Icom Unveils the IC-7300MK2 — The Evolution of a HF Legend!

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Icom Unveils the IC-7300MK2 — The Evolution of a HF Legend!

ICom have announced the debut of the IC-7300MK2 HF/50/70 MHz Transceiver. The successor to the wildly successful and world-renowned IC-7300, the IC-7300MK2 builds on a legacy of excellence with enhanced performance and great new features, setting a new standard for HF operation.

The original IC-7300 revolutionised the market with its RF direct-sampling system making sophisticated SDR technology accessible to a wider audience. The IC-7300MK2 takes that innovation to the next level offering improved features that will delight both new and experienced operators.

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Yaesu Releases FTX-1 Series of Radios

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Yaesu has released information about a new series of radios targeting both field operation and base station use cases. The FTX-1 series of transceivers is made up of the FTX-1 Field and the FTX-1 Optima. Both radios are HF/50/144/430MHz all mode transceivers. While the Field model can operate up to 10 Watts, the Optima can operate up to 100 Watts.

Availability as early as mid May.

Yaesu FTX-1 - https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=751415C5EA3B7C6096AA10E22C4D427F&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0

QRP Silent Antenna Tuning Unit with Built-in Noise Bridge

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This innovative antenna tuning unit (ATU) enables QRP operators to match their antennas without transmitting RF signals. Using a noise bridge technique instead of traditional transmit-and-tune methods, it achieves truly silent operation. The design incorporates an L-match network with switched inductors and variable capacitor, handling impedance matching from 3-30MHz. Operating from a 9V battery, it includes a built-in RF power meter and dummy load for QRP transmitter testing. The compact unit is particularly suitable for portable operations where minimal RF emissions during tuning are desired.

More Information - https://www.dxzone.com/dx36251/qrp-silent-antenna-tuning-unit-with-built-in-noise-bridge.html