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New version of the MDSR V2.8 is available for download.

Posted: 25 Feb 2014 10:11 AM PST
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Hi Everybody;



MDSR V2.8 is now available for download (includes Manuals in PDF)



MDSR has again concentrated to bring you the best audio quality out of your
existing analog RIG by turning it into an IF SDR. A simple and reversible
modification on many analog transceivers is all it takes to connect the
down converter (LIF2012 – available as kit) or the BiLIF (also a kit) to
the soundcard of the computer (Win XP, Vista, 7, 8). MDSR works with any
symmetrical HF transceiver.

Please check:

http://users.skynet.be/myspace/mdsr/ (click on MDSR kit and Installation)



The MDSR team has been hard at work to make the setup and calibration of
the MDSR software and the BiLIF unit as easy as setting a level. All the
real time level indicators have been integrated with the filter adjustment
windows and no external measurement equipment is needed. Download the
software manual or the MDSR software from our “Downloads” page.

You do not need to be an expert to build the LIF2012 and Bi-LIF kit. It is
simple and straight forward and anyone with soldering experience (no SMD)
can do it. Check the PDF document on “How to Build and setup the LIF”.



If you are interested and want to find out what other HAMs have been doing
with the MDSR please join our Yahoo user group, where we have a big
collection of pictures and a forum where you can post questions.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mdsradio/info



The MDSR software is free to use for amateur radio operators.



All the best and 73;



The MDSR TEAM




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Survey of Delta Division Hams report available

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 05:32 PM PST
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How many hams have DSTAR, APRS, SDR or Broadband-Hamnet? How far are most
hams from the nearest radio club? Should Kosovo be broken out as a new DX
entity? How is the leadership of ham clubs viewed? But wait! There's
more....in the final report of the 2013 Survey of Delta Division ARRL
Members just published. Go to http://www.arrldelta.org/2013final.pdf.



Ask your Section Manager and Division Director to request that this survey
be conducted in your division!



73,



Frank

K4FMH

Asst Dir, Delta Division, ARRL




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S7 E4 of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast - US Ham Survey as been
released.

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 11:58 AM PST
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Series Seven Episode Four of the ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast - US Ham
Survey.as been released.



The latest news, Martin (M1MRB) and Colin (M6BOY) discuss the an emergency
box for local weather disasters and Frank Howell (K4FMH) reviews US Ham
Survey.



News Stories include:

· Outernet - Shortwave radio from space

· New Amateur Radio bands in Europe

· RaDAR Contest

· New Worcester UHF repeater goes on-air

· EURAO Party - Winter 2014 Promoting HF Digital Voice

· Second Amateur Radio Skills Workshop in Chelmsford (February 2014)

· Fully licensed in 57 days

· VK5 SOTA & Parks Symposium

· New Medium Wave Beacon

· Bristol's Cabot Tower sends out Morse code



Many thanks to this episodes donor, Andreas Genemans, KB3WGO and our
monthly donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit
http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate



The ICQPOCAST can be downloaded from http://www.icqpodcast.com




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HamRadioNow at the Movies

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 08:48 AM PST
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HAMRADIONOW.tv



Episode 133: HamRadioNow at the Movies



With a nod to Roger and Gene (and a hope we don't get sued), Jeff and I
review the fairly new ARRL video ARRL at 100, and the first episode of the
brand new British ham radio series TX Factor.



Hear actual criticism that isn't mean-spirited!

See Jeff wish our shows were more like their shows!

Wonder why you're watching this show when you could be watching those shows
(or watching them again!).

Be Amazed that our "review" show took longer to watch than both shows we
were reviewing combined!

Go to our web site to watch HamRadioNow Episode 133: At the Movies.



73, Gary KN4AQ







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