New WEB site for Radio Maniaks

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New CQDX.ru English Project is Online

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Dear HAM friends,

This part of the WEB site will soon to be filled with content and all information will circulate in the pages of the new WEB site.

The content has been migrated and selected by Categories. Please visit the Link below. All information about HAM Radio in English will appears on new WEB site – CQDX.ru/HAM. I am also looking for those amateurs who would like to help me manage a new WEB-site with the publications on HAM Radio / New equipment.

Please contact me by E-mail: DXisFUN(at)GMAIL.com

Thanks & 73 KL1A (RW3AH) Andrew

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Boger BO-3500 Monitoring Receiver

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Price: 3 959.00 € (inkl. 19 % MwSt.)

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The new Bonito shortwave receiver RadioJet 1102S

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The new Bonito shortwave receiver RadioJet 1102S combines innovative design with the advantages of modern computer technology. It has a frequency range of 0,04 MHz to 30 MHz with an excellent sensitivity of .03 µVolts on a noise level of -137 dBm with an extreme resolution of 144 dB at a bandwidth of 24kHz. The Noise floor is extremely low, because there are no active parts between the Antenna and the ADC.

• High Performance IF-Receiver
• 0,04 MHz – 30 MHz
• 0.03 µVolt sensitivity on a -137dBm noise floor
• Very high IP3: +29dBm (High-IP)
• 2 x 16 Bit ADC MultiChannel and 1 x 24 Bit cascaded
• 24 kHz Bandwidth
• LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, Stereo DRM
• Modern flexible User Interface
• Audio and IF recording and playback
• Integrated Frequency Database
• IF/AF Spektrumanalyzer and Oscilloscopes
• Free Online-Updates

Prices:

Bonito RadioJet 1102S (with Support) 599,-€
Bonito RadioJet 1102S (without Support) 499,-€

Surcharges: The following options are available with a surcharge:

1. RX-Decoder Software 58.-€ Decoding of RTTY, CW, PSK, SSTV, FAX and Time….
2. TX-Control & Encoder Software 58.-€ Transceiver Control, En- & Decoding of RTTY, CW, PSK, SSTV, FAX….
3. RX / TX- Full version 98.-€ Both options (2 & 3)
4. Project 7 RadioCom 128.-€ RX-TX Option (2 & 3) plus RadioCom 6
5. Weather Receiving Software 498.-€ Marine reception and organization of WeatherFax, Navtex, RTTY und Synop ….

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NKCCluster for Android

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I’ve always been a bit of a gadget fan. It all started more than 10 years ago with my first purchase of (now obsolete) Handspring Visor, a PalmOS compatible. Before long, it became an essential part of my everyday life: it used to remind me about birthdays I under no circumstances wanted to forget, it stored my phone numbers from all the post-it notes and various mobile phones I used to use at the time. I could even use it to send e-mails and surf the web, albeit in a very limited fashion (only by synchronising). With the demise of PalmOS a couple of years ago I switched to the next available platform: Windows Mobile. My HTC Touch Pro was this time a serious contender for a perfect gadget: not only could I use it as a phone, I could also surf the Web from any location. I could even use it as a GPS receiver (and was actually quite happy with TomTom on it, I still think this was about the best piece of GPS navigation software I ever tried). And then, in April 2010, I decided to accept an offer from my mobile provider and upgrade relatively cheap to a newer device. And thus I became a proud owner of HTC Desire. If my previous gadget was close to being a perfect gadget, this one got even a step closer. I immediately liked its openness and what I could do with it, being a Linux addict for quite some years I enjoyed the fact it’s running linux. Being also an avid hamradio operator, I started searching for and installing every hamradio application I could find. But one application was missing: at the time there was no DX Cluster client for Android. Keen to avoid needing to take my laptop to the shack (my shack is outside of my house) I tried accessing a few nodes using some telnet clients I found but this was overall a rather poor experience (one client was crashing while changing the screen orientation and the other would time out before I’d even manage to log on). I thus decided to write an application of my own. – M0NKC -

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USB APRS TNC Digi Tracker

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The APRS TNC Digi Tracker isn’t just a mobile APRS tracker.
Connect to the USB port of a laptop, flick a switch and it also runs as a TNC with UI-View displaying local stations on the screen.
Flick another switch and it’s a digipeater as well.

Easy to program with freeware APRS Messenger Lite program that also doubles as a receive only igate program.
Use with freeware APRS Messenger program and it’s an emergency communications message control station or satellite ground station for International Space Station packet radio.

Now available with a built-in Sirf Star III GPS receiver with internal patch antenna and a SMA connector for use with an external GPS antenna.
Just the job for RAYNET or ARES emergency communications or just everyday APRS tracking!

Features include:

• Encodes and decodes 1200 bd APRS packets

• Works with UI-View for map display and messaging

• Fill-in stand-alone APRS digipeater

• Digi All option for special events and RAYNET emergency use

• Mobile APRS GPS tracker

• Now available with a built-in Sirf III GPS receiver with internal antenna and SMA external antenna socket

• It can also feed GPS NMEA data out on the USB port to a PC for navigation and other programs

• Programmable with any serial terminal program or CCW APRS Messenger Lite freeware program

• Works with Winpack for converse packet radio.

