CQ Desk
The map-and-shack dashboard above — try it first, then sign up to save your station defaults.
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CQ Desk — live map, spots & space weather
This is one of HamLike’s flagship tools: an interactive dashboard with a world map (PSK paths, greyline, POTA, SOTA, ISS), NOAA space weather, an HF band snapshot, sun & moon at your location, callsign lookup, live spots, and curated ham radio news — no app install.
- Use it right now as a guest — no account required.
- Create a free account to save your callsign & grid and unlock the full experience.
CQ Desk is in active development (beta). If something looks off, we appreciate your patience — and we’d love to have you try it.
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The front page for active ham radio operators.
Short callsign profiles, club pages, and operator-driven discussion for people who actually get on the air.
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Get a short public link like /W1AW for your on-air identity.
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Give your club one clean place for schedules, updates, and discussion.
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📻 TIDRADIO TD-H3 – 1 Year Later
I’ve been using the TD-H3 as my daily carry for the past year, and here’s a quick review based on real use:
👍 What I Like:
Compact and durable – fits in the pocket, holds up well
Color screen – bright and easy to read
USB-C charging – super convenient, charges fast anywhere
Battery life – I get 2+ days per charge
Multi-band receive – VHF, UHF, air band, FM, NOAA, etc.
Bluetooth + app programming – makes updates quick and easy
CHIRP support – works great for bulk edits and backups
👎 What Could Be Better:
Scan speed is a bit
#Gear Handheld
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CHIRP – Free Radio Programming Software
If you're tired of programming your radio by hand, check out CHIRP – a free, open-source app that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
You can:
Program BaoFeng, Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Retevis, and more
Import repeaters, weather, and GMRS channels
Save, edit, and back up your radio settings
Copy/paste frequencies like a spreadsheet
You’ll need a programming cable, but once you’re set up, it makes life way easier.
Download it here:
#Radio Apps Software
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2485 for Friday, June 13th, 2025
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2485 for Friday, June 13th, 2025
DDOWNLOAD MP3:
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2485.mp3
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025
https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/6/5/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2484-for-friday-june-6th-2025
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2484.mp3
My Yaesu FT-891 during vacationing in Ensenada Mexico
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#General
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New Profile Upgrades Are Live!
🚀 New Profile Upgrades Are Live!
Your HamLike profile just got a serious glow-up.
You can now:
🧭 Add a Bio – Let folks know who you are. Call sign, favorite mode, what radio you’re running — or just something weird
#General
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pi star thing
So I need to learn about these things i thing
Some kinda node thing so I can do node stuff with my Yaesu FT70DR
So who can point me the right direction?
#Ask-A-Ham
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HamLike EasterEgg!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ_BPAiRHEQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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#Off Topic
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DMR Fusion C4FM digital confusion
So I resisted trying any of this
Im old man, Old school...
one day someone convinced me to try it
I ordered a Yeyhoo FT70dr on sale and a bunch of accessories of course
so I got it all going, watched 47,000 youtube videos
I have tried somethings
whats this wiresx stuff anyway?
They said i could go to other rooms and talk to people all over
but
In order to do this I have to change the local repeater to anther "room"
This makes some hamms unhappy yes i changed it back after i was done
they say I need a hotspot or something so
#Fusion C4FM
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