Palstar TR30A

PalstarThe Palstar TR30A is a new 100 watt transceiver optimized for Amateur Radio Band only reception using the best of legacy techniques combined with microprocessor controlled DDS and electronic switching for rock solid performance.

Optimum HF sensitivity is provided by an active mixer that does not require an RF Preamp. The active mixer has inherently strong overload performance and with no RF Preamp, the TR30A provides excellent performance for all bands, modes and signal conditions.

8 pole Collins Filters provide single-signal reception in a single conversion superheterodyne that has clarity reminiscent of direct conversion.

This single conversion, using a low phase noise LO, minimizes spurious responses, reciprocal mixing and high background noise. The TR30A’s TFT implemented analog S-meter returns the operator’s ability to see and feel the received signal strength and its characteristics. Not only is it responsive, but also factory calibrated for S9 and dB readings above and below.

The Industry’s first TFT color touch screen interface is so intuitive that a licensed operator can turn on and operate the TR30 without wading through menus or studying a tedious manual.

The TR30A has one of the industry’s best transmit IMD performance, provided by a 50 Volt RF LDMOS FET transmitter final. 100 watt PEP output with IM3 of -48 dB PEP or -42 dBc is 10 to 20 dB better than today’s popular transceivers.

Icom IC-2730

ICOM logoIcom IC-2730 is the new VHF/UHF dual band transceiver, available in different configurations like IC-2730A/2730E/2730D.

The IC-2730 can be considered the successor of the long selling IC-2720H. With this model shares the basic concepts and enhanced features such as V/V, U/U simultaneous reception, independent tuning knobs and a separate controller.

The large white backlight display provides for easy, intuitive operation.

IC-2730 feature an optional UT-133 Bluetooth unit and VS-3 Bluetooth headset, for hands-free communication and remote control of the radio with three programmable buttons.

Kenwood TS-2000

KenwoodThe Kenwood TS-2000 is an HF/VHF/UHF amateur radio transceiver with exceptional features and versatility.

Power output is 100 watts on all HF bands, 6 meters and 2 meters, while 50 watts for 70cm.

This radio feature a wide band,  main HF reception includes:  30 kHz-60 MHz.

On VHF/UHF :  142-152 and 420-450 MHz.

1240-1300 MHz is featured only in the TS-2000X model.

A built-in TCXO ensures excellent stabililty while a back lit front panel makes operation easy in any lighting conditions. The Kenwood TS-2000 features keypad entry plus RIT/XIT. This radio comes with the Kenwood MC-43S handheld microphone.

Requires 13.8 VDC at 20.5 A.

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Icom ID-51A

ICOM logoThe Icom ID-51A can be considered the most innovative dual band HT available in the market.

This dual band radio, covers 2 meters and 440 MHz and can receive two bands simultaneously (V/V, U/U & V/U). Like many  recent handhelds is IPX7 waterproof and features a built-in GPS!

Among the numerous features, we can highlight, the 128×104 dot-matrix display, an astounding 1304 channel alphanumeric memory system, the  Micro SD card slot for an optional memory card. (This can be used to store DVR Incoming/Outgoing Messages, GPS Log and Memory Backup.) Moreover the ID-51A offer a   built-in CTCSS/DTCS encode/decode for analog FM.  And as many other handhelds it even features an independent AM and FM broadcast receiver. The built-in Voice Memory, allow to record incoming and outgoing calls and can be used even as a voice recorder.

Icom Release a special limited edition for the 50th Anniversary offering the following enhancements

  • Faster Data transfer in DV mode
  • RS-MS1A Android™ Application (optional OPC-2350LU cable required)
  • Additional FA-S270E long center-loaded antenna for optimal receive performance
  • Additional Dplus reflector link commands
  • DV and FM repeater search functions
  • Enhanced D-PRS functions
ID-51A_50th_USA.pdf (1289 downloads )

Download the official ID-51A Brochures

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Yaesu FT-817

Yaesu-LogoFT-817 The Ultimate Backpacker!
Multi-mode Portable Transceiver

The world’s first self-contained, battery-powered, Multi-mode Portable Transceiver covering the HF, VHF, and UHF bands!

