Ham Radio Resources
Study tools, logging software, propagation, and more — curated by Penn Wireless.
Licensing & Memberships
ARRL — The National Association for Amateur Radio
The national association for amateur radio in the US: public service, advocacy, education, technology, and membership.
Visit siteFCC — Get Your FRN
You need an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before testing. This guide walks you through getting one.
Visit siteHow to Become a VE
General and Extra class hams can help PWA run exam sessions. Fast-track to becoming an ARRL Volunteer Examiner.
Visit siteEducation
ARRL — Gordon West License Prep
Entry-level Technician class study. Talk to the ISS, work satellites, and get on the air with your first license.
Visit siteHam Radio Prep
Fast, easy online courses to get licensed in a few hours of study. Pass your first try or your money back.
Visit siteTools
OpenHamClock
A live ham radio dashboard — DX clusters, propagation, solar data, satellite passes, and world maps in one screen.
Visit siteDX View — HF Propagation
Current HF propagation conditions based on WSPR data. Check it before your next POTA activation.
Visit siteSolar Conditions (W5MMW)
Band quality and current/predicted solar conditions for planning your operating.
Visit siteLog Books
World Radio League
A modern, web-based logbook with an interactive map, awards tracking, and easy QSO logging from any device.
Visit siteHAMRS
A simple, portable logger tailored for Parks on the Air, Field Day, and other activities.
Visit siteQRZ
Callsign lookup database listing nearly every callsign in the world, plus logging and awards.
Visit siteLoTW — Logbook of the World
ARRL's electronic QSL system for confirming contacts toward DXCC, WAS, and other awards.
Visit siteOnline SDR
WebSDR
Internet-connected software-defined receivers that many listeners can tune independently.
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