IC-9100 at last Ham Radio, 2010….. The projected release is araund October

At Friedrichshafen, last Ham radio 28 June, 2010, Icom Europe said that the IC-9100 would be released around September / October — The projected release is around October 2010!
Watch the photo inside the IC-9100 (click below for larger images) !!→ Updating: Andrews Comm  Now it is * Due Sept/Oct? (see the link below)

The IC-9100 covers 100W on HF, 50MHz and 144MHz, 75W on 430/440MHz and 10W on 1200MHz (option). The radio simultaneously receives two different bands (1. HF/50MHz + VHF/UHF – 2. VHF + UHF – 3. 430/440MHz + 1200MHz) and works as if there are two independent receivers in one radio. (Source by © 2010 Icom Inc)

Two 32-bit DSP and double conversion superheterodyne → Each main and sub-receiver has a dedicated DSP unit → The D-STAR mode (option) is available in 28MHz and 50MHz  bands simplex mode as well as in VHF and UHF bands → USB connector for PC control → Modulator, received audio,  RTTY demodulator, DV mode data can also be transferred over the USB cable  → GPS position reporting functions → Satellite mode operation or even moonbounce → Optional CS-9100 programming Software → The built-in RTTY demodulator and decoder → Optional 1st IF filters for HF/50MHz bands → Optional D-STAR DV mode UT-121 Unit → And more Features: → Download the  new Brochure released from Icom Inc. (Link below)

Link to:  Icom America IC-9100 –  has updated their web page
Link to:  Download the new Pre-release Icom inc (14.05.2010) – 2.6MB .PDF
Link to: The IC-9100 web-page by Adam,VA7OJ/AB4OJ

Yesu VX-8DR Tri-band and VX-8GR Dual Band GPS/APRS® enhanced. FTM-350R Bug Fixed

VX-8DR All-in-one Tri-band (50/144/430 MHz) Transceiver Bluetooth for hands-free Operation with optional accessories. Waterproof/Submersible IPX7 rated-3ft for 30 minutes (Optional FGP-2 GPS and antenna unit, CT-136 Adapter or MH-74a7a external mic. for GPS/APRS® operation) -

VX-8GR 144/430 Dual Band Transceover with GPS unit included Built-in GPS Antenna which is based on a 12-channel receiver for GPS/APRS® operation.  Wide Band Receiver for 108-999 MHz, IPX-5 Water jets. – A  lower cost V/U APRS® handheld.
Minus a few VX-8R/DR features you may not need: No 6m – TX/RX – No 220 TX/RX – No HF RX – No Bluetooth – No SU-1 Barometer sensor – No WFM RX – No water immersion.
!! See more info, Price, Link and FTM-350R Bug Fixed …..below
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IC-9100 HF/50MHz + V/UHF Satellite Base Station Shown at Tokyo 09. Update now

The all-round transceiver IC-9100: HF/50 MHz (100W) 144/430 MHz (50W) 1200 MHz (10W) with optional 1.2 GHz UX-9100 module. Optional D-STAR Unit, DV mode operation on the esport version.

* HF/50MHz, 144/430 (440)MHz  &1200MHz coverage (UX-9100 Optional)
* 100W     on HF/50/144MHz
* 75W     on 430 (440)MHz
* 10W     on 1200MHz >(UX-9100 Unit Optional)
* Roofing     15kHz (FL.431 3kHz/ FL-430 6kHz 1st IF Optional for HF/50MHz)
* D-STAR DV (D-STAR Unit optional in combination with operating bands and mode)
* Satellite mode operation
* SSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM & DV (D-STAR optional)
* 32-bit floating point DSP & 24-bit AD/DA converter
* Double superheterodyne with 2nd IF image rejection mixer
* This device requires 13.8 VDC

Icom introduces a direct competitor to the Kenwood TS-2000 TS-2000x!…. The IC-9100 has only one main DSP unit. In the 9100′s price class, it would not be cost-effective to include a second DSP board (ADC, DSP, DAC, support IC’s) for dual receive. No VHF and UHF at the same time.

アイコムよりHF～1200MHz固定機が参考出品されるようです。

See the Link below for download the Pre-release product information .PDF 2.2MB

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FTM-350 new APRS capable Mobile Amateur VHF/UHF was on display at the Tokyo Ham Fair 2009

The Yaesu FTM-350 new APRS capable Mobile Amateur VHF/UHF was on display at the Tokyo Ham Fair 22 August, 2009.
The new FTM-350 GPS/APRS Yaesu’s answer to the Kenwood TM-D710. Standard FTM-350 upgrades the FTM-10 to add packet radio and GPS/APRS capabilities and very large LCD with a radical change of style! Recalls the style of competitors Kenwood TM-D710 and Icom IC-2820. Now the functions of the controls are on the edge of the LCD…….

