Prizes for the live W5KUB.COM webcast May 15-20, 2019
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The Comet Antenna CAA-500 MarkII, has been set aside for one of our financial supporters. They must be in either the U.S. or Canada. If the winner is in Canada, the winner is responsible to pay any taxes/duties/vat. The prizes listed below the Comet Antenna CAA-500II are available to any viewer in the chat room and do not require a donation.
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CAA-500 MARKII Antenna Analyzer from Comet Antenna
The NEW CAA-500 MARKII SWR/Impedance Analyzer is the most popular analyzer on the market today!
Analog cross needles display SWR and impedance, and a full color TFT LCD display screen provides graphic and numerical SWR along with total impedance with R and X values.
Features:
AUTO SWEEP MODE
Automatically graphs the SWR on the LCD display. Choose any one of the pre-set amateur band frequency ranges and press the sweep button…in about 30 seconds the SWR graph is completed and displayed.
MANUAL SWEEP MODE
Choose the band and manually set the band-width and manually sweep the chosen frequency range.
MULTIPLE MANUAL SWEEPS
Should you want to make an adjustment to the antenna length, to the position, height above ground, a gamma match adjustment, etc…you can overlay 5 manual sweep results in different colors! Instantly graph and see exactly what happened after each adjustment!
$439.95 value
Winner: KA9MDP, Robert Kehr
Mick Stwertnik
NCG Company
15036 Sierra Bonita Lane
Chino, CA 91710
800-962-2611
Fax 909-393-6136
www.natcommgroup.com
Prizes below are available for anyone in the chat room. No donation is required.
VHF/UHF/HF
HexTenna™
The HIGH PERFORMANCE portable HexTenna™ by Alpha Antenna® is deployable as different antenna types on 2 to 40 meters, 220MHz, & 440MHz.
Included:
2 - 5.41 meter (17' 9") telescopic stainless steel whips (with “Alpha Antenna” laser engraved)
1 - Hextenna™ hub
2 - 30/40 meter clip on wire elements
1 - 12-20M Counterpoise on winder
1 - Top of Mast Mount
Starting at: $300.00
worldwide prize
Winner: KD8IF, Robert Wiesman
Steven Deines
Founder
Alpha Antenna
(888) 482-3249 Phone
(816) 282-8234 International
Radiosport RS20S deluxe "dream" edition
Listen-Only Stereo Communications headset
The radiosport RS20S stereo headset is for the latest Diversity receiver use and works well with virtually all receivers and transceivers manufactured after 1990 with stereo headphone jacks. For use with earlier receivers and transceivers a 3.5mm Stereo to 1/4" Mono plug adapter may be required.
$184.95 value
US residents only
Winner: KC7DRK, Sandor Cavanaugh
ARRL Antenna Book
The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications has everything you need to design your own complete antenna system. Since 1939, it has maintained its place at the forefront of Amateur Radio technology—a single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. In this edition, The ARRL Antenna Book describes hundreds of antenna designs: wire, vertical, portable and mobile, and new high-performance VHF/UHF Yagi designs.
$49.95 value
US resident only
Winner: WA7J0S, Chuck Johnson
Steve Ford
ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio
225 Main Street
Newington, CT, 06111-1494 USA
Tel:1-860-594-0200
Fax:1-860-594-0259
hq@arrl.org
ARRL Handbook (2019 Six volume Ultimate Boxed Set)
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is the standard for applied theory and practical information concerning the fundamentals of radio electronics, circuit design and equipment, radio signal transmission and propagation, antennas, construction practices, and much more. Each chapter is filled with the most up-to-date knowledge representative of the wide and ever-expanding range of interests among radio amateurs. There are practical, hands-on projects for all skill levels, from simple accessories and small power supplies, to legal-limit amplifiers and high-gain antennas.
