FCC Satellite Related Filings
For easier navigation of US FCC Satellite related filings Luke Rehmann has built an RSS feed of the FCC’s ELS and IBFS systems.
The FCC Experimental Licensing System provides companies with temporary authorization to conduct temporary experimental wireless communication lab-testing, space launch/recovery communication, and other short-duration wireless communication needs
https://fcc.report/ELS/
The International Bureau administers international telecommunications and satellite programs and policies, including licensing and regulatory functions. The bureau also promotes pro-competitive policies abroad, coordinates global spectrum activities and advocates U.S. interests in international communications and competition
https://fcc.report/IBFS/]
Source:AMSAT UK
VHF
AMSAT/Vanderbilt RadFXSat-2/Fox 1E Set to Launch
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne is a go for launch on Wednesday, January 13, at 1500 UTC, carrying the AMSAT/Vanderbilt RadFXSat-2/Fox-1E CubeSat into spac... Read more
144 MHz signal from the Faroe Islands heard 3000kms away in Bulgaria during Geminid Meteor Shower – Dec 2020
Every year, the Geminid meteor shower peaks around the 14th of December and many VHF radio amateurs make contacts by bouncing signals off the meteor t... Read more
QYT KT-780 Plus 100 Watts 2 meter Mobile Radio Review and Demo
The QYT KT-780 Plus is a 100 watt mobile radio on the 2 meter Amateur Radio Band, and works on FM mode. Today we will walk through the menu of the rad... Read more
6000km TEP path on 144 MHz opens up between Buenos Aires and the Dominican Republic
Hot on the heels of the last post about the 5400km TEP opening on 144 MHz between Argentina and the island of Aruba, we have details of some more cont... Read more
Retevis RT95 Budget Dual Band Mobile Transceiver
Specifications GENERAL Frequency Range VHF:144-148MHz UHF: 430~440MHz Number of Channels 200 channels Channel Spacing 25K (Wide Band) 20K(Middle Band)... Read more
Equipment
New ! Kenwood TPZ-D553
Kenwood TPZ-D553 Product name TPZ-D553TPZ-D553SCH: lithium-ion battery KNB-74L (7.4V / 1100mAh) standard accessory TPZ-D553MCH: lithium-ion battery KN... Read more
Icom – Download 2014 Amateur Product Catalog (PDF)
Icom – Download 2014 Amateur Product Catalog (PDF) Read more
Astron Has A New Power Supply, SS-50M-AP First Look
“This is their brand new, up and coming line of switching mode power supplies. Very quick video. But it is the only one in the world on display... Read more
Portable Solar Power, Samlex Foldable Solar Panel, Off-Grid Emergency Electricity
Portable Solar Power, Samlex Foldable Solar Panel, Off-Grid Emergency Electricity The Samlex 135 watt portable solar panel with included charge contro... Read more
Antenna
MFJ 8-Band Cobweb VS Hy-Gain AV680 Comparison
“So many people asked which antenna would I rather have and which one performs better. Well, this is a basic comparison on a day not so g... Read more
3/3 (6) element 50/70MHz Yagi (1.2m)
An Excellent Dual Band Yagi for 50/70MHz with 1.2m boom Model: DB-664 A dualband balun is recommended for this antenna, details can be found HERE The... Read more
A New Way to compare HF antennas
Michael G0POT reviews WSPRlite with DXplorer Wondering how well your antenna works? WSPRlite with DXplorer will tell you… The WSPRlite is a spe... Read more
100 Ft Balloon Antenna by KN9B
100 Ft Balloon Antenna “Our radio club yearly Special Event (SE) has experienced low signal strength and poor signal reports. We needed a better... Read more
Mosley PRO-67-C-3 – HF Antenna
One antenna, 4 Elements on 10, 3 Elements on 12, 3 Elements on 15, 3 Elements on 17, 3 Elements on 20, 1 Element on 30 Meters and 3 Elements on 40 Met... Read more