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Useful Amateur Radio Resources

Whether you are just starting out or have been licensed for many years, the following websites provide a wealth of information, training, operating advice, technical articles and up-to-date news from around the amateur radio world.

Getting Started

  • Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB)
    The UK's national amateur radio society, offering licensing guidance, training resources, club information and technical support.
    https://rsgb.org/

  • Foundation Online - Free Amateur Radio Courses
    Essex Hams offer free courses for anyone wishing to study for their Amateur Radio Examinations
    https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online/

  • ARRL (American Radio Relay League)
    One of the world's largest amateur radio organisations, providing extensive educational material, technical publications and news.
    https://www.arrl.org/

Satellites and Space Communications

  • AMSAT
    The leading organisation supporting amateur radio satellites, with information on satellite operations, frequencies and tracking resources.
    https://www.amsat.org/

  • AMSAT-UK
    UK-based amateur satellite organisation offering beginner guides, articles and satellite operating information.
    https://amsat-uk.org/ 

Callsign Information and Logbooks

  • QRZ.com
    A popular amateur radio database featuring callsign lookups, operating news, forums, equipment reviews and logbook services.
    https://www.qrz.com/

Propagation and Satellite Tracking

Awards, DXing and Operating Activities

  • Club Log
    DXpedition information, log searches, awards tracking and propagation tools.
    https://clublog.org

  • Parks on the Air (POTA)
    Information on the increasingly popular portable operating award programme.
    https://parksontheair.com

  • Summits on the Air (SOTA)
    Encourages amateur radio operation from hilltops and mountain summits around the world.
    https://www.sota.org.uk

Find a Local Club

"Amateur radio is a hobby of lifelong learning. Whether your interests lie in DXing, contesting, satellites, emergency communications, home construction, digital modes or simply making new friends around the world, there is always something new to discover."