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Ham Radio

Study for licensing, set up radios and antennas, operate HF/VHF, and join the amateur radio community.

Who this is for

Communications enthusiasts earning ham radio licenses

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  1. Study for technician exam

  2. Choose first radio

  3. Install basic antenna

  4. Make first on-air contacts

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LED Circuit Design Guide

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First Aid Guide

Free step-by-step first aid for parents. Plan first aid with calculators and checklists covering assemble first aid kits, learn basic first aid skills.

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Antenna Building Guide

Complete guide for antenna building — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

5 steps5 tools7 checklist items

Ham Radio License Study Guide

Complete guide for ham radio license study — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

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First Radio Setup

Complete guide for first radio setup — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

5 steps5 tools7 checklist items

Emergency Comms Prep Guide

Complete guide for emergency comms prep — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

5 steps5 tools7 checklist items

Dx Contest Entry Guide

Complete guide for dx contest entry — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

5 steps5 tools7 checklist items

Digital Modes Setup

Complete guide for digital modes setup — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

5 steps5 tools7 checklist items

Repeater Operation Guide

Complete guide for repeater operation — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

4 steps5 tools7 checklist items

Satellite Communication Guide

Complete guide for satellite communication — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.

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Four-Band Resistor Observation Record

Translate one explicitly ordered four-band resistor marking, preserve its source and orientation, and optionally compare a complete measured resistance interval without identifying or approving the component.

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Series and Parallel Resistance Calculator

Calculate equivalent resistance for two resistors in series or parallel. Free series and parallel resistance calculator for circuit design, hobby electronics.

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Voltage Divider Calculator

Calculate output voltage from a two-resistor voltage divider. Free voltage divider calculator for circuit design, hobby electronics, and prototyping.

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LED Current Limiting Resistor Calculator

Size the series resistor for safe LED operation. Free led current limiting resistor calculator for circuit design, hobby electronics, and prototyping.

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Medical Bill Calculator: Cost Share and EOB Check

Estimate covered in-network costs from confirmed plan terms, or reconcile EOB patient responsibility with payments, credits and a provider statement.

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Health Insurance Cost-Sharing Calculator

Apply entered in-network deductible, coinsurance, copays, and out-of-pocket maximum terms to an entered allowed-charge scenario, plus premiums.

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Heart-Rate Range Calculator

Calculate a user-entered heart-rate-reserve percentage range with the Tanaka age-estimated maximum. Shows formula and limits; never prescribes training zones.

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Prescription Cost Calculator: Actual Quote Comparison

Budget actual prescription fill payments and compare two pharmacy quotes by supply days, full-fill costs and fees. Save locally and export assumptions.

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Antenna Length (Dipole / Quarter-Wave)

Calculate dipole and quarter-wave vertical antenna lengths from frequency. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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SWR Calculator

Calculate standing wave ratio from forward and reflected power. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Antenna Length Calculator

Calculate half-wave dipole and quarter-wave vertical antenna element length from frequency. Includes velocity factor correction for wire type.

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Impedance Matching

Calculate reflection coefficient and L-network Q for impedance matching. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Antenna Gain Calculator

Convert antenna gain between dBi and dBd and estimate beamwidth. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Morse Code WPM Timer

Calculate standard or Farnsworth Morse timing, including every gap. Time actual text and repeated copies, choose the final gap, and export a complete report.

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Frequency to Wavelength

Convert frequency to wavelength in meters and feet. Essential ham radio tool for planning, budgeting, and project optimization.

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Ohm's Law for RF

Calculate voltage, current, power, and impedance relationships. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Decibel (dB) Converter

Convert between watts, milliwatts, dBm, and dBW. Essential ham radio tool for planning, budgeting, and project optimization.

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RF Power Calculator

Convert RF power between watts, dBm, and dBW. Calculate power density and link budget components for ham radio and wireless.

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Power Supply Current Draw

Calculate DC current draw from RF output power and supply voltage. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Coax Cable Loss

Estimate coax cable attenuation at frequency and length. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Coax Loss Calculator

Calculate coaxial cable RF signal loss in dB from cable type, run length, and frequency. Estimate transmit power delivered to your antenna.

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Link Budget Calculator

Calculate RF link budget from transmit power, gains, and losses. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Repeater Range Estimator

Estimate VHF/UHF repeater coverage from antenna heights and ERP. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Free Space Path Loss

Calculate free-space path loss using the Friis transmission equation. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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EIRP Calculator

Calculate Effective Isotropic Radiated Power from TX power and antenna gain. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Calculate SNR in dB from signal and noise power levels. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Propagation Distance

Estimate HF propagation distance for a band and solar conditions. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Filter Cutoff Frequency

Calculate filter cutoff frequency for RC or LC designs. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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Modulation Bandwidth

Estimate occupied bandwidth by modulation type and parameters. Free online ham radio calculator with instant, accurate results.

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