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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Ham Radio Thwarts Zombie Apocalypse
Xiegu X1M: Kit
Neil ordered a X1M kit from Kight Radio in March. When he got it, it was more kit than he was expecting:
"My X1M "kit" finally arrived, and it is not what we all expected. I think we were expecting an Elecraft KX3 - style kit with no soldering involved, just fitting the boards together and assembling the hardware.
Unfortunately, when I opened the box, I was greeted with bags of thru-hole parts, and all of the connectors. This wouldn't be too intimidating except for the fact that there was no board layout or assembly guide. Not even a chinese one.
I'm not afraid of soldering really, but I haven't done anything like this in about 30 years, and I think I need to practice on something a little less complex, and with some instructions.
I think we were expecting a "snap-together" type of kit because of the relatively small difference between the kit and assembled prices ($30).
Oh well.
I have worked something out to get an assembled version. More to follow.....
--Neil W2NDG"
Xiegu X1M: BNC Connector
There have been some messages floating around about problems with the UHF type connectors on the X1M. Ed updates that his radios at Import Communications will use a BNC connector:
"I have asked the factory to install BNC connectors on the radios for the NorthAmerican market."
Monday, April 8, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Marathon Signs Part 2
I also saw...
- Beast Mode On!
- PR or ER
- As a series..
- Naked Cheerleaders Ahead - 1/2 mile
- Naked Cheerleaders Ahead - 1/4 mile
- Naked Cheerleader - On Break
Signs Along the Marathon Course
I'm running the Knoxville Half Marathon today, so here are few of my favorite signs that you see around the marathon course..
- Worst parade - ever.
- They lied - it isn't 2.62 miles.
- Getting up early to make this sign wasn't easy either!
- You think you are tired, I've been holding this sign for minutes!
- You are the slowest runner so far.
- Pain is temporary - results on the internet are forever!
- I'm sure this seemed like a good idea four months ago.
- Chuck Norris never ran a marathon.
- Shortcut -->
- Running is my sport's punishment.
But my favorite is the one held by my little girl that says "Yay Daddy!"
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Wouxun KG-UV950P: Quad Band Mobile
I got an e-mail from Wouxun this morning.
"Latest mobile radio model:KG-UV950P with QUAD bands:
RX:
28.000-29.795MHZ
50.000-54.995MHZ
108.000-180.995MHZ (AM/FM)
320-480.995MHZ
65.000-108.000MHZ
TX:
28.000-29.795MHZ
50.000-54.995MHZ
136.000-174.995MHZ
400.000-470.995MHZ
2. Same or different band(s) simultaneous reception: UU, VV, UV or VU
3. Remote control setting
4. Four levels of output power:
VHF 50W/20W/10W/5W
UHF 40W/20W/10W/5W
5. 8 Groups scrambler plus 2 groups customized scrambler"
They also mention a new HT.
"Branded New Designed Handheld(with undetermined model number)：
1.Dual band, dual standby, simultaneous reception: UU, VV, UV or VU.
2. Full duplex cross-band
3.Customized CTCSS; DCS encoding/decoding(Including 105 groups standard DCS and 50 groups normal CTCSS)"
Friday, April 5, 2013
Tube Radio
LA3ZA What's this? a London tube map, a piece of art, a radio? Just got to have one! dezeen.com/2012/09/10/tub… pic.twitter.com/N1HQ7j5drJ
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Name: Sverre Holm, LA3ZA
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Location: Asker (Oslo), Norway
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Bio: Radio Amateur almost licensed about 1970, then finally in 2001: DX, electronics, casual contesting, LDE, QRP, audio. Husband, father of 4, also @HolmSverre
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