Wednesday 19 February 2014

The Ham Radio Shop Winter Warmer Price. Icom IC-E2820 D-STAR/GPS

Icom IC-E2820 D-STAR Click to enlarge
The IC-E2820 dual-band mobile transceiver includes popular features such as VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability, wideband receive, independent tuning knobs and a separate controller.
In addition to this Icom has introduced new features including diversity receive capability, a full dot-matrix display and 50W output power in both VHF and UHF bands, all in one stylish mobile set.
When the optional UT-123 Digital/GPS unit is installed the IC-E2820 advanced mobile is capable of both D-STAR Digital Voice and GPS operation. The IC-E2820's GPS features include; position information exchange, plotting your position onto mapping software on a PC. Advanced features; D-STAR Digital Voice facilities and GPS functionality take the IC-E2820 into a new realm of Amateur radio communications.

VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability
The IC-E2820 is a true dual band transceiver. VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF as well as VHF/UHF simultaneous receive is possible. A simple push of a button allows you to change between the main (transmit) band and sub-band.

Diversity receive capability
The IC-2820 features twin antenna sockets on the rear of the case. One antenna socket is for the more usual transmit/receive operation, the second antenna socket allows for sophisticated Diversity Reception.

Diversity reception* mode is useful for mobile operation where the received signal strength changes continuously. It compares the signal strength and chooses the antenna with the better signal to maintain good sound and receive quality.
* Two antennas are required. 127, 136, 146, 375, 440, 500MHz band in FM/FM-N/DV mode only. Diversity reception is not available while using the dualwatch.

Large full dot-matrix display
The IC-E2820 has a large full dot-matrix display (93x28 mm). The dot-matrix display provides graphical user-friendly operation. For example, when you push the “Function” button, you can call up the function menu of the assigned functions above each button. The background colour of the display is selectable from green, orange to amber colour in 21 steps.

Independent tuning knob for each band
The IC-E2820 provides easy to use, user-friendly operation. The independent tuning knob provides simple and quick tuning. Volume, squelch and other function switches are symmetrically laid out for each band. In addition, there are two speaker jacks for each band on the main unit.

50W output power in both VHF and UHF bands
A newly designed MOS-FET power amplifier provides a powerful 50W both in the 144MHz and the 430 MHz bands, making this compact rig capable of long distance communication! Output power is selectable in 3 steps.

Optional UT-123 (includes GPS antenna)
The optional UT-123 provides Digital Voice mode operation plus GPS receiver capability. When installed, the IC-E2820 is compatible with the JARL D-STAR format and your position data can be sent simultaneously with digital voice transmission.
Other features of the UT-123 include:
Position information exchange
When connecting the GPS antenna (supplied with the UT-123) to the GPS jack, your own position information can be sent to other stations. The IC-E2820 sends the position data either by holding the PTT switch, or at a preset interval (5 seconds–30 minutes), depending on the setting.

Plotting position information on a mapping software
When connected to a PC* via the optional OPC-1529R (RS-232C cable), position information can be plotted on mapping software* on a PC.
* Serial port and position mapping software (NMEA 0183 format) are required.

GPS alarm
The GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close to the specified point or area.

One touch reply function
The IC-E2820 has a one-touch reply function. It uses the received callsign (including repeater callsign) and allows you to call back to the calling station without hassle. In addition, up to 20 received callsigns are stored as the received call record.

Callsign function
Stores My (own), Your (other stations) and repeater 1/2 callsigns in the memory. “Your” and “repeater 1/2” callsign memory stores 60 callsigns with 8-character channel comment for each. Own callsign and up to a 20-character message can be sent at the beginning of each call. The received callsign and message are decoded on the display. Built-in digital voice memory recorder and auto reply
The UT-123 has a built-in voice memory recorder*. It records an incoming call for up to 30 seconds (approx.), or can be partitioned into 3 tracks (10 seconds each). The 10-second transmit memory allows you to record your callsign, CQ message, etc, and automatically answers when you receive a message.
* Available in DV mode only.

