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DX-Pedition to Faroer Island with the prefix OY/PA0VHA from 22.05 till 03.06.2011

15/04/2011

OY/PA0VHA and Team DX-Pedition to Faroer Island from 22.05.2011 till 03.06.2011. IOTA EU-018, WLOTA 2216, IP62lc. – The next trip is to a small island the Faroer with the prefix OY. The Faroer is between the Shetlands and Iceland.  Hans PA0VHA, Steef PA2A and Wim PA2AM are qrv from 22-05- till 03-06-2011. all HF bands in CW and RTTY, also qrv on 6m and 4m and Wim PA2AM is also qrv via satelliet AO-51. – QSL via home call.
PA2AM, Wim van der Zwan declares on his blog this equipment:
2 x Elecraft K-3 and K-2
1 x Kenwood TS-850 and TS-590
1 x Icom IC-9100
3 x Acom 1000
1 transverter ME4-t for 4m

Link to: PA2AM News DX-Peditions 2011 web-page
Link to: ADXO Announced DX Operations Calendar



IC-7410 HF/50MHz Manual and Brochure EN, USB Driver Ver.110, Price Marcucci IT

08/04/2011

IC-7410 HF/50MHz Icom Transceiver CE Conformity: Icom Inc. Japan Declare that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC…. 14th Jan. 2011

US MRSP: List Price: $2475,00  Your Price: $1999,95 !! (source Universalradio Inc)

In fondo tutte le notizie  in italiano qui sotto  il Link alla scheda IC-7410 #05 di Marcucci distributore Icom Italia. –  Il Nuovo prezzo di listino pubblicato a Luglio è ora di € 1.680,00 + IVA +20% !! (invece il prezzo di aprile 1652,00 e a febbraio 2011 di € 1.848,00 + IVA)

Icom Inc. Jp Update 2010/12/24 the Software USB Driver last Ver. 1.10.
The driver supports the following radios (as of December 2010): IC-7200  IC-7410 IC-7600 and IC-9100.
This driver is for Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 only, [Note] if you require to USB driver for Windows® 98SE/Me/2000, please use Ver.1.00.

Link to: Icom co jp Word support  Download the last USB Driver Ver.1.10
Link to: Icom IC-7410 More news on VA7OJ’s  web page by Adam
Link to: IC-7410 Ver.#05 Ricetrasmettitore HF/50MHz Scheda Marcucci IT
Link to: Download the IC-7410 User Manual in ENG  18.79MB ! PDF

The IC-7410 provide a USB connector Rear panel. -  Using a USB cable, connect a PC to do the following: Input modulation / Remotely control the transceiver using CI-V commands / Send the received audio to the PC / Send the decoded characters to the PC. – However, you must install the correct Icom-supplied driver on your PC.
About the USB driver:
The USB driver and the installation guide can be downloaded from Icom Inc. Jp website. Before starting the download, please read “USB driver installation guide”!!

IC-7410 HF/50MHz,  the he Instruction Manual ENG Ver. A-6904H-1EX for the new Transceiver, is available on the Icom Co. Jp. web-page from 01.07.2011.

The firmware is not upgradeable via USB !! In the Manual there is no chapter for this. Same as the previous Models IC-7400 nd  IC-746PRO….! -> See the Link below for downloads and more…

The IC-7410 employs a higher speed DSP unit compared to the IC-746PRO/7400’s DSP unit. The AD/DA converter AK4620B allows for a high dynamic range. Receiver employs a double conversion superheterodyne system which has an image rejection mixer for the 2nd mixer stage.

Built-in ATU cover from 1.9MHz to 50MHz – can retune using builti-in memory. – Icom writes: Variable capacitors provide higher accuracy than a typical mechanical relay tuner.

The new Icom IC-7410 FCC ID AFJ318200 certification was granted: Date available 12.29.2010 on FCC OET-Web page -

The Transceiver Supports RS-BA1 Internet remote-control software Icom suite (See the Link below for download User Manual EN and more) – -Overview of the RS-BA1:

The RS-BA1 consists of the Remote Utility, used to configure a remote control system, and the Remote Controller, used to send CI-V commands to a radio to remotely operate it.

