“We await the arrival of a glancing blow from a mini-solar storm due to hit today. Although its not expected to be a strong impact, effects might be enhanced by some fast solar wind pushing it from behind. NOAA is expecting storm conditions, especially at high latitudes over the next day or so. Solar flux remains at the low end of marginal so while not optimal, HF radio propagation continues to limp along. At least we have no threat for any major flares and radio blackouts. Learn details of these solar conditions and the coming solar storm, catch up on aurora photos from recent activity, and see what else the Sun has in store this week”
VHF
New ! BIG TAJFUN 1000 144 MHz – 1KW
Description New robust Heatsinks – Fischer. Continuous 900W DIGI-modes. Quiet fans. TAJFUN 1000 is small, lightweight but robus LDMOS Power Ampl… Read more
IP Radio – Icom IP100H
Icom IP100H Overview Icom’s IP100H WLAN or IP radio is a compact, yet powerful device.Measuring only 95 mm high (~3.7 inches) and weighing 205 grams (… Read more
Yaesu FT2DR – side by side with FT1DR [ Video ]
Yaesu FT2DR Eric VE2MEL received his new Yaesu FT2DR yesterday. Here’s our first video. The good news, it use the same fast charger as the FT1DR… Read more
BaoFeng Tech BF-F8HP
BF-F8HP: “BaoFeng’s Only TRI-POWER (1, 4, 8 Watt)” ExClusive Features that separate it from the UV-5R Series: It has 3 Power Levels… Read more
Equipment
LNR LD-5 Transceiver
LNR LD-5 Transceiver Specifications: CW/SSB with VOX Control Speed-adjustable AGC in values 1 to 20 DSP Filtering Incl. (CW FROM 0 TO… Read more
BOXA-LOAD 50 Ohm RF Dummy Load
Product Description 50 Ohm RF Dummy Load An essential piece of equipment in any radio shack, the BOXA-LOAD is a 50 Ohm dummy load. VSWR bette… Read more
Yaesu FT-950 HF+6 TRANSCEIVER
Yaesu FT-950 HF+6 TRANSCEIVER The FT-950, the newest radio in the direct lineage of the FTDX-9000 and FT-2000 series radios, has been developed to fi… Read more
ELAD SPF-08 HF PRESELECTOR
Switchable Preselector Filter Board for FDM SDRs ELAD SPF-08 is switchable pre-selector board that allows selection between 8 configurable filters. Us… Read more
160-6 Meter Solid State Linear Amplifier [ TEN-TEC ]
Generating 100 Watts of output from as little as 5 Watts of input, the Model 418 Amplifier raises the bar for reliable and effici… Read more
Review
QRP Rig Comparison , FT817 / X108G / X5105 / mcHF RS-918
Here is a video explaining the basic comparisons to each one of these radios Read more
Introducing the Icom IC-7850 50th Anniversary Edition [ Video ]
Introducing the Icom IC-7850 50th Anniversary Edition Read more
Simple SWR Indicator for QRP
Simple SWR Indicator for QRP, just a ferrite, a wire and a LED. Read more
BITX-40 On The Air – K7AGE
“In this video, I do a bit of wiring and then get on the air and make some contacts during a contest.” The Raduino The new BITX40’s… Read more
Book Review: Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Pocket Guide
“Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Pocket Guide” by Kenneth Wyatt, WA6TTY and Michael Gruber, W1MG This small 88-page spiral bound (3” x 5”) pocket g… Read more
Antenna
Discone Antenna
A discone antenna is a version of a biconical antenna in which one of the cones is replaced by a disc. It is usually mounted vertically, with… Read more
ALL ABOUT ANTENNAS Part 1 Book [ Free ]
ALL ABOUT ANTENNAS Part 1 of a Series By Bob Grove W8JHD, Publisher, Monitoring Times No subject is more widely discussed in the radio field as antenn… Read more
ARRL’s Portable Antenna Classics
Portable Antenna Classics Antennas for Operating On the Go! Portable operating is gaining popularity in the Amateur Radio community. For amateurs who… Read more
The Alternative Multi-band Solution – Cobra UltraLite Antennas
Covers More Bands than a G5RV (Shorty). Goes up Fast, Easy on Trees. All Stainless Hardware Black Marine ABS Insulator Blocks Handles a Full kW on All… Read more
News
Slow-Scan TV Transmissions from ISS Scheduled for December 6-8
ARISS has announced that the MAI-75 Slow-Scan (SSTV) system in the Russian Service Module of the International Space Station (ISS) will be on the air… Read more
Amateur Radio-Carrying D-Star One CubeSat among Spacecraft Apparently Lost
The first Amateur Radio satellite to employ the D-Star digital voice and data format — D-Star One — was among about 20 secondary payloads lost on Nove… Read more
FCC Dismisses Radio Amateur’s Petition to Revise Call Sign Rules
The FCC has dismissed a rule making petition filed last May by Thomas J. Alessi, K1TA, of Stamford, Connecticut, that sought to amend the Part 97 rule… Read more
Status Report: The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017
The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017 – S. 1534is alive, but with legislative action slowed to a glacial pace on Capitol Hill in recent months, there’s… Read more
JOTA “Alive and Doing Well,” Although 2017 Participation Down from Last Year
Nearly 8,000 Scouts got on the air for the 60th Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) over the third weekend in October, National JOTA Coordinator Jim Wilson, K5… Read more