• Pin compatible with existing APRS trackers using a 9 way D type connector for the radio port

• Uses the FTDI USB chip with drivers available for Windows, Linux and OS-X

• Provides transmit and receive audio and PTT connections for a 144 MHz (2 metre) FM transceiver

• Power requirements 7 to 25V current consumption 100 mA

• Complies with FCC Part 15 rules and EU specifications for EMC, RoHS and WEEE

• Built to last with high grade components and reliable firmware in a tough ABS case

For further information the Operating Manual can be downloaded as a 3.1 MB PDF file here.
A zip file containing the UI-View configuration file and text document explaining how to set-up UI-View to work with the TNC can be downloaded here.

APRS Messenger Lite(a freeware set-up program and APRS receiver igate program for the APRS TNC Digi Tracker can be downloaded here.

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New MFJ-92xx QRP Transceiver

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MFJ-9200 is a bold new addition to MFJ’s legendary QRP transceiver line, delivering unmatched six-band CW performance in a compact pocket-sized package. QRP radios have always been small in size, but thanks to direct-digital synthesis and microprocessor technology, the MFJ-9200 represents a quantum leap over traditional designs with an unprecedented number of features for a very affordable price.

The MFJ-9200 covers 80 through 15 Meters using computer-modeled plug-in filter modules that yield no-compromise receiver performance and solid QRP+ transmit power on every band. There’s also built-in iambic keying with a manual-key sensor, a programmable CQ message, and seamless QSK T/R switching. DDS frequency control delivers rock-solid stability, precise 100-Hz readout, and eight memory channels per band. Plus, you get a choice of three main-dial tuning rates and RIT with 10-Hz tuning resolution.

Other features include selectable IF-band-width for monitoring SSB or CW, a 20-dB front-end attenuator for overload protection, and a switched backlight for the LCD display. There’s also plenty of receiver overlap for monitoring international short wave broadcasting.

MFJ-9200 runs on any power source between 8 and 15 VDC and draws a miserly 40 mA on receive with the display backlight turned off — perfect for prolonged off-the-grid adventures. Best of all, the QR-Pocket Radio is the smallest and lightest backpack transceiver currently available.

MFJ also offers a wide range of QRP accessories to compliment the MFJ-9200 QRPocket CW TransceiverTM. For example, the MFJ-561 Miniature Iambic Paddle is a perfect companion when you’re traveling light. 

Also, consider picking up a pair of MFJ-392B light-weight stereo headphones for cushioned comfort and clear sound during those long QRP contest sessions.

For off-road adventure, check out MFJ’s line of Walkabout portable antennas that plug directly into the QRPocket CW Transceiver’s BNC connector. MFJ-1899T, (see left) features 80 through 6 Meter coverage with a “wander-lead” tapped loading coil and collapsible 52-inch whip. Requires MFJ-7703, BNC to BNC elbow connector.

For mono-band coverage, consider the collapsible MFJ-1880T, MFJ-1840T, MFJ-1830T, MFJ-1817T, or MFJ-1815T.

For random wire antennas, try the popular MFJ-902 miniature travel tuner.

Finally, when operating at home with your feet up, plug in the MFJ-4103 miniature switching power supply.

The MFJ-9200 QRPocket CW Transceiver comes complete with one band module of your choosing, and modules for the other bands.

Transceiver operation is intuitive, easy-to-master, and clearly explained in an easy-to-understand manual written by popular author and QRP Hall of Fame member Rick Littlefield, K1BQT.

We all know working rare DX is exciting, but being rare DX is a truly indescribable!

Given the MFJ-9200 QRPocket CW Transceiver’s diminutive size, features, wide coverage, and solid output, all of the ingredients are here to turn your next vacation or business trip into a expedition to remember!

Specifications:

Frequency Control: DDS, 60-MHz reference frequency Tuning Step: 100-Hz, 1-kHz, and 100-kHz RIT Step: 10-Hz VFO Memories: 8 per band VFO Display: LCD, 802-pixel, switched backlight VFO Display Frequency Resolution: 100-Hz, 10-Hz with RIT activated Operating Modes: Transmit – A1 (CW), Receive – A1, A3J (LSB or USB) CW Offset: ~700 Hz T/R Switching: Full QSK Frequency Coverage, MHz: Band:

80-M Receive: 3.2-4.9 Transmit: 3.5-4.0

40-M Receive: 5.9-7.5 Transmit: 7.0-7.3

30-M Receive: 9.4-12.1 Transmit: 10.1-10.15

20-M Receive: 13.5-15.8 Transmit: 14.0-14.35

17-M Receive: 17.4-19.1 Transmit: 18.068-18.168

15-M Receive: 18.5-22.0 Transmit: 21.0-21.45

Receiver MDS: 0.1-uV, all bands AGC Threshold: 3 to 5-uV, all bands Bandwidth: Selectable, 600-Hz CW, 2.5-Hz SSB Audio Output: 100-mW, 8-Ohm load, stereo plug Receiver Current Drain: ~40-mA no backlight, ~80 mA with backlight Transmitter Keying: Iambic automatic, straight-key sensing, CQ memory Speed Range: 3-45 WPM Transmitter Power: 5-W or better, all bands, at 12.6 Volts Harmonic and spur suppression: -50 dB or better, all operating voltages Typical Transmit Current: 0.9-A at 10-V, 1.2-A at 14-V Supply Voltage: 8-15 VDC at 1.5A Dimensions: 4.8″x3.15″x1.34″, 120x80x34-mm Weight: 7.4 oz, 200 gm

Price: $249

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New ACOM HF transceiver

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Not much infor yet. In fact, ACOM make arrangements for new HF transceiver release “T99″.

I have “T99″ pictures but don’t have permission to publish them.

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