Below is a list of Radio nets we have gathered from web pages around the world, as well as friends etc.
Clearly nets change all the time, so please let me know if there is anything you notice as potentially being wrong, needing to be updated, not clear of if you would like to add one you know.
You can then sync this calendar to your device so you have all the nets available just by clicking on the Add to Google Calendar button down the bottom. It will update as we are notified of changes.
I suggest you click on the weekly or daily view of the calendar below to see it correctly.
If you found something missing, or incorrect, or just have some suggestions, please send us a message via the form below. It will be great to hear from you.
While you are here, there is lots of other useful information on this site:
- 6m and TV Channel 0
Prior to 1989, it was illegal to operate between 50 MHz and 52 MHz in Australia. It was a real pain as that was where all the action was when the band opened up. However, after many requests from the WIA to the DoTC back in 1989, it was agreed that this section of the… - Dipole Antennas Vs Long Wire Antennas
I’ve heard a lot about dipole antennas, and I’ve heard a lot about long wire antennas also. I would say I’ve seen more dipoles than long wire antennas. So why is that? What is the difference between them? Which is better? If one is a clear winner, why does anyone build the other? A dipole antenna is… - Repeater-START
Repeater-START is a multi-platform app designed for ham radio and radio-operator enthusiasts who need fast access to repeater information. The app provides a detailed repeater map as well as a distance-sorted list, allowing users to easily locate nearby communication points wherever they travel. Because it uses open repeater databases, the information remains current, community-supported, and… - The 6-Meter Amateur Radio Band
What Is the 6m Band? The 6-meter band, spanning roughly 50–54 MHz, is a section of the VHF spectrum assigned to amateur radio operators. Its wavelength is six meters, and its position between HF and VHF makes it behave like a mix of both services. Why It’s Called the “Magic Band” 6 meters has an… - Anytone AT-778UV
Overview The Anytone AT-778UV is a dual-band VHF/UHF mobile transceiver designed for amateur radio operators. It operates on the 136–174 MHz (VHF) and 400–490 MHz (UHF) bands, offering reliable two-way communication for both ham radio and commercial use (depending on firmware version). Power Output This transceiver provides selectable power levels — typically 25 W, 15… - 160 Meters Band160 meters band is known as the “Gentlemen’s band”. It is right next to the AM commercial band, known as medium wave. The 160-meter band is the radio frequencies between 1.8 and 2 MHz. For many decades it was the lowest radio frequency band allocated for use by amateur radio, before the 630 and 2200…
- What does this Antenna do?
Have you ever had an antenna and forgotten what it is for? Maybe you have been given one and wasn’t told exactly what it was used for. I got given an antenna at at ham fest because it didn’t sell. Funny enough after I got it, many came to me very interested in it. I… - Olivia Digital Mode MFSK
Yes, this popular girl name is actually an Amateur Radio term. Christian, DK8EW, put me onto Olivia after we chatted on VARA HF. I had heard about Olivia before, but he encouraged me to give it ago. Soon I made contact with VK4XP and must say it is a great digital format, though I understand… - Yaesu FT-620The Yaesu FT-620 (and its updated version, the FT-620B) is a vintage amateur radio transceiver designed specifically for the 6-meter band (50–54 MHz). Produced in the 1970s, it offers support for AM, CW, and SSB (USB/LSB) modes, making it a versatile rig for its time, especially during the era when 6 meters was gaining popularity for both local and DX communications. It…
- FreeDVI came across something different, FreeDV. The name FreeDV insinuates it is free, but is it? What is it? And what does it do? They say it will be the new SSB of radio. They say it is clear and goes further when conditions are not great. Here is what else I found: FreeDV is an open-source…
- Anytone 778UV Key Assignment
Key Assignment For some reason, not all the key assignment options are in the manual and after a bit of searching, I found no complete list. Hopefully this below helps you in selecting your Key Assignments on the main unit P1-P6 keys, as well as on the microphone PA-PD keys. I have listed them in… - Kenwood – did you know this?
