But, what if you have never programmed a computer before. No problem! You proceed the same way you did when you began studying for your ham radio license: start with the basics and, then, one step at a time! But, nowadays, some software applications are also available for other platforms and devices, operating under other computer operating systems:.
Amateur radio software is either free or sold. There are gems and duds in both camps! Most ham radio software available is destined to run on a desktop or laptop. However, an increasing number of amateur radio operators are using tablets and even smart phones in the shack or at work or school, looking for info during lunch break! One can even remote-control an amateur radio transceiver using software running on a smart phone! You just can't stop progress! Software is always designed with a purpose in mind.
To give you an overview of what's available more pop up every year , I have grouped the major uses of amateur radio software under the following categories. Don't worry if you do not recognize or understand some of the applications or acronyms.
You will find their meaning elsewhere on this site. Just use the search facility at the bottom of this page. Obviously, the aspiring ham radio operator, and the licensed ham wanting to upgrade to a more advanced level, will eventually need to pass the appropriate exam. The need for software learning aids is especially true for those who do not have access to courses given by their local ham radio club.
Now, I like to modify software to suit my preferences, if I have access to the source code, of course! When I can't find the open source code of the application I need, then I start looking at writing my own, from scratch. I especially like interpreted languages like Perl and Python.
They enable me to prototype what I want rapidly. I try to avoid compiled languages if I can. I find their development cycle longer and unnecessarily demanding. Programming is writing specific and detailed instructions that a computer can interpret and execute to produce the results you want.
I consider the Python language to be the easiest to learn. It is more than powerful enough to enable any ham radio operator to create applications to help in operating the station or researching and experimenting.
When you are ready to explore Python programming further, here is where I suggest you go. Pretty soon, you will be able to undertake a programming project like, perhaps.
Why not? Finding ham radio freeware is a very time consuming and often frustrating task. You really have to dig for what you are looking for. Sources of reliable, regularly updated information on ham radio software are few and far between. The reasons for this phenomenon are many. The main ones are. Here is a review of what I consider potentially useful sources of information on ham software, where you might find the freeware you are looking for.
I'm not saying that their directory does not contain dead links. Ham radio is a dynamic world. Some resources disappear. New ones appear. Happens all the time. One attempts to keep up. Such is life! If you do find one, please tell the Webmaster. One of my favorite haunts is the Software Defined Radio category. I visit it regularly to see what's new in the brave new world of Ham SDR.
After all. SDR is what ham radio transceivers and receivers are morphing into! SDR heralds the next era of ham radio. Antenna Analysis Category I confess that I'm also addicted to the Antenna Analysis section where I can usually find the ham radio freeware I'm looking for. What can I tell you? I also like to tinker with homemade antennas. By drilling down in the preliminary results of your search - adding a more specific keyword to your first keyword phrase - you have a good chance of finding the software you want Linux ham radio software is, for the most part, free to install and use.
Because Linux is also open source , you can even modify the software if you like! You will find a partial list of ham radio applications here. I encourage you to use the Linux operating system for ham radio operations and experimentation, as well as your day-to-day needs for a personal computer.
I have recently switched from Ubuntu Linux to Linux Mint. Truly addictive. All Linux applications are free to install and use After all, this is what Linux is all about! Because Linux is an "open source" operating system you can - if you are so inclined - experiment with any application by.
Don't know how to program? It's no harder to learn programming than is was to learn ham radio theory and operations! I believe the first and second videos above will convince you to give it a go! The people at Ham Radio Deluxe have allowed us to distribute all of their old versions as long as we do not charge for the software.
Also, Ham Radio Deluxe no longer provides support for these versions. We are glad to be able to provide you with this software. Versions Available for Download v5. The programs SatPC Exe in the following: SatPC and Wisat Exe in the following: Wisat calculate the tracks of earth orbiting satellites. SatPC displays the audibility-areas of one or several selected satellites within a world-map and shows the results in text-lines below the map.
Wisat represents the satellite positions in real-time in list-form. Both programs update their calculations continuously in steps of one second. Orbitron is a satellite tracking system for radio amateur and observing purposes. It's also used by weather professionals, satellite communication users, astronomers, UFO hobbyist and even astrologers. Application shows the positions of satellites at any given moment in real or simulated time. It's FREE Cardware and it's probably one of the easiest and most powerful satellite trackers, according to opinions of thousands of users from all over the world.
MixW is a multi mode multi functional software for every day logging and Contests. MixW for digital modes may be used without TNC. You may download fully functional day trial version of MixW and try it for free.
Afreet Software. This website has serveral programs for the ham radio community. Worth taking a look to see if they have anything that may interest you. Just Learn Morse Code. Skip to main content.
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