Rent a Rig

Rent a rig - on a huge scale.

RSS Feeds

I've still not settled on a Google Reader replacement, but I just thought to check my subscriber numbers. There are about 240 of you who follow the blog via RSS. Eighty of which use Google Reader. I see several other readers in the list - but "unknown" is second to Google Reader.

Let's see what happens after July 1.

Kirisun Updates

409Shop has listings for the following Kirisun radios:

S760 (400 - 470 MHz) - $128
S780 (400 - 470 MHz) - $128
S785 (400 - 470 MHz) - $119
V688 (400 - 425 MHz) - $122
V689 (400 - 425 MHz) - $122

The software (S768, S765, S780, V688, V689) has also been posted on the 409Shop site. Direct download link here. (Thanks to SM3SWO for the pointer.)

Also, the Kirisun site has Chinese pages for the radios. (Thanks eb4fbz for the pointer!)
Google Chrome can help with the translations on the fly or you could use a different translation tool.

S760
S780
S785
V688
V689

Motocool MC788UV

Neil sends us this link to eBay for the Motocool MC788UV:

Dualband Radio with crossband repeater
-Cross-Band Repeat
-Alphanumeric Display
-4 x 256 Memory Channels
-CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, ANI, PTT ID, 2Tone/5Tone Encode & Decode
-Scrambler Included (not for use in the amateur band)
-DTMF Microphone
-Detachable Control Head
-Computer Programmable--
-All buttons on radio and mic are back-lighted
-FCC Part 90 Certified

Key Feature:
-50 Watts VHF • 40 Watts UHF
-VHF 136 - 174 MHz • UHF 400 - 490 MHz
-Head Separation Cable
-2013 FCC Certified
-True Dual Band Receive
-Removable Control Head
-DTMF Speaker Mic
-999 Memory Channels
-APO Power Management
-Selectable Three Color Backlight
-Dual Display V/U U/V V/V U/U

Specifications:
Receive Bandwidth: (FM) 220-260, 350-400, 400-490 MHz
108-180 MHz (AM or FM Mode)
118-134 MHz (AM Aircraft Band)
Transmit Range; (FM) 136-174, 400-490 MHz
Output Power is adjustable down to 5 Watts
Bandwidth; Wide (25 kHz); Medium (20 kHz); Narrow (12.5 kHz)
Tuning Steps; 2.5, 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25 & 50 kHz
True Dual Receive - receive two signals at the same time -- second side can be muted while transmitting
Individual Volume and Tuning controls on each side of radio
Separate Function Buttons on each side of radio
Either side can be VHF or UHF at any time - VU, UV, UU, VV - One side can be in the VFO mode and the other side can be in the Memory mode at the same time

Leixen VV-808: Unboxing Photo Set

An unboxing photo set from Christian.

Logitech Harmony Smart Control

In addition to the app to control my HVAC , I need one of these Logitech Harmony Smart Control remote systems to control my TV from my phone. Here is the link to the product page on the Logitech site.

Yaesu FT-252/257 Batteries

N5FDL is not a fan of the battery design on the Yaesu FT-252/257.

I wonder why Yaesu didn't stick with a more typical design.

Puxing PX-UV973

John, KD8DVR, is taking a look at the Puxing PX-UV973. He's excited as it will do cross-band repeat. The specs are here and his first thoughts are here.

You can get one on eBay for $92.

And there is a Yahoo Group.

Rotary Encoder

Thanks to Ken who pointed out that I can get a replacement rotary encoder. I suspect Eileen Lin of Leixen, who has been trying to help me, had to post it, so I could order it.

So that's what one looks like when it isn't in several pieces. :)

Import Communications Deal of the Day

Ed, ImportCommunications.com, is doing some housekeeping and it might mean a good deal for you:

"Deal of the Day items are one-of-a-kind or limited quantity or specially priced items.

All items are new unless otherwise noted and all items are guaranteed free from undescribed defects

at the time of purchase. Any warranty issues must be handled thru the manufacturer if our inventory is depleted.

All Deal of the Day sales are final."

His current deal of the day is a TYT TH-UV3R plus an extra battery for $44.95 plus $7.00 shipping.

I'm tempted.

Head on over and check this and future deals out.

http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=303&category_id=47

(Sorry for the raw link and lack of formatting. I mentioned that I might try using the Blogger app from my iPad Mini - well I am and this is what you get.  I may clean this up on a PC tomorrow. )