https://github.com/techcow2/usahamcensus
An interactive map showcasing licensed amateur radio operators by state, with detailed breakdowns of operator classifications.
https://github.com/techcow2/usahamcensus
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An interactive map showcasing licensed amateur radio operators by state, with detailed breakdowns of operator classifications.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/techcow2/usahamcensus
- Owner: techcow2
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-10-08T21:42:01.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-08T22:07:31.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-12-01T22:15:15.993Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: amateur-radio, amateurradio, d3js, ham-radio, hamradio, html-css-javascript, maps, topojson
- Language: HTML
- Homepage: https://hamradar.com/usacensus
- Size: 289 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# 📡 U.S. Licensed Amateur Radio Operator Interactive Census Map
Welcome to the **Interactive U.S. Ham Radio Operators Census**! This project visualizes the distribution of licensed ham radio operators across the United States, providing insights into the vibrant amateur radio community. 📅 Last updated: **October 2024**.
## 🌟 Features
- **Interactive Map**: Explore the U.S. map and hover over each state to see the number of licensed operators.
- **Data Visualization**: View the total number of operators and the top 10 states with the most operators.
- **Detailed State Information**: Click on a state to reveal more information about operator classifications (Novice, Technician, General, Advanced, Extra).
- **Responsive Design**: The application is designed to work on both desktop and mobile devices.
## 📊 Data Source
The data is sourced from the **FCC** (Federal Communications Commission) and is updated regularly to reflect the most current statistics.
- **Data Link**: [FCC ULS Data](http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=transaction&page=weekly)
## 🎨 Technologies Used
- **HTML**: Structure the webpage.
- **CSS**: Style the application and ensure responsiveness.
- **JavaScript**: Implement interactive features using:
- [D3.js](https://d3js.org/) for data visualization.
- [TopoJSON](https://github.com/topojson/topojson) for geographical data representation.
- **SVG**: Scalable vector graphics for map rendering.
## 🚀 Getting Started
To run this project locally, follow these steps:
1. **Clone the Repository**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/techcow2/usahamcensus.git
cd usahamcensus
## 📂 Getting Started
### Open index.html
Simply open `index.html` in your web browser to view the interactive map.
### Interacting with the Map:
- Hover over states to view the number of licensed operators.
- Click on a state to see a breakdown of operator classifications.
## 📈 Data Breakdown
Here's a glimpse of the data categories included for each state:
- **Novice**
- **Technician**
- **General**
- **Advanced**
- **Extra**
## 🙌 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
1. **Fork the Repository**
2. **Create a New Branch**: `git checkout -b feature/YourFeature`
3. **Commit Your Changes**: `git commit -m 'Add some feature'`
4. **Push to the Branch**: `git push origin feature/YourFeature`
5. **Open a Pull Request**
## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.