Yeasu FT65 and FT70 CTCS Tone setup.

Setting the CTCS is easy as pie on both these radios, check the video on my youtube channel HERE don't forget to subscribe :-)

Setting the CTCS on the FT70 via the menu, a little tricky this one if you follow the manual, YouTube channel HERE 

WIFI-METRIX Hand Held channel Analyser

Purchase HERE

WiFiMETRIX.com

AirHORN Feature

The AirHORN function is an RF signal / channel generator that transmits stable and accurate RF signals for each of the Wi-Fi channels, and aids in testing Wi-Fi antennas, RF shields and wireless networks.

Simulate Co-channel congestion and adjacent-channel interference using packet injection

The AirHORN function is an RF signal / channel generator that transmits stable and accurate RF signals for each of the Wi-Fi channels, and aids in testing Wi-Fi antennas, RF shields and wireless networks.

The AirHORN feature aids in testing WiFi antennas, RF shields and wireless networks. It is an RF channel / signal generator that covers both the 2.4x and 5.x GHz ISM bands and was designed for microwave and RF applications. Using 802.11 packet injection, AirHORN transmits stable and accurate RF signals for each of the 802.11 (Wi-Fi) channels and is ideal for stress-testing existing wireless networks and for use in research and development of antenna design. A signal generation system is key to any test system – as such, AirHORN can also be used for rapid evaluation of receiver performance and detecting"dead spots".

Click  here to see Network World's review of the previous version of AirHORN that used a dual-band, 802.11 USB dongle.

The AirHORN feature can be used for

•Real-world testing of WiFi antennas and amplifiers

•Testing the effectiveness of RF shield designs

•Stress-testing 802.11 (Wi-Fi) wireless networks

•Aligning directional Wi-Fi antennas

•Rapid evaluation of receiver performance

•Locating Wi-Fi 'dead spots'

WifiPROBE Feature

The WifiPROBE function traverses each channel and measures the available transmit time. When the goal is to choose the best channel — the one with the highest available throughput — then WifiPROBE is the tool of choice.

Analyse the throughput performance of each channel, and determine the best channel for your Wi-Fi network

TheWifiPROBE function traverses each channel and measures the available transmit time. When the goal is to choose the best channel -- the one with the highest available throughput -- then WifiPROBE is the tool of choice.

The WifiPROBE feature provides unprecedented visibility into the performance of a wireless network. The information collected and displayed helps to simplify troubleshooting of interference-related problems and predicts the throughput performance of each 802.11 channel. WifiPROBE employs IMMI technology with 802.11 hardware to perform data acquisition — hence, the results truly reflect how packet congestion and RF interference in the local environment affects your Wi-Fi network. This is not possible using an RF spectrum analyser or other tools currently in the market.

The WifiPROBE feature can be used for

•Detect presence of RF interference that could affect network performance

•Determine whether performance can be improved by using a different channel

•Quantify expected change in performance that would result from using a different channel

•Optimally configure Wi-Fi network with the goal of improving throughput performance

•As an aid in properly locating Wi-Fi devices so as to maximize range and throughput and minimize interference from competing wireless devices

WifiMETRIX operates in stand-alone mode and does not need to associate with an access point in order to perform its functions. It is a truly unique device that is tailored for troubleshooting Wi-Fi problems and computing the best channel.

Why choose WifiMETRIX?

The most common tools for troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks are Wi-Fi scanners (i.e. 802.11 network discovery software) and RF spectrum analyzers. Both have their limitations -- e.g. a Wi-Fi scanner only reports the strength of a beacon signal and an RF spectrum analyzer only measures raw RF energy. Neither are capable of providing any clues about network performance or available channel throughput. Only a Wi-Fi chip is capable of ranking the quality of each Wi-Fi channel, so WifiMETRIX is a better diagnostic tool than spectrum analyzers.

Features

•Dual-band 802.11 Wi-Fi chip

•AirHORN channel / signal generator functionality (packet injection)

•WifiPROBE channel analyzer functionality

•Solid aluminum case plus silicon rubber boot protector

•Standard 50 ohm SMA antenna connector

•128x64 built-in LCD screen

•Includes dual-band antenna for 2.4x and 5.x GHz ISM bands

•Includes micro-USB cable for recharging

•Includes 50 ohm SMA terminator to protect antenna connection

•SMA terminator (dummy load) also used for calibrating the device

•Certified for CE and FCC compliance

Technical Details

Dimensions 210mm x 155mm x 39mm

Weight G.W 425g    

Battery Exclude

Part List

WifiMETRIX 1

2.4/5Ghz dual band CloverLeaf antenna 1

Micro USB Cable 1

Protection boot (Black) 1

50 ohm SMA terminator 1

The Metropwr FX-771 Station Monitor.

