IC-7100, HF/VHF/UHF Touch & D-STAR at Dayton 2013 – Watch the last video for Ham Nation

 IC-7100 HF/VHF/UHF Multi Mode & D-STAR DV Ready –  Icom Booth generated much interest at the Dayton Hamvention 2013 - !! The “Slanted style” transceiver !! availability was announced as late June 2013 - Designed to the 70MHz band in European versions, etc. see below - Please watch the latest video by Julian: “Ham Nation” – Dayton Hamvention 2013 – A Review! – ( tks Julian & thank you)

The 2013 Dayton Hamvention has come and gone. In this, last video for Ham Nation, I show some of what we saw at the worlds’ largest gathering of amateur radio operators….. La Hamvention di Dayton del 2013 è venuta ed è già passata !! poi Julian dice: questo mio ultimo video per Ham Nation, vi mostra alcune delle cose che abbiamo visto al più grande raduno di Radioamatori del mondo! – (tks’ Julian & grazie a voi by IØGej) – 22 maggio 2013 by jyunte’s channel

IC-7100 at Dayton 2013 – Icom Inc. have released a new Brochure Pdf (EN), and the MSRP Price in Japan. The Importer Marcucci Spa  released the List price in Italia.  See more news, links and pictures below.

D-STAR is NOT proprietary to ICOM, D-STAR is an AMBE Codec owned by Digital Voice Systems. Icom is the only manufacturer putting D-STAR in their currently available Icom rigs. – (!! Click to all pictures to enlarge)

Suggested Retail Price (Japan) ¥ 165,900 (base price ¥ 158,000 no taxes)

Marcucci Spa (Italia) – IC-7100 #03 Prezzo listino € 1.534,00 (+ IVA 20% !!)

TMS320C6745BPTPA3 Device 3000MIPS (Million Instructions per Second) Clock 375MHz - a high-performance 32-bit floating point IF DSP delivers rich digital signal processing features, including digital IF filter, digital twin PBT, noise reduction, CW auto tune, etc.
Those digital features work on all bands from HF to V/UHF bands. The DSP digital signal processing is incorporated into the AGC loop. Built-in SD Card Slot for Voice & Log Storage

The optional RS-BA1 software allows you to operate the IC-7100 from a remote PC over the Internet or local home network. – (IP Remote through Home LAN) – (IP Remote over Internet) – also available the RC-28 Remote encoder.

Link to: Download the Icom IC-7100 new EUR Brochure V.13GS0170 PDF  (EN)

[IC-7100] タッチパネル＆スラント型コントローラーが、今までにない直観的で軽快なマルチバンド運用を実現 - HF＋50MHz＋144MHz＋430MHz〈SSB・CW・RTTY・AM・FM・DV〉100W トランシーバー -

Link to: Download the Icom IC-7100 (JP) new  Brochure 2013-1-GSG661 (JP)

Touch Screen: The 48.6×75.9 mm in large “resistive” touch screen display can be operated even while wearing gloves.

IC-7100 il nuovo HF/50/70/144/430MHz, Multi Modo & D-STAR DV compreso. Ha un nuovo sistema di comando intuitivo e rapido con “Touch Screen” resistivo. Si possono eseguire i vari settaggi operativi direttamente toccando lo schermo LCD a matrice di punti! Il Transceiver dispone di una Slot per inserire una memorie SD-card (opzionale) per memorizzare e gestire Dati, il Log e le funzioni GPS (anche il GPS è opzionale esterno) i dati dei Ripetitori D-STAR, etc.  (come già nel ID-51E/A). – Molto interesse alla Hamvention di Dayton 2013 – Icom ha annuncito la disponibilità a fine Giugno pv.

Purtroppo nessun ATU è stato integrato all’interno. Un accordatore automatico opzionale (come ad esempio l’AH-4 oppure l’AT-180) è disponibile per l’acquisto (!), per eventuali scopi di ottimizzazione con il sistema di antenna. – (Cliccare sulle varie immagini per ingrandirle)

Prezzo consigliato al pubblico (!! in Giappone) ¥ 165,900 (prezzo base 158.000 ¥)

Marcucci Spa (Italia) – IC-7100 #03 Prezzo listino € 1.534,oo (+ IVA 20%) (05-2013 !!)