$64.95 value
US resident only
Winner: NC4BP, Billy Pearson
Steve Ford
ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio
225 Main Street
Newington, CT, 06111-1494 USA
Tel:1-860-594-0200
Fax:1-860-594-0259
hq@arrl.org
Princeton EF-53 End Fed antenna
80-6M End Fed Wire - 53Ft. - Made for limited space operations. A quality antenna tuner will provide a perfect match on all bands from 80-6 meters. Excellent for portable field operation as well! 100 watt maximum power.
$69.95 value
US resident only (48 contiguous United States)
Winner: WN0Y, Al Thatcher
Associated Radio
8012 Conser St.
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Monday through Friday 9:00a - 5:30p CST
Saturday 9:00a - 1:00p CST
Pricing and Orders
800.497.1457
Voice - 913.381.5900
Fax - 913.648.3020
Email: sales@associatedradio.com
$100 certificate towards any balun
This certificate allows the winner to select any model or models and apply the $100 to their total purchase, including the shipping.
Winner: AI6DG, Joel Baldwin
Bob Rumsey, KZ5R
Balun Designs LLC
10500 Belvedere
Denton, TX 76207
Phone: 817-832-7197 Monday thru Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM - Central Time Zone
support@balundesigns.com
info@balundesigns.com
Begali EXPEDITION Key
A great high performance key by Begali
Note: W5KUB.COM ships this prize directly to the winner who must agree to pay for shipping and insurance, approximately $15. (If winner does not agree to pay shipping, prize will be considered void)
$285 value
USA resident only
Winner: N3SJN, Chuck Miller
Bruna Begali
Begali Keys
Officina Meccanica Pietro Begali
Via Badia 22
I-25060 Cellatica
Italy
Office hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Phone: +39 030322203
Fax: +39 030314941
Email Address: begali@i2rtf.com
Digital Edition Subscription to CQ Amateur Radio magazine
Fun to read, interesting from cover to cover, written so you can understand it. That’s CQ. Read and enjoyed by thousands of people each month. Visit the CQ’s website for a look inside an issue – www.cq-amateur-radio.com.
$27 value
Three prizes will be awarded
Winner 1: W8DU, Arnie Podolsky
Winner 2: N2DMP, Ronald Walter
Winner 3: W8JB, Jim Barnard
Donated by
Rich Moseson, Editor, W2VU
CQ Amateur Radio
17 West John Street
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-681-2922
Fax 516-681-2926
http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/
DVMEGA DVstick30
Fusion and DMR
Using BlueDV and the DVstick30 you can make a QSO without a radio. All you need is a Windows PC with soundcard, microphone, speaker and a DVMEGA DVstick 30.
$129.00 (usd)
U.S. Only
Winner: W4/VP9KF, Paul Evans
Guus van Dooren
Dooren Electronic Solutions
Boomdijk 6c
4417BE Hansweert
Netherlands
+31 113383540
dvmega@auria.nl
Special thanks to:
Ray Osterwald, N0DMS
Editor Electric Radio Magazine
ray@ERmag.com
Sonia Kelly
Kelly Laser Works
Gifts4hams
72 Highway 607
Picayune, MS
Email info@gifts4hams.com
or visit www.gifts4hams.com
Sonia Kelly
Kelly Laser Works
Gifts4hams
72 Highway 607
Picayune, MS
Email info@gifts4hams.com
or visit www.gifts4hams.com
FT2DR C4FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver with 1.7" Touch Screen Display
The advanced FT2DR is loaded with various new features including: 700 mW of clear loud audio, Built-in High Sensitivity 66 ch GPS with antenna, 1200 bps / 9600 bps APRS® function, Dual watch (V/V, U/U/, V/U), Dual Monitor (C4FM Digital/C4FM Digital), GPS Logging/Recording capabilities, Water resistant (IPX5 Rating), microSD Card Slot, 2200mAh high capacity Li-Ion battery and Battery charger included as a standard supplied accessory.
$299 value
U.S. only
Winner: NC8X, Tim Allen
The winner of this prize can choose either the patriotic cap or black cap, embroidered with their call sign.
