Is HamSphere free?
The software is available for download as a free trial, but requires a yearly subscription after the free trial expires.
Is HamSphere any good?
Top positive review 5.0 out of 5 starsHamsphere is Fun for Radio Enthusiasts! HamSphere 4.0 caters to anyone interested in working DX, testing antennas, working with propagation or just rag chewing. It is not restricted to licensed hams, CB-ers, and SWLs are welcome to join.
What is HamSphere radio?
Description: HamSphere is a virtual shortwave tranceiver client that works in Windows, Linux or Mac or any other Java driven system. It is a communication system simulating shortwave propagations over a virtual Ionosphere much like CQ100.
What is CQ 100?
CQ100 is a fine ham radio use of VOIP.
How can I listen to ham radio on my Iphone?
EchoLink. Available on both iOS and Android for free, the EchoLink app turns your smartphone into a HT, and allows you to access a network from your phone. You use the app to connect to the EchoLink system from a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, and then you can track your Ham connections wherever you like.
Can you use a cell phone for ham radio?
An amateur radio operator and station license (usually combined in the case of an individual Amateur Radio operator) doesn’t authorize use of equipment outside the amateur radio bands. Hence, using a ham radio to communicate to cell phones directly isn’t authorized.
Can I turn my phone into a ham radio?
How do you call someone on ham radio?
On CW, you make a call to anyone on the ham band by sending the letters “CQ” as one word. To try to talk to someone, you must send “CQ” and hopefully another ham will hear your CQ and answer it. Don’t be surprised if you don’t get an answer. Try for about 3-4 minutes before changing frequencies.
Can I use repeaters without license?
The regulations for an amateur radio repeater are fairly minimal. To answer your specific questions: “Does one need a particular license?” Your license must permit transmissions on the repeater output frequency. That is, general or higher for 10m, technician or higher for higher frequency bands.