Boston Marathon

I'm not there, but maybe some day...

Monday workout: 1x26.2 @ goal marathon pace.

— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 18, 2016

Baofeng Tech UV-2501+220: On Sale for $99.89

Looks like the Baofeng Tech UV-2501+220 has a price drop - showing on sale for $99.89 with free shipping.

Game Time

I'll see your geek starter set:

Found three of my old D&D sets at my mom's house. pic.twitter.com/Yyuyrfj8j4

— Peter Rojas (@peterrojas) April 9, 2016

Also found the World of Greyhawk stuff. pic.twitter.com/jmiVn8rQYt

— Peter Rojas (@peterrojas) April 10, 2016

And raise you my uber geek ultimate collection:





I'm not even sure that was all of it.

Leixen VV-898: BuyTwoWayRadios Backpack Radio Notes

BuyTwoWayRadios Backpack Leixen VV-898 Radio Notes:

"From the beginning, many hams suggested using the VV-898 in a go-box. Apparently Leixen caught wind of this idea, because they did just that, with the launch of two new variations of this micro mobile, the Leixen VV-898P and VV-898SP UHF/VHF Dual Band Mobile Backpack Two Way Radio."

"The VV-898 Backpack Radio is mounted in an enclosure with everything needed to function as a battery powered mobile device capable of instant-on operation virtually anytime, anywhere. It has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery designed for extended periods of operation and a radiator fan with and on/off switch to keep it cool while transmitting out in the field. While it does use the 400mW speaker already built into the radio, a speaker jack is located on the side of the unit for more flexibility and external audio configurations. It includes a 13.8v AC adapter to recharge the battery or to power the radio when used as a base station."

"Like the stand alone mobile versions, the VV-898 backpack radios are available in two models. 

Leixen VV-898P - This is the 10W model. It has a 6A Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. Price: $159.99. 

Leixen VV-898SP - This is the 25W model. It has a 10A Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. Price: $179.99"

Baofeng UV-82HP: Keypad Programming

Somehow I missed the UV-82HP and didn't get it on "The Radios" page. I've fixed that now. And speaking of the Baofeng UV-82HP, here's a tutorial for programming it (and others) from the keypad.

World Backup Day

Ha!

Today is #WorldBackupDay! The one day a year when we back up all our files. https://t.co/dmRIh4Fgnq

— Terrible Networker (@BadAtNetworking) March 31, 2016

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.