A 600W broadband HF amplifier using affordable LDMOS devices
Update: this project is evolving. See this page for the latest version. Kits are available in the...
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Author: Razvan
Icom IC-705 – considerations on RX power draw (wild guesses ahead)
I’ll try to put together a breakdown of IC-7300’s sections and how much power those use and try to see how Icom could’ve tweaked those to make the architecture “portable” for the IC-705.
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Icom IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF portable SDR transceiver – full details
IC-705 has just been unveiled by Icom at the Tokyo Ham Fair. This is a portable HF/VHF/UHF transceiver featuring SDR technology, internal battery, GPS, Bluetooth and D-STAR. Output power is 10W on external 13.8V supply or 5W on internal battery.
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Yaesu FT3D – new flagship VHF/UHF handheld
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.
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US regulator FCC to introduce digital modes practical test for amateur examinations
This article was an April Fool’s prank. In a proposal that aims to make new changes to the...
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Red Pitaya STEMlab 122.88-16 for SDR transceivers
Red Pitaya have just introduced the STEMlab 122.88-16, an updated version of the STEMlab hardware aimed specifically at being used as a DDC/DUC HF/50MHz SDR transceiver.
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Yaesu FT-4X review (it is after all a Baofeng)
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
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ADE-1-24 mixer
ADE-1-24 are double-balanced RF mixers that can be easily found all over eBay, Aliexpress and...
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