The Radios

My random notice that I've updated The Radios page.

Baofeng Tech Reminders

One last reminder about the Baofeng Tech BF-F8HP/UV-82HP Promo and the UV-2501+220 Giveaway.

Wouxun KG-UV8E

Via a comment on another post, comes a link to the Wouxun KG-UV8E. Specs and pics follow:

WOUXUN KG-UV8E Triband (latest 2016)

Triband, True Dual Receive, Cross Band Repeater, Waterproof IP55  TERBARU 

WOUXUN  is HT known brands with very good sensitivity, clear sound, high quality.

What are the main advantages of this HT?

• Triband TX-RX: 136-174, 350-399, 400-520 MHz new
• Voice Compander  new
• Group scrambler new
• True Dual Receive (can receive signals at two different frequencies simultaneously)
• Duplex Cross-band  (can receive and transmit simultaneously on two different frequencies)
• Cross-band repeater  (receiving in the VHF and UHF transmit back on, or vice versa)
• Receive very good quality , cleaner and sharper.
• Layar besar, display warna, full dimmed when standby new
• Function side buttons can be programmed
• Large memory capacity of 999 channels
• Saving electricity usage, the battery is more durable, longer standby.
• The latest model , cool and steady.
• LED flashlight for emergencies
• FM radio for information and entertainment channels
• Waterproof  Rating IP55 (dustproof, resistant of spray water / rain storm)

Expensive or Cheap? True dual receive, full duplex, and cross band repeat is a feature which only HT Japan 5 million upwards.

Product quality WOUXUN known for good in the world, not only in Indonesia, please google to prove themselves.

Technical specifications WOUXUN KG-UV8E:

• Triband frequencies: 135-174 MHz, 350-399MHz and 400-520MHz
• Max power: 5 watts to 4 watts VHF and UHF
• True Dual Receive (receiving two frequencies simultaneously)
• Cross Band Repeater (RX and TX on one frequency in another frequency band)
• Dual Display, Dual Watch
• Voice Compander
• 8 Group of Scrambler
• Radio FM: 76-108MHz
• 999 Channel Memory
• Stopwatch function
• SOS function
• Tone 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
• LED flashlight (senter)
• Low Battery Alert
• Battery Saver
• Time-out Timer
• features VOX 
• Antenna type: SMA Male
• Dimensions: 124 x 61 x 33mm (not including buttons and antennas)
• Weight: 180 gr empty
• Authorized warranty service and parts for 12 months
• Waterproof rating IP55
• Made in China

Paket Wouxun KG-UV8E:

• Unit HT Wouxun KG-UV8E
• Battery lithium-ion 1700mAh, 7.4V
• HT Antenna SMA
• Charger dock
• Belt clip + rope
• Earset
• Manual

Xiegu X5105

Some updates on the X5105 on HelloCQ via the Xiegu X108G & X5105 Facebook group:

1, X5105 much power?
The whole band maximum 5W, minimum 1W, 0.5W in continuous steps. 

2, X5105 which works in the band?
0.5 ~ 54MHz amateur band range. 

3, X5105 which mode?
CW / SSB / AM / NFM / DIG, support digital mode; 

4, X5105 screen how much?
About 3.2 inch grayscale display black and white screen; 

5, the volume X5105 how much?
About 160 * 100 * 42mm 

6, X5105 operating voltage range?
DC 8 ~ 15V 

7, X5105 SDR is it?
X5105 itself is the second superheterodyne structure, built ADSP processor to complete part of SDR functions. With subsequent XDT1 products that can achieve all SDR functionality.
X5105 is the front end of the machine 2-conversion analog receiver, the rear end of the demodulated signal into the DSP chip, digital filtering, digital noise reduction, digital NB processing. 

8, X5105's internal battery is in what form?
Is built-in battery, life time is about 6 to 8 hours; 

9, the material is what X5105 shell?
Sheet metal chassis. 

