Tuesday 24 July 2012

HF Aerials from Diamond & D-Original @ LAMCO

Diamond KV-2 @ £269.95

  • Dual band 40 & 80M
  • Power: 500W (SSB) 7 MHz 250W (SSB) 3.5MHz
  • VSWR: Less than 1.5
  • Impedance: 50 Ohms
  • Length: 6.14m
  • Weight: 2.65kg
  • Connector: SO239
  • Rated wind velocity: 35m sec
  • Mast diameter accepted 30mm to 62mm


Diamond CP-8040 @ £299.95

  • Dual Band: 80 and 40M
  • Power: 200W (SSB)
  • VSWR: Less than 1.5
  • Impedance: 50ohms
  • Length: 6.53m
  • Weight: 4.1kg
  • Connector: SO239
  • Rated wind velocity 35m/sec 
  • Mast diameter accepted 30mm to 62mm


 D-Original DX-W375 80/40 dipole @ £89.95



 W-375 2 Band HF Dipole The W-375 is a 2-band loaded dipole for 80 and 40m. Overall length reduced from normal dipole dimensions by use of load coils rather than traps. Antenna contains all parts from load coils, pre-cut antenna wire, BU-50 balun, insulators and even includes halyard cord. Frequency/Band: 3.5/7MHz(80m/40m) Max. power rating: 1.2kW(PEP) Length: 26m Weight: 1.85kg


D-Original DX-W1080 HF dipole @ £109.95


 W-1080 5 Band HF Dipole The W-1080 is a 5-band loaded dipole for 80, 40, 20, 15 & 10m. Overall length reduced from normal multi-band dipole dimensions by use of load coils rather than traps. Antenna contains all parts from load coils, pre-cut antenna wire,  balun, insulators and even includes halyard cord Frequency/Band: 3.5/7/14/21/28MHz (80m/40m/20m/15m/10m) Max. power rating: 1.2kW(PEP) Length: 19.2m Weight: 2.5kg



Monday 23 July 2012

D-Original Arrives at LAMCO

Great news LAMCO is now the UK Importer/Dealer/Distributor for one of Europes leading HAM Radio accessory brands. More product news to follow.


Including 350W rated VHF/UHF verticals.

Monday 9 July 2012

LAMCO Live On-Line Chat

LAMCO Live On-Line Chat.

Click for help if the logo say's 'On-Line' 





Click for help and leave a message if we are 'Off-Line'


Wednesday 4 July 2012

Wanted

'Wanted'

Top quality modern transceivers and ATU's for our export department.

 
Please call 01226 361700
 

Wednesday 27 June 2012

The world famous Maldol aerial brand.

Great news. The world famous Maldol aerial brand will be available from LAMCO.

 

We have had confirmation that Maldol will be supplying our shop.

There are limited models available, but we will blog more news and product information when it arrives.

 

Thursday 14 June 2012

Icom IC-7000

Icom IC-7000 now back instock.




HF/50MHz/VHF/UHF mobile transceiver
Stylish and compact, the IC-7000 is the first radio in its class to have IF DSP. In fact, with features such as digital IF filter, digital twin PBT and manual notch filter the IC-7000 offers unparraled performance not seen in a radio in this class before. Usability has also been enchanced with the incoporation of a 2.5 inch colour TFT display, eight direct access buttons and a detachable head for vehicle mounting. In short, the IC-7000 symbolises great leaps in performance, features, operability and design.
2 x DSP
There are two times the DSP in the IC-7000 that will leave many base station rigs in the noise! While it is too early to list all the great features, here are a few to keep you talking!

Improved AGC loop performance
With Multiple AGC loops, you will never experience AGC pumping from a signal filtered out by the DSP! The digital IF filter and manual notch filter are included in the AGC loop, so you will never encounter AGC blocking. IC-756PROIII and IC-7800, middle, fast for each operating mode.

Digital IF filters
All the filters you want at your fingertips! You will never have to purchase Optional filters as the IC-7000 has 41 different filter widths. You just dial in the width you want and select whether you want a sharp or soft filter shape for SSB and CW modes. Then to pull-in the weak ones, a quick turn of the concentric twin PBT knobs, allow you to either narrow the IF passband, or shift the entire passband to eliminate the QRM.

2 x MNF (Manual Notch Filter)
Pull out the weak signals in crowded band conditions with Icom's NEW two-point MNF manual notch filter. Apply 70 dB of rejection to two signals at once! Notch width is adjustable ¡V wide, medium, and narrow ¡V and an auto-tuning notch filter is available, too.

