This page contains links to equipments used by project members on this Amateur Radio Adventure, software programs and components developed by the project, and to other tools we've found useful and collected here for your convenience.

Every body know that if you prefer one Manufacteur Equipment you never change if you prefer Yaesu, ICOM, Kenwood , Ten-tec etc, . We are talking about OM with some years on experience , myself I never change from Kenwood, i've already operate under diferent conditions or with Yaesu or ICOM even with TEN-TEC and Drake. We can start here a discussion, but i've a costumate to listening good reception on my Kenwood s ,that's the reason

The Kenwood TS-480SAT is an all mode HF plus 6 meter amateur transceiver. It features AF digital signal processing on both receive and transmit. A quad-mixer provides receiver dynamic range equivalent to that of the TS-950 class. Receive coverage is 500 kHz (30 kHz VFO) to 60 MHz and direct frequency keypad entry is supported. The stand-alone LCD control panel features its own speaker and be placed up to 16 feet away from the main unit. This radio features attractive      back lighting of the display and the controls! The supplied tabletop panel brackets is convenient for base use. 100 Alphanumeric memories are available and multiple scan functions are supported including:  program scan, VFO scan, memory scan, group scan, subtone scan and CTCSS scan. The TS-480SAT can transmit 100 watts (5 watt minimum RF output for QRP work). Many operational parameters can be set to your operating preferences via the menu system. Up to two optional IF filters may be added. ARCP-480 and ARHP-10 control software downloads are available free from www.kenwood.net .

Note:  The TS-480HX is similar, but provides 200 watts (100 on 6 meters) and does not have the built-in antenna tuner. The rear panel of the TS-480HX has dual fans and dual DC inputs.

You may also obtain technical support by e-mail or telephone at [Kenwood]; and by e-mail . You can also contact PROYECTO4.

The Yaesu FT-857 is the worlds's smallest HF/VHF/UHF multimode amateur transceiver. But don't let the diminutive size fool you. The FT-857 is loaded with features, high power output and a receiver that blends the renowned performance of the FT-897 and FT-1000 Mark V. It provides coverage of the 160 to 6 meter bands plus the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands! The ergonomic layout and large tuning knob insure safe mobile operation. And look at the receive coverage: 0.1-56, 76-108, 118-164 and 420-470 MHz. The front panel is removable and it is remotable with the optional YSK-857 separation kit. Refinements include: spectrum display, 32 color display, beacon mode, keyer, 200 alphanumeric memories and CTCSS.

The FT-857 rear panel features an SO239 input for your HF/6M antenna, and an SO-239 input for your 2M/440 MHz antenna. Includes MH31A8J hand mic, mounting bracket, DC power cord, spare ATC fuses. The optional YSK-857 allows remoting the head.

• Compact Design, Detachable Face with 100 Memories as Two VFOs.

• Easy Split Operation Mode with Multi-Function Control incorporate a Narrow Filter, Noise Blanker and Speech Processor.

• CTCSS for 10 M and 6 M repeaters, Full, Semi or Auto Break-In CW.

• All Mode Squelch with  a General Coverage Receiver. Quick Offset and Two Scan Modes.

• On Back side as Separate Antenna Terminals for HF and 6 M.

• Onfrint siude panel : RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) and TXIT (Transmit Incremental Tuning),

• High/Low Power setting control, Selectable AGC, RF Gain control (RX), Dial Lock.

• Automatic Antenna Tuner Interface, Industry Standard Power Input Plug.

This is also  great part of the equipment, I just tell you I've two pairs, one for my own  station and the other I've use to play radio on portable, DXpeditions also on Fieldays. Very confortable it's a great piece for DX'er with HC4 piece on Microphone works very well with all amateur equipments.When you use for the first time , you down't want to miss for other times, and help you on the pile-ups.
 

You may also obtain technical support by e-mail or telephone at HEIL; and by e-mail.  You can also contact PROYECTO4.