Everyone that has been into radio for a while will know the brand Kenwood. And most know Kenwood isn’t only into Amateur radio, they are bigger than that, and have been also. But are you sure it started in Japan? What else do they make? How big are they today? And what does the name… - VK3AHR Ron
Today (20/06/25) I head Ron, VK3AHR, on the 7.100 40-meter net. I understand he ran this net for over 7 years, but hasn’t been able to for the last few weeks due to bad health. At 10am this morning he gave the group an announcement stating “I am un-well, very unwell, and this will be… - The History Of Yaesu
As licensed Amateur Radio operators, we have all heard about Yaesu. We have all seen a Yaesu radio and most of us have used and even own one. I’ve had and have several Yaesu radios. From extremely old ones full of valves and extremely heavy. One can only assume they were transported to where we… - Parks & Peaks App
I’ve been using the Parks and Peaks app on iphone and ipad for a little while now and quite enjoyed it. There don’t seem to be many iphone apps compared to android, so when there is one, I usually have a look. This one caught my eye as it was not only free, but useful.… - DMR Explained
With digital radio changing so quickly, below is a bit of an update in regards to DMR radio networks. DMR stands for Digital Mobile Radio and is an internation standard for digital radios since about 2005. It can contain voice and data. It was created as a standard so it remained low cost and could… - Baofeng K5 Plus Radio
I managed to get one of these radios and was rather impressed with it and what it came with. Have a look what my box had in it. Some of the things I liked included: It is a Tri-Band radio which includes UHF, VHF, 1.25M, and multi-band reception (VHF, UHF, FM, Airband, 1.25M, 1M, NOAA). … - Zastone D9000 Number Lock
I purchased this radio from a friend, and it worked well. He hadn’t really used it, so I did a factory reset. This was a bit of a mistake, as it did a few things like turning everything to Chinese. I had to use my phone and google translate to decode it and get it… - HamClock
HamClock has always fascinated me, as it seems such an amazing program specifically set up for Amateur Radio. I have seen countless videos on it but the draw back was always needing to have a Raspberry Pi. While I am not afraid to get one, and learn how to use it, I just didn’t feel… - Baofeng Radios
You could say every amateur radio operator knows about the Baofeng if they have been around long enough. Most have held one of their radios and lots have at least one. They have made a huge amount of radios. According to their website, they have been around fifty years now. However other information I found… - Yaesu 857D
A great radio that does all bands up to 70cm. Using all modes also you can talk on SSB on VHF and UHF. If you haven’t done SSB on 2m and 70cm, then I’d encourage you to do so. it is a lot of fun. This radio will do it and so will a lot… - Hiroyasu IC-980 Pro
I recently got my hands on the Hiroyasu IC-980 Pro dual band base radio. This is pronounced as “Hiro-Yasu”. When I say, got my hands on it, the unit is so small, you only need one hand really! This analogue radio does both 2m and 70cm and will receive more outside of the Amateur bands.… - Flowerpot Antennas
Have you heard of a flowerpot antenna? I hadn’t until recently, and I enjoy gardening also. But this antenna has nothing to do with gardening apart from why it was named flowerpot and it will probably end up either on your roof or garden. A good friend of mine put me onto it as I… - Daiwa CN-460M Meter
The Daiwa CN-460M is a small cross-needle meter displays both forward and reflected power for 2m and 70cm. It measures in ranges of 15/150 watts forward and 5/50 watts reflected. SO-239 jacks. It includes a mobile mounting bracket and meter illumination option if you connect the power cable. I believe it was new in the early 1990’s… - Yaesu FT-225RThe 2m band has always been an interesting one for me. It used to be swamped with pager interference, but it actually is a great band. Inversion allows your signal to travel long distances at times, especially on SSB. This video is about the Yaesu FT-225R 2m all band radio. While the radio is huge,…
- RH1 Radio Cup Holder
Why does a radio need a cup holder? I agree it’s a bit odd. But this isn’t a product that involves a cup. Rather it uses a cup holder. Almost every car now has a cup holder, but they are all different sizes and locations in the car. Some are large for bottles, others are… - Radioddity RA-UV712 Magnet Mount Antenna
There are lots of duel band antennas available, but most required extra mounting brackets. These brackets often restrict you as to where you can mount the antenna on your car. One of my first mobile antennas for the car was a magnet mount antenna. I used it on the family car before I even had… - Remote testing Antennas
I’ve always wanted to take the radio with me while on holidays and I always do. However I’ve always been limited to 2m and 70cm including local repeaters and digital work. Our family enjoy holidays all over Australia into some of the most remote places without water, power or any mobile signal. Sometimes this can… - HF Mobile Antenna CBL-561
CBL-561 Review The new CBL-561 antenna is strong and light that is fit for mobile work, camping or remote radio use. I plan to use this on our next outback trip! This antenna supports a frequency range of 25-30MHz, covering both 10-meter and 11-meter bands. With a SWR of ≤1.3:1 and a high power capacity… - Radioddity QT80
The new QT80 radio by Radioddity is a fantastic radio and I have a lot of contacts on it already. QT60 Vs QT80 This is a QT80 model but there is also the QT60 model so what’s the difference? One thing I did notice was the antenna plug on the back. It is a little… - Baofeng GT-5R ProThe first thing I noticed after receiving the radio was the size of the radio. It is small yet not to small that it is hard to use. It fits comfortably in your hand. Not only is it physically small, the price is amazingly small also. How I would have loved to have this radio…
- Do you cut or lengthen the antenna?