Anche questo apparato IC-7100 può essere utilizzato in remoto via porta USB con l’utilizzo del Software RS-BA1 della stessa Icom, con o senza RC-28 Remote encoder, sia via rete LAN o via Internet, naturalmente tramite l’impiego di Computer sia in locale che nel sito remoto. [Nota] con solo RS-BA1, allo stato, non si accende o spegne il Transceiver!

[Note] – Detailed specifications: please see the official ICOM  sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

IC-9100 Up. Firmware V.E1 – QST review April 2012 and the “NPR rx Testing” by VA7OJ

IC-9100 update the Firmware Version V.E1 of April, 2012 – Checking Version on your rtx – The NPR Testing of many HF Receivers by VA7OJ, Adam (latest NPR updated in March, 2013) see link below –  QST reviews IC-9100 on April, 2012 by WW3DE, see the summary key 14MHz below - RS-BA1® remote control system … really cool stuff and Linck, Video and more.

IC-9100 Checking the Version installed – (idem for the IC-7410)

1) – Press and hold [F4] and [F5] while turning [ON] the IC-9100 – (idem for the IC-7410)
2) – Do NOT release [F4] and [F5] until you have READ the Version results (3)
3) – Results will appear at the bottom of the display

Results for latest V.E1 - F: 3.01-000 = Front (currently no updates) - M: 3.42-E00 = Main (currently no updates) - DM: 3.03 <00> = DSP Main (Previous version should read 3.02) - DS: 3.04 <00> = DSP Sub (Previous version should read 3.03) – (!! Read the Icom information)

[Note] for the IC-7410 HF/50MHz  is NOT granted any firmware, for now

The IC-9100 Firmware V.E1 has just been posted 13/3/2012. – This upgrade is applied from a PC via the rear-panel [USB B] port. – The IC-9100’s firmware can be updated if desired. By updating the firmware, new function(s) can be added and performance can be improved. – This capability ends months of speculation: “Is it or isn’t it?”  - - See the Utility Link, the QST Review, the latest NPR rx Testing (3/2013) by VA7OJ  and RS-BA1 remote control … below !

IC-9100 la Versione V.E1 del Firmware è disponibile dal 13/03/2012.

Con questo terminano le incertezze e le voci varie, sì l’IC-9100 ha il suo Firmware aggiornabile!
Come verificare la Versione del Firmware nell’IC-9100 e IC-7410: vedere comandi riportati più sopra; –  I dati identificativi dell’ultima Versione E1 rilascita da ICOM Inc. solo per l’IC-9100,  ove già installata a bordo oppure  dopo aver fatto l’aggiornamento, apparirano sulla parte bassa del Display con una serie di valori (vedere più sopra) - [Nota] Per l’IC-7410 non risultano ancora aggiornamenti ad oggi – (NB: Informarsi tramite tutte le news ufficiali di Icom!)

Il firmware del IC-9100 può essere aggiornato, se uno lo desidera, tramite un PC e via porta [USB-B] sul pannello posteriore. Con l’aggiornamento del firmware, naturalmente, possono essere aggiunte nuove funzioni e migliorate le prestazioni via, via da parte del costruttore. -
[Note]: A USB cable type A-B  is required. - Please read Icom ”Firmware update instructions” PDF

Link to: Icom Co. Jp Firmware V.E1 Official download page
Link to: Icom Co. Jp Firmware Update Manual Istructions

Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Testing of HF Receivers -© by Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
- Using notched noise to evaluate dynamic receiver performance

Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Testing of HF Receivers – Using notched noise to evaluate dynamic receiver performance – (…. To put the impact of the NPR test into perspective, a -9 dBm Ptot level at 5.6 MHz BRF is equivalent to 1200 simultaneous SSB signals at -43 dBm each, i.e. S9 + 30 dB!) etc. etc…. by Adam Farson, VA7OJ/AB4OJ- (!! updated in March, 2013 – see the link below)

