Category Radio accessories

Panadapter SDR for the TS-440s

To install the IFace card inside the Kenwood TS-440s follow the steps below.

The TS-440s, like other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main bandpass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (45.05 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission may not be necessary, but if you use it the SDR receiver will be more isolated when transmitting. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken and the power supply.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the RF UNIT.

You can buy an IFace using the buttons below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!

Panadapter SDR for the TS-430s

To install the IFace card inside the Kenwood TS-430s follow the steps below.

The TS-430s, like other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main bandpass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (48.055 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission may not be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken and the power supply.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the RF UNIT.

If you like the idea and the goodness of the proposal buy an IFace using the button below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!

Panadapter SDR for the IC-735

To install the IFace card inside the ICOM IC-735 follow the steps below.

The IC-735, like other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main band pass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (70.451 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission may not be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken and the power supply.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the MAIN UNIT.

If you like the idea and the goodness of the proposal buy an IFace using the button below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!

Microcontrollor for ARDF beacon

This short acticle refers to another article you can find at this address: https://iz0abd.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/beacon-ardf-a-433-92-mhz/

Those who wish to purchase the PIC12F509 microcontroller already programmed to periodically generate an “S” in Morse code can do so through the button shown below.

For any other detail please visit https://iz0abd.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/beacon-ardf-a-433-92-mhz/ or simply send us your request using the form in the contacts section.

Enjoy

Instructions to install the IFace

Here below you can find links to the articles that describe how to modify your radios to insert an IFace interface into them.

For those radios that are not included yet, please send a request so that they can be entered as soon as possible.


ICOMKENWOODYAESU
IC-PCR100
IC-PCR1000
RZ-1FRG 100
IC-705TR-751A/E
IC-706TS-50sFT-102 – Use IF OUT-2 on rear RCA
IC-718TS-130S/VFT-450 / FT-450D
IC-735
IC-736 / 738
TS-140s/680sFT-480R
FT-780R
IC-745TS-430sFT-747GX
FT-757GX
FT-767GX
IC-746
IC-746PRO
TS-440FT-817
FT-818
IC-7400
IC-7410
TS-450S/690SFT-847
IC-751ATS-480FT-857
IC-756PRO
IC-756PROII
IC-756PROIII
TS-530sFT-890
IC-775 / DSPTS-570D/GFT-891
IC-781TS-590S/590SGFT-897
IC-7000TS-790A/EFT-920
FT-950
IC-7100
IC-7200
TS-830sFT-990
IC-7300TS-850sFT-991
FT-991A
IC-7600TS-870sFT-1000
IC-7700TS-930sFT-1000MP Mark-V
TS-940s
IC-R72TS-950S/SD
TS-950SDX
FT-1000MP Mark-V Field
IC-9100 TS-2000 – HF/50 MHz
TS-2000 – VHF/UHF
TS-2000 – ALL BANDS
TS-2000X – 23 cm
FTDX-1200
IC-R7000 – use EXT IF
IC-R8500
IC-R9000
R-2000
R-5000
FT-2000
FTDX-3000 – use IF OUT
Alinco DX-70TH/EH
CODAN 9360JRC NRD-535
Collins KWM380JRC NRD-525
President Jackson – Silver
President Jackson II
Ranger RCI-2950
Ranger RCI-2970N2
President GrantGalaxy DX 959

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

If your radio is not yet listed in the table, send us the request and we will prepare the instructions as soon as possible.

Morse Stick Keyer 2: how to use it!

A new video from TSP S.r.l. shows how to use the “Morse Stick Keyer 2”, the most light and small paddle for telegraphy of the world. The demostration is made using a well know YAESU FT-817. This paddle works very well with other radio too, for example with: FT450D, IC7000, IC7300, TS-480, KX3 and many more.

You can find all the information at the product page. Here below you can find the demo video (please activate the subtitles). Enjoy.

For more information please use the following form.

CW Stick Paddle 2

CW Stick Paddle 2 is a simple and easy to use Morse code keyer thought to be light, small and inexpensive. With respect the previous version, this adds the squeeze mode feature.

It is ideal for portable and QRP operations, in car installations, but also for travelling everywhere you want with your favourite radio.

It doesn’t have mechanical parts, it is totally electronic. And it doesn’t need any battery to work! Use simply your fingers to start operating Morse code with your favourite radio.

It works with all the modern transceivers replacing a normal mechanical 3 wires Morse keyer.

It is available in two versions, the “standard” and the “Black & Gold Limited Edition”, elegant and beautiful !!!

It can be used with FT-450D, FT-817, FT-857, FT-897, IC-706, IC-7000, IC-7300, TS-480, Elecraft KX3, Mountain Topper Radio MTR3B and similar (low voltage (3 – 5 V) on keyer connector).

Technical data:

  • size – 100 x 19 x 3 mm;
  • weight – 6 grs + cable (tot. 30 grs);
  • cable – 60 cm 3 wire;
  • connector – 3,5 mm stereo jack.

Do you like it? Buy one (or more) by pressing one of the following buttons.

Want more information? Please read the FAQ (click here) or please watch these demo videos.

If you have questions please use the following form.

Morse Stick Keyer

Morse Stick is a simple and easy to use Morse code electronic keyer thought to be light, small and inexpensive.

It is ideal for portable and QRP operations, in car installations, but also for travelling everywhere you want with your favourite radio.

It doesn’t have mechanical parts, it is totally electronic. And it doesn’t need any battery to work! Use simply your fingers to start operating Morse code with your favourite radio.

It works with all the modern transceivers replacing a normal mechanical 3 wires Morse keyer.

It can be used with FT-450D, FT-817, FT-857, FT-897, IC-706, IC-7000, IC-7300, TS-480, Elecraft KX3 and similar (low voltage (3 – 5 V) on keyer connector).

Technical data:

  • size – 100 x 19 x 2 mm;
  • weight – 6 grs + cable;
  • cable – 60 cm 3 wire;
  • connector – 3,5 mm stereo jack.

Please watch these demo videos.

This paddle has been replaced with a newer version: please visit https://www.tspelettronica.com/wp/2018/07/28/cw-stick-keyer-2/

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