Radio User May 2022

Georg Wiessala wiessala@hotmail.com Hello and welcome to the May edition of RadioUser, it is nice to have you with us again. The ongoing Russian war in Ukraine is beginning to echo throughout our pages as well, as you will see from this issue, and the next one. This month, Keith Rawlings puts together a simple aerial, with which the BBC’s new Short Wave broadcasts to Ukraine (Україна) can be received. David Smith tracks military activity in that region, and he introduces RAF Benson, as a prelude to a changing Airband News column, which will see military and civil aeronautical matters become much more enmeshed in the future. Some of our prominent features this time around are equipment reviews, and I am proud to be able to offer a UK-exclusive magazine…

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Icom has announced details of a new 5W VHF/UHF dual-band Amateur handheld radio. The ICOM IC-T10 has been built to the high-quality specifications you would expect from Icom. The radio features a clear, easy-to-use layout, rugged commercial build, IP67 dust-tight specification and waterproofing. The 1,500mW loud audio and a long-lasting Li-Ion battery life all make this an ideal radio for beginners and seasoned amateur radio enthusiasts alike. Its strong Mil-Spec build and range of features will also make it a practical dual-band radio for voluntary Amateur radio emergency services, such as Raynet. At the time of writing, ICOM described this radio’s main features as follows: 5 W RF output in 144 and 430 MHz. The large speaker provides 1500 mW loud and intelligible audio. IP67 dust-tight and waterproof construction. Up…

This is a brand-new tablet from RFinder, with a larger screen, more network capability, updated ROM, and a built-in general coverage SDR receiver capable of receiving up to 2.0GHz. Running Android, you can install all the available Play Store apps. This means that you can install Zello, Team Speak, EchoLink, and many others and use the built-in PTT button to key the transmission on such apps. If you don’t reach an EchoLink node, just use 3G, 4G, or even Wi-Fi, and you are connected. Never miss a QSO again just because there isn’t a nearby repeater. https://tinyurl.com/3b5tx323 (SOURCE: RFinder | Network-radios.com |info@Network-radios.com)…

The new NEVSON triple-suction window mounts from Moonraker are excellent when used with rail mount kits (pictured). This new product will allow you to mount your antenna on the windscreen of your car. Using VERSATAC technology, this will even stick to brickwork and breeze blocks. The perfect mount for all your antenna installations. Each Sucker is 100 mm in diameter ensuring excellent suction grip. If you want to use an HF antenna like the AMPRO range, Moonraker suggests binding two together for extra grip. Chris Taylor recommends only using on-side or rear windows to prevent obstructing your vision. (SOURCE: Moonraker)…

An advanced radio module board, supplied with a Raspberry Pi Zero WH and the MMDVM software, it becomes a small and efficient multi-mode digital hotspot. At the time of writing, its main features were described as: • High-performance 32-bit ARM processor • The board is fully assembled and tested • Supports DMR, P-25, D-Star, System Fusion, and NXDN • Onboard LEDs to show status (Tx, Rx, PTT, Mode) • Up to 10mW RF power • SMA antenna connector, UHF antenna included. (SOURCE: Martin Lynch and Sons Ltd.; see also next page) https://tinyurl.com/2p87sekv Enter our competitions at www.radioenthusiast.co.uk/competitions…