Con il Test NPR Adam, dimostra che il generatore di rumore bianco immette un segnale a banda larga che carica tutti gli stati del ricevitore, il Front-end, i Filtri e l’eventuale Preselettore, simulando la risposta alla ricezione di multi-segnali del DUT (come in realtà succede collegandovi un’antenna). – Il rumore bianco viene rimosso alla frequenza sintonizzata del ricevitore da un adatto filtro notch, inserito in serie. – A causa della distorsione dei circuiti del ricevitore (DUT imput), questa tacca (notch) tende a riempirsi con prodotti di intermodulazione, i cui effetti verranno oppurtunamente misurati in uscita (DUT output).

Link to: Download the NPR test in PDF by VA7OJ Adam (pdf ENG)

QST reviews the  IC-9100 on April, 2012 - An overview of the ICOM IC-9100 MF/HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver on the QST magazine by Rick, WW3DE  NCJ Managing Editor (ARRL).

Da: “Key Summary” – (Intercept values ..determined using -97 dBm reference)
Qui vengono riportati solo i numeri a 14 MHz, Pre OFF – RTX  IC-7410 / IC-9100

• …………………………………..Icom IC-7410……………..Icom IC-9100
• …………………………………QST October 2011.………….. QST April 2012
• Spacing 20 kHz blocking gain compression….144 dB…………….…….142 dB
• Spacing    2 kHz blocking gain compression….111 dB………….……….111 dB
• Spacing 20 kHz 3rd-order dynamic range……106 dB…………….…….108 dB
• Spacing    2 kHz 3rd-order dynamic range….….88 dB…………….………87 dB
• Spacing 20 kHz 3rd-order intercept……………+29 dBm……………….+29 dBm
• Spacing    2 kHz 3rd-order intercept……………+  5 dBm…………….….+  2 dBm

See the April, 2012 issue of QST magazine for the complete review and ARRL Lab test results.
[Note]: Area Members Only – to log-in; -
Link to: ARRL – American Radio Relay League for Amateur Radio Home-page

QST pag. 55 [Large Box] RMRD, written by Bob Allison, WB1GCM
- From this review forward, we will include RMDR in the Key Measurements Summary.
Reciprocal Mixing Testing: What Is It?
You may notice two new color bars in the “Key Measurements Summary” at the top of this review. These are for Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR), with measurements at 20 and 2 kHz spacing. …….omissis …….. Reciprocal mixing is noise generated in a superheterodyne receiver when noise from the local oscillator (LO) mixes with strong, adjacent signals.

RS-BA1® Remote control system (QST… Now for the Really Cool Stuff )

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 and VAC. The Icom USB driver must be installed.
Link to: Watch the Video RS-BA1 setting (IC-7410) by GoospeedGoo

QST, verso la fine, tratta anche il Software RS-BA1® opzionale della ICOM, che consente di operare l’IC-9100 in remoto tramite Internet o una rete locale LAN. (Porta USB ad  un PC locale (Server),  un’altro PC remoto (Client). Uso di Porte audio virtuali (VAC), oltre ad uno specifico USB Driver da installare prima di collegare l’apparato al PC)
Per caricare il software, dovrete inserire l’ID del prodotto e la chiave di licenza dall’etichetta del CD acquistato. – Icom dopo la prima versione ha rilasciato un aggiornamento: Ver. 1.20 – 01/04/2011

Link to: Manuale PDF dal sito web di VA7OJ, Adam, www.ab4oj.com.
Link to: ICOM America  RS-BA1® Guida rapida di riferimento on-line
Link to: Icom USB Driver(Ver.1.10) –  Driver Utility and manuals.

[Note] – Detailed specifications: please see the official ICOM Inc. sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

FTdx-3000 Menu very easy – VFO B/A now A/B! – FCC ID ok – FT1D and FTM-400D

FTdx-3000 Settings MENU now scrolling on display and set values! an innovative approach (now… like Icom inc.) – FTDX3000 approved by F.C.C.  ID K6620461X50 – New FT-1D V/U HT FCC ID K6620445X20 and FTM-400D V/U Mobile for digital  C4FM FDMA mode. - See the update pictures of a built-in 4.3-in TFT Display and other news and Link below.

