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Teens tune in to joys of ‘ham’ radio (May 12) http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/817-teens-tune-in-to-joys-of-ham-radio-may-12.html

TEENAGERS are making waves at a new Hebburn-based radio club.

The North East Amateur Radio Club meets at Wardles Bar in Albert Street, Hebburn, between 7pm and 9pm each Monday.

Now its two youngest members have successfully passed their Foundation Radio licence examination.

Ashleigh Cockburn, 17, from Hebburn, who is a petty officer in the Merchant Navy Volunteer Cadets, and 13-year-old Ben Sewell, from South Shields, who attends Harton Technology College, were recently presented with their pass certificates from Hebburn South councillors Nancy Maxwell and Eddie McAtominey.

A club spokesman said: “We broke away from another club and are now operating very successfully from Wardles Bar.

“People who join learn about elements such as radio equipment, broadcasting and radio communications. We can even get involved in tracing satellites.

“Really, we are involved in what used to be called ‘ham’ radio, and we would invite anyone interested to come along any Monday night.”

The North East Amateur Radio Club has 18 members, drawn from Jarrow and Hebburn, South Shields, Boldon, Gateshead and Newcastle.

Members start off with basic instruction, including how to tune in a radio, before learning how to protect yourself from electric shocks.

Members can later move on to more advanced levels and get involved in radio communication projects.

The Hebburn club was only launched in January, but membership is picking up.

Members meet every Monday, except bank holidays.

For more details, call club vice-chairman Barry Hudson on 0771 775 8013.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:53:15 GMT http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/817-teens-tune-in-to-joys-of-ham-radio-may-12.html Experimenter's Special SDR Receiver (May 12) http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/816-experimenters-special-sdr-receiver-may-12.html

Cross Country Wireless have just launched a new version of their crystal controlled SDR receiver.

The Experimenter's Special SDR Receiver covers 6 to 15 MHz depending on the choice of crystal.

In the X1 position is a crystal for a centre frequency of 7.156 MHz in the 40m phone section.

A crystal socket in the X2 position allows HC25/U crystals to be easily changed.

The receiver comes with a selection of crystals for 7.056, 9.000 (for some Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom IF frequencies), 10.125 and 14.250 MHz.

A look in the crystal box or browsing at the local radio rally or HamFest will provide some interesting frequencies. For instance a crystal for the 10m QRP CW channel on 28.060 MHz would divide by four to 7.015 MHz. A computer crystal 13.521 MHz times 3 gives 40.563 MHz which divides by four to 10.14075 MHz. Third overtone crystals oscillate at their fundamental in the oscillator circuit.

It's called the "Experimenter's Special" because it as well as being able to change crystals it's possible to change the socket mounted ICs as well.

It's also possible to use the receiver as a crystal tester.

It comes ready built and tested.

More details on the web page: http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/sdr_receiver.htm

Source: Southgate Amateur Radio club

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:50:48 GMT http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/816-experimenters-special-sdr-receiver-may-12.html Members For Westshore Citizen CB Radio / HAM Radio Club Sought (May 12) http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/815-members-for-westshore-citizen-cb-radio--ham-radio-club-sought-may-12.html

by Tricia Granfors

Remember the Northeast Blackout of 2003? No lights, refrigeration, gas pumps or computers, jammed cell phone lines – until the towers fail, along with weakening water pumps. In an extended power outage there would eventually be no way besides radio to communicate across town or across the region. We hope and pray this or a more serious scenario never occurs just like we hope not to be in a traffic accident. But we buy insurance for motor vehicle accidents anyway, don’t we? Should we not then establish communication insurance for our families, businesses, government assistance, and supply chains? If you are a CB radio or Ham radio operator, please consider becoming part of a civilian team of communicators that will be ready to serve the community when needed.

The vision of Jim Kettren (KC8CXZ), Bay Village resident and auxiliary police officer, is to form an organized radio club. Potential members would apply to the team, a background check would be done, and regular meetings, both in person and via radio, would be scheduled. On a day-to-day basis members would chat frequently and get to know each other and the capabilities of the team. In partnership with the Westshore Regional Community Emergency Response Team and perhaps eventually, other area CERTs and radio groups, this communications team would help meet emergency needs when those needs outweigh the resources.

Communications are vital for every component of our health, safety, and community life. When the grid goes down we must have a Plan B of off-grid communications. If you are an experienced CB Radio or Ham radio operator, or would like to be, please consider serving your community in this significant way. Emergency preparedness and mitigation is everyone’s responsibility. For additional information contact Jim Kettren, Jim.Kettren@hyland.com, 440.788.5816.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:48:22 GMT http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/815-members-for-westshore-citizen-cb-radio--ham-radio-club-sought-may-12.html ICOM Inc : HM-195B/SW, New remote-control microphone (May 12) http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/814-icom-inc--hm-195bsw-new-remote-control-microphone-may-12.html

Full control 2nd station capability for IC-M424/423

The COMMANDMIC™, HM-195B/SW is a full control remote control microphone for use with the IC-M424 and M423 from up to 18.3m (60ft) away. All functions of the radio, including distress call, DSC, fog horn, as well as transmission, reception and Intercom are available.
New Intuitive User Interface

The new menu system provides easy and intuitive operation. The bottom line of the dot-matrix display shows the software key functions which can be toggled with the left and right buttons. The directional keypad allows you to perform various operations and settings.
Submersible (1m depth for 30 min.)

The HM-195B/SW has IPX7 submersible protection to prevent from water intrusion.
Other features

DSC full control capability
DSC "Distress" button on back of unit
Full dot-matrix LCD
2.0W external speaker terminal
AquaQuake™ draining function
Available in black or super white

Supplied accessories

6.1m (20ft) of cable
Mounting base for cable connector
Microphone hanger

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:46:05 GMT http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/814-icom-inc--hm-195bsw-new-remote-control-microphone-may-12.html BearcatWarehouse.com Announces Warehouse Direct Pricing for All New Digital Scanners & ... http://www.scorpiontechnology.ie/index.php/radio-news/813-bearcatwarehousecom-announces-warehouse-direct-pricing-for-all-new-digital-scanners-a-cb-radios-may-12.html

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