21 Aug The new IC-905 VHF to 10 GHz amateur radio
The new Icom IC-905 VHF to 10 GHz amateur radio from a microwave enthusiast's point of view. Home station or portable? Well, it's microwave!...
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22 Apr 10 GHz portable over 150km
One of the best things about our wonderful hobby of amateur radio is going portable, especially 10 GHz portable. When your passion is microwave, getting up on top of a hill is even more motivational. ...
29 Mar IC-705 8 pin mic adapter
What if you want to use a different microphone with your IC-705? Here's an 8 pin mic adapter - a circuit that does the job, but it does have its shortcomings. Maybe that's why Icom doesn't have an optional cable....
18 Jun Icom Icons V1
Icom Icons for the sound control panel. Download. Keep your PC clearly labelled with Icom Icons for your sound control panel....
07 Apr Autumnal Propagation in Southern Australia
If you’re interested in tropospheric propagation, Autumn in the southern states of Australia is one of the best times to get on the bands....
30 Sep WSPR – Weak Signal propagation Reporter
WSPR stands for "Weak Signal Propagation Reporter"… a protocol used for weak-signal radio communication between amateur radio stations. It’s fully automated and reports to the WSPRnet.org server in real-time....
22 May The VHF/UHF DX Book
I recently came across Alan's (VK3DXE) post about The VHF/UHF DX Book. He reminded me about how much of an invaluable resource it is. It's now available online as a PDF....
26 Jan Faulty IC-9700 checks in to the Icom hospital
At the time of writing, I know of two faulty IC-9700 transceivers. These radios are new to the Icom lineup and obviously do have some teething issues....
26 Nov 2019 Spring VHF UHF Field Day
The 2019 Spring VHF UHF Field Day was a great weekend for getting out and using the gear, especially in VK3. This time 2.4GHz and up was on the cards....
24 May Propagation ready reference
Here's a Propagation Ready Reference card you can download, print, laminate and stick on the shack wall. The table shows distance workable and activity level by time of day and frequency. It is approximate and seasonal....