Digital voice recorder (DVR)
Record your callsign, CQ, or other information in 4 transmit playback memories with alphanumeric labels. A total of 90 seconds is available for the four memories. A front panel REC control allows you to record incoming signals, too! The DVR makes portable contesting or mini-expeditions a breeze!

Flexible installation with detachable panel
Smaller than the IC-706MKIIG, the IC-7000 measures only 167(W)x58(H)x180(D) mm*1. With the detachable front panel*2 many installation possibilities are available.

Remote control Microphone
The supplied HM-151 remote control microphone allows you to control often used functions of the IC-7000. This includes band hopping with Icom's Triple Band Stack registers.

2-mode band scope
The band scope function lets you watch conditions around the band. In Centre mode the band scope is centred on the receiving frequency. In Fixed mode the band scope sweeps a fixed range.

2.5-inch colour TFT display with TV screen receive capability
The IC-7000's display presents numbers and indicators in bright, concentrated colours for easy recognition. You can choose from 3 background colours and 2 font styles to suit your preference. Not only does the display provide radio status, but you can watch NTSC M or PAL B on VHF-TV channels!*

One-touch operation
Eight of the most-used radio functions are controlled by dedicated function keys grouped around the display for easy visibility. One quick touch turns the function and off. A longer touch activates adjustment of the functions setting.

Memory Keyer
The internal memory keyer provides 4 memories for station information or contest exchanges, calling CQ and call sign with up to 55 characters for each memory. The keyer also performs automatic repeat and automatic contest serial numbers.

IC-7000 Additional Features


  • Selectable main dial tension from heavy, light and click
  • SWR graphic display
  • CW full break-in
  • CW receive reverse
  • CW pitch adjustable, linking to side tone
  • Tone squelch in FM mode
  • 503 memory channels
  • Built-in voice synthesiser
  • Duplex mode and auto repeater function
  • Transmit monitor
  • DTMF monitor
  • 1Hz tuning
  • CI-V interface
  • RIT/∆ÝTX
  • VOX
  • RF/SQL knob
  • Large speaker
  • Thermo control silent cooling fan
  • Auto TS function
  • Noise squelch and S-meter squelch
  • Preamplifier
  • Dial lock
  • Attenuator
  • 35W output on 430/440MHz band



£1,189.95

Monday 11 June 2012

Kenwood TS-2000e

Kenwood's mighty TS-2000e shack in a box is still a hot seller.



Kenwood TS-2000E 
This one transceiver covers the HF/50MHz/144MHz/440MHz/1200MHz (1200MHz is optional with UT-20) bands (SSB, CW, FSK, FM and AM modes), with output of up to 100 watts (440 MHz: 50 watts; 1200 MHz 10 watts). Since it is equipped with independent 144/440MHz sub band reception (AM/FM modes only), simultaneous reception on two bands is possible: HF by V/U, V by V, U by U and V by U.
A typical application might be to gather local information on 144/440 MHz at the same time as using HF for long range operations. A 'Black Box' model (without the control panel) is also available: this can be used in a vehicle with a mobile head, or controlled by a PC (software provided).


IF DSP
The transceiver is equipped with an IF DSP for main band use(AF DSP for sub bands), TS-870 technology has thus been adopted for all-mode applications - VHF and UHF as well as HF. The combination of digital IF filters and IF DSP slope tuning results in enhanced versatility. With digital IF AGC (controlling IF gain via DSP), it is possible to set the time constant separately for each mode. Also, the IF auto-notch function makes it easy to remove interference while automatically tracking with DSP-based adaptive filtering. Additionally, the AF stage beat cancel is capable of eliminating multiple beats at the same time; manual operation (manual notch for dealing with a single wave) is also permitted, which is convenient for CW use. For noise reduction there is a choice of NR1 (line enhancer for SSB), and Kenwood's original NR2 (SPAC), which is popular amongst CW operators. As with the TS-570, the operator can make use of CW auto tuning, while the availability of a DSP for SSB/CW/FSK/AM variable demodulation puts the transceiver a cut above analogue equipment.

TNC
Kenwood's own 2-chip TNC (1200/9600bps) enables sophisticated data communications (excluding ARPS). Packet cluster information, so vital for HF operators, can be displayed on the LCD. Moreover, this data can be used for automatic tuning, though it is not possible to connect to a node station using the internal modem. And as DX cluster information received on a sub band can be used instantly for the main band setting, the transceiver operator has an advantage when tracking sought after stations.

