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Software Defined Radio Basics with FlexRadio
I found this video posted by Gary Pearce, KN4AQ with HamRadioNow at the Orlando HamVacation. Greg Jurrens, K5GJ, from FlexRadio discusses software defined radio.
What’s SDR? And what will it do for you? FlexRadio’s Greg Jurrens K5GJ runs through the basics with Jeff & Gary. FlexRadio itself is sort of a tutorial, as they’ve transitioned through a few iterations of how to do SDR. So no, it’s not a 60 minute commercial for Flex. More like a 30 minute commercial for Flex. But really, it’s hard to separate.
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XR0YG Easter Island Log
Check to see if you are in the XR0YG Easter Island Log! This group of English hams will be active between March 20-27, 2013 and will be operating CW only. For QSL … [Read More...]
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SmartSDR Multiple Slices Demonstration
Video released from the FlexRadio guys a few weeks ago demonstrating SmartSDR Multiple Slices. The "PacMan" looking signal that flies through the bands is a … [Read More...]
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Handcrafted Iambic Paddles
Are you looking for a quality CW key? Tony Baleno, N3ZN has been making these wonderful handcrafted keys for 7 years. I personally like the look of the ZN-5 and the round design would keep my fingers out of the way! From Tony's website: This is my line … [Read More...]

Flex 6000 Video – HamCation 2013
I am looking forward to the new SDR ham radio products and especially this new Flex Radio! This video is from February 8, 2013 demonstrating the new Flex 6700 from HamCation 2013 in Orlando. They will start shipping these in April to those that have … [Read More...]

DX Across Africa
A group of Hams are attempting to drive Reykjavik to Cape Town, South Africa, on a heavy duty ex-military 4×4 Bedford MK truck. They plan to operate from the following DXCC entities: CN, 5T, 6W, 3X, TU, 9G, 5V, TY, 5N, TJ, TR, TN, 9Q, 9J, Z2, A2 and ZS … [Read More...]
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