Delboy's Radio Blog

31 March 2018

The Big Multimode Nets 2018

An early reminder that this years Big Multimode Nets will take place on Wednesday 27th June to celebrate FOUR years of legal AM and SSB here in the UK.

EVERYONE WELCOME - ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, WALES, EUROPE AND BEYOND!

AM calling will take place on channel 14 (27.125Mhz)

USB calling will take place on channel 27 (27.275Mhz)

Please remember to QSY once contact is made.

As a bonus many of the UK Mid-Week nets will also be celebrating the event on various frequencies on the EU (Mid) Band - More details to follow in the coming weeks.

In previous years the event has proved to be very popular so why not take to the hills and see how many stations you can make contact with?

Check out The Big Net Facebook page for more information and make sure you post your plans for others to see - CLICK HERE

30 March 2018

BTECH Power Amplifier AMP-25 Overview

Video:YouTube/BTECH Baofeng

A quick look at Baofeng's new power amplifier for use with handheld radios.

You can read a review by John K3NXU by clicking HERE

29 March 2018

New 10m SSB Weekly Net

News from the Facebook page of The Southern And South Coast 10m SSB Net. Their first ever weekly SSB net takes place tonight (29/03/18) between 19:00 - 20:00 hours BST(GMT+1) on 28.410 USB.

They hope to be operating every Thursday evening from now on so listen out and join in with the fun.

27 March 2018

Baofeng UV3R+ Inside

Seen this image posted on Facebook recently which shows the circuit board inside the Baofeng UV3R+ and thought you may like to take a look.

(Click images to enlarge)

25 March 2018

NEW TYT MD-UV380 UPDATE - UK Price!

With thanks to Callum of Communic8 we have information that the expected UK price of the new TYT MD-UV380 is approximately £120 for the standard model with the GPS version coming in a little more than that. I must say that this price is very affordable and I can see this radio flying off the shelves at launch.

MD-UV380 Call Features

Single/Group/All Call

Emergency Call
Group Call Match (Promiscuous)
Private Call Match (Promiscuous)
Mototrbo Tier I & II Compatible
GPS optional
Colour LCD Display
Lone Worker
Dual Time Slot for repeater and point to point
8 Hours Recording

TYT MD-UV380 Specifications:

Frequency Range: 136-174Mhz - 400-480Mhz
Channels: 3000
Battery Capacity: 2000mAH Li-Ion
Power: High Power 5W, Low Power 1W
Dimensions: 131 x 61 x 36 mm
Weight: 258g

The TYT MD-UV380 should be available soon.

Thanks once again to Callum, and you can see more information on the Communic8 website by clicking HERE

21 March 2018

North West Net 2nd Anniversary

News that the UK's North West Net celebrates its 2nd anniversary on Wednesday 28th March.

So if you fancy taking part in the celebrations listen out on 27.125 USB from 19:00 hours (British Summer Time).

President Bill First Look Photos

Seen on the President Electronics USA Facebook page are these new photos of the President Bill mini CB Radio:

- 40 channels AM / FM
- 12 V
- USB 5V / 2.1A
- Up/down channel selector
- Volume adjustment and ON/OFF
- Manual squelch and ASC
- Multi-functions LCD display
- S-meter
- ANL filter, NB, HI-CUT
- F function key
- Beep Function
- Roger Beep
- Mode switch AM / FM
- Preset channel programmable
- TOT (Time out timer)
- Front microphone plug
- Microphone Electret or Dynamic
- External loudspeaker jack

Website says "Coming Soon"

17 March 2018

NEW TYT MD-UV380 DUAL BAND DMR

Hot off the press is news that the popular DMR radio the TYT MD-380 is getting an upgrade and will now appear as the TYT MD-UV380 with dual band analogue/digital capabilities.

TYT are trying to get this radio out to dealers in APRIL and the price is expected to be in the region of $149 (No UK/EU prices have been issued as yet)