Thursday, November 8, 2012
Remind me...
... that I never want to get arrested. If you click on an individual's picture, the site even provides a convenient link to search Facebook.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Android HT
K0NR ponders about the reality of seeing an Android based HT given the availability of open source software and inexpensive hardware - like in the SDR HTs flooding in from China.
I think this would be a good side project for the folks at Flex Radio. I don't know what the business case would be, but I'd love to see what they could build.
I think this would be a good side project for the folks at Flex Radio. I don't know what the business case would be, but I'd love to see what they could build.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
iPad Mini
"Still, by staying out of the $199-tablet fray, Apple avoided the sort of market-eradicating scenario that might have instantly rendered the Android contenders irrelevant. If you’ve got around $200 to spend on a tablet, they remain well worth considering.
If your budget’s got more wiggle room, the iPad Mini is the best compact-size tablet on the market. Apple didn’t build yet another bargain-basement special; it squeezed all of the big iPad’s industrial-design panache, software polish and third-party apps, and most of its technology, into a smaller thinner, lighter, lower-priced model. The result may be a product in a category of one — but I have a hunch it’s going to be an awfully popular category."
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Chierda CD-UV55
Kight Radio has a new HT on his site - the Chierda CD-UV55 dual band:
"We were impressed with the quality and operation of this new handheld. Very easy to program by hand without reading the manual. Solid feel, 7 color LCD Readout. I like it ! A step up in quality from most Chinese Handhelds on the market. I couldn't stay away from this radio so I bought several. This is a good replacement for the Wouxun."The radio is $99.95 USD.
| Frequency Range | 136~174MHz (receive/transmit), 350~390MHz (only receive), 400~470MHz (receive/transmit) |
| Power | VHF: 5W, UHF: 4W W |
| Channel | 128 |
| Working Voltage | 7.4V V |
| Encryption | CTCSS,DCSS |
| Battery Capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Standby Time | About 72 hours hour |
| Working Time | About 24 hours hour |
| Features | 1.6" LCD display; FM:76~108MHz; Dual-band display, dual-standby |
| Packing List | 1 x Walkie talkie |
| 1 x Battery | |
| 1 x Antenna | |
| 1 x Bracket | |
| 1 x Strap | |
| 1 x DC 10V charging station | |
| 1 x Englich Manual |
Monday, October 29, 2012
Anytone AT-588UV: Availability Update from Ed
"Anytone will produce a test run of 50 radios this week. I will receive a large number of these and will offer them for sale. Those that have requested notification on my web site will receive details by email.
A few of these first units have been promised to some of my dealers. The others will be offered for sale via my web site. First come first served.
Anytone has sought FCC certification for this model and is waiting for approval. These first 50 sold will NOT have the FCC certification sticker. The sticker will be provided after the sale. The first 50 sold will have the original microphone. The improved microphone, with built-in speaker will come with later production. I will furnish the improved microphone to the first customers, either free or at my costs.
Full production of this radio is scheduled for Nov 20. I will take pre-production orders right away, for delivery about Dec 1.
To receive information by email when all this is available, (plus prices, shipping, schedule, etc.) please click the "Request re-stock notice?" button on this web page....
If your name is already on this list, you do not need to enter it again.
Regards,Ed GriffinWouxun.US / Import Communicationswww.AT-588UV.com"
Kight Radio: Frequent Flyer Program
Not many details yet, but Kight Radio is developing a points-based customer loyalty program. Cool.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Magic Smoke
I always wondered where the magic smoke was stored and how you documented that in a diagram. Now I know.
Yahoo Group Numbers
The Yahoo Group for the Baofeng UV-5R is insane.
Since it started nine months ago, there have been over 11,000 messages - averaging almost 1,250 per month. September and October will both be over 2,000 each. At this point, it is almost unusable for me. I don't have the time to wade through that many messages - especially when they are mostly repeat issues. Most of which could be solved by searching the group or visiting sites like http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/.
A couple of points of reference...
The UV-3R group had about 3,000 messages over the same nine months. It broke 1,000 messages in a month once (Sept.). The Wouxun group had just over 2,000 for the same period and has never had more than 1,000 messages in a month going back to its start in 2009.
Since it started nine months ago, there have been over 11,000 messages - averaging almost 1,250 per month. September and October will both be over 2,000 each. At this point, it is almost unusable for me. I don't have the time to wade through that many messages - especially when they are mostly repeat issues. Most of which could be solved by searching the group or visiting sites like http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/.
A couple of points of reference...
The UV-3R group had about 3,000 messages over the same nine months. It broke 1,000 messages in a month once (Sept.). The Wouxun group had just over 2,000 for the same period and has never had more than 1,000 messages in a month going back to its start in 2009.
Friday, October 26, 2012
App vs Service
I like this definition...
asymco I have a simple rule to distinguish between an app and a service. If you have to supply a username and password to an app, it’s a service.Tue, Oct 16 12:32:52 from Twitter for Mac
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