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Ham Radio Tools on Windows Pc

Developed By: V_Firefighter

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 706 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.0
Size 5.5 MB
Release Date January 22, 24
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Upgraded to newest versions of Android.Fixed callsign lookup. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Ham Radio Tools is a simple program that is to assist ham radio operators. Ham Radio Tools comes complete with a contact log and handy calculators and tables that will assist begin... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Ham Radio Tools and install on Windows PC. Ham Radio Tools is free Communication app, developed by V_Firefighter. Latest version of Ham Radio Tools is 2.0, was released on 2024-01-22 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Ham Radio Tools is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 706 users, 55 users had rated it 5*, 330 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Ham Radio Tools on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Ham Radio Tools on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Ham Radio Tools on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Ham Radio Tools using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Ham Radio Tools" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Ham Radio Tools on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Ham Radio Tools" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Ham Radio Tools is a simple program that is to assist ham radio operators. Ham Radio Tools comes complete with a contact log and handy calculators and tables that will assist beginning ham operators and even the pros.

with Ham Radio Tools you can:
-look up callsign information!
-find current GPS location information
-save each contact to a log database stored on the phone
-review and edit each log entry
-search for keywords in different fields of the log entry
-calculate a simple quarter and half wave antenna length
-calculate the wavelength of a frequency
-many more

*** Now includes band limits for All Amateur Licenses ***

*** Calculators for Yagi, Dipole, J-pole, and Vertical antennas ***

*** Callsign Lookup is now included!!! ***

Callsign database is pulled from FCC website and updated daily! Callsign lookup works for U.S. callsigns ONLY.
Results include address, current and previous license updates, date of any updates, type and class of license, and even includes a link to the FCC database for even more details. Address can be mapped on Google Maps by tapping on the address.

The contact log allows you to store information about a completed contact including date, time started, time ended, frequency, mode, station, location, signal reports, and an area for general comments about the contact. A must for field day and general book keeping. Data and start time are filled in when starting the log to save time. End time can even be filled in automatically upon saving the log entry.

The contact log also comes with a handy search feature for quickly locating that one of a kind long distance contact you like to brag about. The search is focused on fields chosen by the user. If you want to search for a specific call sign select station as the search location and enter the call sign in the search box. Search keywords are CASE SENSITIVE meaning capital or lowercase letter DO matter.

A summary of the band limits for each class are included. Always refer to the official ARRL Band Plan when in doubt.

Some simple formulas and calculators are included for quick reference in the field and includes: Yagi, Dipole, J-Pole, Vertical antennas, and wavelength calculator.
Upgraded to newest versions of Android.
Fixed callsign lookup.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.