950bps data communication in DV mode
When connected to a PC* via the optional OPC-1529R RS-232C cable, 950bps data communication is available.
* Serial port and serial communication software are required.

522 memory channels
The IC-E2820 has a total of 522 memory channels, 500 regular channels, 2 call channels and 20 scan edges. Each memory channel stores tone frequency, skip information etc. Icom's Dynamic Memory Scan (DMS) system divides these memories into 26 groups, A to Z which provides easy channel selection. Bank scanning is also possible.

Built-in wide band receiver
In addition to the VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF dual band capabilities, the IC-E2820 has a wideband receiver which covers 118–549.995 and 810–999.990MHz*. This means you can listen to various communications in your vehicle or shack. The IC-E2820 has high speed scan capability of 45-channel/sec. (in program scanning mode). This allows you to scan quickly when searching a wide frequency range.

Separate controller from main unit
For easy installation, the controller is separate from the main unit. The controller has magnets on the rear panel, so you can attach it to the main unit or other metal objects.

HM-133, remote control microphone
The IC-E2820 come as standard with a HM-133 remote control microphone. The 10-key pad allows you to enter the frequency directly. The F1/F2 buttons memorise the transceiver’s full settings. All operating frequencies, tone settings as well as the display colour, fan speed, and set mode settings are memorised.

104x2 DTCS/50 CTCSS tone squelch operation is standard
CTCSS and DTCS tone signalling systems provide quiet stand-by and useful functions such as pocket beep and tone scan. The pocket beep alerts the operators with a beep sound, when the transceiver receives a signal containing a pre-set tone. Tone scan detects the tone frequency used for opening a repeater or for tone squelch operation.

IC-E2820 Additional Features


  • ±2.5ppm high frequency stability with TCXO unit
  • 9600bps data terminal, a mini DIN (6-pin) connector on the front panel of the main unit
  • Adjustable microphone sensitivity
  • ALC (Automatic microphone Level control)
  • Long or short squelch delay
  • Automatic attenuator
  • FM narrow capability
  • Sub-band auto mute function
  • 16 DTMF memory channels (24 digits)
  • DTMF pager/code squelch function
  • Twin Antenna Sockets
  • Auto power off


862.44EUR   749.94EUR
 Icom IC-E2820 D-STAR Click to enlarge
The IC-E2820 dual-band mobile transceiver includes popular features such as VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability, wideband receive, independent tuning knobs and a separate controller.
In addition to this Icom has introduced new features including diversity receive capability, a full dot-matrix display and 50W output power in both VHF and UHF bands, all in one stylish mobile set.
When the optional UT-123 Digital/GPS unit is installed the IC-E2820 advanced mobile is capable of both D-STAR Digital Voice and GPS operation. The IC-E2820's GPS features include; position information exchange, plotting your position onto mapping software on a PC. Advanced features; D-STAR Digital Voice facilities and GPS functionality take the IC-E2820 into a new realm of Amateur radio communications.

VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability
The IC-E2820 is a true dual band transceiver. VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF as well as VHF/UHF simultaneous receive is possible. A simple push of a button allows you to change between the main (transmit) band and sub-band.

Diversity receive capability
The IC-2820 features twin antenna sockets on the rear of the case. One antenna socket is for the more usual transmit/receive operation, the second antenna socket allows for sophisticated Diversity Reception.

Diversity reception* mode is useful for mobile operation where the received signal strength changes continuously. It compares the signal strength and chooses the antenna with the better signal to maintain good sound and receive quality.
* Two antennas are required. 127, 136, 146, 375, 440, 500MHz band in FM/FM-N/DV mode only. Diversity reception is not available while using the dualwatch.

Large full dot-matrix display
The IC-E2820 has a large full dot-matrix display (93x28 mm). The dot-matrix display provides graphical user-friendly operation. For example, when you push the “Function” button, you can call up the function menu of the assigned functions above each button. The background colour of the display is selectable from green, orange to amber colour in 21 steps.

