TEN-TEC Introduces the Model 506 Rebel: an open-source QRP transceiver
Today, at the QRP ARCI convention–Four Days In May–TEN-TEC will announce a new QRP transceiver based upon a completely different platform than any others rigs they have in production: a QRP radio,...
View ArticleHamvention: Palstar announces the TR-30
I was more than surprised to find Palstar showcasing a transceiver at the 2013 Hamvention. Palstar is well-known for their tuners and their receiver, the R30A, but they have never sold a transceiver to...
View ArticleHamvention: Tokyo Hy-Power’s XT-751 5W HF HT
I was very surprised to find this handy talkie, the Tokyo Hy-Power XT-751 HF handheld transceiver, at the Dayton Hamvention. This radio will cover from 40 meters to 6 meters in both SSB and CW. It will...
View ArticleElecraft taking orders for the KXPA100; a portable 100 watt amplifier with...
(Source: Elecraft) June 17, 2013 Now accepting orders for the Elecraft KXPA100 100 W Amplifier We have received FCC certification and are putting on the finishing touches and performing our field test...
View ArticleHackRF: an open source SDR transceiver
[From my shortwave radio blog...] Michael Ossmann is making a business out of developing and producing open-source hardware. His latest creation is called HackRF, and in less than a day, it has been...
View ArticleLNR Precision introduces the FX-4: a four band CW/SSB transceiver
I saw a prototype of the FX-4 at the Dayton Hamvention this year. Initial impressions are that it is well-built and easily back-packable. I will see about reviewing the LNR FX-4 after they become...
View ArticleOpenQRP transceiver available in the UK
Graham Smith (G3ZOD) writes: “Kanga Products (UK) provided the first Open QRP 40m transceiver kits at the UK National Hamfest on 27/28th September....
View ArticleOpenQRP kit now available in North America
Many thanks to Graham (G3ZOD) who writes: The OpenQRP 40m CW Transceiver kit is now available for delivery to the USA and Canada from OpenQRP.com (USA) at $150.00 plus $10.00 shipping (USD). This...
View ArticleSOTAbeams new line of radio stands
Many thanks to Graham (G3ZOD) for this tip: SOTAbeams (UK) has a new range of perspex stands for popular QRP CW radios. These include personalized ones with callsign for K1, KX3, FT817, and X1M, and a...
View ArticleW1SFR offers an array of products for the QRPer
Steve Roberts (W1SFR) has recently informed me about his new website, KX3helper.com where he sells an array of products for QRPers. Steve’s product line includes: KX3/KX1 Helper: A foam stand lined...
View ArticleElecraft announces the new PX3 Panadapter
Last Friday, if you were lucky enough to attend the Visalia DX Convention, you would have seen the debut of Elecraft’s new KX3 accessory, the PX3 Panadapter. (Many thanks to Eric (WD8RIF) and Michael...
View ArticleThe Ten-Tec Patriot: an open-source SSB/CW/Digital transceiver
Today at the QRP ARCI conference, Four Days in May, Ten-Tec is showing off their latest open-source transceiver: the Model 507 Patriot. Building on the concepts behind the Model 506 Rebel, released...
View ArticleThe new Splinter II kit from Breadboard Radio
I’ve just learned that Bill (W4FSV) has cooked up a new QRPp receiver / transmitter kit at Breadboard Radio: the Splinter II. In his blog, Bill mentions some of his first contacts on the Splinter II:...
View ArticleBencher, Inc. sold to Vibroplex, LLC
(Source: Scott Robbins W4PA, Vibroplex) Press Release – March 18, 2015 Bencher, Inc. of Antioch Illinois announced the sale today of the Bencher Amateur Radio product lines to Vibroplex, LLC of...
View ArticleThe Siru Innovatios SDR20 multi-touch portable SDR
[Note: this post was originally published on my shortwave radio blog, the SWLing Post.] A few weeks ago, at the Four Days In May conference (held alongside the Dayton Hamvention) I met Jarkko Mäkivaara...
View ArticleLRN Precision announces two new QRP transceivers: the LD-11 and MTR5B
LNR Precision announced two new QRP transceivers this weekend: the MTR5B and LD-11. Below, you can find details I pulled from LNR’s press release and website for both units: The LD-11 The LD-11 is a...
View ArticleThe new LNR Precision LD-11 transceiver is essentially general coverage
[FYI: This is a re-post from my blog, the SWLing Post] A couple weeks ago, LNR Precision sent me their new LD-11 Digital Direct Conversion QRP transceiver on loan for review. The LD-11 is basically a...
View ArticleEuropean hams announce NEW RADIO – a dual-band, multi-mode radio to support...
[The following post was originally published on the SWLing Post by contributor, Robert Gulley AK3Q.] An announcement has been made by Kurt, OE1KBC and reported by Don Trynor, VA3XFT concerning a...
View ArticleThe Elecraft KX2 : a “Fit-In-Your-Pocket size” transceiver
Since I own the Elecraft KX3, Elecraft K2 and the Elecraft KX1, I’m excited to see that Elecraft has announced a new addition to their product line: the Elecraft KX2. Elecraft will feature the KX2 at...
View ArticleThe new CommRadio CTX-10 QRP general coverage transceiver
[Originally poublished on the SWLing Post.] Many thanks to Fred Osterman and Dave Zantow for sharing information about the new CommRadio CTX-10 transciever. Here is the description from Universal...
View Article
