RadCom April 2024, Vol. 100, No. 4

You can now order from ML&S for delivery on a Saturday or Sunday! Order before 2pm as late as Friday of each week and see it delivered at the weekend. Web purchases: Just select Saturday or Sunday at the check-out. Or call to place your order for Saturday or Sunday delivery on 0345 2300 599 shipping details and special offers or call the team on 0345 2300 599 ML&S are always adding new manufacturers to our vast range of Amateur Radio products, all supplied at the very best prices with sales advice and unbeatable service since 1990 TyT MD-UV380 (Plus Version) Up to 10W High Power Step into the digital era with a touch of sophistication through the TYT-UV380-PLUS DMR Digital Portable Two-Way Radio! Housed within the familiar chassis of the UV-380, this new iteration seamlessly accommodates all MD-380 accessories. Experience crystal-clear, noise-free digital voice communication without straining your budget. It operates in both analog and digital modes, allowing you to transition gradually into the world of DMR while retaining the familiarity of analog. Operating across the 137-174 and 400-480MHz frequency ranges, this device delivers up to 10 watts of power. Leveraging Time-Division Multiple-Access (TDMA) digital technology, it effectively doubles the capacity of a single 12.5kHz channel, whether you opt for high or low power. In the box 1 x TYT MD-UV380 DMR Radio 1 x Programming lead 1 x Ac Charger 240v UK charger 1 x Drop in charger base. 1 x Battery (Li-ion 7.2V 2000 mAh ) 1 x Dual Band 'Rubber Duck' Antenna 1 x Belt Clip 1 x English Manual CG Antenna BL-49:1 Un-Un 600W Tested by our own Richard 2E0SXX Hi Power Matching Transformer suitable for Multi Band End Fed Half Wave antennas. Ideal for home or field use. All you need to do is add 10, 20 or 40m of antenna wire - the Messi & Paoloni Dipoflex wire is ideal. ............. £79.99 mAT Y-200 160-6m High Speed Auto Tuner for Yaesu Radio . £229.95 ZUM Radio Elite Small and efficient Multi-Mode Digital Hotspot. Only £279.95 DigiRig Mobile Tiny new digital modes interface • Combines audio codec, serial CAT interface and PTT switch • Supports full featured CAT interface: PTT, bands, tuning etc. (not just VOX based PTT) • Uses a single USB connection to computer minimizing the cables mess • Serial computer aided transceiver (CAT) port can be configured for logic levels, RS-232, CI-V or TX-500 • Works with all major OS flavours: Windows, MacOS and Linux • Permanently available independently from CAT port an open- collector PTT switch controlled by RTS signal of the COM port to interface Handies/Mobiles etc. • Axillary connection points to CM108 codec • Uses widely supported CP2102 serial interface & CM108 audio codec For more details see HamRadio .co.uk/DigiRig NOW IN STOCK! Acom 06AT 1.5kW remote Auto ATU & 4-Way Switch. Powered by all Solid State Acom amplifiers. £1150.00 When SteppIR chose ML&S to distribute their range of antennas here in the UK we were delighted. Thousands of top DX’ers use SteppIR, including some very prominent Hams close to the store. We stock the range and being factory appointed is peace of mind for anyone thinking of investing in arguably the most advanced antenna design in the world. For more information on our complete SteppIR Range see HamRadio .co.uk NEW SteppIR Stealth Antenna Coming Soon! SteppIR 3-Element Yagi Package £4249 .95 The elegant solution for potential restrictions or neighborhood issues! Base antenna is 20m-6m with available 80m/60m/40m/30m or 40m/30m stepper motor controlled coil. Ground radial systems are also available. LazTuners Very high-end antenna coupler. Made in France, LAZTUNER tuners are manufactured with particular care and finish. The quality of production as well as the choice of components and materials selected for this line of equipment make it an exceptional brand. Available in several versions with always the same quality! High-end tuning box, Frequency 1.8-30Mhz, Admissible power: 4kW, Basic version: Black aluminum front panel / N connectors, 100% French manufacturing. LazTuner LT-Classic 4 ...................................................................... £2350.99 LazTuner LT-4B ................................................................................. £1999.99 LazTuner LT-4C ................................................................................. £1949.99 LazTuner LT-4CX ............................................................................... £1669.99 Ground-breaking features that push the envelope of present-day linear amplifier designs. Full legal limit capabilities across all Amateur Bands, 160 through 10 meters, 1,100 watts on 6 meters, updated speed controlled low