Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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/
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Drone vs. Spear
Don't discount the old ways.
This feels so right.— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) May 16, 2016
"Middle Ages Reenactor Spears Drone Out Of The Sky" https://t.co/GJjVitjgvR pic.twitter.com/Gka7KdhYlY
Deputy Associate Chancellor of Academic Technology of the Committee on Strategic Dining Affairs
A follow-up to my post yesterday about spending... university title generator. I think I should apply for Deputy Dean of the Committee on Athletic Technology.
@iowahawkblog Don't know if you saw this https://t.co/6CyJRGkxlE Suggests a salary, too!— HAL 10000 (@Hal_RTFLC) May 21, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Where the Money Goes
I met a friend in DC a few years back. He worked for the Bureau of Land Management and was apologetically telling me his title as it was something like this:
Why is #CollegeTuitionSoHigh? Ask the Office of the Assistant Deputy Associate Vice Provost for Providing Information About Tuition Hikes— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) May 21, 2016
Wouxun KG-UV8E: Tri-band HT
BuyTwoWayRadios has the Wouxun KG-UV8E tri-band HT:
Full spec sheet is here (PDF).
"The KG-UV8E is based on the very popular Wouxun KG-UV8D, the dual band portable handheld radio best known for its large color display, cross band repeat capability and true simultaneous two band reception, all at a very low price point. At the moment of its introduction in 2014, the KG-UV8D was an instant hit, and it is still the handheld of choice among many hams today.In short:
However, the 2 meter and 70cm bands are becoming crowded, and many hams are moving to the 1.25 meter band for some breathing room. The problem? There aren't a lot of 1.25 meter radios out there, and the ones that are available tend to swap the beloved 2 meter band for it. This means amateurs had to choose between a dual bander with either 1.25m VHF and UHF, or 2m VHF and UHF. If you used a handheld for both, you either had to carry two dual band radios, or give up a VHF band altogether.
The solution? Wouxun created a portable handheld that includes all three. It's the KG-UV8E, and it's available now from Buy Two Way Radios!"
"The Wouxun KG-UV8E has all the same features of the KG-UV8D along with the feature upgrades of theKG-UV8D Plus. In fact, for all intents and purposes, it is a UV8D Plus, with the addition of one extra band for full transmit and receive on 1.25 meters from 222Mhz to 225Mhz."You can pick one up for $139.99.
Full spec sheet is here (PDF).
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