Monday, January 9, 2017

Monday Jan 9 2017

Happy new year!

Here are some news tidbits for today.


Ashar Farhan continues to sell the BITX 40 40M SSB Rig: Now including a digital display and synthesizer.
    Previously a board with all parts installed, including connectors, mic, and controls. Just needed to be put in a case.  the original version was varactor tuned with a simple variable resistor for $45.  Now offered for $59 shipped from India with a DDS - Digital display module.   5 to 10 Watts with 12 volts, or you can feed the PA with a separate supply up to 25 Volts for 20 Watts out (with a better heat sink).  Lots of support through the Yahoo group.  Order or read up:  http://hfsigs.com

Omnia SDR releases the Proficio SDR Transceiver.  160 - 10 5 Watt SDR Transceiver.
     The Proficio has its own A/D conversion hardware so it does not require a sound card connection to function.  Just one USB connection for control and audio!  $235.95 as a kit with all SMT parts completed.  Install thru-hole parts and wind some toroids.  Custom case will be offered soon.  http://www.omnia-sdr.com/

ICOM Re-releases the IC-7200.  
     Thought to be discontinued after the release of the 7300, ICOM has brought it back due topopular demand.  $900 at Universal Radio

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