10, X5105 antenna interface What are the specifications?
BNC (Q9) Interface 

11, X5105 can do with the computer on-line?
Can be connected to a computer, send and receive a host of software control by the HRD.  

12, X5105 and XPA125, XDT1 how to connect?
A dedicated connection port, you can connect wires. Connection will be distribution, without having to purchase separately. 

13, X5105 can charge the internal battery it?
Yes, the machine has a charging circuit. 

14, X5105 can customize boot callsign it?
can. 

15, X5105 weigh?
About 0.6 kg. 

16, X5105 automatic key it?
There, you can manually key / auto key switch, adjustable rate; 

17, X5105 automatic call / Beacon feature? How Built-in filter performance?
Automatic call / beacon function.
5105 machine filter as follows:
a roofing filter, Japan KDS custom 15K Bandwidth
b crystal filters, co Valley secret SSB, CW filter
c AM filter, FM filters, some of the products ordered in Chengdu 

18, X5105 has approval code it? By inspection machine it?
It will apply for approval code, the whole index in line with requirements of the testing machine.

Here are some pictures from the HelloCQ thread.

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Baofeng Tech Mobiles: CHIRP Support

The latest version of CHIRP now supports the Baofeng Tech mobiles (UV-2501+220, UV-2501, and UV-5001). I got to try out a beta version and had no problems with the basic functions.

Via Miklor on the BAOFENG AMATEUR RADIO NETWORK (B.A.R.N.) Facebook page

Stream DMR

Hose Line:

"Hose line is an online streaming platform for the HAM radio Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Brandmeister network. The project is still under heavy development, so if you encounter bugs, please try again at a later stage."

Via @PD0ZRY

Ham Wars!

Someone needs to Periscope this!

I hereby challenge @michaelossmann to a mobility scooter joust with yagi antennas in Dayton, Ohio!

— Travis Goodspeed (@travisgoodspeed) March 18, 2016

Shi Ying SR-224

Ed updated his site with a note about the Shi Ying tri-band mobile ($335). I don't remember seeing this and I still wouldn't have if Gwen had not commented about it here.

First the usual overview:

Shi Ying SR-224
Manufactured by Anytone - Serviced in US
(with removable face)

Frequency Range:
Left Side RX/TX 136-174 MHz, 200-260 MHz, 400-490 MHz
Left Side RX Only AM: 108-134 MHz (Airband)
Right Side RX/TX 136-174 MHz, 400-490 MHz
Right Side RX Only AM: 108-134 MHz (Airband)

Functions:
Working Mode Full Duplex - UU, UV, VV
Repeater Mode* - UV, VU
Dual Receive Side A & Side B
Output Power 50 Watts VHF, 40 Watts UHF
25 Watts 220
Low Power Steps, 5/10/20w (5/10/15w on 220MHz)
Other Functions

758 Memory Channels / 10 Memory Groups
CTCSS / DCS / DTMF
2-Tone / 5-Tone encode and decode
Bandwidth: Narrow & Wide
Scrambler
Compander
Channel Steps: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz
ANI Function: DTMF/ANI, 5-Tone/ANI
DTMF Microphone
*Cross-band Repeat Mode:
144 <-----> 220 No
220 <-----> 440 Yes
144 <-----> 440 Yes

Certification for this radio will not be Part 90
(recent FCC rules make it impossible to obtain Part 90 certification for an analog radio)

And a picture:

And now for Ed's recent update:

"Update: March 2016. The final sample of this radio is being tested in the US and upon approval, factory production will begin by the end of March."

Baofeng Tech: UV-2501+220 Giveaway

Baofeng Tech is giving away a UV-2501+220 via their Facebook page. Details:

GIVEAWAY: We are giving away ONE FREE UV-2501+220 to one of our fans. (Worldwide Entry) 

ENTRY: Share and Comment on this Post 

WHEN: The winner will be notified by a comment reply and will be chosen on March 31, 2016 

PRIZE: The Tri-Band Mobile, the UV-2501+220