List Price: $3500.00 Your Price: $2799.95  now 2699.95 (Universal Radio US market )

FTdx-3000 Utilizes a new innovative and easy menu settings system and a new 4.3-inch wide color LCD displays the operating information and the status of the transceiver functions selected. (now… like Icom inc.)

To enter into SET MENU mode, simply press the [MENU] button and turn the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to scroll Up or Down your desired Menu number displayed on the Main LCD and access to many settings and speeds up the operation.

The layout settings [MENU-1] are very fine and offer a nice array of features for the operator. The directional arrows (keypad) and [SELECT] button help you with quick and intuitive access to settings. (please click the picture to enlarg) -

These systems have been newly developed by Yaesu Musen Co., LTD with new substantial design changes, compared to previous devices under the Vertex Standard Inc. Brand! – I have to commend Yaesu Musen Co. for coming up with such an innovative and easy approach.

In Dayton and Friedrichshafen Expo as you can see the buttons [VFO B/A] are reversed! than usual [VFO A/B] – Now in Tokyo Ham Fair these buttons to select the two VFO have been reported in the usual position: [VFO A/B]

The Main operating frequency is the most important in the radio display, with [VFO-A] frequency located just above the Main dial. The [VFO-B] frequency can be displayed on the 4.3-inch color LCD display (left). - For the [MODE] change (USB LSB CW  RTTY etc.) you have a single button with sequential selection or via Memory channels!
Link to: Download the FTDX-3000 Preliminary Brochure link a ML&S UK 

FTdx-3000 Receiver is double conversion, with the first IF at 9 MHz and the second DSP IF at 30 kHz for SSB and CW and 24 kHz for AM and FM modes (like FTdx-5000′s) but the 1st mixer is different from the 1st mix used in the 5000′ series (8x3SK294 !) (see the picture)

Independent Frequency display although the FTDX-3000 has only one receiver; the rig uses dual VFOs, essential for split operation. General coverage receive is available from 30 kHz to 56 MHz.

On the rear panel Signal are furnished: Output for an external receiver and the 9 MHz IF output and two connectors for optional u-tune unit … etc. (see picture)

The July, August and September  QST’s Cover II inserts the manufacturer’s specifications: !! 4.3-inch Large color LCD display / DR:106 dB / IP3 +33 dBm  / 14MHz Band CW (500) (IPO ON, Roofing Filter 600Hz, 2 kHzSpacing) -

Link: Video Ham Fair Tokyo 2012 YAESU Booth 【ハムフェア2012 ヤエスブース】

FT-1D 144+430 MHz HT coming-soon. – This device has been approved by the F.C.C. (FCC ID K6620445X20) !

The-FT1DR/E VHF/UHF HT provides both analog and digital communications on both bands with up to 5 watts.
It is possible to switch between analog and digital mode by pressing one button on the radio. – The FT-1D uses the C4FM FDMA for a lower BER (bit error rate) like the professional LMR (Land Mobile Radio) radios. – The FT-1D can obtain a data trasfer speed 9.6 kbps and E-GPS function for Digital ARTS (Auto-Range Trasponding System) and more.
[Note] The Digital C4FM FDMA mode is not compatible with the Digital GSMK D-STAR

Link to: FT-1D Brochure (pag. 1-2) Radioworld  http://blog.radioworld.ca/?p=2941

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FTM-400D VHF/UHF Mobile (first prototype) AM/FM/NFM/DV (C4FM FDMA, 9.6 Kbps)

Feature (preliminary): Large color touch screen. GPS/APRS functions. Packet 1200/9600bd ready.
Spectrum scope. ARTS. Bluetooth. Twin RX – Micro SD card slot.

[Note] All marks are property of their respective owners. – Specifications are subject to change without notice!

