Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016
Wrenches - Standard vs. Metric
Now I can distinguish my metric and SAE wrenches at a glance. @JimmyDiResta @iliketomakestuf @donttrythis pic.twitter.com/DVhwD0uhVg— Randy Cox (@randykcox) June 5, 2016
Via @roteno
This, of course, reminds me of the joke about the different measurement systems:
There are two types of the countries... those who use metric and those who have been to the moon.
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Hytera NDP-950
Hytera NDP-950 professional Intelligent Interphone https://t.co/hZHpzir1W6 pic.twitter.com/m2b5UzR4iQ— HAM-DMR.NL (@HamDMRNL) June 4, 2016
Via @TravisGoodspeed
No More Headphones?
Great, but I want this solved for when I'm running...
Could headphones become obsolete? Learn what’s possible with steered sound #tech: https://t.co/kqcyn3SqDk pic.twitter.com/fMpJUIASfn— Cisco (@Cisco) June 1, 2016
Friday, June 3, 2016
Packet Pushers: From Engineer to Manager
The guys from Packet Pushers have @AmyEngineer on to talk about going from a technical role to a management position.
Some funny (paraphrased) quotes/thoughts:
Some funny (paraphrased) quotes/thoughts:
You can't just wait for a maintenance window and patch people.
It's hard to google error messages for people.
Work-arounds can be tough.
HamRadio 360 Podcast: DMR
Don't listen to the HamRadio 360 Podcast about DMR. It will make you want to spend money.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Alinco DR-735
Announced at Dayton, the Alinco DR-735 is a dual-band mobile transceiver:
Video above is from Gigaparts where they are taking reservations for $35, but Universal Radio is showing a price of $349.95.
- Full-duplex receiver enables simultaneous TX/RX within 144/440MHz bands as well as V/V and U/U receiver capability.
- Features eight full RGB color LEDs enabling you to customize your display colors in the set mode.
- Fully independent frequency, audio level and squelch knobs for right and left VFOs make it seem more like operating two monoband radios rather than a dual band transceiver.
- Simply press the volume knob to select the VFO you wish to use for transmitting.
- Cross-band repeater function available on all DR-735T radios.(Be sure to observe all regulations applicable to cross-band operation.)
- Computer programmable with free software available for download at www.alinco.com
- "Set Mode" menus are divided into basic and advanced, allowing you to assign less frequently used modes such as auto power off or busy channel lockout to set and forget. That makes it easier to access the menus you use more often, such as scan mode and pager settings.
- Large heatsink and quiet fan for stability while operating
- Wide and narrow ceramic filters enable true narrow band operation
- Two speaker ports located on the back of the unit allow you to separate signals by both right and left sides or by internal or external speakers using audio from a single external source.
- Features manual shift and offset direction setting plus preset and programmable auto-repeater settings. Includes 4 tone-burst tones.
- Includes 1,000 memory channels in 10 banks, 100 right-only/100 left-only memories, 100 dual memories, 5 pairs of programmed-scan channels, and 2 call channels. All memory channels can hold output setting, tones, LCD display color selections and more.
Video above is from Gigaparts where they are taking reservations for $35, but Universal Radio is showing a price of $349.95.
Magazine Clip
I totally stole the title of the post from here. And I may have even LOL'd at the "Yo dog, I heard you like magazines" comment.
What's all the fuss about? This...
Via SayUncle
What's all the fuss about? This...
Via SayUncle
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Google Home
Privacy issues aside (especially since Google knows everything about me anyway)... I'm happy to see Google Home applying pricing pressure to Amazon and it's Echo product.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Wouxun KG-D901: BuyTwoWayRadios.com Demo Units
"At first glance, The KG-D901 looks almost identical to the analog KG-UV9D and KG-UV9D Plus multi-banders, with the large, color LCD display first introduced in popular KG-UV8D and now considered a standard fixture in the latest generation of Wouxun portable handheld transceivers. It has the same keypad layout found on both the 8D and 9D models and the same array of buttons on the side. It has the volume and channel knobs, TX/RX LEDs and flashlight typically found on the other Wouxun radios as well.
As soon as you turn it on, however, the similarities end. It may look and feel familiar on the outside, but this is not a typical analog Wouxun radio at all. It's digital. As a Wouxun product, the KG-D901 is something entirely new.
