Unofficial compilation note: this library is unofficial material compiled and rewritten by BG7BAG Radio from public sources, for study reference only, and is not affiliated with the equipment manufacturers. For takedown requests, contact contact@bg7bag.com.
Amateur Radio Resources & Official Links
A curated hub of manufacturers, communities, organisations and databases.
Manufacturers & manuals
- Baofeng official (manuals / CPS downloads): baofengradio.com
- Quansheng official (UV-K5/K6 firmware, CPS, manuals): en.qsfj.com
- Yaesu official (regional): yaesu.com / yaesu.com.cn
Community & programming tools
- Miklor (authoritative Baofeng / Quansheng / CHIRP programming, accessories, drivers): miklor.com
- CHIRP official (open-source cross-brand programming software): chirp.danplanet.com
- BTECH / BaofengTech software: baofengtech.com/software
Organizations & regulation
- ARRL (US national association): arrl.org
- JARL (Japan): jarl.org
- DARC (Germany): darc.de
- CRAC (China): crac.org.cn
- IARU (International Amateur Radio Union): iaru.org
Databases & lookup tools
- QRZ (callsign & station database): qrz.com
- RepeaterBook (repeater directory): repeaterbook.com
- RadioReference (frequency & system database): radioreference.com
- eHam (reviews & forums): eham.net
Forums & discussion
- Reddit r/amateurradio: reddit.com/r/amateurradio
- QRZ Forums: forums.qrz.com
- HamRadioForum: hamradioforum.net
Usage note
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These are external authoritative resources for further reading and do not constitute endorsement. Always defer to official manuals; comply with local radio regulations and transmit only on authorised bands with a valid licence.
Do these links leave the site?
Yes. They point to official manufacturer, organisation and community sites and open in a new tab; always verify against the latest official information.
Why no per-model third-party review links?
We focus on structured tutorials and compliance notes; reviews live in communities such as Miklor and eHam. This page lists only stable, authoritative official/organisational entry points.