Saturday, December 6, 2014

Baofeng UV-82: BaofengTech Camo Version

First, many thanks to Baofeng Tech for sending this radio to me!

I usually post about how I like getting radios in bright colors, so I didn't think I would be a big fan of the new camo Baofeng versions. Well, I was wrong. I really like the way this camo UV-82 looks. My pictures do not do it just. I'll have to figure out a better way to show off the pattern.





Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Hash

When it comes to troubleshooting, hash is a four letter word.

Monday, December 1, 2014

NoteSlate - Unstoppable!

And it just won't die...


Baofeng BF-F8HP and UV-82C: Via BaofengTech

I posted about the Cyber Monday deals at BaofengTech, but I have more good news from them. Christmas has come early as I received a BF-F8HP (15% off today!) and a UV-82C from BaofengTech over the week-end. I've not even opened the boxes yet, but this is good news for me and for you, so stay tuned!

Sunday, November 30, 2014

BaofengTech Cyber Monday Deals

Look for the following specials form BaofengTech tomorrow on Cyber Monday:

FTDI Programming Cable: $17.16 (15% off) 
Genuine Nagoya 771 (Green Bag, Black Silk Screen): $13.59 (20% off) 
BF-F8HP: $53.45 (15% off)

If you see this on Sunday night, you will see the prices with out the discounts.

Anytone AT-5888UV III: Tri-band Update

Also from Nate:
"Finally the first Chinese IARU 2 (Americas) Tri-Band (2m, 1.25m and 70cm) amateur radio has a delivery day:
The long awaited AnyTone AT-5888UV III can be ordered now here:
http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=343 
$330 (includes priority mail shipping, special intro price until 2014-12-15), after which, it`s going to be $395
Can't wait to see some reviews."
Details from the Import Communications website:

AnyTone AT-5888UV III
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  55 Watts VHF, 40 Watts UHF
  Low Power Steps, 10w / 5w



first factory run of this radio will be December 1st.
you may order now for end of December delivery
your payment will be processed during checkout
MSRP  $395.00
special pre-order price offer good thur Dec 15th 


Icom IC-718: $599 Free Shipping

A deal alert from Nate:
"I think that this is a good BF/CM deal for new hams, or older hams that never got into HF. 
$600 for a new Icom IC-718 http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003490 
eHam reviews: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/947"

Friday, November 28, 2014

Pofung BF-9500: UHF Mobile

Pofung BF-9500 UHF 400-470MHz 50W mobile transceiver at 409Shop for $150.



Feature:
  1. Output:50W/25W/10W
  2. Frequency:400-470MHz
  3. 200 Channels(0-199)
  4. Display on a Large LCD with adjustable brightness
  5. Amateur operation mode and Professional operation mode
  6. Programming different CTCSS,DCS,2Tone,5Tone in per channel
  7. Using 5Tone to send message, Emergency alarm, Call all, ANI, Remotely Kill, Remotely waken
  8. Automatic calling identification function by DTMF-ANT or 5Tone-ANT


All of our item are Brand newMain Function
Menu setting
Yes
Work by repeater station
Yes
Auto repeater offset
Yes
Remote Kill/stun/activate/revive
Yes
Wide/Narrow band setting
Yes
Channel name editing
Yes
CTCSS/DCS setting and scanning
Yes
High/Mid/Low power selectable
Yes
Voice compander
Yes
Repeater offset shift
Yes
DTMF/2Tone/5Tone
Yes
Talk around
Yes
Monitor function
Yes
Squelch function
Yes
Volume adjustment
Yes
Channel mode/Frequency mode switch
Yes
Emergency alarm
Yes
Voice prompt
Yes
Auto power off
Yes
Emergency alarm
Yes
COMP function
Yes
Scan function
Yes
1750MHz tone
Yes
ANI-ID
Yes
Call keypad
Yes
Frequency range
UHF:400-470MHz
Channel capacity
200ch
Channel spacing
12.5/20/25kHz
Frequency step
2.5/5/6.25/8.33/10/12.5/25/50/100kHz
Working Voltage
13.8V ±15%
Squelch style
CTCSS/DCS/5Tone/2Tone/DTMF
Frequency Stability
±2.5ppm
Operating temperature
-20 °C to +60°C
Dimension
145(W) x 47(H) x 190(D)mm
Weight
Approx:1.2Kg



Transmission
Sensitivity(12dB SINAD)
<=0.25µV/<=0.35µV
Adjacent channel selectivity
>=70/>=60dB
Inter modulation
>=65dB/>=60dB
Spurious Rejection
>=70dB
Acoustic frequency response
+ 1— -3dB(0.3-2.55k)
SNR
>=45dB/>=40dB
Audio distortion
<=5%
Audio Output Power
>2W@10%

Receiver
Modulation mode
16k¢F3E/11k¢F3E
adjacent channel power
>=70dB/>=60dB
SNR
>=40dB/>=36dB
Audio distortion
<=5%
Acoustic frequency response
+ 1— -3dB(0.3-2.55k)