When measuring SWR, I always forget if I should lengthen or shorten the antenna. So rather than jump around the bush, I will get to the answer straight away. The graph below will help you always remember. You can reverse the above two statements also. Basically, if the frequency and the SWR change in the… - NanoVNA H4 USB Control to PC
If you haven’t seen my previous blog on the NanoVNA Analyser, then I suggest you look at that first before reading this blog. This one will talk about how to connect your NanoVNA to your PC via the USB cable, so I am assuming you know the basics on how to operate it. There is… - Flrig
Flrig is a transceiver control program designed to be used either stand alone or as an adjunct to fldigi (see my review on this). The supported transceivers all have some degree of CAT. The flrig user interface changes to accommodate the degree of CAT support available for the transceiver in use. Download Flrig here, but… - Fishing Line Antenna DIY
With so many different HF antennas available, I often wondered what people in high rise buildings did. If they can not put an antenna on the roof, what options are left for them? I talk to so many people from Asian cities who would have this problem, and occasionally I see what they do. The… - Band Stacking
Have you ever tried Band Stacking before? This is where you have three options per band every time you go to that band. For example, you may have one set up on SSB, one on CW and another on Data, all on the same band. You can easily switch between them all. For example, if… - 10 metres 28.490
On the 10-metre band, 28.490 is the unofficial calling frequency for Australia and New Zealand. This is interesting as the Band plans state it is 28.390 as the recommended intra-VK calling frequency. That said, 28.490 is more recognised as the unofficial calling frequency down under. Most amateurs down under will listen to 28.490 on ten… - Portable HF all band Antenna and Mount
I recently got the Radioddity M916 Heavy duty antenna magnetic mound with the Radioditty HF-008 all band portable antenna. I had always wanted to use HF more while camping or going on adventures around Australia (see our adventures page if you are interested), and now I am a step closer to doing that. This quick… - DNR – Digital Noise Reduction
As per the Yaesu FT-710 manual, the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of ambient noise found on the HF and 50 MHz bands. The (DNR) system is especially effective during SSB operation. Any of 15 different noise-reduction algorithms can be selected; each of these algorithms was created to deal… - Baofeng UV-17R Plus Series ReviewI recently got my hands on a new Baofeng UV-17R Plus Series radio. It didn’t take long at all to arrive and was not expensive at all. People these days pay more for a UHF CB radio than a radio that does all this can do. You can purchase it via this link: https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-17r-plus However,…
- Radioddity GD77After using this radio for years, this is my summary on how I find it. While I want to replace it to a base station that puts out more power, I don’t want to lose the OpenGD77 firmware. Can you suggest a radio that would work for me where you can manually type in any…
- Retevis RT73 – Kydera CDR300UV
The Retevis RT73 and Kydera CDR300UV are identical radios. They are a DMR/FM duel band radio for Amateur radio use. This is great, as most of the early DMR radios available were commercial radios that were used for Amateur operations. At time of writing this, the radio is one of the smallest dual band DMR… - Converting dB to S-metre
The S-meter is an instrument on most radio receivers that measures the strength of the signal being received. It uses a unit: the S-point. HF radios usually have a needle scale, whereas other bands often have LEDs displaying the S-Points. S-Points is the common method of measuring signal strength between operators, however many programs like… - VARA – VARAC
Ever heard this sound on HF / VHF / UHF? I know I have more and more recently. After a bit of research, someone told me it was VARAC. https://www.varac-hamradio.com/ As I understand it, the project started with Irad Deutsch 4Z1AC. It is free of charge for amateur radio operators. This software provides text base… - DXHeat.com
DXHeat.com is a great website that can update you the current conditions on each band. The website has filtering of incoming DX Spots which can be displayed instantly using great graphical tools. From the main landing page dxheat.com you can do a search by call sign or open DX Cluster. You can also scroll down… - NanoVNA-H 4 Antenna Analyser
The Nano VNA-H 4 is my new toy that has just arrived after purchasing via Banggood. This Antenna Analyser is a complicated device, but doesn’t have to be, and can be a powerful tool for the Amateur Radio hobbyist. Charging the device Your NanoVNA should come with a USB cord. To charge it, simply plug… - EchoLink CQ
I’ve been using EchoLink well before smartphones where the only way I knew how to connect to a different station was via the radio. The internet wasn’t as extensive as it is now and you had to dial the node you wanted via the radio. You can still do this today but I don’t think… - Diamond Antenna W-8010 and expanding it to all bandsI purchased the Diamond W series W8010 antenna and quickly put it together. The instructions were a bit hard to read as it was exceedingly small. However, I found someone who did a video on how to put it together. (this is not my video) To me, an antenna is far more important than the…