With the RS-BA1, you can configure a remote control system through the Internet, or a LAN  network. — Link to: Download the  Icom RS-BA1 product brochure EN .PDF ….go more.. (…prosegue su: leggi tutto / full story)

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Japan Earthquake 8.9R, 2011 Prayers for all people in Jp. – Jarl Aresec traffic and more

14/03/2011

Japan Earthquake 8.9 and Tsunami! Prayers for all people in Japan, God bless them!! -  (Clik the photo and thumbnails to enlarge)
Both ICOM, Kenwood and Vertex Standard have issued statements concerning the affect of the earthquake on their factories.

It appears Icom’s facilities at Osaka and Wakayama are in the south of the country and Kenwood’s primary office facilities in Yokohama and Hachioji are to the south and west of the quake’s epicentre. Kenwood’s primary manufacturing facility is located in Malaysia. The production of Yaesu Amateur Radio equipment at Vertex Standard’s factory in Fukushima, Japan, has been temporarily halted due to earthquake damage. It is understood the factory is just 60km from the quake-stricken nuclear reactors ! – See the Link below

Link to: Icom Inc. and the Recent Devastating Japanese Earthquake – ENG
Link to:  Kenwood Updates Current Status of Company Operations in JP – ENG
Link to:  Download the Vertex Standard Message from the CEO/President ENG

See Other Link to: JARL Web-page, JARL ARESEC  on Twitter,   HF Emergency Traffic, NHK World,  NISA Nuclear Industrial Safety Agency and Google Crisis Response…..below !

Of course all radioamateurs will keeps the people of Japan in their thoughts and prayers during this time of extreme disaster. - Sad times for Japan, especially folks living near Sendai. The disaster area is in the north east, where the Tsunami hit the coastline and also the earthquake was closest to the epicenter.  In the most affected Northern Japan, main highways remain closed, strictly available for emergency aid vehicles.

Terremoto in Giappone 8.9 e Tsunami!  Naturalmente tutti i radioamatori non mancheranno di tenere il popolo giapponese nei loro pensieri e nelle preghiere in questo momento di disastro estremo. Tempi tristi per tutto il Giappone, soprattutto per la gente che vive vicino a Sendai. La zona del disastro si trova a nord est, dove lo tsunami ha colpito lungo la costa ed il terremoto è stato più violento essendo più vicina all’epicentro.

JARL – The Japan Amateur Radio League, Inc. – Emergency traffic.

【重要なお知らせ】 JARLでは、東北地方太平洋沖地震に際し、JA7RL/7 ほかRL局において、 主に7.030MHz SSBにより非常通信のワッチを実施しています。非常通信用周波数をクリーンな状態に保てるようにご協力をお願いします。!

[Important Notices] JARL in northeastern destructive earthquake occasion, JA7RL/7 and RL other stations, mainly watch 7.030 MHz SSB communications  is to be used for emergency traffic . Thank you for your cooperation to keep their communications frequencies very clean!
– Link to: JARL Offcial Web-page
– Link to: JARL_ARESEC Comm. center on Twitter.com
– Link to: NHK World TV – Latest News and informations
– Link to: NISA – Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency ENG 

click the Google picture to links: Alarm and warning, Person Finder japan Earthquake, Disaster message board, Shelter information, Donation to the Japanese RED CROSS SOSIETY (in JPY via Google Crisis Response)

Lista delle frequenze HF per il traffico di emergenza utilizzate in Giappone

3525KHz ± 5KHz (3520 ~ 3.530 non occupare), soprattutto dopo sera jp
7030KHz ± 5KHz (7.025 ~ 7.035 non occupare), soprattutto di giorno jp
14.100MHz ± 10KHz (14,090 ~ 14,110 non occupare)
21.200MHz ± 10KHz (21,190 ~ 21,210 non occupare)
28.200MHz ± 10KHz (28,190 ~ 28,210 non occupare)


Icom Firmware updates: IC-7600 Ver.1.11 IC-7700 Ver.1.21, IC-7800 Ver.2.30

03/03/2011

IC-7600 Ver.1.11 has just benn posted 3/3/2011 - IC-7700 Ver.1.21 just benn posted 3/3/2011 and IC-7800 Ver.2.30 last updated on 31 January 2011. – Icom® have released these Firmware to increase the RS-BA1® IP Remote control functions and the new Time-Out Time Increase security. – For IC-7600 last Ver.1.11 Improvement of firmware Ver.1.10 (taken off) – Fot IC-7700 last Ver.1.21 Improvements software performance for the DSP UNIT. See the Link and news below…

Please read 7600/7700/7800 Firmware update information if you want to know more detail information of additional functions – !! The last Firmware is cumulative  of the previus improvements

Nuovi firmware per IC-7600 Ver.1.11 e per IC-7700 Ver.1.21 appena rilasciati

IC-7600, la Ver.1.11 del firmware è stata appena inserita oggi 03.03.2011 nel sito-web della ICOM  Jp. Il nuovo firmware aumenta i comandi e le funzioni per il C.IV control e per l’utilizzo del programma RS-BA1 Controllo remoto dei Transceiver sia via LAN da altre stanze di casa oppure via Rete Internet da qualsiasi altra località (Nota: leggere bene il manuale istruzioni RS-BA1 !)

