Visit the American Radio Relay League's web site!
The latest news in 'Hamdom' from the ARRL Letter



Linux and Ham Radio
Powerful, free (as in speech, and often as in 'beer') software, user modifiable, amazingly customizable and a large community of 'elmers'* to assist your efforts A natrual match for ham operators! We're all about developing new tools, modifying exisiting tools and yes, and we are 'frugal'. Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) is a perfect match for any shack.
Learn about linux and other FOSS in Natrona county with the
High Plains Penguins a Linux Users's Group
http://hppalug.org
* In the FOSS world, we call them "gurus" or "hackers". Yes, hackers are the good guys. The 'bad guys' are called "crackers". Crackers: the LIDS of the FOSS world.

What is all this 'Ham' stuff?
Welcome! and introduction to Amateur Radio
How do I get started? (Do I want to get started?)
For a bit more info, check out the Ham Radio FAQ
The WWW Virtual Library - Amateur Radio
More depth and information on 'what is Ham Radio'

Interested in becoming a Ham Operator?
Check here for the next test date and location!
Try your hand at 'Mock License (VE) exams' - you may be surprised at how well you do!

So, you have your 'ticket' - now what?
New Ham Info
Here's a suggested band plan for VHF/UHF Operations
Here's a GOOD first link for your collection
The Amateur Radio Reference Library Hosted by Amateur Radio Education Alliance
A HUGE collection of Sound Blaster software for Radio use

Traveling in Wyoming's winter? THIS is a MUST read!


Learn to defend yourself, your network and your data at Security Focus


Follow this link to browse a copy of the CD I made for the 2002 Wyoming state hamfest. Mostly APRS information, programs and resources
NOTE: The *.map files in the maps directory get scrambled by the web server and an attempt to 'save as'. To avoid this, get the *.map files from the /rutgers directory on my FTP server

KC7ZRU FTP server anonymous logins allowed. Uploads allowed *only* to the uploads directory. Read the greeting and enjoy!


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