Kenwood just released v1.04 firmware update for the TH-D74 handheld radio. The update can be applied to both A and E versions. The update, among other fixes, resolves some issues with the DV/DR mode RX/TX. Here is a list of the fixes/updates: Updated items : (Version 1.03 1.04) [October …
This week I have actually two videos on the Baofeng DM-5R radio. In the first video, I am going through the Baofeng DM-5R programming software for the radio and in the second one, I am going through the DMR menus of the radio, particularly the Messages and Contacts and how …
CQ Magazine released REST APIs to allow developers to download CQ WW DX Contest scores. The APIs can be used for all modes of the contest. More info here. No authentication is required to use the APIs, which is not that good in terms of security. Also note the …
In this video I am checking the Baofeng DM-5R menu options. The radio is from the first “batch”, meaning, it has not been upgraded to support Tier II. Stay tuned for more videos and information on this radio. Here is the video: You can buy this radio here. Please note: …
I got my hands on the much-awaited Baofeng DM-5R DMR radio today. The radio is based on the highly popular UV-5R model (and its variants). At $70 US, it seems like a bargain. A big advantage over other radios on the market, is that it is dual-band. A big disadvantage, …
Mike 2E0YYY and Andrew VK1AD thought it would be nice to have a SOTA activity on Saturday October 22nd, 2016. It’s all about DX and S2S but chasers are welcome.
The ministry communication of Lebanon, conducted exams for amateur radio operators last Saturday 15th October 2016. As posted by OD5RI on RAL (Radio Amateurs of Lebanon) facebook group, the exams took place in the premises of Orego, in Beirut. Around 50 people took the exam. Mr A.MYoussef, director general and …
In this week’s video I am reviewing My LoTW. My LoTW is a free mobile app for iOS™ and Android™ phones or tablets and it is a viewer app for ARRL’s Logbook of The World. With My LoTW you can have your whole logbook in your pocket, check for confirmations …
Yesterday, 13th October 2016, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, died at the age of 88 at the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok. He was the patron of the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST). From RAST’s page on QSL.net: His Majesty the King had been presented the callsign HS1A by the …
HamRadioConcepts uploaded a video on their channel on the Kenwood TH-D74 handheld radio.