IC-7700, la Ver.1.21 del firmware è stata inserita sempre il 03.03.2011 nel sito-web della ICOM Jp. Comprende tutti gli aggiornamenti precedenti, le nuove funzioni per RS-BA1 Controllo remoto ecc. in più Icom introduce qui miglioramenti alle funzioni della Unità DSP.

Per favore leggere le informazioni Icom per tutti i  nuovi firmware rilasciati, per conoscere tutti i dettagli informativi e tutte le  funzioni addizionali implementate, compresi tempi per il Time-Out Timer ora variabile da menù per maggior sicurezza  -  Gli ultimi firmware sono cumulativi dei precedenti!

Icom® has also released a new Software, Version 1.10 of the USB Driver on 12/24/2010. The Driver supports the following radios (as of December 2010): IC-7200 – IC-7410 – IC-7600 and IC-9100. This driver is for Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 only, if you require to USB driver for Windows® 98SE/Me/2000, please use Ver.1.00. – See the Link and news below…

The RS-BA1 allows you to use the radio installed in another room using your home network or even from a remote location over the Internet - Most functions and modes of your transceiver, including interference rejection functions and IF filter settings, can be controlled. Also, S-meter and SWR can be observed, and more. - [Note] Click the image RS-BA1 GUI to enlarge

Firmware update information
– (source: icom releases)

The configurable range of the CI-V address has changed to between 01h and DFh

Additional functions for CI-V commands are provided to support the RS-BA1 (Remote IP), as described on the Icom update  information in PDF format. Command 10 has changed to be used not only to send tuning step settings, but also to read the.
While transmitting in the CW mode, or if the Break-in function is ON, the transceiver transmits CW code when the PC sends this comman, etc.

A new feature, the Time-Out Timer (CI-V) function is added to the Others Set mod. Turns the Time-Out Timer function ON  (3, 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes) or OFF. Increased security: If a continuous transmission exceeds the selected time period,  this function will cut off the transmission, to prevent a prolonged transmission. (default: OFF)
[Note]: This function will be activated only when you transmit using CI-V commands, or pushing [TRANSMIT] on the transceiver!

→ For IC-7600 last Ver.1.11 Improvement of firmware Ver.1.10 (taken off)
→ Fot IC-7700 last Ver.1.21 Improvements software performance for the DSP UNIT.

Link to: IC-7600 Firmware Ver.1.11 downl page now update 2011/03/03
Link to: IC-7700 Firmware Ver.1.21 download page update 2011/03/03
Link to: IC-7800 Firmware Ver.2.30 download page update 2011/01/31

Link to: Icom co jp word support  download the Software Ver.1.10  USB Driver

Link to:  See the Icom inc jp RS-BA1 Features ENG  official web-page
Link to: See the Marcucci Spa importer RS-BA1 IT web-page and price

 

About the Remote control system:
An RS-BA1® remote control system consists of at least one PC, which is used as a Base station (Server) and at least one PC, which is used as a Remote station (Client). Both PCs have to be connected with a network. [NoteClick the Remoting a Icom Radios picture to enlarge

Radios are physically connected to the Base station, and the Remote station can operate the radios through the network. In the remote control system, CI-V commands, control commands such as “Connect” and “Disconnect,” and audio are exchanged between a Base station and a Remote station, through their Remote Utilities.
Most functions and modes of your transceiver, including interference rejection functions and IF filter settings, can be controlled. Also, S-meter and SWR can be observed – Rx Voice recording function available and more.



TS-590S G3SJX reviews the Kenwood HF/50MHz transceiver RadCom 01/2011

20/12/2010

Kenwood TS-590S Peter Hart reviews the latest HF/50MHz transceiver on ©RadCom January 2011 – The RSGB Radio Society of Great Britain Members’ magazine.
The figures measured of RadCom  are excellent, similar to or better then top-end radios costing two to four times as much!

