Crude way to program TCA/PRC 152 via serial port
Even though TCA/PRC 152 is a Chinese copy of L3Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-152.TCA have gone to extreme lengths to prevent a user to use any generic hardware to program the radio via PC. First...
Blue Dmod “digital mode using Bluetooth Audio”
On market there are lots of options for sound card-based data modems, like Signalink, Digirig and lots of DIY and cheap modems. I haven’t seen any Bluetooth based audio data modem apart from Mobilinkd...
Standardise your Hamshack/ Mobile operations
Standardisation of you shack or Mobile operations can help you stream line your operations, improve efficiency and allows you to hot swap equipment when needed. Lets start from the Power. Standard voltage for operating...
Converting Signalink USB as TNC using AGWPE
You don’t need to purchase expensive TNC modems for packet data. You can simply use Signalink USB or soundcard and a software to be used as KISS TNC on Windows PC. In order to...
D.I.Y QRP Unun
A basic PCB unun with a BNC connector for QRP operation, ideal for use with a Half-Wave End-Fed (HWEF) or long-wire antenna for HF bands. You can build a 1:1, 4:1, 9:1, or 49:1...
Current Draw from power source when Transceiver is transmitting.
Below is the current draw table of a generic Hand held Radio with 7.4V DC Battery at different TX power: Handheld Battery Voltage= 7.4V DC TX Power Current Draw 1 Watt 3 Watt 5...
Communication Reference Book
Simple Communication Reference Book in A5 size with reference to RST, Q-Codes, UK ham radio band plans, Antenna lengths, Emergency Communication Abbreviations/Prowords, Emergency Comms Frequencies. 73’s 2E0UMR
Data mode for TCA/PRC-152 using DIY cable for SignaLink USB
I made a cable for TCA/PRC-152 to use it for digital modes like VARA FM, SSTV and RTTY. Initial thought was to use this cable with AIOC cable with possibility to be able to...
How to manually program TCA/PRC-152 radio using keypad.
This is simple guide to program TCA/PRC-152 (2023 build Non-GPS) from keypad. Common starting steps: Power on the radio by twisting volume knob to 1. Switch the radio in VFO mode by press and...
Simple Guide to Use TCA/PRC-152 radio.
Intro: TCA/PRC-152 is a MilSim radio which is the Chinese copy of L3Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-152. Below is a simple guide to use the radio. Guide is for TCA/PRC-152 2023 build and have no...
Go Power Box for mobile radio operations
Portable/ mobile power have important role while operating mobile, either it is field day, POTA, SOTA or any other activity. Having a go box power with multiple types of power connections is very helpful....
