New Toys

Well, I'm back from Radio City with two new radios.

I picked up a Vertex (Yaesu) VX-150 2 meter handheld, and a Yaesu FT-7800R Dualband Mobile. I had planned on picking up the FT-2800M or FT-1802M 2 meter radio, but when I saw the 7800 on consignment for not much more than the 2 meter only radios, the choice was easy. Unfortunately, I think there is a loose wire in the 7800s mic which causes it to short out occasionally. I'll have to take it to work and see if Karl (WA0RLY) fan figure out what's wrong with it.

For power I picked up a SamlexAmerica SEC-1223 power supply for the TS-440S and the FT-7800R (if I don't put it in my car right away). Now I can return the power supply I borrowed from John (KB0SPM). This one should give my HT a bit more punch too.

Also among my purchases was an MFJ-1722 Ultralight 144/440 MHz dualband magmount antenna, SMA-to-BNC connector, DC cable for the 7800R, and a couple books.

Looks like I've got quite a bit of reading material to go through for the next few weeks.

Heading to Radio City

I'm planning on heading to Radio City tomorrow to buy a 2 Meter mobile rig, car mount antenna, power supply, books, and maybe a few other things.

Best part; tomorrow is their "Tax Free" sale. Not really tax free, but they give you store credit matching the tax on what you buy.

I'll post what I buy when I get back.

Introduction to PSK31

Found this great introduction to PSK31 by K7AGE


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