For more than four decades, Yaesu has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance multi-mode base station and mobile transceivers, as well as FM handhelds.Yaesu broke new ground with the introduction of the FT-817: the world’s first HF/VHF/UHF self-contained battery-powered Multi-mode Portable Transceiver. Providing up to five watts of power output, the FT-817 is designed for operation on the 160-10 meter HF bands, plus the 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands. Whether your preferred operating mode is SSB, CW, AM, FM, Packet, or SSB-based Digital modes like PSK31, the FT-817 is ready to join you on your next hiking, camping, or search-and-rescue adventure!

Now the 817 legacy is even better with the introduction of the FT-817ND, which includes coverage of the U.S. 60-meter (5 MHz) band, and it also includes  a 1400 mAh NiMH Battery pack (FNB-85) and NC-72B Charger!

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WideBand for Yaesu 817 857 897
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FT-817 Commander
FT-817 Commander
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Yaesu FT-857D

Yaesu-LogoThe Yaesu FT-857 provides base station-type performance from an ultra-compact package that’s ideal for mobile or external battery portable work with a full 100 W output power.

The wide frequency coverage, HF VHF UHF and the outstandig receiver performance, added to the convenience of optional remote-head operation make the FT-857D the expert’s choice for high-performance mobile operation

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FT-857D Meter box
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Yaesu 857 and 897 Extending frequency coverage
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Yaesu FT-991

The Yaesu FT-991 offer full mode operation on 160 to 6 meters plus coverage of UHF and VHF bands! The FT-991 is a compact, lightweight package suitable for mobile and base installations.

The Yaesu transceiver offer a built in antenna tuner (for 160-6m) and uses a LC switching network with a 100 channel memory, to reduce tuning time. The transceiver comes standard with a ± 0.5PPM high resolution DDS/PLL local oscillator, capable to provide excellent stability for demanding digital modes.

Measures: 8.8″(W) x 3″ (H) x 9.9″ (L) at just 9.7 pounds.

USB Port connections

The FT-991 can be easily connected to a computer via the built in USB  port for CAT control and future  firmware updates, or the use of the optional SCU-17 Interface Unit to support USB Audio In/Out, TX Control (PTT, Key, Shift).

The new compact Yaesu transceiver can be considered the successor of the popular Yaesu FT-897, discontinued in mid 2014.

FT-991 Price and Availability

This product, announced by Yaesu at tokyo ham-fair during summer 2014,  will be available in the european market during first quarter of 2015 at a suggested price of  1425,00 euro.

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Link to official FT-991 Yaesu Web Site

Yaesu FT-991 Links

Yaesu FT-991 Memory Manager
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FT991 MARS Mod
FT991 MARS Mod
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Kenwood TS-990S

KenwoodThe Kenwood TS-990S featuring a dual receiver that covers the whole HF ham bands and 6 meters and a dual TFT display.

TS-990S features narrow-band roofing filters on the main receiver in a full down-conversion configuration. It achieves the highest basic reception performance of any radio in the Kenwood TS series, through the careful selection of circuits, components and accelerating analysis using triple DSP configuration.

RF power is adjustable from 2 to 200 watts. This radio features also a built-in automatic antenna tuner and built in AC power supply. It has a serial port, USB ports and Ethernet port.

Kenwood TS-990S Main key features:

  • Down conversion employed for all Amateur Radio bands (main receiver)
  • Newly developed mixer contributes to IP3 +40dBm performance (main receiver)
  • New narrow-band high-IP roofing filters help to remove adjacent interference (main receiver)
  • Sub receiver down conversion2 on Amateur bands below 21MHz
  • Dedicated triple DSPs for main & sub receivers plus band scope
  • Dual TFT display offers excellent visibility

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