$23 value
US resident
Winner 1: N9PIU, Kenneth Terry
Winner 2: KG4OZW, Clay Patrie
Ron and Amy Kritzman
Gold Medal Ideas
1160 Thompson Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: 888-478-0041
Fax: 847-876-7508
amyk@goldmedalideas.com
Ham Radio Deluxe Software License with Download Option (without CD)
A lifetime (perpetual) license for Ham Radio Deluxe with 12 months of Software Maintenance and Support. Software Maintenance and Support entitles you to direct access to the HRD technical support staff through phone or https://support.HamRadioDeluxe.com and to updates that include bug fixes and new features published during this initial Software Maintenance and Support period.
$99.95 value
Winner 1: W8WCL, William Lewis
Winner 2: W9MDK, Mark Kidd
Winner 3: KW4HQ, Steven Hull
Winner 4: KE8CZD, Damon Biehl
Winner 5: AE1TP, Thomas Pullyard
Thanks to
Ferry Holsderver, PD9FER
HRD Software, LLC.
4261 E University Dr Ste 30-183
Prosper, TX 75078-9152
ph. 813.434.4650
sales@hrdsoftwarellc.com
(888) HRD-SOFT
ZUM Radio ZUMspot Kit
ZUMspot RPi UHF Hotspot Board Kit - With Raspberry Pi Zero - Requires Power Through Micro USB
The ZUMspot RPi is an advanced radio module board.
Paired with a Raspberry Pi and the MMDVM software becomes a small and efficient multi-mode digital hotspot.
HRO Discount Price: $139.95
US resident only
Winner: W8RZN, Fran Higgins
Katie Allen, WY7YL
Ham Radio Outlet, Social Media Manager
Ham Radio Outlet Corporate Office
110 Tampico, Suite 110
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Twitter: @Hamradiooutlet
Customer Service Email: cs@hamradio.com
SDRplay RSPduo
The RSPduo is a high performance dual-tuner 14-bit SDR receiver.
Housed in a high quality steel enclosure, each tuner can operate individually anywhere between 1kHz and 2GHz with up to 10MHz of bandwidth or both tuners can operate simultaneously anywhere between 1kHz and 2GHz with up to 2MHz of bandwidth per tuner.
A high stability reference along with external clocking features makes this device ideally suited to industrial, scientific & educational applications
$279.95 value
US resident only
Winner: K7VSN, Jay Prue
Katie Allen, WY7YL
Ham Radio Outlet, Social Media Manager
Ham Radio Outlet Corporate Office
110 Tampico, Suite 110
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Twitter: @Hamradiooutlet
Customer Service Email: cs@hamradio.com
Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil, K9EID
Heil Sound Ltd.
5800 N. Illinois Street
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 257-3000
Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil, K9EID
Heil Sound Ltd.
5800 N. Illinois Street
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 257-3000
Kantronics KPC-3+
The Kantronics KPC-3+ is engineered for dependable and versatile digital communications. This unit reflects many years of Kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. The KPC-3+ can fill a variety of roles. In use around the world, Kantronics Packet Communicators set the standard by which others are measured! This is the updated model with USB connection
$199.95 value
US resident only
Winner: KC9GLO, Gloria Johnson
John Lynn
Kantronics
14830 W. 117th Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062
Sales 913-839-1470 | Tech 913-839-8143 | Fax 913-839-8231
sales@kantronics.com
KAM-XL All-Mode Wireless Modem
The KAM XL, Kantronics third generation multi-modem TNC is a state-of-the-art design giving the customer operations on both HF and UHF/VHF, while supporting DSP modems and popular new modes of operation.
$419.95 value
US resident only
Winner: NZ9T, Renee Runkle
John Lynn
Kantronics
14830 W. 117th Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062
Sales 913-839-1470 | Tech 913-839-8143 | Fax 913-839-8231
sales@kantronics.com
LDG Electronics RU-4:1 200 Watt UNUNs
LDG Electronics RU-4-1: UNUN, 200 W, 4:1 Ratio, 1.8-30 MHz, Ferrite Core, 200 ohms Termination Impedance, UHF Female, SO-239 ...