- Barefoot
I’ve heard several amateur radio operators say they are running a Barefoot setup. But what does it mean? It has nothing to do with what is or is not on your feet. But simply means transmitting without an amplifier. While power helps, the best thing you can do to fix your signal is your antenna.… - NetTime
When using digital over the radio, it is particularly important you have the correct time. Even a second out will stop you from making contacts. I relied on Windows to update the time and got an email from a helpful amateur telling me my time was out. You can see below it wasn’t out by… - Cables, how to organise trick
A simple tip that you may always use after reading this. Often our shacks end up with cables everywhere. It can be a little hard to remember what cable goes where after a few years. It all starts well but as the equipment grows, so do the cables. I have trouble with the power cords… - Solar Data & Propagation
There are several website that tell you what bands are open in your area. Most people paste them on their QRZ page, but there are some examples below that update every hour. You can see more on their webpage https://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html where all you have to do is paste the code and put on your website.… - HamAlert
It has been a while since I have completed another update, but I have a lot in the making. A broken finger has kept me quiet! HamAlert is an app for both iPhone and Google devices that alerts you as to when a desired station appears on the DX cluster, the Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, POTA… - M17
So what is the new digital mode M17? It sounds like a gun at first, however I am sure you if you google M17 Ham Project you will not be a red flag to the police. At the time of writing this, M17 is said to be a new digital radio protocol which is still… - GD-77 Won’t connect to PC
I have been using my Radioddity now for some years and love it. Though upgrading this to the OpenGD77 opened a whole new world and it gets better all the time. One issue I had for a period was not being able to connect to it via my PC. For some time, it worked, then… - DudeStar
Here is a free windows program that will connect your PC to: DMR Yaesu Fusion DStar M17 P25 NXDN You can do all this without needing to purchase a radio. I prefer to use a radio, however I thought I would put this review together to help others who may not or want to try… - Easy Radio Rack
Sometimes we try and build things and a lot of time abs money on our radio racks but have you thought outside the square? A simple shoe shelf makes a fantastic radio rack! Want some other good ideas, have a look below: - Welle.io
Welle.io is a DAB and DAB+ software defined radio (SDR). It runs on Windows, Linux and embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3. You can find the program and where to download it from their website. Using the Software With all these things, the software is updated regularly. You can see on the… - Hotspot Fixing Packet Loss with AutoCal
The thing with digital communications, it can be extremely complicated. It only takes one tick box to be ticked incorrectly to take your station off the air. Just as easily one tick box will get you on the air and sounding great. With Analogue, it was all about antenna gain, SWA, power and height. Digital… - OpenSpot from the Start
I have spoken to a few people who have felt a bit overwhelmed setting up their OpenSpot from the start. In saying that, I have always been surprised how many people are on digital, some of them have no computer experience at all. It only takes one tickbox to be selected wrongly and you are… - Treehouse
An unusual name, but a catchy name no less, just like Peanut that was written by the same person, David PA7LIM. If you like Peanut, then you will like this project also. This project, like Peanut, includes some amazing coding and thinking.… - DROID-Star
After talking to a friend just to the north of me, he told me about the app DROID-Star for Android. As I only have apple devices, this wasn’t initially an option for me, however I do have an Android TV box which I use for Amateur Radio, so will review it from that device. At… - Software Defined Radio (SDR)
If you don’t have one of the latest and greatest expensive scanners, you will struggle to listen to a lot of transmissions. While there is still a lot of Analogue transmissions today, even a lot still on AM especially when it comes to Aviation, however most have gone to digital. There are several reasons for… - SMS via Radio or Hotspot
One of the most underutilised by very cool feature that comes with some digital networks is the ability to send and receive SMS messages. You can send it fairly easily to another radio, but did you know you can also receive a weather report, see where your last GPS transmitted location is, and send messages… - Portable Hot Stop with Battery Pack
The new OpenSpot3 has come out with an internal battery. You might ask why? Well there is two common issues that is mostly raised with almost all hot spots. One is the range – I have addressed this in my BlueDV post if you want to make your own long range hotspot. However the other… - BlueDV Windows 10 GD-77
