AH-705 HF/50 MHz Automatic Antenna Tuner Annouced

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

Uzbekistan joins 5 MHz

The Radio Amateurs of Uzbekistan, to tell us that permission has been received for Category 1 Uzbek licensees to operate in the new WRC-15 Amateur 60m Secondary Allocation of 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz with a Maximum Power of 100W.

Prior to this, Fedor was able to obtain a special individual permit from the regulator in 2014, making his first 5 MHz QSO in 2015. He believes he was the first in the CIS region to have received a licence for 60m.

Radio Amateurs of Uzbekistan - http://hamradio.uz/