ICOM IC-7610 The SDR Everyone Wants!
Receivers
- Independent direct sampling receivers capable of receiving two bands/two modes simultaneously.
- DIGI-SEL pre-selector for enhanced interference rejection.
- Digital IF filter and digital twin PBT for interference rejection.
Display
- Large 7-inch color display with high resolution real-time spectrum scope and waterfall.
- Dual scope/waterfall mode.
Fly by wire (user interface)
- USB port for keyboard and mouse controls.
- External monitor connection with a DVI-D port.
- Optional SD card for saving user profiles and QSOs with band and timestamp information
- Ethernet port for IP remote operation capability with the optional RS-BA1.
Other features
- Built-in high-speed automatic antenna tuner
- Newly designed large speaker box offers superior sound quality, making use of the high-purity received signal
Antenna
The FALCON OUT-250B is a Short Wave Multiband Vertical antenna (WARC incl.) with flat SWR across the bands. In this video I assemble, install, test, compare and modify of this 7,13m tall vertical antenna. I hope you enjoy this video 🙂 Anten... Read more
App - Mobile
SDR Receiver demodulates and plays AM and FM signals received by an RTL-SDR, Airspy HF+ or SDRplay radio. Requires a radio and a host computer with SDR Receiver. SDR Receiver streams data from an rtl_tcp, hfp_tcp o... Read more
Review
Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let’s take a look at this brand new HT and compare it to the FT3D, its predecessor. Even in a compact body (W2.44” x D1.34” x H3.94”), the FT5DR provides reliable 5... Read more
News
IARU Region 1 Monitoring System Says Radio France International Splatter “Untenable”
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) August newsletter reports that Radio France International was active... Read more
How to Renew Your License
Natalie, KK4FLA, has one question that is very simple but still important. “How does one renew his license?” Read more
Next SpaceX Commercial Crew to ISS Comprised of Radio Amateurs
Four radio amateurs will head to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a commercial flight, thanks to Amateur Radio on the International Space... Read more
Hamvention 2022 – Michael Kalter, W8CI
Hamvention Special – Michael Kalter, W8CI is here to give an update on Hamvention 2022! Hamvention will be held May 20, 21 and 22, 2022 at the G... Read more
Tokyo Ham Fair 2021 is cancelled
Tokyo Ham Fair 2021 is cancelledJapan’s JARL has announced the cancellation of the world’s largest amateur radio event, the Tokyo Ham Fair... Read more
20th Anniversary of 9/11
ARRL The national association for Amateur Radio® honors the memories of those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, at the Wor... Read more
GENESIS Ham Satellites among Payloads Lost in Launch Failure
The GENESIS-L and GENESIS-N ham radio satellites were among several carrying amateur radio payloads lost following the failure of the Firefly Alpha ro... Read more
ARRL Responds to Story of Radio Amateur Told to Remove His Antenna
ARRL has responded to an Orlando, Florida, news story on August 23, 2021 by WFTV Channel 9 alleging a radio amateur was told to remove his antenna by... Read more
FEMA Announces HF Interoperability Activity on 60-Meter Channels 1 and 2
Channels 1 and 2 on 60 meters will be available starting on August 30 for interoperability between US government and US amateur radio stations involve... Read more
FCC Grants Temporary Waiver to Permit Higher Symbol Rate Data Transmissions for Hurricane Ida Traffic
The FCC has granted an ARRL emergency request for a temporary waiver intended to facilitate relief communications in the wake of Hurricane Ida. The wa... Read more
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Potentially Catastrophic Storm this Weekend
The National Weather Service has forecast that Hurricane Ida is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the US Gulf Coast on Sunday... Read more
Amateur Radio Operator Banned! Insulin Pump “Interference” – Was it from Ham Radio?
An interesting article in the media claims a woman’s insulin pump is being “potentially” interfered with by an amateur radio operato... Read more
Ham Saves his Friend’s Life from 500 miles away
A man in San Joaquin County, California, is being praised for helping save his friend’s life even though they were hundreds of miles apart. Read more
Ham Radio Operators Helping Family Members Locate Caldor Fire Evacuees
Some people evacuated from the Caldor Fire zone are going on their second week seeking another place to live. One evacuee we spoke to Sunday said she... Read more
Hurricane Watch Net has Eyes on Hurricane Grace and Tropical Storm Henri
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is mustering as Hurricane Grace, a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 85 MPH, is expected to make landfall... Read more