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Yaesu FT-4X review (it is after all a Baofeng)

by Razvan | Sep 5, 2018 | Reviews | 14 |

Yaesu FT-4X is part of the new range of handhelds from Yaesu that attacks the concept of low-cost outdoor radios. Rugged casings, IP54 water protection and loud speakers are just some of the main common features

US regulator FCC to introduce digital modes practical test for amateur examinations

by Razvan | Apr 1, 2019 | News | 7 |

This article was an April Fool’s prank. In a proposal that aims to make new changes to the...

Red Pitaya STEMlab 122.88-16 for SDR transceivers

by Razvan | Feb 21, 2019 | News | 0 |

Red Pitaya have just introduced the STEMlab 122.88-16, an updated version of the STEMlab hardware aimed specifically at beaing used as a DDC/DUC HF/50MHz SDR transceiver.

ADE-1-24 mixer

by Razvan | Jun 8, 2018 | In the shack | 4 |

ADE-1-24 are double-balanced RF mixers that can be easily found all over eBay, Aliexpress and a...

Yaesu FT-818nd user manual

by Razvan | Mar 1, 2018 | News | 0 |

The Yaesu FT-818nd user manual has been published. It can be downloaded from here: Yaesu FT-818nd...

Amateur Radio Weekly – great newsletter

by Razvan | Feb 14, 2018 | News | 0 |

I recently discovered the Amateur Radio Weekly – a newsletter put together by Cale (K4HCK), and I was impressed. The content is wonderfully curated, it looks amazing and the overall impression is very professional.

Yaesu FT-818 details leaked (FT-817nd replacement)

by Razvan | Feb 8, 2018 | News | 5 |

Rumors about the Yaesu FT-818 have been circulating for about 6 years and now we get to see the first details on the new portable QRP all-band all-mode transceiver from Yaesu. Finally, the replacement for the very successful Yaesu FT-817nd is about to see the light of day.