Show Hosts

• George Thomas (W5JDX)
• Tommy Martin (N5ZNO)
• Jim Burrell (N5SPE)
• Peter Berret (VK3PB)

Topics

• In this episode, its back to the bench to build the Softrock Software Defined Radio. Some research is in order as many of the parts are surface mount components. Watch how George did it and some of the pitfalls involved.
• Jim introduces us to the International Beacon Project. Learn how you can take advantage of this very useful tool for DXers.
• Tommy demonstrates and explains all about the amazing Ham Radio Deluxe. It’s the leading amateur radio software that we use regularly. You’ll see it does a lot more than just control your ham rig.
• Peter is back with a mountain top review of the Degen DE-1103 shortwave receiver. Although it’s quite interesting to operate, you’ll agree it’s a real value for the money.

Links

• SoftRock: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/softrock40/
• International Beacon Project: http://www.ncdxf.org/beacons.html
• Ham Radio Deluxe: http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/
• Degen DE-1103: http://www.degen.com.cn/english/product.asp