08/21/2026
Software Every Ham Should Know
Excerpt: Your computer or phone can make amateur radio much easier. Here are the software tools a new Technician should know for programming radios, finding repeaters, logging contacts, APRS, Winlink, and more. The Short Version You don't need a computer to enjoy amateur radio, but a few good applications can make getting started much easier. For a new Technician, software is most useful for four things:...
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