$30.00 value
US resident only
Winner: K4NBC, Miguel Orama
Mark Magistrelli
LDG Electronics, Inc.
1445 Parran Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685
Phone: 410-586-2177
LDG Electronics RBA-1:1 Current Balun
LDG Electronics RBA-1:1: Balun, Current, Ferrite Core, 1:1 Ratio, 1.8-30 MHz, 50 ohms, 100 W, Top Terminals
$40.00 value
US resident only
Winner: N5ODX, Bill Wheeler
Mark Magistrelli
LDG Electronics, Inc.
1445 Parran Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685
Phone: 410-586-2177
LDG Electronics RBA-4:1 Balun
* Configuration: 4:1 Voltage Balun
* Frequency Coverage: 1.8 to 30 MHz
* Power Range: 100 W continuous or 200 watts PEP
$30.00 value
US resident only
Winner: N6ATF, Jonathan Roe
Mark Magistrelli
LDG Electronics, Inc.
1445 Parran Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685
Phone: 410-586-2177
MFJ-148RC
DUAL TIME LCD CLOCK, ATOMIC W/GMT ZONE, ID TIMER
MFJ-148RC is a specially designed clock for amateur radio. It has two independent atomic 24/12 hour clocks with exclusive UTC time zone and a dedicated Station ten minute ID timer.
$59.95 value
Winner: N0XL, Bruce Wilke
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MFJ-1702C
ANTENNA SWITCH, 2 POS. W/LIGHTNING PROTECTOR
2-position coax switch has a new center ground protection! Better than 60 dB isolation at 300 MHz and better than 50 dB at 450MHz. 50 Ohm. Unused terminal is automatically grounded for static and RF protection. It has less than 0.2 dB insertion loss and SWR below 1.2:1. Heavy cavity type construction and SO-239 connectors.
$39.95 value
Winner: M0CJY, Ian James
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MFJ-260C
DUMMY LOAD, 300 WATT, 0-650MHZ, DRY
The MFJ-260C is an air cooled, non-inductive resistor in a perforated metal housing. It has SO-239 connectors. You can handle a full load for 30 seconds. Silk-screened derating curve to 5 minutes. Handles 300 Watts. SWR below 1.1:1 to 30 MHz, 1.5:1 from 30 to 650Mhz. It measures a super compact 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 7 inches.
$39.95 value
Winner: WB3BJU, Don D Egidio
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MFJ-392B
HEADPHONE, COMMUNICATION, SWL
MFJ-392B is perfect for amateur radio and shortwave listening. Great for all modes -- SSB, FM, AM, data, and CW. Each earphone has an individual volume control.
$29.95 value
Winner: N1NA, Charles Michaud
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MFJ-557
CODE OSCILLATOR WITH KEY
The MFJ-557 Deluxe Morse Code Practice Oscillator features a Morse Code straight key on a non-skid heavy steel base -- it stays put on table and doesn't move around while your are sending!
$39.95 value
Winner: WB4MYA, Charles Wal
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MFJ-822
WATTMETER, HF/VHF, 1.8-200 MHZ, 300 W, MOBILE
Compact HF/VHF SWR/Wattmeter. Has huge 3" Cross-needle meter. Read forward/reflected power and SWR simultaneously. Perfect for mobile or portable operation. Two selectable power ranges, built-in meter light (+12 VDC). SO-239 Connectors. 3 1/4 W x 3 1/4 H x 3 1/4 D inches.
MFJ-822 covers 1.8-200 MHz, 30 or 300 Watts.
$59.95 value
Winner: VU2TO, Tom Jose
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MicroLog
MicroLog CD
A ham radio logging program by WA0H.com. U.S. and Canadian callbooks are built into the CD version of the program. Basic logging and easy to use!
