This is by far the best review of the Jot Script Evernote Edition I've seen. He compares it with the Jot Touch 4.
Based on his comments, I think I will try the Jot Script - once I get a job.
On a related note, I ran into a guy using the Jot Touch 4 at a coffee shop and he showed me how he used it. It was clear he had mastered it - his handwriting on the iPad with the Jot Touch 4 was better than mine with pen and paper.
A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Futile
(Trying a Google+ embed, so I don't know if this will display in the RSS feed. Live and learn!)
Amazon Trade-In PSA
Post Christmas Public Service Announcement:
If you got an old, busted (as in lame, not broken) UV-5R and want the new hotness that is the GT-3, try the Amazon Trade-In service
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Via WiredInsider
If you got an old, busted (as in lame, not broken) UV-5R and want the new hotness that is the GT-3, try the Amazon Trade-In service
Via WiredInsider
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas Eve!
And no surprise, I am posting this as usual.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
Kirisun K700: Digital VHF HT
Thanks to Christian for the heads up via this tweet. Just in time for Christmas (well, not if you actually want one), the Kirisun K700 Digital VHF HT for $135.00 (USD).
Brand Name: Kirisun
Storage Channel: 256
Dimensions: 116mm x54mmx30mm
Frequency Range: 136-174MHz
Model Number: K700
Channel Spacing: 12.5KHz
Operating Voltage: 7.5V DC ±20%
Battery: 1500mAH Li-ion
RF Output Power: 4W/ 1W
Color: Black
Weight: 243g
Brand Name: Kirisun
Storage Channel: 256
Dimensions: 116mm x54mmx30mm
Frequency Range: 136-174MHz
Model Number: K700
Channel Spacing: 12.5KHz
Operating Voltage: 7.5V DC ±20%
Battery: 1500mAH Li-ion
RF Output Power: 4W/ 1W
Color: Black
Weight: 243g
KIRISUN K700 The transceiver is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability
Features:
Product Features:
Excellent noise suppression, digital voice clarity
Digital / analog compatible analog devices to ensure a smooth transition
Ten million sets of figures key voice encryption, safe and secure
Digital intelligent signaling, richer management scheduling function
Function Description:
1. FDMA frequency division multiple access technology, spectrum efficiency improved several times;
2. support digital mode, analog mode
3. the digital voice encryption
4. a variety of call mode, all call, group call, a call, emergency call
5. PTT default contact (group) call
6. the emergency alarm (single, joint) 3 × 4 modes
7. Stun, activate
8. the working status query
9. the digital power saving mode
10. 1.8-inch large LCD display, support icon display for easy SMS messages, call records read;
11. low power, signal strength, battery capacity display, real-time understanding work status
12. call history, call records can be displayed 20;
13. address book function, support 50 contacts;
14. you can edit SMS function, the default shortcut short message
15. manual dialing
16. calls and SMS ringing Tips
17. firmware programming mode (software upgrades);
General features:
1. in English operation interface
2. the emission of high and low power selectable
3. three-color LED indicates sending, receiving, scanning and other state
4. channel lock, keypad lock function
5. whisper function
6. sub audio / digital tone
7. the end eliminate
8. the monitoring function
9. mixed scanning
10. TOT emission limit protection
11. the calculator
Specifications:
General
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Frequency Range
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136-174MHz
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Channel Capacity
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256
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Channel Spacing
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12.5KHz
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Operating Temperature
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-25°c~ +55°c
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Operating Voltage
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7.5V DC ±20%
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Battery
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1500mAH Li-ion
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Frequency Stability
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±2.5 ppm
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Dimension (with battery and antenna)
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116mm x54mmx30mm
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Weight (with battery and antenna)
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243g
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Transmitter
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RF Power Output
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4W/ 1W
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Frequency Modulation
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16KφF3E/11KφF3E (Analog)
4FSK(Digital)
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Antenna Impedance
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50Ω
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Modulation Limiting
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±2.5kHz
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Radiated Spurious Emission
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-36dBm < 1GHz
-30dBm > 1GHz |
FM Noise
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45dB 25KHz
40dB 12.5KHz |
Modulation Distortion
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< 3%
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Receiver
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Reference Sensitivity
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0.25μV 12.5KHz
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Adjacent Channel Selectivity
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60dB 2.5KHz
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Intermodulation
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60 dB
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Spurious Response Rejection
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60 dB
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Rated Audio Output
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1W
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S/N
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45/40
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Rated Audio Distortion
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≤3%
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Package Contents:
- 1 x Kirisun K700 Digital Two-way Radio(VHF 136-174MHz)
- 1 x 7.4V 1500mAh KB-760 Li-ion Battery
- 1 x VHF 136-174MHz Antenna.
- 1 x Belt Clip.
- 1 x ENG Manual
- 1 x Charger with Adapter (Provide PSU plug for your Country)
- 1 x Hand STRAP
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Baofeng GT-3: Review by W9MDB
Mike (W9MDB) shares his thoughts on the GT-3 on a post to the UV-5R Yahoo Group:
"My observations so far.
#1 Same poor performing antenna as what people refer to as the UV-5R "stock"antenna (it's the Baofeng UV-5R Logo antenna)
#2 Battery/charger is not compatible with UV-5R batteries at all - nomodification possible that I see
#3 Speaker sounds a lot better to my ear (I have some high frequency hearingloss and I hear more low freq on the GT-3)
#4 Had to trim my FTDI cable jack as the radio case around the jack is atouch deeper than the UV-5R so the top pin wasn't seating fully
#5 CHIRP speaks to it as a UV-5R
#6 Firmware is BFS311 and reports as BFB297 on power up so should be fullycompatible with UV-5R
#7 The GT-3 software has one more menu than the UV-5R for setting freq rangeotherwise it's identical that I see.
#8 The specifications in the manual are identical to the UV-5R.
#9 I'm seeing better FM performance on my UV-5R then the GT-3. Stationscoming in weaker on the GT-3 with both radios using identical Diamond RH771antennas. My experience contradicts Jerry's review.YMMV apparently.
#10 I'm questioning the weather resistance. I don't see a lot of differencefrom the UV-5R. The speaker grill is quite open and you can see the LEDlight through the microphone hole. The keys don't look like they are sealedto the case. I suppose they might've coated the board (haven't taken itapart yet to see)..that would be the only thing I can think of that mightmake it more water resistant than the UV-5R.manual/box says nothing aboutwater resistant.
Software available here if you want to try the Baofeng VIP software
http://www.radioddity.com/downloads
Mike W9MDB"
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Internet Radio: S-1000
From the "what is new is old department"... the Internet Radio Model S-1000.
The documentation "revealed that the company imported the radio from Hong Kong, and were based in Beckenham in Kent. It seems even back then Chinese imports were inaccurate, as the town is spelt ‘Beekenham’ on the warranty card! The box is a little dirty and battered, so the €20 (£17/$27) price tag seemed very fair to me."
No word if it has FCC approval, will be a tri-bander, will do 8 watts, has DTMF, if a Kenwood style plug will work for programming, is AMBE+2™ compatible, or work with Ham Radio Deluxe.
The documentation "revealed that the company imported the radio from Hong Kong, and were based in Beckenham in Kent. It seems even back then Chinese imports were inaccurate, as the town is spelt ‘Beekenham’ on the warranty card! The box is a little dirty and battered, so the €20 (£17/$27) price tag seemed very fair to me."
No word if it has FCC approval, will be a tri-bander, will do 8 watts, has DTMF, if a Kenwood style plug will work for programming, is AMBE+2™ compatible, or work with Ham Radio Deluxe.
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