Independent tuning knob for each band
The IC-E2820 provides easy to use, user-friendly operation. The independent tuning knob provides simple and quick tuning. Volume, squelch and other function switches are symmetrically laid out for each band. In addition, there are two speaker jacks for each band on the main unit.

50W output power in both VHF and UHF bands
A newly designed MOS-FET power amplifier provides a powerful 50W both in the 144MHz and the 430 MHz bands, making this compact rig capable of long distance communication! Output power is selectable in 3 steps.

Optional UT-123 (includes GPS antenna)
The optional UT-123 provides Digital Voice mode operation plus GPS receiver capability. When installed, the IC-E2820 is compatible with the JARL D-STAR format and your position data can be sent simultaneously with digital voice transmission.
Other features of the UT-123 include:
Position information exchange
When connecting the GPS antenna (supplied with the UT-123) to the GPS jack, your own position information can be sent to other stations. The IC-E2820 sends the position data either by holding the PTT switch, or at a preset interval (5 seconds–30 minutes), depending on the setting.

Plotting position information on a mapping software
When connected to a PC* via the optional OPC-1529R (RS-232C cable), position information can be plotted on mapping software* on a PC.
* Serial port and position mapping software (NMEA 0183 format) are required.

GPS alarm
The GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close to the specified point or area.

One touch reply function
The IC-E2820 has a one-touch reply function. It uses the received callsign (including repeater callsign) and allows you to call back to the calling station without hassle. In addition, up to 20 received callsigns are stored as the received call record.

Callsign function
Stores My (own), Your (other stations) and repeater 1/2 callsigns in the memory. “Your” and “repeater 1/2” callsign memory stores 60 callsigns with 8-character channel comment for each. Own callsign and up to a 20-character message can be sent at the beginning of each call. The received callsign and message are decoded on the display. Built-in digital voice memory recorder and auto reply
The UT-123 has a built-in voice memory recorder*. It records an incoming call for up to 30 seconds (approx.), or can be partitioned into 3 tracks (10 seconds each). The 10-second transmit memory allows you to record your callsign, CQ message, etc, and automatically answers when you receive a message.
* Available in DV mode only.

950bps data communication in DV mode
When connected to a PC* via the optional OPC-1529R RS-232C cable, 950bps data communication is available.
* Serial port and serial communication software are required.

522 memory channels
The IC-E2820 has a total of 522 memory channels, 500 regular channels, 2 call channels and 20 scan edges. Each memory channel stores tone frequency, skip information etc. Icom's Dynamic Memory Scan (DMS) system divides these memories into 26 groups, A to Z which provides easy channel selection. Bank scanning is also possible.

Built-in wide band receiver
In addition to the VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF dual band capabilities, the IC-E2820 has a wideband receiver which covers 118–549.995 and 810–999.990MHz*. This means you can listen to various communications in your vehicle or shack. The IC-E2820 has high speed scan capability of 45-channel/sec. (in program scanning mode). This allows you to scan quickly when searching a wide frequency range.

Separate controller from main unit
For easy installation, the controller is separate from the main unit. The controller has magnets on the rear panel, so you can attach it to the main unit or other metal objects.

HM-133, remote control microphone
The IC-E2820 come as standard with a HM-133 remote control microphone. The 10-key pad allows you to enter the frequency directly. The F1/F2 buttons memorise the transceiver’s full settings. All operating frequencies, tone settings as well as the display colour, fan speed, and set mode settings are memorised.

104x2 DTCS/50 CTCSS tone squelch operation is standard
CTCSS and DTCS tone signalling systems provide quiet stand-by and useful functions such as pocket beep and tone scan. The pocket beep alerts the operators with a beep sound, when the transceiver receives a signal containing a pre-set tone. Tone scan detects the tone frequency used for opening a repeater or for tone squelch operation.

