(Work in progress … really!) The PicoRX was introduced to the MWRS at the June 2025 Lecture as one of the projects for the shack. Since then, many members have ordered and acquired the kit and started the build process. A Buildathon was organised for those who wished to build their PicoRX together in a […]
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Yaesu FT-60 screen protector
The Yaesu FT-60 is one of the rare radio which has attracted mainly positive reviews (FT-2900 is another one). In addition to all the good things about this radio, the following features not often mentioned were on my selection list: Mechanical on/off switch, when the radio if off, it is off! Real squelch and volume […]
Tela-Verta 144P
I picked up a Tela-Verta portable battery operated AM Broadcast valve receiver at the last Trash & Treasure. The radio is not in very good condition, however got it going with a bit of TLC! It distorsions a bit, but I don’t have any circuit diagram for it, this is the only reference I could find about […]
GD-77 DMR Instructions
CTCSS on Phillips FM92
In 1998 a large quantity of VHF FM92 radios hit the market at give away prices. The MWRS had obtained enough to supply every member at the time, many took this opportunity, they were cheap and robust. They were not small but most of them came with a remote head. Many ended up as a […]
Elecraft K2 Amplifier Keying Circuit
As some of our members will be aware, I have been building an Elecraft K2 kit radio, and I completed construction this Easter weekend. When I ordered the kit, I didn’t order the internal ATU or the 100W amplifier option, as I already have an Elecraft KXPA100 amplifier with KXAT100 ATU. However, this amplifier is […]