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- Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Icom IC-705 Firmware Update Released
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6858
Icom IC-705 Firmware Update Released
Icom have just announced an update to the firmware of the IC-705. As expected it's an easy upgrade via the memory card. The update seems to focus on VHF/UHF repeater functions and digital functions, but as ever they may be other hidden improvements. Summary of update: ICOM Japan Global TOP Support F...
- Mon May 19, 2025 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Four Days in May
- Replies: 2
- Views: 40949
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:17 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: ZS6BKW Antenna - views?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 53539
ZS6BKW Antenna - views?
Hi All, I'm looking to add a second HF antenna in the garden and am considering a ZS6BKW to run North-South and complement my EFHW running East-West. Familiar with the concept of the ZS6BKW and its advantages over the G5RV (which I used back in the '90s); I'd appreciate any comments or views from th...
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:12 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Is there anyone who uses an RGO ONE besides K4SWL?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 100128
Re: Is there anyone who uses an RGO ONE besides K4SWL?
Quick update. RGO-One received a couple of days ago and now in use for a day. A thing of beauty and wow, what a receiver, very low noise floor, signals jump out at you. Keying is very nice too. Only two short CW QSOs and one rare (for me) SSB QSO to check all is good. ATU is excellent, as is filteri...
- Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:22 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Is there anyone who uses an RGO ONE besides K4SWL?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 100128
Re: Is there anyone who uses an RGO ONE besides K4SWL?
On it's way (according to Fedex). Hopefully here next week, so will post my initial thoughts....
Richard MM0RGM
Richard MM0RGM
- Wed Feb 19, 2025 12:10 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Is there anyone who uses an RGO ONE besides K4SWL?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 100128
Re: Is there anyone who uses an RGO ONE besides K4SWL?
Interested, as having read all the positive reviews online, I've just ordered one, the latest 5+ run. Looking forward to receiving it in about 3 weeks and will happily post comments after a thorough work up. In all my research, I only found one really negative review and that felt more that the radi...
- Sat Nov 30, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elecraft KX1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 139418
Re: Elecraft KX1
I rarely use mine, but love it when I do. Think of it as a classic car, to be loved cherished and taken out for a drive when the conditions are right!
Richard MM0RGM
Richard MM0RGM
- Wed Jun 26, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: Field Kits and Reports
- Topic: TR-35 Fun
- Replies: 1
- Views: 86237
Re: TR-35 Fun
Brian,
I couldn't agree more! The TR-35 and TR-45 are some of the favourites in my QRP stable, great fun to use and a refreshing change from all the menu driven radios. For those who have never used or owned one, you are missing out!
Richard MM0RGM
I couldn't agree more! The TR-35 and TR-45 are some of the favourites in my QRP stable, great fun to use and a refreshing change from all the menu driven radios. For those who have never used or owned one, you are missing out!
Richard MM0RGM
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:19 am
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 34348
Re: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
Thanks Rick, useful pointer - now looking at a number of options.
73 Richard MM0RGM
73 Richard MM0RGM
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:22 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 34348
Mobile Mounting a Yaesu FT818?
I wonder whether any one has seen or knows of a suitable mobile mount for a Yaesu FT-818/817? My use case is around a robust mount to allow use whilst mobile, but also allow for removal for field use or when the car is parked. Here's the additional challenge.... the car is a lease vehicle primarily ...