$10 value
US residents only
Winner: WA8YUA, John Walker
Jerry Gentry, WA0H
206 East Crestview
Springfield, Missouri 65807
(417) 883-9326
JerryWA0H@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wa0h.com
Ultimeter 2000 Weather station
Reconditioned
Price $150.00
(orginally $350.00)
US residents only
Winner: W4HIJ, Michael Tondee
Peet Bros Company, INC
31 East 17th Streed
St Cloud, FL 34769
Toll-Free 1-866-446-1216
Worldwide 1-321-206-6214
Fax 1-321-206-6219
Email peetbros@peetbros.com
KeychainQRP - The World's smallest Ham Radio HF Transmitter
Choose from one of the following operating frequencies: 1.8432mhz, 3.
$39.95 value
US residents only
Winner: KB2F, Robert Fudge
SlinkTenna - 80m-6m Helical Dipole HF Ham Radio Antenna
SlinkTenna is a quick deploy, compact, portable, multiband HF antenna system with a built in 9:1 UnUn. It covers 80m - 6m ham bands & can handle up to 100
$49.95 value
US residents only
Winner: KD8ME, Michael Erwin
JETSTREAM JTPS32MAB
30 AMP POWER SUPPLY W/ANDERSON CONNECTORS
30 amp surge, 25 amp continuous
3.5 lbs
Compact 6"w x 2 1/2"h x 7 3/4"d
Over current protection
Over voltage protection
Quiet internal cooling fan
AC line fuse 8 amps
Ripple: Less than 80mVp-p at rated load
$79.95 value
US residents only
Winner: N0RIC, Larry Ford
RadioWavz DX80 Antenna
The RadioWavz DX (OCF) Windom is a off center fed (OCF) dipole antenna that exhibits outstanding performance on all bands.
The RadioWavz DX (OCF) Windom is ideal for those of you who do not use a tower and beam. It's also ideal for those who want a high performance antenna with world class DX coverage 80, 40, 20, and 10 meters.
$94.95 value
US resident only
Winner: K7JE, Alan Daggett
40m Double Bazooka
The RadioWavz DOUBLE BAZOOKA is made to handle even the toughest environments. The Coax center conductor is copper clad steel. The shield is 100% so you don’t have to worry about the elements. It is made to be easy to deploy, easy to use, strong and durable. The Double Bazooka antenna from RadioWavz come in two Power options The first is designed to handle 1500w ssb/pep. Made of durable RG6. The Second and more durable version is designed to handle 5kw ssb/pep made of RG11.
Operational Band: 40Meters
Antenna Width: 67ft.
Power : 1500w SSB/PEP 200W CW
$65.05 value
US resident only
Winner: KJ4CMY, David Harden
Jon Hudson
Marketing Director
SDRplay Ltd.
email: jon.hudson@sdrplay.com
+44 7836 591 544 (mobile)
+44 1223 911 044 (office)
SignaLink USB Sound Card
The new SignaLinkTM USB sound card - radio interface combines the legendary performance of our SL-1+with a state of the art built-in low-noise USB Sound Card. This ground breaking innovation delivers optimum performance while eliminating the need to attach to your computer's existing sound card. Convenient front panel controls and simplified installation make this one of the most user-friendly interfaces on the market, continuing to show that the Tigertronics SignaLink is truly the "Ultimate sound card interface"!
$129.95 value
US resident only
Winner: N0QAC, Michael Maurer
Jason Yilek, Manager
Tigertronics
154 Hillview Drive
Grants Pass, Oregon 97527
Phone: 1-800-822-9722 or (541) 474-6700
Fax: (541) 474-6703
Yaesu FT-70DR
The new FT-70DR is a compact and very attractively priced YAESU System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode. The FT-70DR provides up to 5W of reliable RF power, and its large Front Speaker delivers 700mW of Loud Audio Output.
$199.95 value
Winner must pay shipping
US resident only
Winner: K0IZZ, Todd Champion
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Dennis Motschenbacher
Executive Vice President
Yaesu USA
6125 Phyllis Drive
Cypress, CA 90630 USA
1 714-827-7600 .
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