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

by Razvan | Sep 5, 2018 | Reviews | 19 |

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

Yaesu FT3D – new flagship VHF/UHF handheld

by Razvan | May 15, 2019 | News | 1 |

Yaesu FT3D is the next flagship VHF/UHF handheld; features a full color touchscreen display, Bluetooth and many other goodies already present on the FT2D.

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.