Travor Bullpup

Looks fun...

M41A Pulse Rifle

Not available in stores.

Prom Around These Parts

This is how we do it. (Update - the picture was taken down b/c "guns scary." I've got it still...

TYT TH-9000: No More?

It was almost a year ago that Ed (Import Communications) shared the information about AnyTone claiming that TYT had copied their radio and wanted to stop the sale of the TH-9000.

Martyn says that the lawyers are now reaching the US market.

Operators Operating Mag Flips in Operations

Via Gun Nuts Media

Ten-Tec and Alpha Amplifiers Merge - RF Concepts

Alpha Amplifiers and TEN-TEC Merge Under RF Concepts Banner:

LONGMONT, Colo.- May 9, 2014 - Announcing today the merger of Longmont, Colorado -based RF Concepts LLC / Alpha Amplifiers and Sevierville, Tenn.-based TEN-TEC Inc., RF Concepts Chairman Michael Seedman, AA6DY, declared the union the perfect combination of amateur radio brands. The merger creates a multi-million-dollar company with products that span QRP transceivers to full-legal-limit amplifiers and establishes an organization with the size and scale to continue to innovate into the next decade and beyond.

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About RF Concepts/Alpha Amplifiers
RF Concepts/Alpha Amplifiers manufactures high-end linear amplifiers for ham radio enthusiasts. Based in Longmont, Colo., the company is known worldwide for its quality amplifiers. Alpha Amplifiers have been continuously manufactured in the United States since the early 1970s.

About TEN-TEC
TEN-TEC Inc. was founded in 1968 to provide beautifully engineered, well-crafted, well-supported and high-performing products to the amateur radio market. For 46 years the Sevierville, Tenn.-based company has passionately designed, crafted and tested premium products which have earned the company a solid reputation and loyal brand followers throughout the world.

Ten-Tec
RF Concepts/Alpha Amplifiers

TYT TH-UVF10: Specs

Thanks to Bob for a link to more information about the TH-UVF10. (It lists it as the DG-UVF10.)

Key Specifications/Special Features

• Features:
  • Frequency range:
    • UHF: 400 to 470, 350 to 390MHz (4 to 5W)
    • VHF: 136 to 174MHz
  • GPS function
  • TFT LCD display
  • SMS function
  • Supports single, group and general call
  • Call prompting
  • Keypad dialing
  • With built-in USB connector
  • With clear critical distance voice
  • 4-side buttons can be programmed
  • With scanning indication pronounced
  • Transceiver information indication
  • Emergency alarm
  • Digital audio signals
  • Standard: dPMR with ETSI
  • FDMA DCP
  • Channel spacing: 6.25kHz
  • Modulation: 4FSK
• Optional accessories:
  • 1 x radio
  • 1 x charger
  • 1 x battery
  • 1 x antenna
  • 1 x belt clip
  • 1 x user's manual
• Standard packing: each set packaging including

TYT TH-UVF10

Thanks to Nate for the link to the TYT TH-UVF10. Not many details on the site, but I think we will see more and more LCD screens... more color and larger.

Wouxun KG-UV899: Available and Unboxing

BuyTwoWayRadios is shipping the KG-UV899 now.

PMP

I passed my PMP exam today. Blogging (and life) should get back to normal. So glad that is done.