Category Archives: Announcements

The Discovery TX-500 QRP Transceiver

Posted on June 25, 2019 by k4swl

Please note: This is a cross-post from our other radio site, the SWLing Post. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Vlad, who shares some images and a video of a new QRP transceiver in development: the Discovery TX-500 by a … Continue reading →

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Initial impressions of the Mission RGO One 50 watt transceiver

Posted on May 24, 2019 by k4swl

On Monday, I took the new Mission RGO One transceiver to the field and attempted a POTA (Parks On The Air) activation. I just published a detailed post including a number of RGO One photos on my other radio blog, … Continue reading →

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Elecraft introduces the K4 high-performance direct-sampling SDR

Posted on May 16, 2019 by k4swl

The following is a cross-post from my other website, The SWLing Post: Today we learned about the latest addition to the Elecraft product line, the Elecraft K4. This fills a niche in the Elecraft product line and is certain to … Continue reading →

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Now available: WSJT-X 2.0 full release

Posted on December 12, 2018 by k4swl

(Source: Southgate ARC via Mike K8RAT) WSJT-X 2.0 full release now available The WSJT-X 2.0 software suite has been released, and developer Joe Taylor, K1JT, is urging FT8 and MSK144 users to upgrade to what will become the new standard The … Continue reading →

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2019 Canadian Parks On The Air event!

Posted on November 30, 2018 by k4swl

(Source: Southgate ARC via K8RAT) RAC supports Canadian National Parks on the Air event Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce its support of the Canadian National Parks on the Air (CNPOTA) event which will be held next year … Continue reading →

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The 2019 Lightbulb QSO Party

Posted on November 14, 2018 by k4swl

Many thanks to buddy, David Day (N1DAY), who shares the following announcement from his website: Announcing the 2019 Lightbulb QSO contest, March 9th 20:00 UTC through March 10th 20:00 UTC. We’ve all heard the stories…..Joe Elmer was so good at … Continue reading →

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LnR Precision’s new Sideswiper produced for the Straight Key Century Club

Posted on October 9, 2018 by k4swl

Those of you who are fans of single lever paddles will be pleased to learn that LnR Precision has announced the latest key in their product line: the SKCC Sideswiper. Here’s the description from the product page: The SKCC Sideswiper … Continue reading →

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The uBITX Transceiver: Pricing and more details

Posted on December 11, 2017 by k4swl

Many thanks to Pete Eaton (WB9FLW) who shares pricing and additional information about the uBITX general coverage QRP transceiver: Here are the details, if purchased before Christmas $109 delivered! http://www.hfsignals.com/ From uBITX creator, Ashhar Farhan: 1. The ubitx is now … Continue reading →

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CommRadio CTX-10 price posted

Posted on December 8, 2017 by k4swl

Many thanks to Pete Eaton who notes that the new CommRadio CTX-10 pricing has been posted on Universal Radio’s website. It appears Universal is already taking orders. The price is $999.99 US:

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The ARRL International Grid Chase: The ARRL’s new year long operating event

Posted on November 10, 2017 by k4swl

(Source: The ARRL) The ARRL International Grid Chase Get ready to kick off 2018 with a new year-long operating event! Bart Jahnke, W9JJ ARRL Contest Branch Manager You may not know this, but your station is in a Maidenhead grid square. … Continue reading →

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