Key Features
Unlike the 8D and 9D, the D901 is a single band transceiver, in your choice of either a UHF or VHF version. Most of the primary features are expected, and compared to other DMR digital radios, they may not seem particularly unique. However, there is one item on the list that may give the D901 a little extra. It is noted in bold.And:
- 400-470MHz UHF frequencies (UHF Model)
- 136-174MHz VHF frequencies (VHF Model)
- Analog and Digital Modes
- Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) digital technology
- Direct and Repeater Modes
- 16 memory channel and 2 Zones
- Built-in CTCSS/DCS signaling in analog mode
- Text Messaging (Digital Mode)
- All Calls, Group Calls, Select Calls (Digital Mode)
- Scrambler Function (Analog Mode)
- Digital Encryption
- Microphone Modulation Setting
- IP57 Water Resistant"
"The KG-D901 package includes one KG-D901 single band UHF or VHF two way radio (depending on your version of choice), a 7.4v, 2000mAh battery pack, belt clip, antenna, desktop charger, AC power cord, and wrist strap. The demo models we received did not include a manual, but we expect one to be in the box when the final version of the radio ships from Wouxun.
The Wouxun KG-D901 is expected to arrive early summer 2016."
More Hams
More Extras and Techs than ever. More hams total than ever. General licenses high water mark was in December 2015.
Total Amateur Radio Station Licenses
Total Amateur Radio Station Licenses
Monday, May 30, 2016
Giant Meteor 2016
Finally an election bumper sticker I can support pic.twitter.com/S1Jszfr28b— RayDavidson (@RayDavidson) May 29, 2016
Baofeng BF-T1 and MINI-1
Baofeng BF-T1 and MINI-1 (400 to 420 MHz):
New Baofeng mini-one: two way radio and mobile car radio. It is mini simple economical and convenient .This item is suitable for short distance communication. It is very suitable for road trips.
Package Includes
Via /r/amateurradio/
New Baofeng mini-one: two way radio and mobile car radio. It is mini simple economical and convenient .This item is suitable for short distance communication. It is very suitable for road trips.
Features:
- Mini size /easy operation
- Max 20 saving channels
- Power output 15W
- Dual standby
- Dual call
- Easy repeater access, twice communication range
- Automatically synchronize vehicle and handheld radios
- Offline communication or emergency call between vehicle radio and handheld radio
- OUTPUT DC 5V,easy to access car EDR and mobile device
Two Way Radio
| |
| Brand name | Baofeng |
| Model | BF-T1 |
| Frequency | UHF400-420MHz |
| Output Power | ≤2W |
| Memory Channel | 20 |
| Battery Voltage | 3.7V |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh |
| LCD Display | Yes |
| VOX Function | Yes |
| Time Out Timer | Yes |
| Scan | Yes |
| Squelch Level | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Built-in LED Torch | Yes |
| Chinese and English Voice Prompt | Yes |
| Dual Standby | Yes |
| Dual Call | Yes |
| Emergency Alarm Function | Yes |
| Power Saving Function | Yes |
| PC Software Programmable | Yes |
| Monitor | Yes |
| Wide/narrow band selection | Yes |
| Regularly Reminded | Yes |
| Busy Channel Lockout | Yes |
| Tail Elimination | Yes |
| Weight | 102g(3.6oz)(Including battery and clip) |
| Size | 10.5 x 5.5 x 2cm(4.13 x 2.17 x 0.79in) |
MINI Mobile car radio
| |
| Brand name | Baofeng |
| Model | MINI-1 |
| Frequency | UHF400-420MHz |
| RF power output | ≤15W |
| Memory Channel | 20 |
| DC in (cigarette lighter interface) | DC-13.8V |
| External dc power supply | >2A |
| DC out | 5V |
| CTCSS/CDCSS function | 50CTCSS/104CDCSS |
| Dual standby | Yes |
| Dual call | Yes |
| Emergency alarm function | Yes |
| DC out (5V) | Yes |
| Relay connector | Yes |
| Connect earpiece/speaker mic | Yes |
| Connect mini-1 two way radio | Yes |
| Weight | 370g(13.05oz) |
| Size | 12.8 x 10 x 2.6cm(5.04 x 3.94 x 1.02in) |
Package Includes
- 1 x MINI mobile radio
- 1 x Antenna magnetic base and Coaxial cable
- 1 x Mobile antenna
- 1 x Mounting bracket
- 1 x Cable (connect two way radio)
- 1 x Speaker Mic
- 1 x One pack of screw and accessories
- 2 x Power line2 x MINI two way radio
- 2 x Rechargeable battery
- 2 x Earpieces
- 2 x USB cable
- 2 x Belt clip
- 2 x Sling
Via /r/amateurradio/
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