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IC-E80D Vs IC-E91D Disply and Panel-Key. D-STAR Hot Spot V2.29 is available! Satoshi Node Adapter and..

IC-E80D Vs IC-E91D Disply and Panel-Key. D-STAR Hot Spot V2.29 is available with latest Node Adapter, PCBs and PICs are available from Satoshi Yasuda 7M3TJZ/AD6GZ . More news:  see the info and data with the link below

The IC-E91D and IC-E92D Using a large full dot-matrix LCD! VHF/UHF Dual Band. D-STAR DV mode and 950 bps data capability with the optional UT-121.

Wideband receiver* with V/V, U/U dualwatch capability (*1 Receiver range differs from depending on version)

The IC-E80D Using LCD and keypad backlighting! Switchable VHF/UHF dual bande. Can transmit and receive D-STAR format digital voice and 950 bps data communication, simultaneously….

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Yaesu FT-7900R New Heavy-Duty FM Dual Band; Yaesu showed n. 5 new radios at Dayton 2009

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The FT-7900R well designed front panel provides simple, safe operation. High power output is featured with 50 watts on 2 meters and 45 watts on 430 MHz. CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode is built in. Over 1000 memories are available. It is WIRES compatible. Operating this radio is very simple and straight forward, and you may program it to your operational preferences via a menu system. [Note]: The new FT-7900R is for the amateur who does not require cross-band repeat as found on the FT-8800R Model-!

[EN] – Yaesu showed these new radios at Dayton, in its own booth at Hamvention 2009. It looks to me like they just re-designed the front panel and went with a different RF module to get another 5w or 75w of rated power output, and a more efficient implementation of the controlls circuitry and the N. of  memory channels.

I see they also updated the following… FT-150R is now the 250R with the 700mW audio and inclusion of the 1400mah NiMH battery, bigger knobs and modern look; FT-170R is now the 270R with the 800 mW of Loud Audio; FT-1800 is now the 1900R with 55W and Loud 3 Watts; FT-2800 is now the 2900R, with an increase in power output to 75W and Loud 3 Watts on the new model. And more…

Link to: Download VxStd 2009 Catalog Ham Radio in PDF 1.1MB

[IT] – Il nuovo FT-7900 con il ridisegnato frontale consente operazioni semplici e sicure. Ha potenze in out elevate sino a 50W in 2 metri e 45W in 430MHz. Dotato di CTCSS/DCS Ecode/Decode. Oltre 1000 memorie disponibili. E’ compatibile con il sistema WIRES della Yaesu. Operare con questa radio è molto semplice, si può impostare a scelta le varie preferenze via il  menu system. [Note]: L’FT-7900 è adatto per utenti che non usino il cross-band repeat, che invece è possibile con il Modello FT-8800, già in commercio da tempo!
La VS Yaesu ha presentato cinque nuovi modelli nel propio  stand alla Hamvention di Dayton  USA lo scorso 15 e 16 maggio 2009: FT-7900R DuoBanda FM Mobile, FT-240R Compact 5W 2m FM Field Radio – FT-270R VHF FM 5W Commercial Grade Fiel Radio – FT-1900R Rugged 55W 2m FM Mobile – FT-2900R 2m FM Mobile, Massive Heatsink guarantees 75Watts of Solid RF Power with No Coling Fan Needed! – And more….
Sembra di notare una riprogettazione dei pannelli frontali, il miglioramento dei moduli RF per ottenere più potenza output, una più efficace operatività dei circuiti di controllo, di gestione e più canali di memoria disponibili. Importante l’aumento della potenza out audio per un miglio rascolto, come nel FT-270 a 800 mW e l’adozione della batteria 1400mah NiMH, costruzione “submersible”. FT-1900R  55W and Loud 3 Watts – E altro ancora…
[Note]: Information is preliminary and subject to change. See the info of the VS Yaesu documents!