The Kenwood Sky Command Systems (KSS) II is even better. Whereas it has been necessary to use two FM transceivers - the commander and the transporter - the latter is now effectively built into a transceiver (TH-D7A or TM-700A) is needed to conduct HF operations by remote control.

Other features


Built in auto antenna tuning (HF/50MHz) with preset memory.
Auto tracking satellite functions (cross mode compatible) using IF DSP
± 0.5ppm high stability oscillator (-10°C - +35°C)
Mobile head remote controller (option) for vehicle installation.

Specifications
  • Wide Band reception Main: 30 KHz ~ 60 MHz, 142 ~ 152 MHz, 420 - 450 MHz, 1240 ~ 1300 MHz (after dealer modification)
  • Sub: 118 ~ 174 MHz, 220 ~ 512 MHz (FM/AM Modes only)
  • Output HF/50/144 MHz: 100 W
  • 440 MHz: 50 W
  • 1200 MHz: 10 W
  • Dimensions (W X H X D): 270 X 96 317 mm


£1,469.95

Tuesday 5 June 2012

LAMCO Ham Radio News Blog.: 11th Junction 28 QRP Rally

LAMCO Ham Radio News Blog.: 11th Junction 28 QRP Rally: Sunday 10 June 2012 Orders are now being taken.   South Normanton Alfreton and District ARC (SNADARC) in association with the G-QRP C...

11th Junction 28 QRP Rally

Sunday 10 June 2012

Orders are now being taken.

 

South Normanton Alfreton and District ARC (SNADARC) in association with the G-QRP Club

present

11th Junction 28 QRP Rally

Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church St, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BD
10 mins from M1/J28 and the A38.

Admission £2.50 including raffle ticket.

Doors open 10.00am.

Amateur Radio, Electronics and Related Items, Special Interest Groups.
Catering, Bar, Free Parking, Full Disabled Access.
Talk-in on 2m (S21)

Details: Russell Bradley, G0OKD, 01773-783658, russell.bradleyg0okd@ntlworld.com

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Kenwood Delivery

Our monthly Kenwood delivery should arrive on Friday 1/6/2012.


Be quick as our Kenwood TS-590 stock will sell very quickly.


 

Wednesday 23 May 2012

LAMCO MV-10 HF vertical.

LAMCO MV-10 HF vertical is now our hottest selling HF vertical.

£199.95


LAMCO MV10 6/10/12/15/20/30/40/80/160 mtrs Height 4.0 mtrs

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Diamond SD-330 HF mobile aerial.

It works very well on our van.

The Diamond SD-330 HF aerial. £419.95 



The antenna comprises a base loaded electrinically tuned "screwdriver" antenna with a flexible whip mounted on a spring coil. The total height is 1.7m approx depending on frequency. From the antenna is a detachable DC cable with a total length of approx. 22ft of DC feed cable. This includes a short detachable length at the car end which comprises a remote up/down press button unit and a cigar plug. The current drawn is just 100 mA.
Tuning is achieved by pressing either the up or down button and listening for the signals to peak in strength. This is very noticeable and gets you very close to minimum VSWR. Any fineup/down adjustments can be carried out with the radio's aVSWR meter. The antenna has a large diameter base coil and can be tuned to any frequency in the range 3.5 - 30MHz.
Brief Specs:
* 3.5 - 30MHz
* 200 Watts SSB
* Overall length 1.7m
* Base connector PL-259
* DC cable length 22ft terminated cigar plug
* Remote up/down controller.


Kinetic Avionics SBS-3 Beta Release.

Kinetic is delighted to announce the availability of a Beta release of the ACARS decoding and display is available from our website.
The new firmware provides internal ACARS decoding on any of the the 4 SDR channels and the latest BaseStation software release provides not only a display of ACARS data but a socket stream interface as well.
This release cements the SBS-3 as the finest product of its kind in the world.
A tripple A product providing ADS-B, ACARS and AIS plus a multi channel SDR receiver. All in one box. Outstanding.


 

Thursday 17 May 2012

Green Light Labs LLC, GPS-710 coming to LAMCO


Green Light Labs GPS-710


£109.95 + P&P



 Product Highlights
  • Simple plug-and-play design (less than 5 minutes to install)
  • Clutter-free attachment to TM-D710 Operation Panel
  • High performance GPS engine
  • Very low power: 0.2 Watts
  • Always-on design for instantaneous radio start up
  • RJ45 jacks employ integrated ferrites for improved noise immunity
  • Fully shielded, high quality jumper cables
  • Fully FCC Class B tested
  • RoHS compliant 
Product Overview
The GPS-710 is a custom built, uncluttered, plug-and-play solution for adding a stand-alone GPS to your Kenwood TM-D710 or RC-D710 radios. It uses an excellent 20 channel SiRF-III GPS chipset (with WAAS, ENGOS, and MSAS augmentation) that can acquire GPS lock from a cold start in well under 60 seconds. The active internal antenna has proven to be extremely capable of maintaining GPS lock, even in very unfavorable mobile installations.  The GPS remains powered even while the radio is off, and provides data immediately when the radio is powered on - instantaneous position lock.  The GPS-710 draws about two-tenths of a Watt from the line, and does not present a significant standby drain to an automobile battery.
 
