ARRL : Field Day Generators Review
A brief ARRL’s overview of four popular generators. For the complete review, see the June 2012 issue of QST magazine. ARRL HQ
Fred Maia, W5YI (SK)
CQ columnist Fred Maia, W5YI, a leading amateur radio journalist, educator and pioneer of volunteer examining, passed away on March 28 after a battle with cancer. Maia, 76, published “The W5YI Report,” dubbed “America’s Oldest Ham Radio Newsletter,” from 1978 to 2003, and has been a CQ contributing editor since 1985. His regulatory affairs column,…
RF Source PM500EF MOS-FET HF Linear Amplifier
PM500EF it’s an RF Power Amplifier designed for Medium Wave Broadcast Radio Band transmitters. PM500EFs output power is 500 Watt PEP ( 125 Watt Carrier ) at 50 Ohm load. This PA amplifies the input RF signal typically by 17dB, it operates at 48V / 17 Amp. max power supply.The operating class is B Push-Pull…
NTIA: No Objection to Additional Data Modes on 60 Meters
NTIA: No Objection to Additional Data Modes on 60 Meters In response to requests for clarification from the ARRL, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has confirmed that it has no objection to the use of a broader range of data emissions by amateurs on the five 5 MHz frequencies on 60 meters. ARRL’s…
QRP Transceiver FT818 YAESU
YAESU FT-818 QRP Transceiver – the next generation of famous FT-817. FT-818 Photoshop version All mode, all bands 1.8-1296MHz with 5MHz and 70MHz US version with additional 500 KHz and 5 MHz Bands QRP 5W RF (2W 1296MHz not yet confirm) 3.5AHr Li-Ion battery pack (2hr charging) Built in random wire and whip auto-ATU Full…