Tactical Mini Compact Telescopic Mast

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Radio amateurs who like to take their radio outdoors are always looking for better options to support antennas. In areas where there are no trees, telescopic fibreglass masts are a popular choice.

The Tactical Mini is a new addition to the SOTABEAMS line of masts. Designed specifically for radio use, it combines a very short packed length (ideal for carry-on baggage and rucksacks) with a useful 6 m (19.6 ft) extended length. It's a strong mast too; ideally suited for supporting wire dipoles and vertical antennas. The Tactical Mini is supplied with a camouflage bag. The Tactical Mini is likely to be a popular choice for SOTA activators.

Tactical Mini Compact Telescopic Mast from SOTABeams

Tactical Mini Compact Telescopic Mast from SOTABeams

‘Fox-In-A-Box’ Available from AMSAT

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Fox-in-a-Box is a small, easily-deployed Fox satellite telemetry receiver based on a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and a FUNcube Dongle Pro+.

Get started by simply plugging these 8Gb SD Cards with the Fox-in-a-Box software pre-installed into your Raspberry Pi and booting it.

Just a bit of configuration (your call and grid) are required.

The website above also has an SD card image, but buying the SD card with the software pre-installed saves a lot of trouble and any additional proceeds go to Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.

Raspberry Pi and FUNcube Dongle Pro+ not included

Fox-in-a-Box - https://www.amsat.org/product/2018-amsat-symposium-proceedings-digital-download/

ContestConsole Switching Unit for ICOM Amateur Radios

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Gain full control of your ICOM radio with the SOTABEAMS ContestConsole. Easy to use - connects between your radio and microphone.

SOTABeams ContestConsole Switching Unit Features (depending on radio):

SOTABeam ContestConsole Switching Unit for ICOM Amateur Radios

  • Instant access to voice, CW and PSK memories (no need to have them displayed on the radio screen)

  • TX PTT button

  • TX low power tune function - sends 10 Watt carrier (optional lead required)

  • Pushbutton frequency control (frequency up/down - or memory channel up/down)

  • External PTT socket for footswitch

  • Auxiliary microphone socket (3.5mm)

Will SOTABeams ContestConsole Switching Unit work with my radio?

The ContestConsole was designed with the IC-7300 in mind but it works with a wide range of other ICOM radios.

IC-2300H, IC-2730, IC-275, IC-575, IC-7000, IC-703, IC-706, IC-707, IC-7100, IC-718, IC-7300, IC-7400, IC-746, IC-746PRO, IC-756, IC-756PRO, IC-756PROII, IC-756PROIII, IC-7600, IC-7610, IC-7700, IC-78, IC-7800, IC-7850, IC-7851, IC-9100, IC-910H, ID-4100A, ID-4100E

More Information - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/contestconsole-switching-unit-for-icom-radios/