IC-E2820 Additional Features


  • ±2.5ppm high frequency stability with TCXO unit
  • 9600bps data terminal, a mini DIN (6-pin) connector on the front panel of the main unit
  • Adjustable microphone sensitivity
  • ALC (Automatic microphone Level control)
  • Long or short squelch delay
  • Automatic attenuator
  • FM narrow capability
  • Sub-band auto mute function
  • 16 DTMF memory channels (24 digits)
  • DTMF pager/code squelch function
  • Twin Antenna Sockets
  • Auto power off


£689.95   £599.95

Friday 7 February 2014

MIDCARS RadioActive Radio rally

MIDCARS Logo
 At the Civic Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DG on Sunday 16th February 2014.
  • Good selection of traders, exhibitors tables and stands. Click here for a list of traders
  • Cafeteria
  • Bring and Buy
  • Two Raffles:=
  • 1) Pick a National Grid Square from a map displayed at the rally and for £1 attach a ticket with your name & phone number. The winning square in a sealed envelope will opened at the rally end. The single winning prize is to be a "BHI DESKTOP DSP noise cancelling base station speaker".
  • 2) £1 tickets for a draw every half hour from 11am for a trader donated prize. Must be claimed immediately, else a redraw. Prizes have been donated from:= BHI, WESTLAKE, LAM, BYVAC, RF DESIGN, MIRFIELD ELECTRONICS, PROWIP ANNTENNAS, POOLEY, Bob O'Callaghan and F Norris.
  • Parking on site is FREE on Sundays)
  • Entrance charge for visitors is £3.00
  • Easy access from motorways:
  • Local Map of Nantwich
  • Rally Map, Nantwich Centre


MIDCARS:
The Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society meets at (about) 20:00 every Wednesday evening just north of Tarporley, Cheshire at Cotebrook Village Hall Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Tarporley CW6 0JJ. (NGR SJ571655 OS Sheet 117). For further information contact our secretary by email: Steve Reed G7DZX/M0STR at haymoorgreen@gmail.com
  After our RadioActive show, do come to the Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association - NARSA, show. On Sunday, April 6th 2014. Norbrec Rally advert

Thursday 6 February 2014

What's new today @ The Ham Radio Shop 6/2/2014

New Products
Icom IC-7410 HF/50Mhz B-STOCK
    Icom proudly announces the debut of the new HF/50MHz transceiver IC-7410. The IC-7410 has been designed as an HF/50MHz specialized rig with excellent performance and features in this category. The IC-7410 employs high grade DSP unit and double conversion super-heterodyne system developed from the latest technology used in our higher grade rigs such as the IC-7800/7700/7600 series. In addition, the IC-7410 comes with a built-in 15kHz 1st IF filter and can accept up to two optional filters (3kHz/6kHz). When used with these 1st IF filters, narrow mode signals such as the CW and SSB modes are protected from adjacent strong signals. Major features +30dBm 3rd order intercept point (in 14MHz band) Double conversion superheterodyne system ...
  £1,380.00
Date Added: Thursday 06 February, 2014
Manufacturer: Icom

Icom IC-7100 2 yrs wty new
  Boxed new with two years warranty. New. Icom Inc. have shown a new sample of a revolutionary HF/VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Mobile Transceiver with touch screen control called the IC-7100 at the Tokyo Ham Fair 2012. The IC-7100 is a HF+6m+VHF+UHF all mode compact radio with an innovative slanted touch-screen LCD controller. A first for an Icom transceiver, the IC-7100 is designed to the 70MHz band in European versions where 70MHz is open to Amateur radio enthusiasts. To maintain its commitment to D-STAR, all versions of the IC-7100 will come with standard D-STAR DV mode. Since the launch of the original IC-706 in 1995, Icom has been leading the market of HF/VHF/UHF multi-band mobile radios. The popularity of vehicular mounted amateur radios may not be...
Date Added: Thursday 06 February, 2014
Manufacturer: Icom
  £1,189.00

Icom IC-7410 USED 12 months warranty
    Icom proudly announces the debut of the new HF/50MHz transceiver IC-7410. The IC-7410 has been designed as an HF/50MHz specialized rig with excellent performance and features in this category. The IC-7410 employs high grade DSP unit and double conversion super-heterodyne system developed from the latest technology used in our higher grade rigs such as the IC-7800/7700/7600 series. In addition, the IC-7410 comes with a built-in 15kHz 1st IF filter and can accept up to two optional filters (3kHz/6kHz). When used with these 1st IF filters, narrow mode signals such as the CW and SSB modes are protected from adjacent strong signals. Major features +30dBm 3rd order intercept point (in 14MHz band) Double conversion superheterodyn...
  £1,199.00
Date Added: Thursday 06 February, 2014
Manufacturer: Icom

