Review: Yaesu 817

FT-817 The Ultimate Backpacker! Multi-mode Portable Transceiver THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE QRP RADIO. Its built in keyer and all mode/all band operation make it quite suitable for field day, backpacking, camping and most outdoor operations.I have made contacts world wide on ssb-cw-psk 31-as well as my local repeaters. Don't expect everything from an inexpensive piece of equipment. After all, its still a QRP radio. So before going through buyer remorse, one should take a bit of time to compile a ...

Amateur Radio Quiz: Way-back Wireless

Here is another quiz, this one from the ARRL! Enjoy, and comment!! !! 1) What electrical function was performed by a "slop jar"? a. Accumulate grid leaks b. Rectify ac c. Artificial ground d. Transient clamping 2) Poulsen invented what device used in early transmitters? a. Multiplier b. Transformer c. Arc d. Tuner 3) What type of device was the "audion"? a. Vacuum tube b. Speaker c. Headphones d. Detector 4) To what was the nickname "Old Betsy" given? a. Transmitter ...