• Frequency Coverage: All amateur bands in the 1.8-29.7MHz frequency range; extensions and/or changes on request.
• Power Output: 700 W PEP or 500 W continuous carrier.
• Intermodulation Distortion: Better than 35 dB below rated output.
• Hum and noise: Better than 40 dB below rated output.
• Harmonic Output Suppression: Better than 50 dB below rated output.
• Input and Output Impedances:
  • nominal value: 50 Ohm unbalanced, UHF (SO239) type connectors
  • input circuit: broadband, VSWR less than 1.3:1, 1.8-30MHz continuously (no tunings, no switching)
  • Bypass path VSWR less than 1.1:1, 1.8-30MHz continuously, 200 W maximum
  • Output (antenna) impedance matching capability: VSWR up to 3:1 or higher
• RF Gain: 11dB typically, frequency response less than 1dB (50 to 70 W drive power for rated output).• Primary Power: 85-132 V/170-264 V ac (100, 110, 120, 200, 210, 220, 230 & 240 V nominal taps), +10% -15% tol.), 50-60 Hz, single phase, 1200 VA.
• Complies with CE safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements as well as FCC-regulations (10 & 12 m band locks provided).
• Size & Weight (operating): WxDxH: 406x315x150mm, 16kg
• Operating environments:
  • temperature range: 0...+50 degs.Celsius
  • humidity: up to 95% @ +35 degs.Celsius
  • height: up to 3000m above sea level without output deterioration

The ACOM1010 160-10m small and lightweight linear amplifier, for fixed or DXpedition and Field Day operations.

Easy operation. The plate-load True Resistance Indicator (TRI) is an ACOM innovation that provides quick and precise tuning, typically in less than 10 seconds. The auto-operate function will return the amplifier to the OPERATE mode automatically after each protection trip, saving time and avoiding manual switching. No tuner needed. No external antenna tuner is required as long as the antenna VSWR is 3:1 or lower. The amplifier will perform the functions of an antenna tuner, enabling you to change antennas faster and use them over wide frequency ranges.

A durable amplifier. This amplifier is both user-friendly and self-monitoring. It is designed to safely withstand up to 240 W of reflected power, up to 100 milliseconds of drive spikes (RF “tails” after a PTT or KEY release), and even operator tuning errors. It is also capable of operating at more than half its designed output power at only 75% of nominal line (mains) voltage. Because it can tolerate deep voltage drops (down to zero for 10 milliseconds) and 15% line voltage spikes, it is particularly suited for use in portable environments, such as field days and DXpeditions.

LED bar-graph display. The upper LED bar-graph always reads peak forward power while the lower LED bar-graph is for the reflected power. LED warning indicators are provided for abnormal conditions of grid 1, grid 2, and plate parameters.  Antenna selection. Two antenna outputs are selectable on the front panel of the amplifier. Efficient tuning. Antenna matching can be achieved in less than 10 seconds and at a quarter of nominal output power, which produces lower risk of interference to other stations and greater safety to the amplifier components. Transceiver-independent. The amplifier operates without special signaling from the transceiver; it needs only “ground on TX” and 60 W RF drive power to operate at full output power.

Broadband input matching circuitry offers excellent loading characteristics for the driving transceiver, from 1.8MHz to 30MHz. A single Svetlana 4CX800A (GU74B) high-performance ceramic-metal tetrode with plate dissipation of 800W (forced air cooling, grid-driven) is used for maximum efficiency. Permanent monitoring and protection of the plate and grids currents. The Bias Optimizer minimizes heat dissipated by the tube, assuring tube longevity.

High voltage protection. Design of the high-voltage power supply eliminates the danger of turn-on transients affecting sensitive devices connected to the same line (mains) circuit. Moreover, the amplifier can be configured to accommodate any of 8 nominal line voltages between 100 and 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.

HF bandpass filters help to overcome overloading from local broadcast stations, or from other amateur radio stations on the same site in a Multi-Single or Multi-Multi environment. In addition, they reduce radiated out-of band noise and harmonics. Top contest stations need to transmit or listen on more than one band at once and attack the problem of overload, spurious transmMost importantly, the DuneStar bandpass filter bank required control. Eliminating the audible noise and delay problems caused by the amplifier control relay meant adding a solid-state buffer.issions and harmonics by the use of bandpass filters at both receive and transmit environments.

Single Band, self-contained, no power required. Available for all HF amateur bands 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, and 10M. This is the same module used in our Model 600 . No adjustments required just place in-line between transceiver and antenna or amplifier and you are ready to go.