Pallets RF amplifier 144 MHz, coupled with Wilkinson coaxial cables by I0FTG

How to achieve Pallet RF high power devices for VHF, using the SD2942 MOSFET power devices, reliable and affordable for amateur radio operators who can then assemble one or more Pallets RF power, as well as describes in his interesting article of IØFTG, Pippo. – Thanks Joseph for this courtesy and for the excellent work.   – [IØFTG you can reach at > [email protected]]

“” Da qualche anno il mercato dello stato solido LD Mos si è “arricchito” con dispositivi da oltre 1kWatt CW. – Il rovescio della medaglia è l’alto costo del dispositivo e la conoscenza delle tecniche d’impiego che risultano poco note alla maggioranza degli improvvisati utilizzatori. – La mia esperienza professionale, maturata nei laboratori R&D delle aziende che progettano e costruiscono TX analogici e digitali per il broadcasting, mi suggerisce che un amplificatore con un solo dispositivo è a rischio durante il servizio, essendo senza ridondanza……..e quando si rompe, oltre al fermo dell’attività, per le tasche di un radioamatore sono dolori!
La mia proposta è quella di utilizzare un dispositivo, di potenza più bassa, immesso nel mercato da oltre cinque anni con buone doti, sia robustezza, sia di costo: il Mosfet di potenza SD2942 o SD2942 in versione custom. Il progetto è nato circa un anno addietro ed è stato eseguito per ottenere un amplificatore da circa 400 Watt, da un solo dispositivo, per la banda dei 6 metri.”"
(Please click the images below to enlarge !!)

Qui a fianco il progetto tramite CAD meccanico 3 D per la posizione ottimale dei componenti. – Il progetto prevede un filtro passo basso a bordo che elimina tutte le armoniche in uscita ad oltre -60dB rispetto il picco di potenza d’uscita. Il dispositivo è un “geminato” in altre parole all’interno del “case” sono contenuti due dispositivi con unico “source”.
Questo consente di ottenere un amplificatore push–pull che, se ben bilanciato, riduce drasticamente tutte le armoniche pari in uscita.

L’amplificatore di potenza è stato progettato come un “pallet RF” professionale, in altre parole si compone di tre elementi base; un supporto in alluminio fresato, un circuito stampato d’ingresso e un circuito stampato d’uscita (naturalmente i due stampati sono a doppia faccia). Si evidenzia, che il circuito stampato d’ingresso comprende anche il circuito di bias; il circuito stampato d’uscita comprende anche il filtro passo basso.

Due pallet RF accoppiati consentono di ottenere oltre 750 Watt con un semplice divisore e sommatore due vie (wilkinson); questo è realizzato con semplici cavi coassiali da 75 ohm e relativi resistori da 100 ohm, per lo sbilanciamento in caso di guasto di un pallet RF. Questa sistemistica consente di avere una ridondanza, in caso di guasto di un pallet RF si continua a trasmettere con una riduzione della potenza d’uscita (-6dB rispetto l’uscita totale). Quindi un amplificatore molto concorrenziale rispetto a quello ottenuto con un solo dispositivo di ultima generazione. Pochi giorni addietro ho progettato e realizzato la versione per i 2 metri, la potenza d’uscita risulta di circa 320 Watt all’uscita del filtro passo basso; sono stati utilizzati gli stessi elementi base del 6 metri con piccole modifiche ai due circuiti stampati.

Utilizzando la stessa tecnica del 6 metri, per accoppiare due pallet RF, si ottengono circa 600 Watt in uscita (ridondanti, in caso di guasto, durante un contest). L’immagine a lato indica il test di due pallet RF, per i 2 metri, accoppiati tramite Wilkinson in cavo coassiale: è visibile lo spettro in uscita con la sola fondamentale (la misura reale della potenza è effettuata tramite bolometro)

Un punto di “forza” dei due pallet RF (6 e 2 metri) è il basso prezzo del Mosfet in caso di sostituzione: ho una buona scorta di dispositivi, messi a disposizione di chi acquista il pallet RF, ad un prezzo molto basso ovvero alla portata delle “tasche” di un radioamatore medio.

Altro punto di “forza”: non bisogna equipaggiarsi di un filtro d’uscita, nei pallet RF “della concorrenza” non sono compresi, è considerato un complemento d’acquistare a parte.

