ZS-1 SDR Transceiver updated

In the middle of March 2012 you could see a note about Russian SDR Transceiver ZS-1. https://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/russian-zs-1-sdr-transceiver. Now ZS-1 is updated. It became some extra connectors and useful functions. First of all it equipped with a separate KEY and PTT connectors. CW key and keyer paddle are accepted now. Automatic key with software adjustments is…

New VHF/UHF Yaesu FT-1d digital HT

The Yaesu FT-1D offers a new level of technology that you can hold in your hand. This 2 meter/440 HT provides both analog and digital communications on both bands with up to 5 watts. Enjoy wideband from 500 kHz to 999 MHz (less cellular frequencies) reception including the AM and FM broadcast band. Solid AM…

Tokyo Hy-Power 400 Watts Linear Amplifier HL-450B

The HL-450B has a built-in auto band-select function. It uses a newly developed micro processor based technology, and works a smooth automatic operation when driven by the radio in either SSB or CW mode. In addition, manual band setting is possible as well. It is designed to be “user friendly”. Since the HL-450B is compatible…

DIY: The nanoKeyer is an Arduino Nano based CW Contest Keyer kit

What is nanoKeyer?  The nanoKeyer is an Arduino Nano based CW Contest Keyer Addon. It was designed specifically for use with the K3NG Arduino keyer open-source firmware adding many features and flexibility. The nanoKeyer is suitable as a standalone keyer or for keying the radio via the USB port by using the K1EL Winkeyer protocol from a connected computer…