Category Archives: Announcements

QRP Labs new QCX+ QRP CW/WSPR transceiver kit

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Thomas Witherspoon

Many thanks to Pete (WB9FLW) who writes: Hi Thomas, QRP Labs has just announced the QCX+ which as the name implies is an upgraded version of the very popular QCX line of transceivers To date almost 10,000 kits have been … Continue reading →

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FCC is crystal clear: Remote ham radio licensing exams are absolutely permitted

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Thomas Witherspoon

Note: This post was first published on our sister site, the SWLing Post. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, amateur radio VECs in the US have been experimenting with remote testing sessions–meaning, administering ham radio license exams via real-time … Continue reading →

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Icom IC-705 demo and pricing

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Thomas Witherspoon

Many thanks to QRPer, Pete (WB9FLW), who shares the following sneak peek video of the new IC-705 transceiver from Amateur Logic TV with guest Ray Novak from Icom America: Pete also notes that Ham Radio Outlet’s price has been announced … Continue reading →

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uBITX v6 QRP transceiver now available for $150/$199 US

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Thomas Witherspoon

Many thanks to QRPer, Pete (WB9FLW), who notes that Ashhar Farhan (VU2ESE) has recently announced the availability of the uBITX v 6.0–as Pete notes, “just in time for the Holidays!“ Pete shared the following message from Farhan: Here is what … Continue reading →

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Dave Benson’s new Phaser Digital Mode Transceiver kit

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Thomas Witherspoon

Many thanks to QRPer, Pete (WB9FLW), who writes: Just in time for Christmas, Dave Benson is back with a great new line of Monoband Digital Mode Transceivers! 40 & 80 Meters is available now 30 & 20 Meter Rigs to … Continue reading →

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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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