27.275 The UK's Legal SSB Calling Channel

Just a reminder that the UK's legal SSB calling channel is on 27.275Mhz (Channel 27 Mid Band).

To help promote the calling channel a Facebook page has been created, please join and share this page and hopefully we can see an increase in stations on the SSB calling channel especially during the current sporadic E season.

Facebook Page: CLICK HERE

New Midland M10 In Stock @ Nevada

Now in stock on the Nevada website, the Midland M10 with Bluetooth and USB. 

Bluetooth enables hands-free communications via optional Midland acessories and the USB socket can be used to charge mobile phones/tablets etc.

Features :- 

NEW - White LCD display

AM/FM mode change switch

Automatic digital squelch

ANL: automatic noise limiter

Noise blanker system

Emergency channel 9-19

USB socket for charging most devices

2 pin socket for accessories

External loudspeaker socket

4 pin microphone connector

Supplied with : hand mic, power lead, fixing kit

Price: £109.95

LINK: CLICK HERE

CB Radio Skip 25/05/2016 - 47HT13

Yaesu FT-891 - Martin Lynch Taking Orders!

Martin Lynch & Sons would appear to be first off the starting block taking orders for the new Yaesu FT-891.

No price as yet but if you fancy taking a punt here is the all important link: CLICK HERE

CRT Megopro Now Available @ Knights £79.50

Knights Electrocom appear to be the first UK retailer with the new CRT Megapro in stock. Priced at £79.50 this radio is likely to do very well. Limited stock at the moment so if you fancy one get your order in ASAP!

Knights website: LINK

Contact details:

Knights Electrocom Ltd
11 King Edward Street
Kirton in Lindsey
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
DN21 4NF

Tel: (01652) 648378

Email: sales@kcb.co.uk

Specifications:

Norm	CITIZEN BAND
Mode	AM / FM European Multinorms
Power	4 Watts AM / 4 Watts FM
Input voltage	12 - 24 Volts
Channels	40
Memories	16 to use the DTMF codes
S-METER	Yes ( TX / RX )
SQUELCH	Manual or Automatic (ASQ)
ROGER BEEP	Roger beep : 8 possibility
CTCSS / DCS (encoder/decoder)	Yes : sub-audio code to activate repeater like selective tone
DTMF (encoder)	Yes : tones selected to activate repeater, internet gateway and other items
Filters NB/HI CUT	Yes : noise filters
DOUBLE WATCH function	Yes
SCAN function	Yes : automatic search of busy channels
COMPANDER function	Yes : TX with a clear voice
Various functions	Direct access to channel 9/19
Bonus	Detachable power cord with plug + Jack plug for external loud speaker + Jack plug for external S-METER
Mike	UP/DOWN selection + multifunction keys + DTMF inclused + 6 pins plug in front pannel. (Standard microphones CRT 520 P6 and CRT 518 P6 compatible)
Display	LCD display : 7 colors (LOOP function to change the color every second)
Options	Programming cable + software + din plate iso
Programmable by software	Yes
Size	139 (l) x 184 (L) x 37 (H) mm
Weight	850 gr
Guaranty	2 years

Wouxun KG-UV9D 70cm Receive

CRT 2000 Price Revealed?

It would appear that the price of the new CRT 2000 has been revealed!

German website "Bensons-Funktechnik" has the radio, under the Team brand, listed for 139 Euros which equates to £112

Link to website: CLICK HERE

The website also appears to indicate that they expect the radios to arrive in July.

Tim Peake On The International Space Station 05/03/2016

Another Day, Another President Grant 2 Modification....

Video: YouTube/Klaus R.

An interesting video which appears to show a modified Grant 2 claiming a massive reduction in noise levels, with noise being reduced from S7/S8 down to S1/S3.

Tim Peake Heard On Board The Space Station 19/02/2016

This time I used one of my Baofeng UV5R radios connected to a home made horizontal dipole antenna which was on a 3m pole in the back garden. The horizontal dipole does a much better job of receiving signals from space than my normal home base vertical. This is due to the fact that the vertical is 'end on' to the direction of the signal source where-as the horizontal dipole is 'side-on'.

UPDATE: Tim's next contact will take place on 26th February 2016 at 14:40 hours GMT with City of Norwich Schools.

Magnum 1 - 11 Meters RX

Video: YouTube/M0OGY

In the third part of his review, Dave tries the Magnum 1 on 11m RX.

