Antenna Gain Explained by KB9VBR
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The latest edition of the VHF Newsletter has been mailed to all on the VHF mailing list and can be found here. The new version of the VHF Handbook, 8.50, with the recommendations of our Interim meeting in Vienna is published.You can download it hereSource:RSGB Read more
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-society in the Netherlands, VERON, has invited radio amateurs from around the world to take part in what it’s calling a 2-meter propagation experiment. VERON said the aim is to collect as much data as possible about contacts made on 2 meters. All modes are welcome. The event is set for […] Read more
To fully utilize all the features you have to use Windows PC to program this radio. Not Compatible with CHIRP and RT systems software. FCC Part 90 Certified, FCC ID: T4KD878UV New Features on AT-D878UV GPS version Roaming (Auto/Manual) Repeater Check (Out-of-range checking for repeater) Talker Alias (Send and Displays) Analog and DMR APRS […] Read more
The IC-V86 gives you more audio, more RF power, more coverage and more battery capacity in a compact, MIL-STD portable. With 1.5W of receive audio power and a new chassis design, the IC-V86 enables users to hear incoming signals in loud, noisy environments. The IC-V86 expands users radios coverage with 7W of RF output power […] Read more
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“This is part 1 in this mini series of my progress on building the WB0OEW Autonomous satellite tracker. In this video I went shopping for the parts, and ALL the links are below for the original published document, his website and all the parts that I ordered in this video. Future video updates I will […] Read more
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During the Northern Hemisphere Summer Es season the use of 50.313 MHz for FT8 contacts has become very congested, and stations are now using 50.323 MHz for Intercontinental DX working. In order to not cause QRM to each other and permit the most efficient use of FT8 for weak signal DX working, it is highly […] Read more
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The AR-152A is updated CS tactical antenna ,with more flexing and better signal Description: 1. All of our items are brand new. 2. Model: AR-152A 3. Connector Type: SMA-Female 4. Band: Dual Band VHF/UHF. 5. Frequency: 144/430MHz. 6. Gain: 3.5dBi. 7. Max Power: 20Watts. 8. V.S.W.R: Less than 3.5. 9. Impedance: 50ohm. 10. Style: Soft […] Read more
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New DXCC on 2m Tropo and First AF-SA QSO ever.
Trinidad and Tobago 9Y4D —-> D41CV
Distance 4000km
Chris running 7el 100W
Mode FT8
QSO réalisé en CW avec @D4C_team, du coup premier qso transatlantique avec un cerveau, une oreille mais avec un transceiver SDR donc avec plein d’informatique quand même histoire de faire râler les puristes 😄🤪😁 pic.twitter.com/5bCZl70oyj
— ＦＧ８ＯＪ🏝️🛰️🌑 (@FG8OJ) June 19, 2019
Antenna
Bird Technologies AT-500 Antenna Tester
Bird Technologies The AT-500, Antenna Tester provides a cost-effective, fast, graphical way of determining the quality of mobile and base stati... Read more
DX Engineering Coax Cable Stripping Tools DXE-UT-8213
DX Engineering Coax Cable Stripping Tools provide a new and easy way to prepare your 50 ohm coax cable for the installation of solder-type PL-2... Read more
Triband end-fed half wave antenna for portable use
Describing and demonstrating an end-fed multiband antenna for portable use. It’s a full-sized half wave on 20 metres and a loaded half wave on 4... Read more
Review
Chameleon MPAS 2 NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) Antenna
“Part 2 of my look at the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna System. I set the antenna up in the horizontal NVIS (Near Vertical Inciden... Read more
Overview of the Icom IC-9700 SDR VHF/UHF Transceiver
Following on from our initial ‘Introduction to the IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1200 MHz Base Station SDR Transceiver’ video, we have put together a more in-depth,... Read more
RM Italy MLA100 Amplifier Demonstration
“Mark, W8BBQ show the RM Italy MLA100 amplifier to get over 100 watts from a QRP rig. 160 meters through 10 meters plus 6 meters. Allows you to... Read more
Digital Modes
New Summer EURAO Party to Premier FT4
The motto of the new European Radio Amateurs’ Organization (EURAO https://www.eurao.org/) Summer Party https://www.eurao.org/en/node/1045 is... Read more
World Wide Digi DX Contest
The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (“WWROF”), in collaboration with the Slovenia Contest Club (“SCC”), is pleased to announce the first annual... Read more
LoTW Now Accepting FT4 Contact
The latest TQSL update (Config.xml version 11.8), released on May 22, includes FT4 as a submode of MFSK. It also adds AISAT-1 and PO-101 in the satell... Read more
Software
WSJT-X 2.1.0 is available!
WSJT-X 2.1.0 Description WSJT-X implements communication protocols or “modes” called FT4, FT8, JT4, JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, MSK144, and W... Read more
SDRuno v1.32 release !
“We are pleased to announce the release of v1.32 of SDRuno. The purpose of this release is primarily to add MRC Diversity functionality for the... Read more
Ham Radio Deluxe version 6.6.0.236
https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/ Read more
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PALM SIZE DMR: Compatible with MOTOTRBO, the GD-73A features lightweight and mini size that can easily fit your pocket. The clear LCD screen and compact keypad achieve a simple but effective one-hand radio operation, perfect for business use. 2600mAh BATTERY & CUSTOM KEYS: 2600mAh large capacity battery supports 48 hours of standby time and up to 16 […] Read more
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A historic contact was made on Sunday the 16th June 2019 when the Atlantic was spanned for the first time on 144 MHz. D41CV on Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa managed to work FG8OJ in Guadeloupe on 144.174 MHz using the FT8 digital mode. The distance was an incredible 3,867 kms. To […] Read more
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