Kenwood TS-590S USED 12 months warranty
  Kenwood TS-590S HF/50MHz All Mode Transceiver. One owner from new. Supplied with twelve months warranty. In recent years HF transceivers have become a very important part of the Amateur Radio market, accounting for as much as one half of the markets total value. Wireless communications represents one of Kenwood’s core businesses, and by marketing products with advanced technologies the company has established a high profile worldwide. It is clear that the amateur radio market is indispensable to its wireless communications business as a whole. Among its many appealing features, the new TS-590S employs down conversion for the first IF, resulting in Excellent Dynamic Range when adjacent unwanted signals are present. It is also equipped with a 32-bi...
Date Added: Thursday 06 February, 2014
Manufacturer: Kenwood
  £1,049.00

Heil Pro Set Elite IC
The new Heil Pro Set Elite IC is the ultimate boomset fo your Icom radio. Itcontains the specially designed high performance electret condenser which was designed for low level mic inputs used in many Icom amateur radio transceivers. The -3dB points are fixed at 80 Hz and 12.5 kHz. The IC element requires + 5 Volts DC phantom power, which all ICOM rigs provide....
  £182.95
Date Added: Wednesday 05 February, 2014
Manufacturer: Heil

Ranger RCI-2950
Ranger RCI-2950 12/11/10m transceiver. SSB, AM, CW, FM. Boxed in great cindition. Supplied with 90 days warranty....
Date Added: Wednesday 29 January, 2014
Manufacturer: Ranger
  £169.00

Kenwood TS-2000e USED 12 months warranty
Kenwood TS-2000e, USED. New in November 2013. Supplied with twelve months warranty. This one transceiver covers the HF/50MHz/144MHz/440MHz/1200MHz (1200MHz is optional with UT-20) bands (SSB, CW, FSK, FM and AM modes), with output of up to 100 watts (440 MHz: 50 watts; 1200 MHz 10 watts). Since it is equipped with independent 144/440MHz sub band reception (AM/FM modes only), simultaneous reception on two bands is possible: HF by V/U, V by V, U by U and V by U. A typical application might be to gather local information on 144/440 MHz at the same time as using HF for long range operations. A 'Black Box' model (without the control panel) is also available: this can be used in a vehicle with a mobile head, or controlled by a PC (software provided). IF DSP...
  £1,239.00
Date Added: Tuesday 28 January, 2014
Manufacturer: Kenwood

Alinco DR-M06 6m mobile USED 12 mths wty
Alinco DR-M06 6m FM mobile. In great condition.   Supplied with twelve months warranty...
Date Added: Tuesday 28 January, 2014
Manufacturer: Alinco
  £139.00

AOR-8200 MK3, Used, 12 Months Warranty
AOR-8200 MK3, Used, 12 Months Warranty The AOR AR-8200 quickly established itself as the ‘top notch' hand portable receiver providing unsurpassed features. As technology has advanced, so the AR-8200 has evolved through the AR-8200 MK2 drawing from the successful award winning AR-5000 base receiver and more recently from the AR-8600 MK2 transportable receiver, resulting in the AR-8200 MK3 (with 3GHz coverage). Along with an extended receive frequency coverage, the illumination has been further enhanced and high capacity NiMH batteries supplied. Please Note. We cannot provide a warranty on the battery's      ...
  £399.00
Date Added: Tuesday 28 January, 2014
Manufacturer: AOR