The radio certainly appears to receive very well, certainly a lot better than some of the other radios which have become available recently. 

I think this radio could do well depending on the price....! 

Tim Peake's Next School Radio Contact Announced

It has just been announced on the Principia website (LINK) that Tim Peake's next contact will take place on 19th February at 14:23 hours GMT.

"Amateur radio call with Oasis Brightstowe, Bristol

Date: 19 February 2016 

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Tune into Tim’s radio calls to UK schools. Oasis Brightstowe in Bristol will be hosting the call and although there is no public access to the event, a webcast of the link up will be provided here

Time of call now confirmed for: 14:23 on 19th February

Media enquiries are welcome"

Reminder: Tim Peake LIVE from the Space Station Today!

Just a quick reminder that you may be able to hear Tim Peake on board the ISS at approx 18:11 hours GMT on 145.800Mhz FM.

He will be attempting to make contact with The Royal Masonic School For Girls in Rickmansworth in the second of 10 planned radio events. 

So get your scanner/radio tuned in to see if you can hear him!

Magnum 1 - First UK Review!

Video: YouTube/M0OGY

Dave, M0OGY, gives us the first UK look at this new radio from Magnum. Basically its a Maxlog 8800, but it will be interesting to see if there have been any improvements/modifications to the radio. 

Specs sheets are shown below(Click images to enlarge):

New CB Radio - CRT2000

A new radio has appeared on the CRT website - The CRT2000

The radio will be supplied with the AM/FM European Multi Norms but can no doubt be modded for export purposes.

CRT WEBSITE: LINK

Midland GB-1 PMR446 Now Available @ Nevada! - £129.95

"GB1 UK Version

 THE FIRST LICENCE FREE 446MHz MOBILE PMR446 TRANSCEIVER IN THE WORLD!

 
Midland introduces into the market the first vehicular PMR446. GB1, small and compact, has a metal chassis guaranteeing sturdiness and durability.

Although the GB1 has the looks of a modern CB , it works on the frequencies of a standard UHF PMR466 radio, with the big advantage of not being subject to interference and noise generated by vehicle engines and of course, it's licence free.

The integrated magnetic antenna and the 12v socket allow immediate installation and a better performance than a CB radio.

Ideal for campers, cars, GB1 can also be used as a base station to talk to any walkie talkie in range and use the PMR446 as never done before.

Main features

•     Microprocessor controlled frequency
•     "Flip" function:  the radio can be mounted with the speaker facing up or down
•     Adjustable squelch on 9 levels
•     SCAN function
•     LCD display
•     Integrated magnetic antenna
•     TOT (Time out timer)*
•     Side tone: noise blanker at end of transmission
•     Monitor function
•     Busy channel (BCLO Busy Channel Lockout)*
•     Broad/narrow band selection 25KHz/12.5KHz (only export version)*
•     High/low power (only export version)

Technical specifications:

•     Frequency: 446.00625 - 446.09375 MHz (440 - 471MHz export version)
•     Channels: 8 + 91 programmable with CTCSS
•     Channel spacing: 12,5KHz ( 12,5KHz / 25KHz export version)
•     Output power: 0,5w  (5w export version)
•     Power supply: 12.6vdc

Packing and codes:

Box single pack contents :-

Radio, microphone, microphone holder, integrated wired magnetic antenna, mounting bracket, fixing screws, supply cable with 12V car charger.
product code C1198


Optional Programming software   PRG - GB1  code C1227 (AVAILABLE SOON)
Complete with USB cable to connect to a PC"

Nevada Website: LINK

Jason Takes A Look at the Albrecht AE6110

Video: YouTube/V8CSW

Jason (CTX965) joins the Albrecht AE6110 owners club!!!

First Radios Appear on President USA Website

So after a bit of a wait the first radios have made an appearance on the President USA website.

Nothing exciting, just 2 x AM only Radios. They are obviously playing it very safe at the moment. We have the Johnson 2 USA and the Johnny 3 USA.

JOHNSON 2 USA: CLICK

JOHNNY 3 USA: CLICK

So what will be the first SSB radio? Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure it will have to be much better than the offerings we have over here in Europe unless they want to kill off their US business before it even gets going!

Tim Peake Heard On Board The International Space Station

Christmas 2015 CTX from the Black Mountains

Video: YouTube/UKCBTV