Here follows a short summary by © www.radiocronache.com taken from ©RadCom 01/2011 – (View the 01/2011 ©RadCom Magazine to read the full review by Peter Hart. A large and very interesting technical work, thanks) –
Link t0: RSGB Abaut RadCom and news web-page (-Members’ only)

The TS-590S is a single receiver tuning 30 kHz to 60MHz, although the performances is specified within the amateur bands. – The menu system is very comprehensive with 88 items, it uses scrolling display annotation. – Menu items allow for both fast and slow linear switching separely for HF and 50MHz but there is only one linear control line. - For use with transverters, the display can be set to indicate the trasverter frequency.  Three digits are available for the MHz segment, eg 144 or 432.

Measurements – Peter evaluates separately two path: RX1 down-conversion and RX2 up-conversion.  ————– (Short summary data)
The rejection of IFs and image for the RX1 down-conversion path was typically 75dB to 90dB (1*) – For the RX2 up-conversion path these figures were typically better than 90dB. – He searched carefully for other spurious responses as DDS circuits tend to be prone to this problem. – RX2 was very clean with no responses less than 80dB down. – RX1 was exceptionally clean with no other responses less than 100dB down (2*).
- (1*) FTdx-5000 the 9MHz IF rejection on 10MHz it was only 54dB, and on 7MHz it was 74dB. - (2*) FTdx-5000 the first mixer image was only down by 55dB to 70dB (>RadCom  June, 2010 review)

IP3 Intercept and IMD3 Dinamic figures for bands (1.8 3.5 7 14 21 MHz) that use RX-1 the measurement was made 2.3kHz bandwidth. By measuring in 2.8kHz  bandwidth all bands (1.3 3.5 7 10 14 18 21 24 28 50 MHz) use  RX2  path.
—– RX1 path USB mode (50kHz Spacing)
7MHz Preamp OFF – Bandwidt 2.3kHz: IP3 +31dBm IMD3 105dB
7MHz Pream ON —  Bandwidt 2.3kHz:   IP3 +22dBm IMD3 105dB

—– RX2 path USB mode (50kHz Spacing)
24MHz  Preamp OFF – Bandwidt 2.8kHz: IP3 +18dBm IMD3 98dB
24MHz Pream ON – Bandwidt 2.8kHz:    IP3 +6.5dBm IMD3 96dB

Close-in IP3 and IMD3 figures were made in 500Hz bandwidth with RX1 on 7MHz and RX2 on 10MHz.

- RX1 uses the 500Hz bandwidth roofing filter. – RX2 the 2.7kHz bandwidth filter at the second IF and 15kHz rofing filter at the first IF. - The results for RX1 path are really excellente, achiving 103dB IMD3 at 2kHz spacing and 90dB at 1kHz! – The results for RX2 path show the efect of the wider roofing filters (15kHz+2.7kHz). Then at 2kHz and below the signal enter the second IF filter passaband and the AGC takes effect.
—- RX1 7MHz Preamp OFF CW mode – DSP Bandwidt 500Hz – IF Roofing 500Hz:
2kHz sapcing IP3 +23dBm IMD3 103dB / 10kHz spacing IP3 +30.5dBm IMD3 108dB

—- RX2 10MHz Preamp OFF CW mode – DSP Bandwidt 500Hz – IF Roofing 15kHz and 2nd IF  2.7kHz:
2kHz spacing IP3 IMD3 see text below / 10kHz spacing IP3 +21dBm IMD3 103dB

A somewhat complex AGC system is used, detecting signal level in three places within the DSP signal path. – The close-in strong signal performance in some cases may be limited  by the AGC  when a strong signal falling inside the filter roofing but still outside  of the final channel filter will result in AGC action. – This can be heard as a quietening of the receiver from a very strong signal  just outside of the channel passaband. - The effect is most noticeable with the wider roofing filters and is not an issue with the 500Hz roofing filter in circuit. – [Note] clik the thumbnails to enlarge!



IC-7600 – New Firmware V1.03 online on Icom co.jp – Improved an issue on the ATU

03/11/2010

IC-7600 ver.1.03 - Download the latest Firmware Version Ver.1.03 online on Icom.co.jp/word - Update to 2101/10/29  - [Note] The firmware version of the IC-7600 can be confirmed during turning power [ON] –  The firmware version appears at the right bottom corner (for a few seconds!) (Click the picture IC-7600 Firmware Updating to enlarge)

IC-7600 – New Firmware V1.03 is Online on the Icom site in the download folder

- Model name: IC-7600 - Download Type: Firmware - File Type: ZIP !! – File Size: 2.58MB
- Version: Ver.1.03 - Udate 2101/10/29
-  Major points of update from Ver.1.02 to Ver.1.03:
• Improved an issue that the preset data of Internal Antenna Tuner (ATU) sometimes could not be memorized when turning off the transceiver.

