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Connecting PGXL amplifier to ICOM transceiver

While PGXL is 'native to the Flex environment,' interfacing with any radio transmitter is easy and straightforward.In the case of ICOM, the communication is via CI-V connection. Done in no time, in 3 easy steps.1. Physical connectionTwo cables are required. The first one is a...

Which antenna tuner should I get?

Tuner Genius XL S02R or Tuner Genius XL 3 Way?It is simple: If you are not into S02R contesting, then go for the 3-Way option. The price is the same.Today, we have a special deal: buy a PGXL amplifier for $9,900 and we’ll take $1,000...

Timing is everything

You have to be in it to win it. Yes, there is not much fun watching the ‘blue screen of death’, but this is precisely what chasing rare ones on 6m is all about. Character building patience!The faint trace on the spectrum turned out to...

Ham e-begging

If you are not familiar with the above term, or have not been a victim of cyber begging, then you should consider yourself lucky. You are doing everything socially right - so don't change!Unfortunately, the moment one steps out into public space, and become visible...

What a toy!

"Hello, I am contacting you on behalf of Greg (VK3UT) who recently won the ICOM IC-7610. My name is Emily (VK3EDM) and I am emailing you as Greg is not up to date with all the emailing side of things.Greg received the ICOM IC-7610 and...

The sunny side of the Alps

Slovenia is European country with a population of just over 2 million, situated east of Austria and north of Italy. As they call it: 'the land on the sunny side of the Alps'. Clean, safe, modern - a marvel of mountains, lakes, vistas and old-world...

And the winner is…

Congrats to Greg VK3UT, the winner of IC-7610 (serial no. 22003418) draw. Sir, your radio is ready for delivery! We hope it will serve you well in many years to come.To the 117 customers who have bought an ICOM transceiver this year from DXing -...

YT3D – thanks bro!

Eleven years ago, I was about to turn 50. My wife asked for a birthday present suggestion. Without the slightest hesitation, I've said "A DX3 amplifier, by Emtron."She laughed it off, adding that I don’t really need another piece of ham gear. And she was...

All in one’s own good time

6m is on fire, but this time we are not part of the action. Which is fair enough: if the band would open every day to the most remote corner of the globe, then there would be no magic.As I type this, the Japanese are...