Amateur Radio Resources
Training & Education
Learning resources for new operators, license upgrades, and continuing education.
- ARRL Licensing & Education: https://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training
- HamStudy Practice Exams: https://hamstudy.org
- ARRL Exam Session Finder: https://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session
FCC & Licensing
Official FCC systems for license lookup, renewals, and regulatory reference.
- FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS): https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/universal-licensing-system
- FCC License Search: https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp
- FCC CORES / FRN Management: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores
- FCC Vanity Call Sign Program: https://www.fcc.gov/vanity
- FCC Part 97 – Amateur Radio Service Rules: https://www.ecfr.gov/part-97
Propagation & Band Conditions (RF)
Space weather and propagation tools useful for HF, VHF, and digital operation.
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
- NOAA 3-Day Space Weather Forecast: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast
- ARRL Propagation Information: https://www.arrl.org/propagation
- PSKReporter (signal reception reports): https://pskreporter.info
- DX Cluster (web access): https://www.dxcluster.info
Software & Digital Modes
Widely used amateur radio software and operating tools.
- CHIRP – Radio Programming Software: https://chirpmyradio.com
- WSJT-X – FT8 / FT4 / Weak-Signal Modes: https://wsjt.sourceforge.io
- FLdigi Digital Mode Suite: https://www.w1hkj.com
- Winlink Global Radio Email: https://winlink.org
- Callsign & Grid Lookup: QRZ.com | HamQTH
Indiana Amateur Radio
Regional organizations and section-level coordination relevant to Indiana operators.
- ARRL Indiana Section: https://www.arrl.org/indiana
- ARRL Field Organization: https://www.arrl.org/field-organization
- ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES): https://www.arrl.org/ares
- National Weather Service – Indianapolis (Skywarn & training info): https://www.weather.gov/ind
Public Service & Emergency Communications
Training and reference material for volunteer and emergency communications.
- FEMA Independent Study Program: https://training.fema.gov/is
- IS-100 – Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100
- IS-700 – National Incident Management System: IS-700
CoCoRaHS – Precipitation Reporting
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) supports high-quality precipitation reporting used by the National Weather Service and emergency management agencies.
- CoCoRaHS Home: https://www.cocorahs.org
- Indiana Observations Map: https://data.cocorahs.org/cocorahs/maps/?country=usa&state=in
- Join CoCoRaHS: How to Join
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