FT-817 Satellite Interface Available as a Kit

ARRL Reports: The satellite computer-aided tuning interface described in the October 2012 QST (pp. 40-43) for use with SatPC32 software and the Yaesu FT-817 transceiver is now available for sale by the ARRL Education & Technology Program (ETP). The interface was created by Mark Spencer, WA8SME, as part of resource development for the ARRL ETP.…

DIY: Panoramic adapter for Kenwood TS-590

High resolution, high dynamic range panoramic adapter for TS-590 by K3IT. Photo by K3IT Parts needed: – 4z5lv Afedri SDR-Net 0.1-30MHz 80 MSPS direct sampling receiver (32 kHz to 1.3 Mhz output bandwidth) – Z10000 universal buffer amp by Clifton labs, set for 10db gain – SMA bulkhead connector, thin teflon coax cable Total cost:…