SOTABEAMS BOXA-Test

SOTABEAMS has added a new item to their product portfolio - The BOXA-TEST is a set of four different RF loads that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Four loads are contained in one small box. 

The loads can be used to calibrate VSWR meters and antenna analysers.

They are handy for providing a confidence check for network analysers. They can be used to compare antenna tuners too and to check baluns too. The 250 Ohm load can also be used to measure the loss of coax cables.

The following loads are included - 50 Ohms, 100 Ohms, 250 Ohms and 5000 Ohms. 

The BOXA-TEST is available as a kit or fully built in a smart aluminium enclosure - http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/boxa-test-known-rf-loads/

Turkish Special Event

Special event station TC5OCK to be active from Adana, Turkey between 1 - 10th January 2015.

Activity is to recognize the anniversary of the Liberation Day of Adana City (5 January 1922). Operations across the HF bands.

Operators mentioned are Adem/TA5BS, Murat/TA5IW and Met/TA5FA.

QSL via - http://qrz.com/db/TC5OCK

Dino Island No Longer Valid for IOTA

The IOTA Committee has been made aware that Dino Island no longer meets the requirements laid down for qualification for IOTA and have decided that it should be withdrawn from EU-144 with effect from 1st January 2015.

Dino Island No Longer Valid for IOTA

The distance separating the island from the mainland has reduced as the beach area gradually encroached into the channel and is now significantly less than the required 200 metres.

Credit will continue to be given for contacts with Dino made before 1st January 2015.

IOTA website -  http://www.rsgbiota.org