President Lincoln 2
  - Rotary switch and Up/down channel selector - VFO Mode   (continuous scanning of 28.000 Mhz to 29.700 Mhz) - Volume adjustment and ON/OFF - RF Power - Manual squelch and ASC - Multi-functions LCD display - Frequencies display - S-meter - Public Address - Vox function (Hands free) - ANL filter , NB and HI-CUT - RF Gain / Mike gain - Clarifier - Channels and memories scan - 6 Memories - CTCSS (38 tones) - DCS (104 codes) - Dim - MENU fonction key - Beep Function - Roger Beep - Mode switch AM/FM/LSB/USB/CW - Dual watch - Key locking - SWR (Power Reading /SWR) - Preset 9/19 - TOT (Time Out Timer) adjustable - Front microphone plug - External loudspeaker jack  ...
Date Added: Friday 24 January, 2014
Manufacturer: President
  £259.95

Sunday 2 February 2014

The Ham Radio Shop Specials for Feb 2014 while stocks last.

Icom ID-51A/E VHF/UHF + D-STAR
Icom ID-51A/E VHF/UHF + D-STAR
  Icom Inc. have shown a prototype of a new ...
£399.95 £479.95
Yaesu FT-DX3000
Yaesu FT-DX3000
The FT DX 3000D - Building on the YAESU FT DX H...
£2,059.96 £2,489.90
Kenwood TS-990S + FREE SP-990 + a FREE Taylor Made RF TMR
Kenwood TS-990S + FREE SP-990 + a FREE Taylor Made RF TMR
Redefining State of the Art New Top-of-the-range ...
£6,299.95 £6,884.90
Yaesu FT-817ND inc CSC-83 Carry Case
Yaesu FT-817ND inc CSC-83 Carry Case
FT-817 The Ultimate Backpacker!Multi-mode Portable...
£539.95 £571.44
Yaesu FT-DX1200 HF/50Mhz
Yaesu FT-DX1200 HF/50Mhz
  Yaesu FT-DX1200 HF/50MHZ The Yaesu F...
£1,379.95 £1,589.95
Yaesu FT-DX1200 + Yaesu MD-100A8X microphone
Yaesu FT-DX1200 + Yaesu MD-100A8X microphone
  Yaesu FT-DX1200 HF/50MHz includes a bran...
£1,499.95 £1,734.90
Yaesu FT-7900e Dual Band 2/70
Yaesu FT-7900e Dual Band 2/70
FT-7900E 2 Meter / 70 cm Dual Band FM Transceiver ...
£218.95 £249.95
Yaesu FT-450D HF/50Mhz ATU transceiver
Yaesu FT-450D HF/50Mhz ATU transceiver
  The Yaesu FT-450D expands on the success...
£699.95 £849.95
Yaesu FT-DX5000MP HF/50Mhz base transceiver
Yaesu FT-DX5000MP HF/50Mhz base transceiver
FT DX 5000MP Brief Description includes the SM-500...
£4,219.96 £5,699.95
Kenwood TS-480SAT HF/50Mhz transceiver
Kenwood TS-480SAT HF/50Mhz transceiver
Kenwood TS-480SAT. HF/50Mhz All Mode Transciever ...
£749.95 £779.95
Icom IC-E2820 D-STAR
Icom IC-E2820 D-STAR
The IC-E2820 dual-band mobile transceiver includes...
£669.95 £699.95
Kenwood TS-480HX HF/50Mhz transceiver
Kenwood TS-480HX HF/50Mhz transceiver
Kenwood TS-480HX. One Rig to Rule Them All! Ke...
£849.95 £879.95

Yaesu FT-857D HF/6m/2m/70cm transceiver
Yaesu FT-857D HF/6m/2m/70cm transceiver
Yaesu FT-857D It provides coverage of the 160 to ...
£679.96 £679.95
Icom IC-7600 + SP-23 extension speaker
Icom IC-7600 + SP-23 extension speaker
  HF/50MHz Transceiver The IC-7600 HF/50MH...
£2,999.95 £3,454.90
Icom IC-7000 HF/50/VHF/UHF transceiver
Icom IC-7000 HF/50/VHF/UHF transceiver
HF/50MHz/VHF/UHF mobile transceiver_woxun_sirio_ha...
£1,099.96 £1,199.95

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