The filters are 3-pole, top-C coupled. Hi-Q capacitors and inductors are used for tuned circuits. Filters are constructed on glass-epoxy PC boards. Inputs and outputs are at DC ground potentials. Aluminum Enclosure. Dimensions: HWD 2.0 X 6.0 X 1.75 Inches (including mounting flange). Ship Weight: 1-lb.

We Love CW, but we still a humbles CW Operators!

" beeleave me I'm trying to improve everyday, and maybe 10 years from now I could transmit and receive fast like some friends "Marq,CT1BWW

"I've disfrute lot of CW on St.Martin with excellent experience Anyway I'm trying to work at least on the DX'peditions with a better performance! John/EA3GHZ . "

"I Can´t perform CW Pile-ups because I still have a hard hears." So if you can't hear us  on any Phone Frequencies  take a look on CW  but be pacience!  

You may also obtain technical support by e-mail or telephone at VIBROPLEX; and by e-mail.

This is OUR NEW EQUIPMENT, excellent piece for Interfacing to a radio and computer, works very well with most of all Logging programs (N1MM, Writelog, CTK1EA, Logger, Looger32, etc.) you have PTT control and sound card control. Permitting transmit all modes, of course including digital modes (RTTY,PSK31etc.etc) . With a electronic Keyer it's very good for the exigente CW operator. 

• The combination of high-quality space-saving components and high efficiency switching technology made it possible for the DM-330MV to be super-compact and easy to carry for portable operations , DXpeditions and Field-day and still generate a High 30A continuous output !
• Alinco's communication technology has created a patent-pending Noise-Offset circuit to eliminate the pulse-noise of the switching circuit for the customer who demands more.
• Safety protections are also very important. The DM-330MV comes with short circuit protection, a current-limiting system (over 32A) and extreme-temperature protection.

• The pre-set voltage function makes the DM-330MV even easier to use. Just store the most frequently used voltage in the memory, and it is constantly ready to go. And of course it is easily varied.

• Vast output terminal convenience is just one more benefit of the DM-330MV ! A cigar-plug socket (Max 10A), a set of Max 32A terminals, and 2 sets of snap-in terminals (Max 5A) are conveniently laid-out and offer numerous variations for its operation.
• A big, highly visible, back-lit Amp/V meter displays the status of the operation for added convenience.

My favorite way to play radio is on portable, DXpeditions 
Simple wire antennas are quite all right, but using them to do well in a contest is pretty hard.
This is how the spider beam evolved over the last years.

The spider beam is a full size lightweight tribander yagi for  20/15/10m,or 5-band-beam (20-17-15-12-10m). made from fiberglass and wire. It has been specially developed as a highly efficient antenna for dx-pedition and portable use.
While the antenna is as light as a mini beam it maintains the gain and F/B ratio of a typical full size tribander. The whole antenna weight is only 6kg (12 lbs) making it ideally suited for portable use. It can be carried and installed easily by a single person. A small push-up mast and a TV rotator is totally sufficient, saving even more weight on the total setup. The transportation length is only 1.20m.

DF4SA "I have written a detailed construction guide (classic Heathkit-style step-by-step instructions), so you can build your own spider beam from scratch. The complete construction guide is available for free as a PDF document. Several helpful OMs have kindly translated the construction guide to their mother tongue, making it available in several different languages.
Because of the great response I decided to make the antenna available in kit form.
The complete material kit contains all the parts necessary to build the antenna."

You may also obtain technical support by e-mail or telephone at Spiderbeam; and by e-mail .

With continuing efforts to make portable equipment ,even more rugged and durable SPIDERBEAM have now developed a new "HEAVY DUTY" version of our well-known 12m pole. The first prototypes were tested last November/December during 120km/h winds at the North Sea coast and performed just great!.

These are very strong poles, with a much greater wall thickness (up to 2mm!) than the usual "fishing rod" types. They are wound with a special reinforcing winding technique (several layers of fiberglass are wound in alternating direction (criss/cross winding), thus greatly increasing lateral and linear strength. Stronger joints are achieved by a much larger overlap between the individual tube segments than usual.

