Yaesu FT-991 Firmware Update (August 2016)

It's always a nervous time for me when updating my FT-991 firmware due to the fact that when I first got the radio I performed an update only to brick the radio! Phone calls to the dealer and to Yaesu failed to help but fortunately after several hours of stressful attempts I managed to sort it out myself....

So it is with trepidation that I installed the latest update this morning.... 

The latest update adds the multi-coloured waterfall feature to the radio. 

The update files and instructions (Please follow them VERY carefully) can be found on the Yaesu website: CLICK HERE

Magnum 1 - On Air Tests (SSB)

Video: YouTube/M0OGY

In the second part of his review, Dave tests the Magnum 1 on SSB.

First School HAM Radio Contact With Tim Peake On Board The International Space Station

It has been announced that the first UK School HAM Radio contact with astronaut Tim Peake will take place on Friday 8th January 2016 at 08:47 GMT with students at Sandringham School, St Albans. The School will use the callsign GB1SAN.

Anyone with a VHF receiver/scanner/transceiver should be able to hear the Space Station transmissions on 145.800 MHz (+/- 3.5KHz due to the Doppler shift).

Read the full article on the Southgate Amateur Radio News website: LINK

Video of the NEW IC-7300 HF/50/70MHz Transceiver

Video:YouTube/Icom

CB Radio - 27.385 LSB Madness (Albrecht AE5890EU) 23/10/15

A quick listen to 27.385 LSB this afternoon!

Galashiels Radio Rally 2015

President Jackson 2 Chrome CB Radio Receive (FM/SSB)

President Jackson 2 Chrome CB Radio - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK!

The World first look at the President Jackson 2 Chrome Classic CB Radio!

Home Brew SSB - QRP Radio On The Air

Video: Youtube/mk1tina

This video shows a 'home brew' QRP SSB transceiver in use and sure is working well! Great use of an old CB radio case.

Rigsearch @ National Hamfest 2015 Part 2

Video: Youtube/Rigsearch

Rigsearch @ National Hamfest 2015 Part 1

Video: Youtube/Rigsearch

Knights Electrocom: President Jackson 2 Chrome and Walker Chrome ON SALE NOW!

Jackson 2: Click Here - £249

Walker: Click Here - £175

5 MHz (60M Band) - No Agreement On Proposals For WRC-15

With the World Radio Conference only 2 months away there is still no agreement as to what if anything will be proposed for the 5 MHZ (60M Band).

As you may know, at present there are a set of strict spot frequencies in this band. Many feel it is time for a proper allocation of 5.275 - 5.450 MHz, but it appears that agreement on this matter is far from certain.

Full article on the ARRL website: CLICK HERE

M0UKD/P Working GB0HL Happisborough Lighthouse on 70MHz 4m

Nice to see some 4m activity!

Video: YouTube/M0UKD

Yaesu FT-991 ONLY £1189.95 @ NEVADA!

Nevada Radio have the Yaesu FT-991 on special offer at the moment and their website shows stock is available. Speaking from personal experience, the FT-991 is a cracking radio and if you've been thinking about getting one this could just be the right time to do it!

Link to Nevada Site: CLICK HERE