ICOM Launch AL-705 Magnetic Loop Antenna

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The AL-705 is a new, versatile portable magnetic loop antenna from Alpha Antenna. As part of a special agreement with Icom, the AL-705 is now an official partner product for our ground-breaking new radio, the IC-705.

AL-705 Magnetic Loop Antenna

AL-705 Magnetic Loop Antenna

The AL-705 operates on the 10 to 40-metre Amateur radio bands. The antenna's compact design allows it to be stored in the lower section of our LC-192 backpack for easy storage and transportation.

Once deployed, the antenna's maximum diameter of 26.5 inches or just over 67.3 cms, means it is easy to manipulate and mount conveniently wherever needed.

Maximum power handling is 20 Watts SSB, 10 Watts CW & Digital.

The AL-705 comes with 15 feet/4.57 metres of feedline, with BNC and PL-259 connectors.

The AL-705 will be available for sale from authorised Icom Amateur radio dealers from November 2020.

New Icom ID-52 D-STAR Digital Handheld Transceiver

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Icom has announced details of the ID-52 D-STAR Digital Handheld Transceiver. The ID-52 VHF/UHF dual-band digital transceiver is the latest in a long line of D-STAR hand portables from Icom and succeeds the popular ID-51EPLUS2.

Two versions will be available globally, the ID-52A for the USA and ID-52E for Europe.

The radio features a large transflective colour display that makes it easy to see outdoors, even in bright sunlight. The size of the display has also been increased to 2.3 inches from 1.7 inches which were adopted on the ID-51E.

The ID-52 supports Bluetooth communication as standard. You can wirelessly connect to Android devices with the ST-4001A/ST-4001I Picture Utility Software when the RS-MS1A Remote Control Software installed. The optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset is also available, for hands-free operation.

Licence for the Supply of Transmitting Equipment to NZ

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Licence for the Supply of Transmitting Equipment to NZ

RSM has released details of how to apply for a licence to supply Radio Transmitters and obligations for a permitted person to supply unrestricted two-way radios

Amateur radio operators or suppliers that want to supply radios transmitters in NZ must apply for a Licence to Supply Radio Transmitters either as an individual or organisation. Suppliers are defined as – persons in NZ that import, manufacture, distribute, sell or install.

If the supplier also wants to supply unrestricted two-way radios as described under the Prohibition Notice, then they too must apply to become a permitted person. Unrestricted radios can only be sold to qualified radio amateurs. Applying for a Licence to Supply and a permitted person is a two-step process.

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