28-12-2022, 09:41 AM
G'day Steve, yep I've yet to see what the pin assignments are on the connector of the main module - as per Hayden's comments on one of his videos, it'll be interesting to see what will be available on the multi-pin connector that could be used to trigger an outboard afterburner.
But the concept of the whole thing is very, very good - thanks to Icom for going in this direction. Sure, it won't be for many of those already established in the uWave game over the years. But it will be great for those interested in getting up onto the uWave bands that lack the construction time, skills & test equipment to go beyond 23cm. I like the concept - it really lends itself for portable operation in that it would be quick to deploy.
And most importantly, it will hopefully get a lot more people up on the air and help utilise & justify the upper bands.
Finally, Steve, I've gotta stop chucking antennas out and start keeping 2ft & 3ft antennas... :-)
Cheers,
But the concept of the whole thing is very, very good - thanks to Icom for going in this direction. Sure, it won't be for many of those already established in the uWave game over the years. But it will be great for those interested in getting up onto the uWave bands that lack the construction time, skills & test equipment to go beyond 23cm. I like the concept - it really lends itself for portable operation in that it would be quick to deploy.
And most importantly, it will hopefully get a lot more people up on the air and help utilise & justify the upper bands.
Finally, Steve, I've gotta stop chucking antennas out and start keeping 2ft & 3ft antennas... :-)
Cheers,