There is much controversy over this SDR project. Here is an unboxing and first power-on of my RS-918 HF SDR Transceiver. The RS-918 is a fully assembled clone of the mc HF SDR project by M0NKA. Watch out for many more videos on this radio it is amazing. View more details of the RS-918 here … Read more
I own this radio myself and while it can be tricky to program without software, this is my favorite HT because of it’s size, features, and cost. I recommend at least one for all Hams. FEATURES: 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, … Read more
So, after selling off a few items here in the shack I was able to purchase a Yaesu FTdx1200. Sometimes you just get tired of a product line. I have used Icom HF rigs since I got my license in 1992 and new them up and down. After watching videos of the FTdx1200 elsewhere and … Read more
Since we moved to our new QTH outside of the city, I am no longer able to easily hit the local repeaters with my HT in the house. I don’t do a lot of work on VHF/UHF, but I should at least maintain the ability to talk to the local hams, especially since I don’t … Read more
FlexRadio Systems is a pioneer in the design and development of software defined radios (SDRs) for the amateur radio market. On May 18th, 2012, FlexRadio Systems introduced the addition of the FLEX-6000 Signature Series line of radios to their product offering. The initial offering included 3 radios, priced as follows: FLEX-6500: $3999, FLEX-6700R: $5999, FLEX-6700: … Read more