Antenna’s
Optibeam OB7-3 & 17el LPDA – Due to height restrictions in the area where I live, it’s not possible to raise my antenna’s higher than 7.5 meters. This lead me to choose an antenna that will perform well on this height. The OB7-3 has proven itself in this setup on many occasions! The 15el LPDA is my own design and works well from 6m to 70cm!
Tower is a self built telescopic tower/mast combination. Click here to see this blog post for more information on the build!
The Shack
Yaesu FT-710AES Transceiver
Max Power 100W
Rotator Yaesu G-450XL
Nooelec NESDR Smart + Ham It Up
Vonyx Boom Studio Mic
Behringer Xenyx 302USB mixer
Software
Stationmaster Pro, LOG4OM, Echolink, RM Noise, Winlink Express, WSJTX, Hamclock, HF DX View, SDR Console and more…
Interesting Links
https://hf.dxview.org/perspective/JO32gx
This map shows real-time radio propagation from stations operating on 11 bands between 1.8 and 54 MHz in the amateur radio service. The display shows worldwide activity from the last 15 minutes and is automatically updated about every minute. JavaScript must be enabled to use see the real-time graphics.
https://rx-tx.info/map-sdr-points
Ever wondered if you are being heard in a different part of the world? Use this website to select a receiver and listen!
VOACAP Online for Ham Radio is a free, web-based tool designed to help amateur radio operators predict high-frequency (HF) radio propagation conditions. Originally developed for the Voice of America, VOACAP (Voice of America Coverage Analysis Program) utilizes empirical data to forecast point-to-point path loss and coverage between specified transmitter and receiver locations.
https://ournetplace.com/rm-noise
RM Noise is an AI-powered software designed to reduce noise in SSB voice and CW radio signals, enhancing the listening experience for amateur radio operators. The application captures the noisy output from your radio, processes it through AI servers to remove interference, and returns the cleaned audio in real-time.