Here are a number of sites that can help you during operation. They perform a variety of functions. You may want to look at all of them just to see what they do. Logbook of the World (LoTW) eQSL QRZ.com FCC ULS Search Display Reception Reports Time Is Gray Line Map Ham Radio Maidenhead Grid Amateur Radio Maidenhead Grid Square Locator Map Smoothed Sunspot Numbers HF Propogation Tools Google Maps APRS APRS Direct Repeaterbook (Maryland) Ham Calculator