Amateur Radio made in Italy
On Saturday 12 April 2014, my local ARI Section, will organize the fourth edition of the Florentine Ham Radio Flea Market. Also for this edition, as name of the event has been choosen the popular “Florence HamFest” term. almost 60 between , private OM, and dealers will be present, includin the most popular Ham Radio…
Today I’ve taken some time to test my latest portable antenna, the Buddistick. By using an MFJ-269 antenna analyzer I’ve tried to find the main tuning keys for this small multiband antenna. I’ve been able to find an excellent SWR and Impedance setting for the 20 meters band, but I’ve also learned that tuning this…
Florence Old Bridge This picture I’ve taken few days ago, reveals, what I’ve always considered, the symbol of amateur radio in Florence. This Yagi Antenna tower, erected very close to the old bridge several years ago I suppose belong to IK5JXR (I5BKO), now SK. Just wanted to share this piece of my city with you.
I’ve just published an article on a recent comparison between MC-60A and handheld microphone. While trying to improve Kenwood TS-590S SSB performances, I recently purchased an used MC-60A microphone. After a couple of weeks in which I’ve been testing this preamplified desk microphone, I’ve sorted out by making a final on the air comparison. According…
Just taken this shot with my Nikon D-90 Transceivers: Kenwood TS-590S – Yaesu FT-857D SWR – PWR Meter : Daiwa CN-801 Microphohe: Kenwood MC-60A Morse Key: Begali Stradivarius Power Supply: Nissei MS280A 25A
Here a plan for a Morgain Antenna for 40 and 80 meters band. This dualband antenna similar to a folded dipole permit to operate low bands by using a very limted space.
Today has been the first time for my new Yaesu FT-817.I’ve taken the opportunity of a sunny, and sunny winter Sunday , to test my on-the-go shack frommy parents’s terrace. This setup, that is not completed yet, since I’m wating for some Buddistick components alreay ordered at Wimo, is the one I will bring with…
Icom Inc has announced a firmware upgrade for the IC-7700 HF/50MHz The new upgrade, available for download from ICOM firmware page in March 2014, will provide the same additional features as made available to the IC-7800. Waterfall display function that allows a more complete understanding of the status of the band. Mouse operation of band…
Icom Japan just announced the release of a new D-Star DualBand Mobile Transceiver. ICOM ID-5100 /D The new ID-5100 is a dual band mobile transceiver 144 / 430 MHz that will be released in the market (Japanese) in February 2014 in two versions ID-5100 20W and ID-5100D 50W. As far as I’ve understood from the…
FT5ZM clublog log db has been updated right now! So it means they have an internet connection Are you in the log ?