TX Factor
Episode 16
Our new team member Pete Sipple looks forward to Youngsters On The Air 2017 and chats to some key players at this summer’s UK event. Pete finds time to take an eager look at the new dual-band handie offering from Kenwood - the TH-D74E with D-STAR. Bob chats to our friend Bob Inderbitzen from the ARRL about the League’s worldwide presence. Mike investigates two clever devices from SOTAbeams that will help to improve the filtering of your FT-817 and check the efficiency of your HF antenna respectively.
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Show Notes for Episode 16 (TXF016)
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Youngsters On The Air 2017 - YOTA
This year’s event is being held at Gilwell Park, London in August. See the website for more information.
Kenwood TH-D74E
A Dual Band Amateur radio with convenient features and the advantage of a digital transceiver with D-STAR, APRS support. Featuring colour transflective TFT display plus, built-in GPS and Bluetooth support, as well as Micro USB and microSD/SDHC
ARRL
ARRL is the national association of amateur radio in the US. Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organisation of radio amateurs. ARRL’s underpinnings as Amateur Radio’s witness, partner and forum are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership.
FT-817 Filter Module
The LASERBEAM-817 Module has been designed to specifically compliment the FT-817. It has a new filter line-up, optimised gain for this application, revised switching and a filter select LED. The LASERBEAM-817 improves on the performance of the stock ceramic SSB filter and has a superior shape-factor when compared to the aftermarket Collins Mechanical Filters.
WSPRlite
The WSPRlite is a special test transmitter that sends a signal to a worldwide network of receiving stations. When used with the web-based DXplorer system, it's a powerful way to evaluate antenna performance. Going way beyond antenna modelling or antenna analyzers, this unique system allows you to see how your antenna is performing in its actual location and in real-time. This type of analysis has never been possible before.
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