WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

Not sure what it's called, but this is what Optus use for their mobile phone towers.
It's about 50mm across, but quite lightweight

Apologies for the recent downtime of the stream. I've been having some issues with my ADSL router. I have switched to a backup router and hopefully it'll be more stable until I can get a replacement router. Thanks for your patience

Cheers, I'm just checking it out and it seems that the SX-200 is a good choice

Thanks. 73's

Hi all, Looking at buying an SWR meter for my radios and just wondering what to look out for? Choice Magazine don't really review them... :) It will be mainly for HF and 2m. I've narrowed my search down to 6 or 7 models from Strictlyham Daiwa CN102L - 1.8-200mhz 20/200/2kw 2 needle $149 Diamond SX20...

Wanted - HF Transceiver
160-10m bands, budget is $400 or less. Can go higher if needed.
Looking for something cheap to get started.
I live in a first floor apartment, with a balcony, and am not sure what sort of reception I'll get until I've tested it, hence not wanting to spend too much money.

Hi all, I was out last night, when I heard "Anonymous requesting a signal report" I replied telling them 5/9, and asked them why they hadn't used their callsign. They responded with "Thanks", then another station who gave their callsign, told me, not to answer calls if they don't...

But it's only got a 3.5mm antenna jack, not a BNC or other, so adding a decent antenna to it will be an issue.

A video I made demonstrating the interference caused by one of those Power Ethernet network adapters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEBG75Q_St8

Thanks, I'll look into it

I bought this unit as well (Degen DE1103), and think it's a great little unit. Only had it a few weeks, so haven't really picked up a lot.
Looking at the best way of using the 10m wire antenna in a 1st floor apartment?

Howdy VK6ZMS.
Thanks. Not bad for a $60 Chinese radio

So, out of the class of February 2014, who has got their license already? Still waiting for mine, due to missing a signature on the WIA form D'oh!
I'm getting an itchy PTT trigger finger...

Ah thanks for the advice. I'll look for an alternate solution.

Hi all, Just thinking about what options I have for my apartment in regards to antennas? Initially I'll be using just a 2m/70cm antenna, but would like to add a 10m half wave dipole later on. My balcony faces 060 deg (give or take) and is on the first floor. But I have access to a balcony on the 4th...