[Remind] The USB-Memory must have been formatted by the IC-7600 transceiver (FAT/FAT32 formats)  when used for the first time. (p. 143)
[Note] The general rule with FAT vs. FAT32 is this: If your computer has FAT32 capability, use that. Otherwise, use FAT.

CAUTION:  NEVER turn the transceiver power OFF while updating the firmware! - You can turn the transceiver power OFF only when the transceiver displays that rebooting is required!
(Click the picture IC-7600 inside view to enlarge)

Link to: Icom.co.jp World Support – Download Firmware Updates IC7600  page

Per il Transceiver IC-7600 è disponibile un nuovo aggiornamento: Ver.1.03 rilasciata dalla  Icom Global Support Jp il 29.10.2010 (vedere qui sopra il Link)
I punti più importanti dell’aggiornamento da Ver.1.02 a Ver.1.03 sono:
• Risoluzione del problema che i dati settati sull’(ATU) Antenna Tuner interno, a volte non risultavano mantenuti in memoria  quando il ricetrasmettitore veniva spento.
Ricordare che la USB Memory deve essere formatta prima (se è usata x prima volta! ) dal IC-7600 con Formato FAT o FAT 32 in base alle specifiche della Memory card e del proprio computer (leggere sul manuale icom)

ATTENZIONE:  NON spegnere il ricetrasmettitore durante l’aggiornamento del firmware! Utilizzare un Gruppo di Continuità oppure una Batteria a 12V in parallelo all’alimentatore, in caso  mancanza di rete

È possibile spegnere in OFF solo quando il display del transceiver visualizza che il riavvio è necessario. Se si spegne il transceiver, o se si verifica la mancanza di alimentazione durante l’aggiornamento, il firmware del ricetrasmettitore sarà danneggiato e si dovrà inviare l’apparato al distributore Icom. ! Leggere con attenzione le istruzioni del manuale dato in dotazione con l’apparato Icom.



TH-D72 V/U APRS Launch in December 2010. The News Release and Jp Brochure

31/10/2010

TH-D72A and TH-D72E Data Communicator FM Dual Bander -(Click image to enlarge) See the Link below for Download the Brochure in Japanese lang. and the TH-D72 News Release in EN  and Prices Jp and US and more…

Kenwood has announced it is launching 2 new FM dual band transceivers in December 2010. Featuring a high-performance GPS receiver, the TH-D72A and TH-D72E support a easy APRS® operation without requiring a computer and wide range of APRS® (Automatic Packet Reporting System) functions can be used if the TH-D72A/E is connected to a PC with the  supplied USB cable to enable control of the TNC.

TH-D72 144/430MHz FMデュアルバンダー – 高性能GPSユニットを内蔵。 – データ通信システム「APRS®」を標準搭載。- 操作性、視認性を考慮したデザイン。
(Click image to enlarge) Display DF0TK  APRS® operation
TH-D72A/E 144/430-144/440 MHz FM Data Communicator FM

Japan Prices:  Kenwood Suggested retail price: 62,790 yen – (excl. tax: 59,800 yen)
US Prices:  List Price:   $512.00 – Your Price: $499.00 (by Universal Radio)

Main Features:

Built-in high-performance GPS receiver (SiRFstarIII chipset) → Target point functions → GPS logger functions → APRS® firmware equipped as standard easy APRS® operation without requiring a computer → USB (Mini-B) port – can be connected directly to a PC with the supplied USB cable  → Built-in 1200/9600bps TNC compliant with AX.25 protocol → A wide range of APRS® applications with USB/PC → Stand-alone digipeater → Simple node access with EchoLink® memory → Enhanced operating ease and visibility → MIL-STD810 & IP54 weatherproofing → Long operating hours (high-capacity battery included 1,800mAh) → Dual receive on same band (VxV, UxU) → Two Mod. TH-D72E 144/430MHz FM Europe – TH-D72A 144/440MHz Amercica, E/A Early December, 2010.
[Note] APRS® originally developed in 1992 by Bob Bruninga (WB4APR)SiRFstar III is a registered trademark of CSR plc.