IC-E80 ID-E880 & IC-80AD ID-880H D-STAR® easy setting. Download CS-80/880, Broshure Eng. Link to the features. The easy Key

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New IC-E80 and ID-E880 V/U Duo Band, enjoy D-STAR®. Are two new entry-level models of D-STAR® that achieves easy setting 144/430 MHz  transceiver. See note below “New easy Key Controls” (Due nuovi apparati  D-STAR, guarda qui sotto i nuovi tasti di controllo più funzionali!)
Switchable VHF/UHF dual bander:
The ID-880H provides VHF/UFH dual band capabilities (one band at a time) via a simple band switching system.
Price list (up news 03 May, 2009):
Source: Marcucci Spa Official Importer. Prezzi di listino IC-E80 €456,50 + IVA 20%  ID-E880 €539,00 +IVA
Price list:
Source: Icom Inc. Jp: ID-80 Yen 52,290; ID-880/D (50W type)  Yen 62,790 ( each including  jp. tax) – (Price list other models  ID-92 Yen 62.790; IC-2820 Yen 94.290 Inc jp. tax!)

Link to: ID-880H VHF and UHF Digital Transceiver data  features
Link to: IC-80AD VHF/UHF Dual Band handheld data features
Link to: Download IC-80AD/ID-880H  Broshure, English lang (2.08MB pdf)
Link to: Free download CS/880 cloning software from the Icom Inc. Jp

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ID-880H & ID-E880 New easy Key Controls (ID-E880 Nuovi tasti di controllo facilitati)
D.STAR REPEATER. Your KEY [DR-UR]
Push to selects DR mode:
.Rotate [DIAL] selectes access repeater
.DV mode is automatically selected

During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to enter your call sign selectio state:
.Rotating [DIAL] selects your call sign
.DV mode is automatically selected

IC-E80 new volume control key and new easy key Controls
[DR-UR] …….. idem ID-E880

New [VOLUME CONTROL KEY]
-Adjust audio volume level
-Enter or send the DTMF code “D”

The IC-E91 IC-E92 function of Tuning control and Volume control can be traded !
[IT]: Le funzioni di controllo in asse  Sintonia / Volume sono state così sostituite, evitando così l’impropria variazioni del Volume durante l’azione del Tuning!!

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Download the Broshure English lang. and more info to the Link below!

[IT]: Qesti nuovi modelli “entry-level” per  D-STAR®, che consentono una più facile impostazione del transceiver 144/430 (duobanda!)

Sono siglati con IC-E80 & ID-E880 (per CE) e distribuiti in Italia da Marcucci Spa .
Con l’opzione Mic HM-189GPS o con un GPS commerciale da collegare, consente lo scambio  di informazioni di posizione  come il D-PRS® oltre al DV (digitale) con interessanti improvement operativi sui comandi semplificati.
[News]: Icom Inc.Jp  ha rilasciato un software per il PC che permette la scrittura e clonazione dei dati in memoria, compresa l’importazione del “Repeater list”  con tutti i dati operativi.
[NB]: Vedere le informazioni Icom CS-80/880 help file! è il Link sopra per il free download)

Link to: Download IC-80AD/ID-880H  Broshure, English lang. – (Broshure En 2.08 MB PDF)

[News]: Cloning  Software CS-80/880 for the PC – designed by Icom Inc.
This cloning software is designed to perform data setting and cloning for the ID-80 or ID-880 series transceivers. Repeater list importation: Write the data, including repeater information, to the transceiver from the cloning software. [Note]: Please refer to the Icom CS-80/880 help file of the cloning software for help with the function or setting meaning, See the Link above!
[Note]: Either OPC-1529R, OPC-478 or OPC-478UC optional cable is required!

[Note]: More features….  see the official Icom Inc. Broshure and data. – Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Inc. (Japan)

Earth-Venus-Earth: Ground station generated echoes from Venus. AMSAT-DL’s P5A Mars mission! – Report by I0NAA, Mario

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EVE (Earth Venus Earth) echo by AMSAT-DL. See the Link below to Your Ticket to P5A Mars mission. Satellites for Communication, Science and Education. – [DE]: Echo von der Venus, auf der Link to ticket-mars können ab sofort gegen eine Spende Pixel zur Unterstützung der P5A-Mission gebucht werden.

[IT]: Ormai l’ EME (Earth Moon Earth) e’ obsoleto !! … Hanno gia’ effettuato il primo “rimbalzo” da Venere …. anche se con apparecchiature non proprio alla portata di tutti ….. Parabola da 20 metri e 5KW a 2.45 Ghz – Da ora in poi dovremo parlare di EVE (Earth Venus Earth) !! – Poi ci sono qui di seguito anche le interessanti news sula prossima missione AMSAT-DL verso Marte!

