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RTLSDR through the eyes of an SWL observer over the past 8-10 years
SDR radio became popular in Hungary around 2012-2013 thanks to the RTL chip versions appearing among DVB-T Chinese USB TV receivers. Back then you couldn’t get these devices in Hungary, you had to order them from China. Since then the situation has changed a lot here, too.

Introducing the new 5W Dual Band Digital Transceiver – Yaesu FT3DE!
The new Yaesu FT3DE provides reliable 5W RF power output in compact design and light weight from factor - W62mm x H100mm x D32.5mm/ 282g. Battery power-saving settings are available for each frequency band with TX output power level (5W/ 2.5W/ 1W/ 0.3W) individually selectable. Even in a compact body, the user can enjoy loud and clear C4FM voice quality from 700mW of audio power. Real Dual Band Operation (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V) are available with two independent receivers, and the FT3DR/E supports simultaneous C4FM digital monitoring for both the A and B bands (C4FM/C4FM standby).

SDRplay is pleased to announce the release of SDRuno v1.3.

PDN (Portable Digital Node) function for the FTM-400 and FTM-100

Raspberry Pi 3 + SDRe receivers

Introducing the new Yaesu FTDX-101 series!
We are pleased to announce more detailed information about the FTDX101 series HF+6m transceivers – the FTDX101MP for 200W output power and the FTDX101D with 100W output power. Both transceivers share the same core features utilizing the latest SDR Technology.

Firmware update for the FT2DR/E along with the latest WiRES-X PC Software
Yaesu is excited to announce that a firmware update for the FT2DR/E along with the latest WiRES-X PC Software (V1.50) has been released on our official website (www.yaesu.com). This update will enable the FT2DR/E to work as a WiRES-X Portable Node Station with the following firmware and the WiRES-X software: FT2D MAIN FW V3.10, FT2D DSP FW V4.31, WiRES-X PC Software V1.50

New amateur mobile radio: introducing the Yaesu FT-818ND!

Proper Charge Methods
To a large extent, the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries depends on the quality of the chargers. Battery chargers are commonly given low priority, especially on consumer products. Choosing a quality charger makes sense. This is especially true when considering the high cost of battery replacements and the frustration that poorly performing batteries create. In most cases, the extra money invested is returned because the batteries last longer and perform more efficiently.

Firmware Update C4FM + System Fusion II.
YAESU will ship the DR-2X repeaters in the beginning of October. Considering shipping by sea, we expect the first pieces in the first part of December. Please pay attention that the existing radios should be compatible with the System Fusion II, and capable of the new features of Digital Group ID and Digital Personal ID. All software should be updated, these are downloadable from the YAESU website. YAESU will ship the new radios with the new software, and they will carry the SYSTEM FUSION II COMPATIBLE sticker.

Some words about new radios and new repeaters
