Beware of Fake SDRplay Devices

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SDRPlay have noticed a large number of “cut and paste” postings across the internet, offering SDRPlay devices for sale from unofficial sources.

This unofficial devices may not work with the company’s software solutions including SDRuno. The RSP1A is one device that is appearing in many adverts.

SDRPlay have made available a list of distributors who sell genuine hardware.

SDRPlay Distributors - https://www.sdrplay.com/distributors/

New ICom Firmware for IC-705, IC-7300 and IC-9700 Transceivers

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ICom updates are planned to improve the user experience and incorporate communication modes such as FT8.

The firmware is due to be released around the end of January 2021 starting with the IC-705 and followed shortly by versions for the IC-7300 and IC-9700.

Planned updates include

  • One-touch FT8 mode preset

  • Scroll mode automatically keeps the operating signal within the scope range

  • Multi-function dial items have been improved (New for IC-7300 and IC-9700)

  • Compatible with the AH-705 antenna tuner (for IC-705)

  • WLAN (Access point) function is added (for IC-705)

Icom also plans to update the RS-BA1 Ver2, CS-705 and the CS-9700 programming software.

The updates will be available as free downloads from the following web address - http://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver

AH-705 HF/50 MHz Automatic Antenna Tuner Annouced

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Icom has announced details of its forthcoming portable automatic antenna tuner for the IC-705. The AH-705 is a palm-sized portable antenna tuner that has been designed to work between the 1.8-50MHz bands. It can be powered either by alkaline batteries or DC 13.8V supply.

AH-705 HF/50 MHz Automatic Antenna Tuner Features

  • Covers the 1.8 MHz to 50 MHz bands, using a long wire element

  • 2-way power sources using alkaline batteries or 13.8 V DC (13.8 V DC should be taken directly from an external power supply, not through the IC-705.)

  • Latching relays used for saving power consumption

  • IP54 dust-protection and water-resistant construction for outdoor use

  • Compact design that neatly fits in the optional LC-192 multi-function backpack

Further information about the AH-705 HF/50 MHz automatic antenna tuner - https://icomuk.co.uk/files/icom/PDF/newsFile/AH-705-brochure.pdf