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Category Archives: Hardware

SDR, DAB, TV and Aircraft Radar dongle for under £10

Posted on 3 March 2013 by Pete M0PSX
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Does the idea of adding the following to your PC for under £10 appeal? Software-defined receiver covering 24MHz to 1.85GHz (FM, AM, SSB, CW) DAB Digital Radio Freeview Digital TV with programme guide ADS-B Aircraft virtual radar receiver TV and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hardware | Tagged DAB, SDR, software defined radio | 17 Replies

Results from Watson Magitenna installed in loft

Posted on 18 July 2012 by Pete M0PSX
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Due to space restrictions, I’ve been experimenting with various loft antenna combinations. My latest experiment is using the Watson Magitenna. Watson Magitenna This is essentially a 7.6m long bit of wire, designed to operate between 40metres and 6metres. It will … Continue reading →

Posted in Hardware | Tagged loft antenna, Magitenna, PSK31, Watson Magitenna | 4 Replies

Baofeng UV-3R Handheld Radio Review

Posted on 18 September 2011 by Pete M0PSX
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On this page, we take a look at an impressive, and tiny, dual band handheld amateur radio, the Baofeng UV-3R. Here’s what the Baofeng UV-3R has to offer: 2 metre / 70 cm transceiver Tiny – At 81 x 47mm … Continue reading →

Posted in Hardware | Tagged 2 metre, baofeng, handheld, handheld radio | 17 Replies

Moonraker HT-90E Handheld Radio Review

Posted on 16 July 2011 by Pete M0PSX
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Keen to have a cheap 2 metre handheld device as a backup, I stumbled across what appears to be the cheapest portable amateur radio device on the market, the Moonraker HT-90E. I was frustrated by the lack of reviews of … Continue reading →

Posted in Hardware | Tagged handheld, moonraker, moonraker HT-90E, mrw-210, portable aerial | 46 Replies
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