You can purchase HERE

After a couple of weeks of living with the FX-771 it has to go back *BOOOOO!* I am going to miss it!
Its a fabulous bit of kit that is a serious contender as a permanent addition to my radio shelf.. 

 Metropwr say:

 METROPWR FX771, is a modern VECTOR POWER/SWR METER completely digital. It’s composed of a wattmeter and a power coupler for measurements up to 3/5kW. It has a very modern and slim design, and very high performance. It has inside a fast 32bit processor plus a coprocessor to handle all the measurements in real time, and measure Power (AVG, PeP, dBm) , SWR, R, Z, X, %Mod and more. It has a fast external bus with which you can connect many accessories in series:

• Antenna switch 1X4 positions
• Radio switch 1X4 positions
• Directional coupler 3/5kW
• Power switches
• Coupler VHF/UHF
• Interface for Bird 43

In the photo some examples of connecting some accessories. Metropwr Fx771 can handle 4 antennas and 4 radio simultaneously. Through a menu it is possible to cross each radio with each antenna. 

To understand the potentialities of the METROPWR FX771 Wattmeter, I attach some link diagrams. The potentialities are enormous thanks to the scalability and expandability of the instrument. Perhaps calling it a wattmeter is somewhat diminutive as in the Metrovna I thought in great designing a tool that can measure almost any power at almost any frequency as well as handle all antennas and radios at the same time. In short, a UNIQUE tool in its genre and perhaps never seen to this day. As for the Metrovna, I wanted to integrate all the features of the trade tools and integrate them into a highly high tech wattmeter. Starting with the unique design of the SMART functions, in addition to the common tools seen in the last decades. Calling on the chats in photos under some link diagram:

– Easy for HF / 50MHz 3 / 5kWatt
– Dual for HF / 50MHz 3 / 5Kwatt + V / U Band
– PROFESSIONAL for HF / VHF / UHF / SHF 1 / 10Kwatt

To understand the potentialities of the METROPWR FX771 Wattmeter, I attach some link diagrams. The potentialities are enormous thanks to the scalability and expandability of the instrument. Perhaps calling it a wattmeter is somewhat diminutive as in the Metrovna I thought in great designing a tool that can measure almost any power at almost any frequency as well as handle all antennas and radios at the same time. In short, a UNIQUE tool in its genre and perhaps never seen to this day. As for the Metrovna, I wanted to integrate all the features of the trade tools and integrate them into a highly high tech wattmeter. Starting with the unique design of the SMART functions, in addition to the common tools seen in the last decades. Calling on the chats in photos under some link diagram:

– Easy for HF / 50MHz 3 / 5kWatt
– Dual for HF / 50MHz 3 / 5Kwatt + V / U Band
– PROFESSIONAL for HF / VHF / UHF / SHF 1 / 10Kwatt

It has a large Lcd touch screen display very fast and responsive, 10 front leds with which you can monitor:

• Measurement errors
• High SWR alarm
• RX/TX/Standbye
• Monitoring ADC/ACT
• USB PC RX/TX
• Check Bus I2C

In the picture, the Metrowatt FX771 with the first menu through which you can view

• AVG power, PeP (20mW /5kW autoranging scale)
• Express power mW / W / kW and dBm
• SWR / RL
• Double function smeter Power and% modulation
• Measures Return Loss
• Parameter Measurement Antenna Resistance, Impedance, Reactive (R, Z, X) Up to 3 / 5kW
• Voltage Supply Vcc / USB
• Operating frequency MHz, KHz, Hz
• Operational OM band

