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📡 U.S. Licensed Amateur Radio Operator Interactive Census Map

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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.

🎨 Technologies Used

  • HTML: Structure the webpage.
  • CSS: Style the application and ensure responsiveness.
  • JavaScript: Implement interactive features using:
    • D3.js for data visualization.
    • 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:
    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 file for details.

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