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Category Archives: Transceiver

Review of the RM Italy BLA 350 Plus Amplifier

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Jean-Paul PA9X

If you already have 100 watts and 200 watts PEP output with the Yaesu FTDX10 and TS-480HX respectively, why would you still buy a 300-watt amplifier? The answer lies in full duty cycle modes like FT8 and RTTY. Both modes demand a lot from a transceiver’s final stage, something you Continue reading Review of the RM Italy BLA 350 Plus Amplifier→

Posted in Transceiver | Tagged amplifier

Chosing ham radio equipment as a newbie

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Jean-Paul PA9X

It’s perhaps the most frequently asked question by novice amateur radio operators. I passed my exam, obtained my license, and now I need advice on what equipment I need to acquire. In this article, I’ll create a kind of shopping list for you to get started. Listen to this article Continue reading Chosing ham radio equipment as a newbie→

Posted in Antenna, Transceiver

Understanding PEP power and duty cycle in amateur radio

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Jean-Paul PA9X

Upon request, I build 1:1 baluns (aka common mode chokes) for other amateur radio operators. I often receive questions about the maximum power at which the balun can be used. In response, I provide the maximum load for use in SSB mode. I do this for a reason, as there Continue reading Understanding PEP power and duty cycle in amateur radio→

Posted in Transceiver

Review of the QRM Eliminator X-phase

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Jean-Paul PA9X

If you see figures regarding solar activity, you could conclude that we are very close to the start of a new solar cycle. That means within a few years my beloved 10 meter band will open up again for DX. But I have also been struggling for four years with Continue reading Review of the QRM Eliminator X-phase→

Posted in Interference, Transceiver

How to setup a panadapter for the Kenwood TS-480

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Jean-Paul PA9X

Most modern high end transceivers come with a nice display showing you a bit of spectrum analysis. This bit of displayed spectrum can be very handy when looking for activity on one of the bands. Even more when you are active in contesting. I have been looking around for a Continue reading How to setup a panadapter for the Kenwood TS-480→

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