun and Moon in real time using a full set of ephemeris factors. P3T AO-40 Telemetry Program - This is a comprehensive program for logging, interpreting, and replaying the telemetry from AO-40. IPS Emulator for Windows - This is a fully functional emulator for IPS (Interpreter for Processor Systems) used on Phase3 amateur satellites. AGW Packet - This application will allow your sound-card-equipped PC to function as a packet TNC without an external modem. AGW Tracker – This is an APRS(c) compatible program. It works using AGW Packet Engine or Packet Engine Pro. AGW Monitor - This application you to monitor Packet Activity AGW GMT Clock - GMT time Display for DXers. AGW DX Robot - Displays the DX Robot Aurora and SporadicE Propagation for Europe UI-View UI-View is a Windows APRS program. This application differs from most APRS software in that it isn't designed just to be used with TNCs in terminal mode. UI-View also supports TNCs in KISS mode, AGWPE host mode and BPQ host mode. The 32 bit version of UI-View also supports WA8DED/TF host mode, and the variant of it used in the SCS PTC-II and PTC-IIe. The host mode support means that UI-View can be used with an extremely wide range of packet hardware and allows up to 16 RF ports to be used. It can run as a full-featured internal intelligent digipeater with the TNC in KISS mode, and with modification to the UI-View2.INI file, supports the new WIDEn-N settings, and has full support for connecting to APRS servers on the Internet and running as an IGate or Internet Gateway. Developed by the late Roger Barker G4IDE. SD sets the standard for fast, simple logging and editing in the major international contests and in dozens of others worldwide. It is intended for single-op unassisted entries, and runs on any version of Windows, from Win95 to WinXP, with a console (text-mode) display. SD is freeware. It offers real-time editing of your complete log, together with ASCII files for ease of maintenance. It's the only contest logger to offer all the following features. · Dupe checking · Country/Band analysis · Check Partial by prefix · Beam headings · Advance flagging of potential multipliers · Band/Mode analysis by callsign · Linked database display · Auto data insert (Zones and area codes) · Countries Worked/Wanted by Continent This all happens in real-time, as you type individual callsign characters. There's no need to touch another key or memorise multiple keystrokes. The Windows programs are text-mode - with no GUI. Included are SD - Most HF Contests SDC - RSGB Commonwealth Contest SDI - RSGB IOTA Contest SDU - UBA Contest SDV - Many VHF Contests SDX - DXpeditions & Special Events SD offers instant access to your complete log, and you can edit any QSO during or after the contest. Following all edits, whether simple or complex, SD checks your complete log for consistency of dupes and multipliers, and instantly updates and re-scores all relevant QSOs. Try this on any other contest logger - and see the difference for yourself. SD is easy to use, with no multiple keystrokes for any logging or editing functions. The HF programs link too many Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu radios to follow band and mode changes, and to give instant frequency changes. Non Amateur Radio Programs that may be useful Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 is free software that allows everyone from business professionals to home users too easily and reliably view, print, and search PDF files using a variety of platforms and devices.