I found it hard to find useful information on how to run the OpenGD-77 hotpot mode with Windows 10. At the time of writing this, there is a lot about this topic using a pistar and even android or ISO, but not much with Windows 10. This is my experence with BlueDV and Open GD-77 using a Windows 10 PC.… - Iphone won’t download photos
I get the “Device is unreachable” Error message when trying to import media from iPhone to Windows 10 PC. … - Australian DMR RepeatersThere are several DMR networks around the world, and more and more start all the time. The Australian DMR network currently covers the entire country and is for Australian residents only. It can often be hard to find which DMR repeaters are online, offline and where they are, especially if you travel a bit like…
- Upgrade to OpenGD77
This page is just a help to friends I have spoke to who are interested in upgrading the Radioditty GD-77 to the OpenGD77 software. This is not my work, however I really do appreciate Roger and his team have done to put this together. I claim no responsibility if it breaks your radio, however I have not hear this happen now in some time. I am not an expert at all with OpenGD77, I have just put this together to help people who have asked me how to do it.… - Basic Antenna Fundamentals
A good friend of mine, Mike VK5ZC, put the information below together and asked me to put it on my web site. He has spent a lot of time putting it together with pictures and videos, so I encourage you to have a good read.… - The History of Ham RadioA good friend of mine, Mike VK5ZC, put the information below together and asked me to put it on my web site. He has spent a lot of time putting it together with pictures and videos, so I encourage you to have a good read.…
- ProScan and ProScan Client Update
I recently started using ProScan after years of using FreeScan. I have always enjoyed using FreeScan as it is easy to setup, I can download outputs from the software, and the main reason “it works”. However ProScan seems to be more graphical and has different features also.… - ProScan and ProScan ClientI recently started using ProScan after years of using FreeScan. I have always enjoyed using FreeScan as it is easy to setup, I can download outputs from the software, and the main reason “it works”. However ProScan seems to be more graphical and has different features also.…
- USB Device Error PL2303HXA
I went into the device manager and found the error, my cable no longer worked. This same issue happened to a USB Card reader also.… - Amateur Radio NetsA list of Radio nets we have gathered from web pages around the world, as well as friends etc.…
- The Radio Box
How do you stop a hand held radio from falling and being damaged? Do you sometimes put the radio down on a bench or desk between overs or while you are waiting for someone to call you? Some radio’s don’t stand very well on their own, or can fall over easily if the bench is… - WizNet DMR
The WizNet DMR app is still in beta testing, and at the time of writing this, you have to not only have a currently have a licence as an Amateur Radio Operator, but approved to be part of the beta testing group. You can do this by googling the web site, submitt a few details,… - Mini Keyboard Options
I bought this wireless keyboard/mouse which was very cheap. It does not come with batteries, but come with a USB dongle. It has a fantastic range since it is 2.4GHz RF. The back also has good grip which apparently isn’t common on all models. You can select what colour you want the plastic to be also.… - Orion Push to Talk
Orion is an app that isn’t really known in my world, perhaps because it isn’t available on all platforms, or because it does transmit your exact location to everyone on the channel. However there are some benefits to this mode and does add another communication mode to your list. You can also create your own… - Using an Android TV Box for Ham Radio
If you want to get onto Digital Radio for less (way less) than $100, then you may be interested in this. I have Apple equipment, and therefore miss out on a lot of the testing apps that are only available on Android. There seem to be more and more there all the time! I don’t… - Welcome to the siteHi there from Down Under, Melbourne Australia. Thank you for visiting my radio web site. Below is what items by category is available on this web site. Thanks again for visiting. This web site is still being built, so don’t forget to Follow us to get updates as they come. You can do this by…
- Power without PowerIn 2019 my family and I went on a five week trip through outback Australia to some of the remotest parts. We had no access to power, reception, food or water for days. We took what we had. Here is a cheap way to have power without having power, a rather inexpensive way to do…
- ChirpCHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Supported Radios Supported radios can be found on their web site at https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home. This list is updated as the software is…
- Updating GD-77 Firmware
Updating the firmware on the GD-77 can be daunting, as you can easily “brick” your radio. So be extremely careful. Make sure you understand why you are updating your firmware first. Since there is the option of “Bricking” your radio, and I only have the one digital radio, I decided not to update the firmware… - My Radio Diddity GD-77
Starting in digital can be a little overwhelming to start with, no matter how many years you have had your licence.…
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