Must Have Tools for Ham Radio Operators - Tools, Software and References for Ham Radio

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From a viewer request, what basic tools should every ham have at all times? I cover this and more resources to help you out in your ham radio journey.

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0:00 - Intro
2:27 - HR4NT Website Resources
4:42 - Tools for Technicians
11:29 - Software for Technicians
14:24 - Tools for Generals
20:10 - Software for Generals
25:44 - Link Examples and wrap up

Links from the Video: Some links are affiliate links that I make a small commission from and it helps the channel.

Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3sSeA1n
RTSystems Software: https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/
CHIRP - https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
Bioenno Batteries - https://www.bioennopower.com/

Websites:

VHF Propagation Map (LIVE) http://aprs.mennolink.org/
RepeaterBook - https://www.repeaterbook.com/
J-Pole Calculator - https://m0ukd.com/calculators/slim-jim-and-j-pole-calculator/
Dipole Calculator - https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/dipole

HAMRS - https://www.hamrs.app/
Parks on the Air - https://parksontheair.com/
Summits on the Air - https://www.sota.org.uk/
List of HF Nets - https://www.qsl.net/w5rin/FILES/Ham%20Radio%20HF%20Nets.pdf
Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/
Tinkercad - https://www.tinkercad.com/

LEARN CW (MORSE CODE!)

G4FON Morse Code Trainer (FREE) - https://www.g4fon.net/
CWPlayer - http://f6dqm.free.fr/soft/cwplayer/en/cwplayer.htm
Morse Machine - App for your Phone $0.99
Join the Long Island CW Club - $90 for lifetime membership, 40+ classes a week on Zoom!! https://longislandcwclub.org/

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My Current Shack Setup:

ICOM IC-7300
Yaesu FT-2980
DX Commander Classic
Comet GP-9
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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