24 December 2020

Merry Christmas and A Brexit New Year!

 

Well this year has certainly been one to remember, mostly for all the wrong reasons, however the extra time indoors has reignited people's love for radio. Indeed, radio has been a lifeline for many, helping to take away the loneliness of a locked-down world. 

We've made it to Christmas and the New Year is in sight. A Brexit deal is done and the Covid vaccinations are in full swing (At least they are here in the UK... Come on Europe, Catch Up!).

So I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy New Year.


Delboy



17 December 2020

Yaesu FT-991A and FTDX10 Size Comparison

 

A photo showing the size of the new Yaesu FTDX10 in relation the existing FT-991A has been posted by John Kruk or Yaesu USA.

The more I see of this new radio the more I like it but personally I would have liked to have seen the 2m and 70cm bands included in the radio. 


13 December 2020

Stateside Skip - 3000 Mile Contact

Video:YouTube/Farpoint Farms

Some recent CB Radio action from across the pond....

President Adams FCC CB Radio

Video:YouTube/Bells CB

Bells CB take a look at the new President Adams FCC CB Radio.

- 40 channels AM
- Up/down channel selector
- Volume adjustment and ON/OFF
- Manual squelch and ASC
- Multi-functions LCD display
- S-meter
- ANL filter , NB 
- F function key
- Beep Function
- Roger Beep
- EMG programmable
- Talkback
- Public Address
- Microphone Dynamic / Electret 
- Front microphone plug
- External loudspeaker jack

8 December 2020

Wouxun KG-UV8G 4m/2m Handheld

Video:YouTube/Stephen Legg

Many thanks to Stephen who dropped me a line telling me about his latest video which features the new Wouxun KG-UK8G handheld.

This is certainly an interesting looking radio which provides an easy route to operating on the very underused 4m band. 

Myself, I've had a 4m handheld for a couple of years but can count on one hand the number of stations heard. Interest in 4m is certainly increasing so it might be the time to get up to the top of a hill and give out a call.

Anyway, the radio sells for £99.95 here in the UK and is available from Martin Lynch & Sons.

  • Main Features:

  • Dulex Repeater 
  • Memory Channels 999
  • QT/DQT Encoding / Decoding , QT / DQT Scan
  • VOX and SOS Funcion
  • Multi Definition for Sidekeys
  • Incoming Message Display Caller ID display
  • DTMF Encoding and Decoding
  • All Calls , Group Calls And Selective Calls
  • Dual Display ,Two Independent Operation System
  • Large Color Screen
  • Duplex Work Mode and Dual Receiving
  • Cross Band Repeater
  • Power on Message Editable
  • Wide / Narrow Bandwidth Selection (25KHZ / 12.5KHz)
  • Chinese and English Voice Guide
  • Chinese and English Screen Display
  • Bright Flashlight illumination
  • Reverse Frequency
  • Single-Tone Pulse Frequency : 1000 / 1450 / 1750 / 2100Hz
  • Stopwatch
  • Remote Alarm
  • Priority Scan Function
  • Voice Encryption and Non-Standard CTCSS/DCS
  • Voice Compander

7 December 2020

6 December 2020

Croatia Gets 40MHz (8m Band)

 


News over the weekend is that Croatia has become the latest in a very short list of countries allowed to use the 40MHz (8m) band with operators given an experimental 1-Year license to use 40.660 - 40.670MHz.

Croatia is now the fifth country in which it is possible to operate legally on 40 MHz. Ireland, Slovenia & South Africa have allocations on the band, Lithuania also allocates spot frequencies for experimental purposes.


5 December 2020

Midland GB1 PMR446 Overview & Test

Video:YouTube/UK CB radio servicing

A couple of interesting videos from Richard at UK CB Radio Servicing about the only legal mobile PMR446 radio on the market, the Midland GB1....



I must say, the real life test was very disappointing, especially when you consider the cost of these little radios.

NEW CB Radio - MIDLAND 88 Arriving Soon!

 


Nevada Radio here in the UK have announced they will have the new Midland 88 CB Radio available soon.

Features:

• CB DIN SIZE
• AM/FM Multiband
• Ultra thin, only 77mm
• 12/24V power supply
• 3 different supports supplied: fixing bracket, DIN bracket, suction cup mount
• Aluminium chassis
• Wide colour TFT display
• Automatic digital squelch adjustable on several levels
• Emergency channels 9/19
• Noise Blanker and HIC Filters
• Automatic switch-on
• 4 channel memories
• PA function
• UP/DOWN/Priority channel microphone
• S-Meter
• Dual Watch, Roger Beep
• 6-pin microphone connector
• Weight: 677g
• Dimensions: 188x77x57mm

Price: £159.95 (That's a fair bit for an AM/FM radio!)

Link to Nevada Website: CLICK HERE

4 December 2020

International Space Station Contact 04/12/2020


A video of todays Space Station contact as heard from the North Of England....

3 December 2020

Upcoming Space Station Contact 07/12/2020

 

ARISS contact with school in Ireland:
  
An ARISS educational school contact is planned for Shannon Walker KD5DXB with students at Athlone Community College, Athlone, Ireland.

The contact is scheduled on Monday December 7, 2020 at approximately 14.50 UTC/BST.

Downlink signals will be audible in Europe on 145.800 MHz FM.

2 December 2020

Yaesu FTDX10 - First Video

Video:YouTube/Fukuoka Product

A short video showing the new Yaesu FTDX10 in action.....


Yaesu FTDX10 / FT-991A Size Comparison


Photos which are are doing the rounds on Facebook today show the size comparison between the new Yaesu FTDX10 and the older FT-991A.



I really do like the look of the new radio it's just a shame there's no 2m or 70cm....