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Digitising PAL / NTSC / SECAM media
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Retevis RT3S on a Mac or Linux PC
Kenwood TM-V71A with SignaLink for Digital Modes
Using Windows Software on a Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)
Interesting Links
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Software Projects
APRS-SDR
- Send APRS packets entirely within the browser using a HackRF SDR
Black Cat ACARS
- ACARS decoder from the same developer as MultiMode Cocoa
BlackHole
- Virtual Audio Driver for macOS to pass audio between applications
CHIRP
- Programming tool for many types of amateur radios
CHIRP Next
- Re-write of CHIRP using modern libararies, etc. Runs much better on macOS
Crossover
- An amazing tool to run Windows software on Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)
CubicSDR
- A very flexible cross-platform SDR radio application
DMRConfig
- A utility for programming digital radios via USB programming cable.
DSDPlus
- Decode DMR and other digital modes from an audio card, SignaLink or SDR
EchoHam
- Echolink client for macOS
Fldigi
- A suite of software for playing with digital modes
FreeDV
- Digital voice over radio
Gqrx SDR
- A great cross-platform SDR radio application
MCP-2A
- Kenwood's official Memory Control Program for the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E and RC-D710
MultiMode Cocoa
- A great macOS app to decode digital modes including ACARS
MultiPSK
- Decode just about any digital mode you come across from audio card or SDR
QDMR
- DMR Codeplug programmer for multiple radios
QIRX
- SDR software that can also decode DAB/DAB+
QTH.app
- An APRS client for macOS
RT Systems
- Programming software for a wide range of radios. Competitor to CHIRP but paid.
SDR Angel
- My new favourite given the nice macOS support (also multiplatform Win/Linux)
SDR++
- Cross-platform and open source SDR software aiming to be bloat free and simple
SigDigger
- A great app to use with HackRF - can even decode analogue TV!
SignaLink Compatible Software
- A selected list of software that works well with a SignaLink
VX-7 Commander
- Comprehensive programming software for the Yaesu VX-7/VX-7R
Welle.io
- Listen to DAB/DAB+ broadcast radio on an SDR
Hardware Projects
DVStick
- Hardware decoding of digital modes like DMR
Radio Modifications
- If you want to go a bit deeper into your radio equipment
SignaLink
- Connect your radio audio to your computer for recording or digital Tx/Rx
Nearby Web SDRs and Online Audio
Broadcastify
- NSW Statewide emergency services
VK2GEL
- Surry Hills, NSW
VK2RAG
- Somersby, NSW
Reference
ACMA
- Amateur Radio Hub
ACMA
- Register of Radiocommunications Licenses
AMC
- CallSigns database
APRS.fi
- APRS-IS database and aggregator
EchoLink
- Link Status
Maprad.io
- Radio map
NSW Amateur Radio Repeaters
- List provided by RepeaterBook.com
NSW Scanner Frequencies
- provided by RadioReference.com
QRZ
- Callsign Database
RadioID
- DMR Radio ID database
Radio Recommendations
- A personal view
SSTV Resources
- on YouTube
The Wireless Institute of Australia
- all about HAM licensing and some good practice tests
Radio and Electronics Shopping (mostly in Australia)
Altronics
- Like Jaycar, but no stores local to me, but might be local to you
Andrews Communications Systems
- Local store in NSW
Core Electronics
- Lots of Raspberry Pi and Maker stuff
Digi-Key
- When you know what individual component you need
Element14
- The smaller and more specialist parts, like Digi-Key
InStock Wireless
- Splitters and combiners - always in stock
Jaycar
- If you need it today, you can walk in and get it
QSL Comms
- Supporting local HAM clubs with every purchase
Radio Parts
- All sorts of useful odds and ends
RF Shop
- All things RF and some good stuff in the WiFi/4G space for IOT
Strictly Ham
- Based in VIC
Some local HAMs with nice pages
VK2GRU
- I've known this guy like forever... he's the one that got me to actually get licensed
VK2RF
- The site isn't being actively updated but still lots of great info here
Other great HAM related info
Manuel Maliszewski
- Great site with lots of Malahit DSP2 info
Malahit Team Telegram Group
- An active English-language group with Malahit DSP2 stuff
Completely Not HAM related - 12V Power / Solar / Battery / DIY
Custom Power Cables
- Totally custom-made cables with a cool online "cable builder" app
SBP Electrical
- Electrical parts for 12V systems and solar
GJE Australia
- Custom 12V parts and accessories
MyGenerator
- Power products online
Outback Marine
- Great prices on 12V stuff
PowerStream
- These guys have a great assortment of unusual electronics for unusual requriements
Tindie
- Always fun to have a browse here for weird / rare stuff including HAM-related
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