This a great piece, We decide to integrate as a part of equipment for Low Band Operations. These heavy duty poles are very well suited for building 40/80/160m wire GP or inverted L antennas. They can also easily support temporary lightweight 1 Element Quad or Delta loops for 20-10m, and dipoles for all bands, especially when used with open wire feedline. (Most baluns would be somewhat heavy). 4-6 poles could be used to build lightweight beams for 40 or 80m.

Even the top segment is 8mm in diameter (and 1.4mm wall thickness), so the poles can be used to their full 12m length - unlike other poles where the top segment is very thin as a whip. During our tests we were able to put 80m inv vee dipoles (made from 1mm diameter enameled copper wire (AWG 18) and open wire feedline) RIGHT AT THE TOP of the 12m pole... No way you can do this with a regular "fishing rod"!
At 9-10m height, the poles can easily support small VHF/UHF yagis.
The best (and cheapest) wire to use for such applications (verticals, loops, dipoles etc.) is AWG 18 (= 1mm diameter) enameled copper wire or similar. Thin fishing monofilament (1mm diameter) or similar rope is very suitable for guy lines.
Of course, a single person can still put up these poles very easy within minutes.

This is also a great antenna if your idea and way to play radio is on portable, DXpeditions also on Fieldays.
I've a FORCE 12 on my own station it's the C4 Force 12. If we discuss about antennas, have or should not have "traps"  we will spend lot of time without a conclusion. But if we take some historical registration on our different hamradio activities with reasonable elements, finnally you will found what you think it's better for your operation. Of course we aren't always satisfied, we are always looking for the better. The market is full of different kind type of antennas.

The Sigma-40XK is the same antenna used by Team Vertical on 40 meters to set World Records. As development continued, it was discovered that this excellent antenna could be enhanced for operation on more bands by using the 40 meter version as the core design. It comes with all components to place it on the 40-30-20-17-15-12-10 amateur bands. In actual practice, the Sigma-40XK can be placed on any frequency or band between about 5 MHZ and 30 MHz, making it an excellent choice for FIELD DAY and other services. It can also be operated horizontally as a dipole close to the ground for  emergency communications.

Frequency changes are simple. The T-bar lengths are set to the correct length for 20 through 10 meters, with pre-sets and pre-cut sections. 40 and 30 use the 20 meter T-bars, plus center loading coils are added at the feed point. Simple - and - it let's you get your hands on the antenna and learn what is happening! This is a great teaching tool for students.
Comes with balun and all parts - add your coax and you are on the air with the Sigma-40XK

You may also obtain technical support by e-mail or telephone at Force12; and by e-mail . You can also contact WIMO.

Over past 15 years when I sarted on DX'peditions (May 1990 with CT0B) I use this great antennas , of course if you are operating from a Lighthouse and if you have permition to get the top, it's very easy to put several dipoles from the top, if you have luck to have some trees, or on an island with coconuts so you can mount the dipoles and kurz-dipoles (short dipoles) the same way.
I've heard from others and Usually I said... I'm going on Dx´pedition on island but island with coconuts
Also very easy on transport . I've dipole specialy for WARC Bands, for 40 and 80 Meters, and for normal bands 10,15 and 20 Meters.

You may also obtain technical support by e-mail or telephone  at GUSTAV KELEMEN; and by e-mail .

The software can be downloaded via the links at internet. It's a freeware program designed to do contest logging and some general logging. It is not a general logging program with award tracking etc. but it is mainly a contest program. Also very good for using as a DXpedinionary tools on any laptop .
The program can be used on Windows 95/98/ME and on Windows NT/2000/XP.DOS is not supported. Try to use this log software and explore all facilities.

Try to use also this log software and explore all facilities. Personnaly I've four different log software on my laptop, and  LOOGER32 is one of my choice.

MixW is a multimode program for HAMs. It will help you in regular and contest QSOs. This program have many features which give you almost automatic processing of a QSO.

MixW does not require a TNC. The only requirement is that you must have a computer running Windows 9x, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP operating system, and a compatible soundcard, MixW RigExpert or MixW RigExpert Tiny interface.
You may download the full-functional version (with 15-day trial period) of MixW and try it right now.Please take a look HERE MixW.