Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surface as a portable ham radio computer for data modes. Top of my list was the Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet for use with modes like WInlink, FT8 with JTDX, JS8Call, and other ham radio data modes which require capabilities, the Raspberry Pi can’t provide. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons to see if we will be saying goodbye to the ultimate raspberry pi once and for all.
Antenna
Kojinsha – KA1-DP – 7-50MHz – HF Antenna
Model KA1-DP Gain/Size Frequency Range 7-50 Element 1 Number of Elements for Each Band 7-50MHz DP Longest Element（m） 10.4 Power Rating 7/10MHz 1.2kW S… Read more
Stealth 2 Meter Copper J-Pole for your HOA – AF5DN
Stealth 2 Meter Copper J-Pole for your HOA – AF5DN 0 Read more
GB 10elm 144MHz Quad
GB 10elm 144MHz Quad Details GB 10elm 144MHz Quad for Horizontal or Vertical mounting Turning:2,20m ( 7ft) Boom:3,80m (12ft) Aluminium ( 2 parts) Wire… Read more
SIGMA 3010 HD: 10 THROUGH 30 MHZ HEAVY DUTY VERTICAL DIPOLE FOR USE WITH AUTOTUNER
High Performance, Ultra-Rugged 30m Through 10m 6 Band (With Feedpoint Mounted ATU) Vertical Dipole Under 16 Feet Tall! No Radials! Force 12… Read more
5 Elements wire yagi for 80m
There were a lot of questions on wirebeam yagi on 80m. Here is a diagram. This is used on RL3A, K1LZ and similar on EW6W Source: Roman Levichev Read more
Review
You’ve Been Doing This Wrong Your Whole Life!!
Wind Your Coax Like the Pros Do | Tangle Free Over Under Method Read more
Yaesu FT-891 HF/50MHz – Review
FT-891 HF+50Mhz ALL MODE MOBILE TRANSCEIVER The FT-891 HF All Mode Mobile Transceiver once again continues Yaesu‘s legacy for legendary receiver… Read more
2 Meter Band Explorations
“This band-exploration video looks at the amateur 2 meter band. We walk through the band. I talk about frequency coordination and band plans. I… Read more
IC-9700 Review and Smackdown vs the IC-910H
George and Tommy from AmateurLogic review the IC-9100 with Ray Novak, N9JA from Icom. In this classic smackdown episode, the IC-9700 goes up against t… Read more
Noise Canceling Methods
Dave Mitchell, AJ5F, asks about the MFJ-1025/1026 Noise Canceling Signal Enhancer to help remove the noise created by his well pump. Dave will help sh… Read more
Equipment
Italab Rfbroadcast – HERCULES 1500 – HF RF POWER AMPLIFIER (1.8 – 30 MHz )
Italab HERCULES 1500 – HF RF POWER AMPLIFIER (1.8 – 30 MHz ) Extremely robust HF RF POWER amplifier, the RF section is equipped with 2 DUA… Read more
Zhong Xing Power Amplifier – HF2013DX
Zhong Xing Power Amplifier Since 2010 with advanced technologies and selected materials, we began to manufacture Zhong Xing Power Amplifiers fo… Read more
FLEX-1500 – Software Defined Radio
The Entry Level QRP Software Defined Radio and Ideal IF Deck for VHF-Microwave Operation The FLEX-1500
is a low-cost, low-wattage SDR that is… Read more
FA-VA5 600MHz Vector Antenna Analyzer Kit
Introducing the new high precision 600 MHz Antenna Analyzer for measurements of antennas, cables and other one port devices. The new VA5 is a portable… Read more
ATEX PTT Solution Available for ICOM IC-F3202DEX and F4202DEX series of ATEX radios
Icom are now able to provide a high quality ATEX approved PTT Headset that is approved to work with the IC-F3202DEX and F4202DEX series of ATEX radios… Read more
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