L’ultima mia “fatica”, in ordine di tempo, è l’accoppiatore direzionale d’uscita da abbinare alla scheda servizi: in caso di antenna rotta…….. l’amplificatore si blocca! – Come anche indicato sulla foto qui a lato: sopra l’accoppiatore direzionale per un amplificatore da circa 500 Watt, sotto quello da 1kWatt già assemblato con l’uscita del sommatore di Wilkinson per due gruppi di due pallet (out da oltre 1.1 kWatt). – La direzzionalità ottenuta, per la misura della potenza riflessa, è di oltre 30dB: un risultato similare ad un complemento passivo professionale! – Nella foto, sono stati messi accanto agli accoppiatori due toroidi; questi costituiscono il “cuore” per il funzionamento dei due complementi. -

L’amplificatore si completa, sia per un uso in stazione, sia in portatile, tramite un buon alimentatore da tarare a 42 Volt massimi, con una capacità ad erogare 15 Ampere per ogni pallet RF; una coppia di relè coassiali con quello d’uscita dimensionato correttamente; un dissipatore ventilato; una scheda servizi per gestire ritardi e preamplificatore, infine un buon contenitore………
Buon lavoro a chi ama divertirsi anche con il saldatore oltre al microfono! 73, Pippo, IØFTG. [mail: [email protected]] – - Link to: Web-page > RF-DesCom

Baofeng UV-3R MkII Dual band HT and the VGC co. UV-X4 similar feature – FCC / CE ok!

The Baofeng UV-3R Mark II  Dual-Band HT VHF UHF Dual frequency on display, Dual Watch – They copied the VX-3R ?… very similar indeed – at least on the outside!! – US Market List Price $69.99 / Special save: $59.99 US  - (source: Fleetwood web,  powered by ©CafePress.com)

For European customers,1750Hz tone burst is standard. For North Americans, unlike other micro radios, we offer 5k frequency spacing. The dual-band DSP chip also allows you to work U/V -
The UV-3R Mk-II Transceiver has also passed CE, FCC and RoHS certification – !!…now, we buy regular equipment !!

Again the ©VGC Vero Global Communication Co.,LTD has announced another model similar to the UV-3R: the UV-X4 Dual Band Dual Watch Pocket Radio – Change the type of buttons on the front panel and Color body! –  See the ©VGC image (click to enlarge) –  Only the model name, trade name, and FCC ID are different. – The CE Code 0678 (!) is identical

[Note] Change the FCC ID of identification from the Baofeng Co., Ltd UV-3R Mk II (currently approved device) to the new VGC Co., Ltd  UV-4X (electrically identical). – This….  for purpose of marcheting.

Link to: Download the (first) UV-X4 brochure in PDF (from vgc hk)
Link to: The UV-3R Baofeng Yahoo Group support and discussion

[Note]: This Radio Requires a License – !! Use Responsibly:
It is the buyers responsibility to ensure that your Two Way Radio or Amateur Radio is operated under, and controlled, within the laws that govern your respected area – Please consult your local radio/spectrum/government agency prior to any and all use

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

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)

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The EME Conference 2010 in Dallas US – KP4AO on the air for 432 MHz EME

International EME Conference, 2010 (August 12-14, 2010) takes place in Dallas, Texas – Noise Figure Workshop – EME Demonstration by WA5WCP – Dealer Room featuring a number of dealers, – Tours of historic sites and Ladies program. The EME conference will conclude with the traditional Saturday night banquet! — My friend I0NAA Mario (ARI Honor Rool) will be the EME Conference in Dallas!

Moon-bounce from Arecibo Observatory (KP4AO AOARC), last April 2010. (Source: QST August, 2010)

Joe Taylor, K1JT, and Jim Breakall, WA3FET (left), together with a team from KP4AO, the Arecibo Observatory Radio Club, completed almost 250 contacts via EME using the Arecibo Observatory at the National Astronomical and ionospheric Center in Puerto Rico. (Insert photo by QST August 2010 Cover). –  (Click the image for enlarge)
Equipment Setup for 432 MHz EME: For extra flexibility we used two TS-2000, one for trasmitting and one for receiver, included a GaAsFET pre-amp with noise figure 0.5 dB. We had two power amplifiers, one using a 3CX800 we started with 350 W. - [Note]: Read, please, the entire report on QST, Aug. 2010 written by Joe, K1JT, Angel,WP3R and Jim, WA3FET.

