Archives "May 2012"

Three Greek hams are announcing on their blogs that well-known DXpeditioner Baldur Drobnica DJ6SI has been arrested in Greece allegedly for espionage, while in holiday on the island of Kos. He was “producing strange noises” with his computer (CW and RTTY). His activity was spotted on DX clusters. The first blog is featuring a video with explanations in Greek language presented by Baldur’s...


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German FA-VA 3 Antenna Analyzer Kit. Vector, web-and PC-independent Impedance Analyzer, which allows you to determine the complex impedance of an antenna or other objects documented as a function of frequency and (see FA 3/2012 4/2012). The kit contains three SMD pre-assembled circuit boards, all required components, including graphic display and accumulators and a machined aluminum housing...


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The R&S®ZVH is a rugged, handy cable and antenna analyzer, designed for use in the field. Its low weight and simple operation make it indispensable for anyone who needs an efficient measuring instrument outdoors for the installation and maintenance of antenna systems. Key Facts: Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz or 8 GHz 100 dB (typ.) dynamic range for filter and antenna isolation...


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The German "RDR50B" is a radio receiver with transceiver option and based on DSP (two 16-bit ADC). He has a 18 cm (7 ") wide screen with touch panel. The entire unit is operated via this touch panel and the control knob. The desired settings can be tapped directly on the display and then changed using the rotary knob. Number of entries are possible by calling a virtual keyboard. Features: Frequency...


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KR5L Enterprises Amplifier Input & Relay Switch Model KE-ARS38 Jerry Henshaw, KR5L, has designed and developed a unique 6 position linear amplifier RF and amplifier relay input coax switch to enable amateur radio operators "Hams" to quickly switch between multiple ham radios and two linear amplifiers. This is particularly useful in the heat of a contest or when space in the ham shack is at a premium. Features...


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27 May 2012 Mali's Tuareg rebel National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and Ansar Dine Islamist militants have agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state in the north of the country, a rebel spokesman said on Saturday. The deal between MNLA, which has said it wants an independent secular state in the north, and the al Qaeda-linked Salafist Ansar Dine, which had wanted...


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CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. This version contains only fixes on top of 0.2.1: Fixed translation in the source distribution Fixed install paths in the source distribution VX5 Fixed valid bands to accurately reflect...


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