Antenna Insulators

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SOTABeams have announced a new range of insulators made from modern high-performance material to provide good quality antenna insulation.

Two types are available: a ribbed centre or end insulator and an open wire line insulator for high Z low-loss lines.Both are lightweight and strong. They are suitable for permanent as well as temporary installations.

Ribbed Insulators - http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/insulators-end-or-centre/
Open Wire Line Spacers (long) - http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/open-wire-line-spacers-long/

D-STAR Gateway Version 3 ('G3') Software Available to UK Repeater Keepers

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The RS-RP3C gateway software which is being rolled out across the globe is now available from Icom UK.

The new software has significant improvements over its previous version and will enable D-STAR users to operate the “Terminal ID” and “Access Point” features for the forthcoming ID-51EPlus2 and ID-4100E D-STAR radios. Those radios will function only as normal D-STAR radios until this implementation occurs.

The software will be provided free of charge on CD to repeater keepers with Icom repeater hardware. The software will only be provided in this way as the RS-RP3C CD's are serialised and will be registered to repeater keepers.

To qualify for the free of charge software, Icom are requesting the following details be sent to info@icomuk.co.uk

  • Repeater Callsign
  • Your Name
  • Your Callsign
  • Your address (needed to send CD)
  • Postcode
  • Confirm you will only use this software to update the repeater listed above. (YES / NO)

More information about D-STAR - http://www.d-staruk.co.uk

Sunnyvale Ham Radio Outlet Closes

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Sunnyvale Ham Radio Outlet has signed off after 26 years as a hub for Silicon Valley’s amateur radio community 

Due in part to rising rent in the city, the outlet at 510 Lawrence Expressway chose to close its doors and merge operations with its Oakland location, according to shop employees.

“Some of the costs associated with operating in the Sunnyvale location have absolutely skyrocketed, and the traffic and parking availability in our current Sunnyvale location has become seriously problematic.”
— Steve Gimore National Sales Manager, Ham Radio Outlet

Steve Gilmore, national sales manager for Ham Radio Outlet, stated on the store website that changes needed to be made to its Northern California locations.

The store inventory will be packed up and sent to Oakland. Employees have been offered jobs there, but Kelly said none have accepted an offer yet.

“This is depressing. It’s like the end of an era. It’s like your best friend moving away,” Gregg Lane said.

Media Story - http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/24/sunnyvale-ham-radio-outlet-closes-after-26-years/