ContestConsole Switching Unit for ICOM Amateur Radios

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Gain full control of your ICOM radio with the SOTABEAMS ContestConsole. Easy to use - connects between your radio and microphone.

SOTABeams ContestConsole Switching Unit Features (depending on radio):

SOTABeam ContestConsole Switching Unit for ICOM Amateur Radios

  • Instant access to voice, CW and PSK memories (no need to have them displayed on the radio screen)

  • TX PTT button

  • TX low power tune function - sends 10 Watt carrier (optional lead required)

  • Pushbutton frequency control (frequency up/down - or memory channel up/down)

  • External PTT socket for footswitch

  • Auxiliary microphone socket (3.5mm)

Will SOTABeams ContestConsole Switching Unit work with my radio?

The ContestConsole was designed with the IC-7300 in mind but it works with a wide range of other ICOM radios.

IC-2300H, IC-2730, IC-275, IC-575, IC-7000, IC-703, IC-706, IC-707, IC-7100, IC-718, IC-7300, IC-7400, IC-746, IC-746PRO, IC-756, IC-756PRO, IC-756PROII, IC-756PROIII, IC-7600, IC-7610, IC-7700, IC-78, IC-7800, IC-7850, IC-7851, IC-9100, IC-910H, ID-4100A, ID-4100E

More Information - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/contestconsole-switching-unit-for-icom-radios/

ICom Announce FREE RS-R30 Remote Control Software

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ICom have announced the new RS-R30I (for iOS)/RS-R30A (for Android) remote control software for the IC-R30 Communications Receiver is now available to download for FREE from the App Store and Google Play.

The RS-R30I and the RS-R30A enable you to wirelessly connect to the IC-R30 and remotely control VFO operation, memory channels, a variety of scans and the voice recording functions. Using the optional VS-3, Bluetooth headset, the VS-3 and iOS™/Android™ device can be wirelessly connected to the IC-R30 at the same time. You can control the IC-R30 from the connected device while listening to the received audio on the VS-3 optional Bluetooth headset.

To download either remote control software follow these links.

ICom RS-R30I remote control software (for iOS) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rs-r30i/id1418395444?l=ja&ls=1&mt=8
ICom RS-R30A remote control software (for Android devices) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.jp.icom.rsr30a&hl=en

Summer Holiday Mode added WSPRlite system

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SOTABEAMS has issued a major firmware upgrade for their WSPRlite antenna testing system.

Since its release a little under two years ago the WSPRlite system has become a popular way for DXers to compare antenna systems. 

The upgraded firmware allows users to transmit compound callsigns such as F/G3CWI and also to transmit six character grids. WSPRlites will run directly from an Android phone. The phone provides timing and position information. This combination, together with the firmware upgrade, makes a handy pocket-sized package to take on holiday for some ham radio fun from the beach!

Firmware available from https://www.DXplorer.net

WSPRlite system - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/wsprlite-antenna-tester/