Link to:  The Page’s WSJT, MAP65, WSRP and WSJT8 available for testing (Many thanks Joe, K1JT)

International EME Conference, 2010 takes place in Dallas, Texas

[Nota]: EME Communications (Earth Moon Earth) also known as moon bounce, is a Hamateur Radio communications technique which relies on the propagation of radio waves from an Earth-based transmitter directed via reflection from the surface of the Moon!

W5LUA, VE4MA, WA8RJF and the North Texas Microwave Society officially announce the 14th International EME Conference in Dallas, Texas on the 12th,13th and 14th of August 2010. The conference Hotel is The Westin at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport which is just a short shuttle ride from DFW Airport. We have over 100 pre-registered for the conference. To see if you are fully registered, please go to http://www.ntms.org/eme/ and check the  “Registered Attendees.

E.M.E. Conference 2008, there were more than 168 EME Operators at the 13th International EME Conference 2008 in Florence, Italy (Click on the left to very impressive big image). Ricordo che a Firenza si è tenuta la 13° Conferenza Mondiale EME nel 2008 organizzata in Italia dal CRT Toscana, a cui parteciparono ben 168 Operatori dalle varie parti del mondo. (Cliccare la piccola immagine qui sopra per vedere la grande foto ricordo 2008!!)

Paul, WA5WCP, will be giving an EME demonstration on 1296 MHz out in the hotel parking lot. On Friday at 1800Z (1PM Local) the moon will be up at 22 degrees elevation. This is a low declination moon which won’t give us very much time towards Europe. System will be a 12 ft dish and several watts. Paul will also be on after about 1900Z on Saturday.

Link to: 2010, Intern Confer EME – General Conferenze schedule
Link to: 2008, Intern Confer EME in Firenze Italy – Report and photo

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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

TS-590S new HF/50MHz Transceiver. TH-D72 APRS® Dual Band HT – 1st Video at Dayton

TS-590S HF/50 MHz Transceiver and New TH-D72 APRS® Dual Band FM Portable with internal GPS and a mini-USB connector (See the photo below) – The TS-590 in the Kenwood booth at Dayton Hamvention 2010 – Photo: click for larger image - (by www.radiocronache.com®)

Press Releases, May 7, 2010:  Kenwood Corporation, an operating company of the JVC Kenwood Group, is proud to announce the autumn/winter launch of two new Amateur Radio transceivers: the TS-590S and TH-D72. – Watch the 1st video at the Dayton Ham below !!

[Kenwood announces]: Anyone interested in these two models will be able to view product samples at: Dayton Hamvention 2010 (Dayton, Ohio, USA, May 14-16), and HAM RADIO 2010 (Friedrichshafen, Germany,  June 25-27).
APRSハンディ「TH-D72」、HF～50固定機「TS-590」[アマチュア無線] – デイトンでお目見えするそうです

TH-D72 Video 15.05.2010: A quick look at the NEW Kenwood TH-D72 APRS HT. Shot this on location at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention by W6GPS,Donald H Arnold,Jr (very interesting, thanks)

Link to: Kenwood Corporation – EN Complete News Release

Kenwood Corporation, una società operativa del Gruppo JVC Kenwood, è orgogliosa di annunciare che in autunno/inverno prossimi lamcerà due nuovi transceiver per Radioamatori: il TS-590S HF/50 MHz All Mode, basato su 32-bit floating-point DSP  e il nuovo TH-D72 APRS® Dual Band FM portatile dotato anche di un connettore mini USB e GPS incorporato

Kenwood annuncia che i due prototipi vengono esposti sia alla  Dayton Hamvention 2010, che alla Ham Radio DE in June 2010 !! -

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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