Verified Resources
Browse curated LZARC and LZMesh resource links for amateur radio licensing, digital voice, regional clubs, radio equipment, mesh networking, and practical operating references.
https://n0nws.com/
A linked VHF/UHF amateur radio repeater system serving Southwest Missouri that extends handheld radio coverage and delivers real-time Skywarn storm reports and emergency communications for the National Weather Service, Greene County OEM, and local hospitals during severe weather.
Open resource ->https://www.amazon.com/s?k=LILYGO+Meshtastic%20%20
Good option if you want to build or customize your own Meshtastic node, especially with off-the-shelf ESP32/LoRa modules.
Open resource ->https://www.amazon.com/s?k=meshtastic+radio%20
Wide selection from boards/modules to pre-flashed devices — convenient for U.S. buyers and often eligible for returns.
Open resource ->https://www.arrl.org
The national association for amateur radio in the U.S., offering licensing, education, advocacy, and technical resources.
Open resource ->https://www.contestcalendar.com
The standard reference for upcoming amateur radio contests and operating events.
Open resource ->https://dvnets/com
A living, community-verified guide to amateur radio digital voice nets—on now and around the world.
Open resource ->https://www.dxengineering.com/
Your one-stop shop for ham-radio gear: top antennas, transceivers, accessories and more, with over 30,000 products for amateur radio operators.
Open resource ->https://www.dxsummit.fi
A real-time DX cluster showing active stations and propagation reports from around the world.
Open resource ->https://www.eham.net
A long-running ham radio community featuring forums, reviews, propagation tools, and learning resources.
Open resource ->https://lzarc.com/calendar/
The LZARC Event Calendar lists all upcoming club activities, including meetings, training sessions, community events, radio exercises, and special operating days. It’s the best place to stay informed about what’s happening and to plan your participation in club events throughout the year.
Open resource ->https://www.gigaparts.com/radio-gear
A broad-scope tech superstore that includes a big “Radio Gear” section: from amateur-radio transceivers and antennas to coax, power supplies, tower/shack accessories, scanners, and more.
Open resource ->https://www.hamradio.com/
The world’s largest supplier of amateur- and ham-radio gear: thousands of radios, antennas & accessories all in one place.
Open resource ->https://hamstudy.org
A popular online study and testing platform for amateur radio license exams.
Open resource ->https://joplinarc.com/
The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing amateur radio through education, fellowship, and public service, while supporting emergency communications and community events in the Joplin area.
Open resource ->https://kilowattarc.com/
The Kilowatt Amateur Radio Club in Lamar, Missouri is a nonprofit group focused on community engagement, amateur radio education, licensing exams, and hands-on operating across voice, digital, and Morse code modes.
Open resource ->https://lzarc.com/resources/net-listings/
The LZ Net Listings page is a community-maintained directory of amateur radio nets across Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Northwest Arkansas, and Northeast Oklahoma. Listings include local, regional, digital, and HF nets with key details such as day, time, frequency, mode, and system information to help operators quickly find and join nets in the area.
Open resource ->https://lzarc.com/resources/lzarc-dv-net
The LZARC Digital Voice Net is your every-other-week chance to jump on the air, check in with fellow operators, and talk radio, tech, and tinkering. Held immediately after the LZMesh Net, this net is intentionally relaxed and conversational. Whether you’re experimenting with Digital Voice, building antennas, deploying Meshtastic nodes, or just want to say hello, this is an open forum designed for participation, not perfection. 1st and 3rd Tuesday's of the month - 8:30 Central.
Open resource ->https://www.etsy.com/shop/admiralstudios/?etsrc=sdt&dd_referrer=LZARC
Holt shares his charging docks for many of the pre-made nodes available on the market. These are great for charging nodes with the antenna’s upright. If you all think of any other nodes that could benefit from having a dock like this, please let Holt know as he is always working to design new products.
Open resource ->https://meshtastic.org/docs/introduction/
Detailed guides and documentation to help you understand and utilize Meshtastic technology effectively.
Open resource ->https://github.com/meshtastic/
Access the source code, contribute to development, and explore various projects related to Meshtastic.
Open resource ->https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic
A user-driven community for builds, experiments, troubleshooting, and network inspiration.
Open resource ->https://meshtastic.org/
The official home of the Meshtastic project. This site provides everything needed to get started with Meshtastic, an open-source, long-range mesh communication system. Users will find firmware downloads, device guides, documentation, and links to community resources.
Open resource ->https://www.nixahams.net/
The Nixa Amateur Radio Club is a community-based organization that promotes amateur radio through education, regular nets and meetings, public service communications, and local emergency support in and around Nixa, Missouri.
Open resource ->https://pskreporter.info
A real-time signal reporting site showing digital mode reception and propagation worldwide.
Open resource ->https://www.qrz.com
The most widely used amateur radio callsign database with logs, forums, and station profiles.
Open resource ->https://www.qrzcq.com
An alternative callsign database and ham community with logs, profiles, and DX tools.
Open resource ->https://www.radioqth.net
An international callsign database and logging platform for amateur radio operators.
Open resource ->https://www.radioreference.com/
A comprehensive resource for radio communications, featuring frequency databases, trunked radio system information, FCC license data, scanner resources, and community forums covering public safety, amateur radio, and other radio services.
Open resource ->https://store.rakwireless.com/collections/meshtastic%20
Official store offering ready-to-use and modular Meshtastic-compatible devices (handheld radios, trackers, starter kits, repeaters, etc.)
Open resource ->https://www.repeaterbook.com
A comprehensive, community-maintained directory of amateur radio repeaters, making it easy to find repeater frequencies, locations, modes, and access information across the U.S. and worldwide.
Open resource ->https://store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo
Discover the power of connectivity with Rokland\'s exclusive range of Meshtastic products, designed for enhanced communication and monitoring in any environment.
Open resource ->https://smarc.org/
The Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club (SMARC) is a long-established amateur radio organization that provides license classes, testing sessions, weekly nets, public-service events, and emergency readiness through EMCOM and Skywarn operations across southwest Missouri.
Open resource ->https://smlrs.info/
The Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System is a regional VHF and UHF amateur radio network providing wide-area communications for emergency response, weather operations, and everyday amateur radio use across Southwest Missouri.
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