Data summarized www.radiocronache.com – For Further Information, please see the following link
Link to: Kenwood Co.Jp TH-D72 News Release EN – update 10.29.2010
Link to: Download the Brochure TH-D72 in Japanese lang.- PDF (932KB)
Link to: Introducing EchoLink (trademark of Synergenics, LLC in the USA)


FTdx-5000 Four different Software installations. Latest Update EDSP Ver.0527

22/10/2010



FTdx-5000 requires four different software installations (plus one option). Each one must be followed carefully with separate procedures and not easy…..! – Latest Update EDSP MAIN and SUB Unit Version 0527 of 17/09/2010 – (!!..update information? only on Vertex Standard official website)

Click to enlarg the Multiple Software Installations summary diagram © by www.radiocronache.com.

Yaesu FTdx-5000 HF/50 MHz  200W Transceiver . There are four different Software installations. Each one must be followed carefully. Installing the wrong type software may cause difficulties!!

The latest versions are listed below with the release dates.
・ MAIN Software Version 0111 (7/28/10)
・ EDSP Software Version 0527 (9/17/10)
・ OEL (OLED) Software Version 0110 (3/23/10)
・ SM-5000 Software Version 0107 (3/23/10)
・ DMU-2000 Software Version (Option): Please refer to DMU-2000 update information on VS website.
・ EDSP-5000 Programming Writer Version 1.07 (7/09/10) Improvements..Extended writer time out.
[Note]: if you have any previous EDSP 5000 programming writer on your computer, that you delete this before using the EDSP-5000: Ver. 1.07. – Always use the latest version writer

See more info and PGM-Switch rear panel and the Italian version below… (continua…)



TS-590S Discovering Hidden! On air test! User Manual & Software! Link Kenwood IT

20/10/2010

Europe: the TS-590S Available end October! (Click image to enlarge!)

- UK Price (Inc VAT at 17.5%): £1,489.95/EUR €1,704.78 Hamradio. co.uk – web
- IT Price (Currency conversion) ! (Inc. 20% IVA) € 1750,00/  1800,00 Estimate Price
- DE Price (Inc VAT at 19%): €1799.00 – Ex Vat Price: €1511.76 Classic International eu
- USA Price $1964.00 Your Price $1799.95 Universal radio inc.
- FR Price (Inc VAT) € 1999.00 !!  Sardif Sarscelles France web

Le caratteristiche dettagliate finalmente sono note  anche in Italiano da Kenwood Electronics Italia
Link to: Kenwood Electronics Italia – Comunicazioni TS-590S

TS-590S Market Codes: K-type The Americas / E-type Europe – The market code is shown on the carton box – User Manual: The equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC —  Downolad the User Manual K/E  Eng.  the Brochure PDF and the TS-590 Software Free

Link to:  Kenwood USA Co. Download the Owner’s Manuals K/E – 5.5MB PDF
Link to:  Download the TS-590S CA300E-E-8 UK Product Brochure  - 1.7 MB PDF
Link to: TS-590 Software – ARCP-590/Virtual COM/ USB ARUA-10/ ARHP-590 Host

TS-590 Series, Kenwoo discovering the hidden on the new brochure: Thanks to a narrow-band Roofing Filter and dedicated 1st Mixer, this new transceiver offers the best dynamic range in its class to handle adjacent unwanted signals – With IF AGC based on advanced DSP technology, Kenwood has essentially redefined HF performance.
See the link below for Download the Peerless Performance 2.16 MB PDF and the List of menus PDF, to follw Block diagram IF AGC. – In fondo anche una parte di note informative in italiano

Watch the video by W6GPS – WB6NOA (< Gordon West)  40 meter test of the TS-590 and ..Heil Pro – 21.09. 2010 (Note: !! video is split in two audio channels: Left voice operatote, Right receiver signal)

Main Features (Summary by www.radiocronache.com – Source: News by Kenwood Co.Jp)

100W heavy-duty design (..Click the image to enlarge)
The cooling system features a pair of 60×60 mm fans, the same size as on the previous model. Having two fans provides sufficient air flow at low rpm, ensuring quiet operation. Meticulous attention has been paid not only to the fans and motors but also to the size and shape of the intake/exhaust vents as a comprehensive approach to noise reduction. The aluminum die-cast chassis is combined with a large heat-sink to enhance heat dissipation efficiency.