Il team tedesco dell’Agenzia Spaziale AMSAT-DL, il 25 marzo 2009  ha raggiunto un’altra pietra miliare sulla strada per inviare un proprio veicolo spaziale su Marte. Infatti dalla Stazione di Controllo di terra della missione situata a Bochum (all’interno dell’Osservatorio IUZ Sternwarte) sono stati inviati segnali a radio frequenza verso il pianeta Venere. Dopo quasi 100 milioni di chilometri di tratta EVE (Earth Venus Earth) e circa cinque minuti di attesa per il ritorno dei segnali, gli echi dalla superfice di Venenere sono stati ricevuti a Bochum (vedere immagine qui sopra).  Questo è stato il primo successo tedesco nel ricevere echi da altri pianeti. Il trasmettitore tecnicamente realizzato, per la prevista missione di Marte dalla AMSAT-DL, è stato l’ultimo componente testato con soddisfazione nel suo battesimo del fuoco.
La missione su Marte si attiene assolutamente al principio di “open source”. Donatori privati possono contribuire alla missione. Un sito web è stato istituito per i tickets per Marte [Vedi Link qui sotto]. Chiunque può quindi acquistare il suo biglietto per Marte con un contributo da 50 euro ed aiutare la missione P5A in attesa del lancio e suo utilizzo via radio, …oltre l’EME!
Link to:  AMSAT-DL Your Ticket to Mars “Go-Mars-Join in”
Link to:  AMSTA-DL Press Releases – News and Links

——— [EN]: The team of German Space Agency AMSAT-DL reached another milestone on the way to send a spacecraft to Mars on 25 March 2009.

From ground mission control station in Bochum (located in the observatory IUZ Sternwarte) radio frequency signals were sent to Venus. After nearly 100 million kilometres of track and approximately five minute’s term they came back again as echoes from Venus surface and were received in Bochum. This was the first German success to receive echoes of other planets. The transmitter technology for the planned Mars mission of AMSAT-DL was the last key component tested and fulfils its baptism of fire. The Mars mission is obliged to the open source principle. Private donors can contribute to the mission. A website was set up for Mars tickets [see the Link above]  – Anyone can buy his ticket to Mars up 50 EUR.

[DE]: Am 25.03.2009 um 10:38 UTC erreichte das Team der deutschen Raumfahrtorganisation AMSAT-DL einen weiteren Meilenstein auf dem Weg einer eigenen Sonde zum Mars. Die Boden- und Kontrollstation bei der Sternwarte Bochum sendete Funksignale zur Venus (EVE). Nach fast 100 Millionen Kilometern zurückgelegter Strecke und rund 5 Minuten Laufzeit, wurden sie als Echo von der Venus-Oberfläche wieder in Bochum empfangen

E.M.E. Conference 2008, there were more than 168 EMEers in Florence. News and image from 432 EME Newsletter

E.M.E. Conference 2008, there were more than 168 EME Operators at the 13th International EME Conference 2008 in Florence, Italy (clik for very impressive big image).
EME, Earth-Moon-Earth è un particolare tipo di  radiocomunicazioni amatoriali Terra-Luna-Terra, che utilizza la Luna come riflettore passivo. A Firenza si è tenuta la 13° Conferenza Mondiale EME 2008 a cui hanno partecipato ben 168 Operatori dalle varie parti del mondo. (Cliccare per vedere una immagine grande!)

News from the 432 AND ABOVE EME NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2008, VOL 36 #10. – Posted by I0NAA, Mario from Assisi -  It was a great conference with 168 EMEers attending and 85 guests. Everyone I talked with had a great time and thought the conference was excellent: location, facilities, technical sessions, refreshments, banquet, tours – (I especially enjoyed the tour of the Marconi home)… all were wonderful. The organizing committee and ARI Comitato Regionale Toscana, deserves our TNX; Editor AL KATZ, K2UYH; NL Web Version by W6/PA0ZN;

Link to: K2UYH’s Doc. Small Station EME Using JT44 JT65.pdf  (Needs Adobe reader)
Link to: Download the 432 and Above NL VOL 36 #10

Watch the 432 and Above EME NL September 2008 for more details and news, including the  “NF” Measurement result from EME 2008 (TNX hb9bbd). See the table “NF” dB on 432 – 1296 – 2300 MHz and Device type on 1st stage, See the PI9CAM reception of radio sources “driftscans diagram” 
Wiew this photo: PE1RDP’s 2 yagi array for 70 cm EME, OK1TEH’s antennas including dish used on 23 cm EME, PA3FXB will be QRV again soon, RW1AW’s 13 cm dish, WD5AGO’s 9 cm feed, OK1DFC and IK6EIW discussing EME contest rules, OK1DFC and IK6EIW discussing EME contest rules, Some of the spouses on tour (ndr: including the Missis Marina Xyl of i0naa) and F5SE checking the latest EME gear at the Marconi Museum!!