 
As you can see from the photo below, the GPS-710 is hidden well behind the Operation Panel. The GPS-710 is attached to the Operation Panel with automotive-grade "high bond" adhesive tape, designed to maintain a strong bond in temperatures up to 200F, which is well above the operating temperature limits of the radio. For anyone not wanting to mount the GPS-710 to the back of the Operation Panel, optional separation kits (6" and 24") are available.

 
The shielded serial jumper uses molded right-angle connectors with an integrated strain relief. The data jumper uses a double shielded cable that follows the Kenwood design for signal shielding. The wires are cemented into the RJ-45 (CAT6) connectors before being crimped into place and the resulting connection is extremely reliable.  Every GPS-710 is individually tested on a TM-D710 before packaging.

 
The GPS-710 is FCC Class B certified as a peripheral device to the TM-D710/RC-D710.  The RJ-45 jacks on the GPS-710 employ high quality EMI filters, so additional ferrites are not commonly needed.  An open "pass-through" 2.5mm serial jack is provided, as can be seen below, so that an external device can be attached to the TM-D710 and/or GPS-710 serial output signals.  An example of attaching the GPS-710 to a laptop (APRSISCE, APRSPoint, UI-View32) is given here.

 
The mounting bracket and COM port are both completely usable with the GPS-710 installed.


GPS Receiver Detailed Specifications
  • SiRF Star III high performance GPS chipset
  • Very high sensitivity
  • Extremely fast Time-To-First-Fix at low signal levels
  • Supports the NMEA 0183 data protocol
  • Built-inSuperCap to maintain system data for rapid satellite acquisition
  • Built-in active patch antenna
  • Foliage Lock for weak signal tracking
  • All-in-view 20-channel parallel processing
  • Snap Lock 100ms re-acquisition time
  • Superior urban canyon performance

Chipset SiRF Star III/LP Single
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Protocol Electrical Level RS232 level
Baud Rate 4800 bps
Output Message NMEA 0183: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL
Channels 20
Sensitivity -159dBm
Cold Start 42 seconds average
Warm Start 38 seconds average
Hot Start 1 second average
Reacquisition 0.1 second average
Accuracy Position 10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled
Velocity 0.1 ms
Time 1μs synchronized to GPS time
Maximum Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet)
Maximum Velocity 515 meter/second (1000 knots)
Datum WGS-84

Baofeng UV-5R Due Into Stock @ LAMCO

Baofeng UV-5R 
VHF/UHF 
5w handset
 £44.95 + P&P

Order yours now!

 

Yaesu FT-817ND's now instock.

Great news. 

We have received a fresh delivery of Yaesu FT-817ND's.

There is a limited quantity available.

£549.95 + P&P



 

LAM London & LAM GM

If you are in London or Scotland

Call LAMCO using

0203 432 4414 in London

and

0141 530 4077 in Scotland

LAMCO Feedback

Here is some feedback we have recently received in the shop.

'Purchase of ( Second User ) Icom IC-7600


I am writing to thank you for my recent purchase of the above transceiver from your firm.


I was dealt with in a courteous and friendly manner on the phone and the equipment arrived via FedEx the following day at 0950 hrs.


As you said, the transceiver is in excellent condition and looks brand
new! I am impressed with the relatively quiet transceiver and the ease of using the equipment. I have it sitiing beside my ( second hand ) FT 2000 and am also surrounded by old Collins equipment-KWM-2As , S line, Drake Line etc, etc. Also TS940, TS850, Eddystone X s etc- so have plenty of rigs - collected & cherished over the years - to compare it with rather than having to rely on memory! I have only needed to look at the Manual for the IC 7600 on a few occassions- up til now. So, the operation of the rig is as intuitive as has been said.

I will be pleased to recommend your firm based on my experience of dealing with you.'

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Kinetic Avionics SBS-3 @ LAMCO Barnsley

Do you love to see or listen to aircraft?

If you do then the Kinetic Avionics SBS-3 is your perfect partner.