Price: TS-590S HF/50MHz 100W, Japan Marcket  List Price: 228,900Yen/ Retail 198.000Yen
Price: TS-590S  HF/50MHz 100W, US Marcket  List Price: $1964.00 / Your Price: $1799.95

——Clik the small images 1, 2, 3, 4 to enlarge , and read below ———–

1) IF-DSP TMS320C6726B – The TS-590S employs DSP from the IF stage onward. Kenwood was the fi rst to offer DSP-based IF AGC in an Amateur radio (TS-870) and this DSP technology has been further enhanced for the TS-590S, resulting in the development of a unique approach to IF AGC.

2 – 4) Roofing Filter BW type up/down conv. – The TS-590S comes equipped with a 500 Hz and 2.7 KHz BW 6-pole MCF. This results in superb dynamic range when adjacent signals are present, performance that was not previously possible using up conversion

3)  IMD3  level  to 14.2MHz – Mode CW, BW500Hz, Pre-Amp OFF , Two-Tone Spacing (Variable 2 to 100kHz) – See the IMD3 diagram,  the orange line marks = 106 dB !!  So even when an interfering signal approaches the target frequency, a virtually flat dynamic range is maintained.

The innovative Receiving scheme: Kenwood Down/Up conversion in a single receiver! (almost like the Elecraft K3 – TenTec OrionII and at least Yeasu FTdx5K )

On the 15, 20, 40, 80 or 160 meter band, the TS-590S employs down conversion for the first IF (11.374 MHz), when receiving in CW/FSK/SSB modes down conversion is selected automatically. Having the 1st Roofing Filter (6 kHz BW) directly after the Mixer enhances the noise blanker’s ability to deal with adjacent off-frequency signals. What really determines RX performance is the 2nd Roofi ng Filter (2.7 kHz or 500 Hz), after the post amplifier. Follows the 2nd IF  (24kHz ) for Digital Signal Processing with new approach to IF AGC control. [!! Test drive the transceiver, will tell the truth]

No uses traditional PLL and VCO – For the 1st local oscillator frequency (25.374 MHz), instead of employing conventional PLL/VCO, the output of a DDS (Direct Digital Synthesizer) is supplied directly to the following 1st Mixer.

Link to: Download the “Peerless Performance” of the TS-590S in EN! (Mirror StrictlyHam) PDF
Link to: Download the TS590 List of menus and functions PDF (w6gps source - pdf  by radiocronache)

User-friendly menus and ease (..Click the image to enlarge)
The TS-590S, 87 menus offer intuitive access to numerous additional features. The combination of menu and arrow keys makes operation intuitive. Also, the menu mode is visible in the main area, while the sub area scrolls through the relevant guidance information

使いやすいメニュー、優れた操作性
TS-590 は87種類のメニュー機能を搭載。メニューキーと十字キーの組み合わせで、直感的に操作可能です。 メインエリアにメニューモードを表示。サブエリアにはその内容のガイダンスをスクロールしながら表示。さまざまな細かい操作ができます。

USB connectivity for PC control
Thanks to the addition of a USB port, the TS-590S can be hooked up to a PC with a USB cable, enabling PC control of the transceiver plus TX/RX audio connectivity. – (like Icom Radios 7600, 7200, 9100)

Other news, Block diagr. IF AGC e note in  italiano… >click to Leggi tutto/Full story below!

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WR-G31DDC Excalibur Perseus Gemini AOR 2300 and DX-R8 Receivers, Ham Fair 2010

26/08/2010

Tokyo Ham Fair 2010  AOR booth: The Digital Revolution – SDR Perseus 10kHz – 30MHz – AR5001D 40kHz – 3150MHz – AR2300  Black-Box Receiver from 40kHz to 3150 MHz .  Alinco booth DX-R8 — (See th Aor GUI above, Watch the Videos Tokyo Ham Radio (2010 年 東京ハムフェア AOR ブース) and the Link to Download the Flyers …below)

The AOR AR5001D Circuit Configuration: 40kHz – 25MHz Direct Conversion SDR // 25MHZ – 3150MHz Double or Triple Conversion Superheterodyne system // IP3: More than +20dBm (@14.1 MHz), More than +12dBm (@50 MHz), More than +7dBm (@620 MHz) – The AOR AR5001D features a spectrum display function. FFT analyzer is employed for fast spectrum display processing (Display built-in) – Digital I/Q output (Option) through USB2.0 – Composite video output (RCA type) 75 ohm 1V p-p -
US market  List Price:   $4299.00 // Your Price: $3799.95 – is expected August 2010.