In the picture a sample of the Metropwr utility along with the IC7300 program

Technical Features VECTOR SWR/POWER METER METROPWR FX771

•  Coverage 1.8/55 MHz 160/6mt + VHF/UHF 
•  HF/55MHz Measure Power AVG, PeP, dBm, R, Z, |X| , SWR, ReturnLoss, Frequency
•  Wide Autoranging Power range 20mW/5kW
•  V/U Measure SWR/Power/FWD/REF
•  HF/50MHz Optional Couplers  200mW /3kW (FX3) – 200mW/5kW (FX5)
•  VHF/UHF Optional Coupler 200W (FX-VU)
•  Accuracy SWR error <5%
•  Directivity Coupler 30dB
•  Accuracy Power Better 5%
•  Operating voltage 13.8V
•  Dimensions 178X100X20 mm
•  Weight 200gr

Functional characteristics

•  Display TFT 3.1” 16 K color Touch screen
•  uP 32bit + Coprocessor
•  16 Internal Menus
•  Internal Analog/Digital UTC Clock (opt.)
•  PC USB port
•  ADC resolution 16bit
•  Fast EXP Port
•  updating Firmware through USB
•  App Pc Software

Optional Coupler FX3

• Coverage 1.8/55 MHz 160/6mt
• Power 20mW/3kW PeP
• Directivity 30dB
• Flatness 0.1 dB
• Connector so259 + SMA

Optional Coupler FX-VU

• Coverage 2mt/70cm
• Power 200W
• Accuracy Power/Swr 5%
• Flatness 0.1 dB
• Connector N

Optional Radio/Antenna Switch FX4

• Coverage 1.8/55 MHz 160/6mt
• Power 1kW PeP
• 1X4 Positions So259
• Flatness 0.1 dB
• In/out EXP Bus (Easy Lan Conector)
• Max Distance to Wattmeter 5mt 
• No need ext. supply

ExpertElectronics ColibriNANO

You can purchase HERE

ExpertElectronics say:

the The ColibriNANO opens new horizons for HF band enthusiasts, thanks to its 14-bit ADC, which provides a ~110 dB BDR and up to 3 MHz sample rate. A 0.5 ppm local oscillator gives the ColibriNANO a great frequency stability. Using the ColibriNANO remotely, in some rural area will give you the lowest air noise you’ve ever seen while won’t rob you from any comfort or functionality. The ColibriNANO operated by our own ExpertSDR2 software and compatible with popular HAM software such as HDSDR, SDRSharp via the ExtIO library.

Typical Applications

• Direct connection with your laptop
• Remote operation
• Remote connection with a local transceiver
• Spectrum analyzer

ColibriNANO block diagram

Supported platforms

• Windows 7 and newer
• WEB-client for HTML5 browser

Minimum hardware requirements

• Intel Core i3 CPU or equivalent
• 4GB of RAM
• High-speed USB 2.0 controller

Compatible HAM software

• ExpertSDR2
• Legacy SDRSharp
• HDSDR

Expert Electronics company developed the ExpertSDR2 software to control HAM radio equipment of its own design. Software version for the ColibriNANO allows you to harness all the potential of the receiver: remote operation, synchronization with the transceiver, IQ channel bandwidth up to 3 MHz, control of the preamplifier and LPF.

• Supported modes: LSB/USB/DSB/CW/AM/SAM/NFM/WFM
• IQ output via Virtual Audio Cable (VAC)
• Compatibility with any sound card installed on your PC for the audio output
• Synchronization with transceivers via CAT interface
• Special interface to control the CW Skimmer
• Minimum window resolution 860×466 pix
• Support of the FullHD and 4K monitors
• All new versions of the software are free

Appearance of the ExpertSDR2 software

Architecture description

Remote operation with the ColibriNANO receiver

To control the ColibriNANO via Internet we created the ExpertRemote system, based on the client-server connection. This system allows you to place the receiver and server in the remote location with low air noise and Internet connection. This might be some remote village or place with no electrical interference and 3G/4G Internet (or any other connection type). Using the ExpertRemote system you can enjoy clear air from your phone, tablet, notebook or PC. Even simple antennas, placed in a “quiet” place, allows you to listen to the far stations with low level.
Another feature of this system is that the receiver’s software can be synchronized with transceivers and be used as the panorama adapter with high resolution. Use the transceiver to transmit signals, receive on your remotely located receiver via the ExpertRemote system.

Distant stations, rare (DX) stations or expeditions from now on will be a reality for you with our ExpertRemote system!

More information about the ExpertRemote system you can find here.

ExpertRemote system block-diagram

*ColibriNANO Remote Server for Windows PC will be available in January 2018.