Ham radio has a wonderful community of clubs, publishers, and volunteers who share guides, tools, and live information. Here are the resources we recommend most — grouped by topic so you can find what you need quickly. All links open in a new tab.
Licensing and Study
- ARRL — Getting Licensed: the national association’s guide to licenses, exams, and clubs.
- HamStudy.org: free study tools and practice exams for Technician, General, and Extra.
- ARRL Exam Sessions: find an in-person or online exam near you.
Call Signs and Lookups
- QRZ: look up call signs, see station details, and log contacts.
- FCC License Search: the official FCC database of amateur licenses.
Operating: POTA, Contests, and Nets
- Parks on the Air: the official POTA program, park list, and rules.
- pota.app: live POTA spots — see who is activating right now.
- RepeaterBook: repeater directory by location, band, and mode.
- RadioReference: frequencies, repeaters, and scanner information.
Digital Modes
- BrandMeister: the worldwide DMR network — talkgroups, repeaters, and live activity.
- RadioID: register for a DMR ID and look up digital IDs.
- QSO One: an online community and resource for ham radio operators.
Listening
- Broadcastify: live audio streams, including amateur radio and public safety.
- WebSDR: tune real software-defined radio receivers around the world from your browser.
Weather
- National Weather Service: forecasts, watches, and warnings.
- National Hurricane Center (NOAA): tropical weather outlooks and forecasts.
- Storm Prediction Center (NOAA): severe weather outlooks and storm reports.
Know a great ham radio resource we should add? Let us know — this list grows with the hobby.