Link to: Download AR5100D Flyer for Technical Highlights (PDF 580kB)

The AOR AR2300 Black Box feature a up to three channels can be monitored simultaneously. Direct sampling architecture below 25MHz. The AR2300 utilizes outstanding direct sampling digital architecture for reception below 25MHz. It features a 14 bit 65MS/sanalog-to-digital converter, a high-performance FPGA-based digital-down-converter and DSP-based demodulation circuitry. The AR2300 can be operated by remote control using an optional LAN controller. Digital I/Q output USB2.0 compatible isochronous transfer Digital I/Q output through USB Type-A Jack. Frequency range 25MHz – 3.15GHz (!GUI Software like Perseus Microtelecom It)

Link to: Download AR2300 Flyer for Tecnical features (PDF 909kB)

TOKYO HAM FAIR 2010 AOR BOOTH 2010年 東京ハムフェア AOR ブース  and Watch a collection of videos from the Tokyo Ham Fair 2010 (Related videos watch here …Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Other SDR, Loop Antenna and  Alinco DX-R8 SDR) by ThePacificocean777

Alinco DX-R8 150KHz to 35MHz are all mode radio wave receiver SSB CW AM and FM reception mode. More I/Q equipped
rear panel output port signal detection and freeware SDR Using software. The DX-R8 has the popular support behind, SDR! Connected to the PC to process digital data. The software itself uses a variety of  free software. (Google Jap/En!!)
(Info from the  web) And recently the Japanese version of SDR (free software) KG-SDR I can do it!

(Previous Report of 28/07/2010) – The new WR-G31DDC Excalibur by WiNRADIO, the Perseus and New Gemini by Microtelecom Direct Sampling Receivers, already displayed to Ham Radio Fair in Friedrichshafen 2010 (report of 28/07/2010)

WR-G31DDC Excalibur new Direct-Sampling Receiver by RADIXON Group Pty. Ltd. a fully-owned subsidiary of the Australian company Robotron. Robotron is a privately owned high-technology R&D and investment company, founded in 1983.- In the commercial market, the company operates under its brand name WiNRADiO ©  —- Link to: Radixon Group Pty. Ltd  official  Home-page



WiNRADiO © declares that the  new WR-G31DDC Excalibur receiver’s robust front-end (ndr: no preselectors filters!) is equipped with an ultrahigh-linearity amplifier which result in exceptional strong-signal performance. An advanced “dithering” technique eliminates spurios signals without significantly increasing the receiver’s nois floor. The superior 16-bit 100 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) provides exceptional performance over an extremely wide range of signals. Frequency range 9 kHz to 49.995 MHz three indipendent channels can be set separately.

Excalibur did not Preselector filters in the RF imput, has only (MW filter) a high pass for medium wave. Excalibur sample at 100 MHz (MSPS), but what really happens tuning signals around the frequency of “Nyquist” (100 : 2 = 50MHz) – [Note]: The figures SFDR (Spurious-Free Dynamic Range) declared by the producer is still about 107 dB. The Image Rejection 90 dB typ, with an MDS of -130 dBm @ 10 MHz/500 Hz BW. (Clik the image to enlarge  Ultra Low Jitter Clock features for the Gemini FPGA)

New GEMINI, HF/VHF Dual Channel SDR  at 200 MSPS – © Microtelecom  Srl Italy displayed in Ham Radio 2010 at latest Friedrichshafen —- Link to: HamRadio 2010 Photo Gallery by Ari Perugia

The new GEMINI receiver features two RF inputs signals simultaneously sampled by the Gemini A/D converter are numerically processed at 200 MSPS/channel by a high speed multichannel digital down-converter implemented in a FPGA of Xilinx’s most recent Spartan6 family – Ultra Low Jitter Clock for the Highest Dynamic Range up to VHFs! (including the value of SFDR – Spurious-Free Dynamic Range) – Each of the two RF front-ends are equipped with a six bands pre-selection filters bank ranging from 28 to 170 MHz. —- Link to: Microtelecom srl >Gemini official web-page

Preliminari Specificatons (typical at 145 MHz): RF Imput (2x) – Range 28/170 MHz – Imput IP3 +9dBm – Dynamic Range (500 Hz BW) 100 dB – Blocking DR (500 Hz BW) 123 dB – Internal Reference Clock 400 MHz TCXO – PC Interface USB2 port – Size 210 x 80 x 190 mm (WxHxL)

Leggi di seguito tutto il testo in Italiano and more …………..>

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