noise fans and pin diode T/R switching for extra quiet QSK operation. The on-board whisper quiet switching power supply supports operation on mains from 90 to 290 Vac. With a nominal RF input of 55 watts, this amplifier achieves 800 watts output running on 110 – 120 Vac and 1,500 watts out running on 230 – 240 Vac. ............................................. £5799.00 RF2K-S Solid State No-Tune RF Kit Amplifier. The whole Flex/403A range is now available Antenna Genius Antenna-Switch 8:1 Right from the beginning of the development, attention was paid to being able to operate this switch directly from a distance via an Ethernet interface. Another point was the requirement that all Genius devices such as the interface, antenna switch, rotor controller and station controller are compatible with each other. Each Genius device has an interface (API) to work with different devices and software (e.g. log software, contest software, digital modes). Antenna Genius control is officially supported by the N4PY software. Communication is via a TCP/IP connection. For more information, please consult the N4PY help files. ............................................................ £699.95 4O3A Noise Cancelling Headset NC-1 BT Offers ideal suppression of external noise in any situation. Thus, thanks to ANC (active noice cancelling), you can perfectly concentrate on quiet and weak signals even in noisy environments and are less distracted. In hectic contest operations, this can be a clear advantage!................ £269.95 Flex Power Genius XL There’s power. And then there is POWER! Chances are, your existing radio does everything promised and then some. It functions flawlessly and performs at a level with little left to be desired. But one can never have too much power. Which is where the Power Genius XL amplifier comes into play. The Power Genius XL takes your perfectly good radio and amplifies its performance exponentially. .................................................................................................. £6899.99 Vibroplex, another famous American manufacturer, has appointed ML&S to be their sole UK distributor. Vibroplex Key Lambic Deluxe The Deluxe chrome version of the Vibroflex iambic paddle includes bright decorative chrome base and decorative parts plus jeweled spring-loaded movement. £229.00 Vibroplex Straight Key GeoChron Digital Atlas 2 4k F ull-featured World Clock on any 4K TV, with every mapset and lighting option available in our famous mechanical clock but at a fraction of the cost. Now in the digital format, users can customise markers on the map, and receive (with internet) real time updates. The hardware is a sturdy, fanless mini computer specifically designed for commercial digital displays found in restaurants and airports. Available now from ML&S for only £429.00. Coming soon to ML&S! DigiRig Isolater Eliminate audio noise caused by ground loops by isolating your PC from transceiver... £29.95 CHAMELEON MPAS Micro (Modular Portable Antenna System) 2.0 The most popular Modular Portable Antenna System in the WORLD! Use the Ideal NOALOX 4oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound to improve the efficiency of aluminum conductor connections. This compound provides additional inner- strand and inner-conductor current paths. The Modular Portable Antenna System (MPAS 2.0) is a concept allowing the radio operator to configure and deploy the antenna system in a variety of configurations. Some of the possible deployment configurations: • Vertical• Horizontal• Sloper• Inverted “V”• Inverted “L”• NVIS• Balcony• Vehicle (Stationary)• Man-Pack SPECIAL OFFER ONLY £550.00 (reduced from £639) CSN Antenna Tracker with GPS and Stand A self-contained antenna rotator and radio controller. Natively controls Icom radios, Yaesu rotators, and can interface with PSTRotator. Getting an antenna rotator to work with a computer can be an expensive and complicated task. After paying hundreds for a Yaesu rotator you then have to pay for an expensive computer interface! Next you have cables to hook up, and choosing and configuring satellite tracking software to work with that cable/rotator combination. It can get a bit crazy and it makes it difficult to get into satellite operations. The S.A.T. does away with the confusion - Just attach it to a rotator and a rig. All you need is a web browser to control it! Available now from ML&S for only £279.00 Available now from ML&S for only £129.95 LM-V2 Straight Key This heavy duty morse key is beautifully made and has an elliptical double electroplated base. Weighing 1100g and fitted with rubber pads on the base, this key is as solid as a rock. £160.00 £15 off using code PW15 at checkout or call.