We are an Authorised Kinetic Avionics SBS-3 supplier.


Instock today @ £499.95 + P&P

Sunday 13 May 2012

Kenwood TS-990 Order Now Being Taken.

Kenwood TS-990.



We have received orders already for the might Kenwood flag ship.

Call to reserve yours on 01226 361700

Icom IC-910HX USED 12 months warranty.

Icom IC-910HX, USED, 2/70/23cm.

In great condition and supplied with 12 months warranty.


  • VHF / UHF + fitted Optional 23cm
  • 100W VHF / 75W UHF Variable output * All Mode
  • Simultaneously works two bands at once
  • Dual 9600bps High Speed Packet Ports
  • Main & Sub Band Functions for IF Shift, Sweep, NB, RF Att.
  • 0.11uV Sensitivity
  • Large LCD * Four Versatile Scanning Functions
  • CTCSS Encode / Decode / Tone Scan
  • Built-in Keyer
  • PC Controllable * Memory Pad
  • Reverse Satellite Functions * Phase 3D Ready
  • Optional 1200MHz Band Unit
  • Optional DSP
  •  
The new dimension in the VHF/UHF World! The IC-910 is an all-new 2m/70cm and 1.2 GHz (optional) all mode satellite radio. The IC-910 features a powerful 100W output on the 144MHz band and 75W on the 430/440MHz band, and a top-notch receiver.



Monday 7 May 2012

Tuesday 24 April 2012

Baofeng UV-5R

LAMCO is the UK official Baofeng UK importer from the factory in China.

The Baofeng UV-5R handset. Supplied with 
12 months warranty.

Once our 'CE' approval has been granted we will have hundreds of this great new handset instock.


 
● LCD Menu Operations ● VOX(OFF/1-9 Level) ● Battery Save
● 50 CTCSS 105 CDCSS ● Call Tone(1750KHz) ● Monitor
● 128 Channels ● Squelch Set(1-9 Level) ● Power Capacity Display (ON)
● Time-out Timer(OFF/15/30/45/.../600s) ● DTMF/ANI Coder ● Low Battery Alert
● Voice Prompt ● Keypad Lock ● Restore to Factory Default
● FM Radio Built-in(65.0MHz-108.0MHz) ● Backlight ON/OFF/Key ● PC Programming
● Torch Illumination ●High/Low power output ● Wide/Narrow Band
● Dual Watch/Dual Display/Dual Band ●Tail Tone Elimination ● CTCSS Scanning
● Relay System ● Selection Call ● Alarm
SPECIFICATION:
GENERAL TRANSMITTER RECEIVER
Frequency Range 136-174/400-480MHz RF Power Output 5W/1W Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) ﹣122dBm
Channel Capacity 128 Modulation 16K¢F3E/11 K¢F3E Adjacent Channel Selectivity

≥65dB/≥60dB
Channel Spacing 2.5/5/6.25/12.5/20/25 Spurious Emission ≦65dB Intermodulation ≥65dB/≥60dB
Operated Voltage 7.4V FM Noise ≥-45dB(W) / ≥-40dB (N) Spurious Response Rejection 65dB
Standard Battery 1800mAh Audio Dsitortion ≦5% FM Ham & Noise 40dB(N)/45dB(W)
Communication System Single/Double Simplex Adjacent Channel Power ≤-65dB (W) / ≤-60dB (N) Audio Power Output @ 8Ω 1W
Frequency Stability 2.5ppm(-20℃-60℃) Max Frequency Deviation ≦2.5KHz (N)/≦5.0KHz (W) Audio Distortion ≦10%
Operated Temperature ﹣20℃-﹢60℃ CTCSS/DCS Error 0.7±0.1KHz/0.4±0.1KHz Receiver Current ≦380mA
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω Modulation Sensitivity 8—12mV
Dimensions 110×58×32mm Transmitting Current ≦1.4A
Weight 215g

We are waiting for 'CE' approval from the factory. We will have a demo model arriving very shortly.

Supplied with 12 months Baofeng UK Warranty.

 

Sunday 22 April 2012

Dam Busters Radio Rally

A date for your diary.
 

Sunday 6/5/2012
 


The Dam Busters Radio Rally @ Thorpe Camp Lincolnshire.




 

Trans Atlantic Balloon Communications Flight Sponsored by LAMCO UK & Icom UK.

 David ‘M0XIT’ is busy preparing an Vine Antennas RST-Rig Case with an Icom IC-7100 + AH-4 fir a Trans Atlantic Balloon expedition later thi...