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This one prize, Comet Antenna CAA-500 MarkII, has been set aside for one of our supporters. All other prizes below are open to any viewer and do not require a donation.

Our expense to put on this webcast for you cost approximately $3000-4000. Internet cost alone last year was $700 for the show.  In the past W5KUB.COM had been paying this expense out of personal funds. I am retired now and need your help with the expense of this webcast. We don't sell anything and we don't buy anything at Hamvention. In fact we miss being able to look around . When you are interviewing or behind the camera you don't see or having the experience of visiting it.   Our entire focus is putting on a good webcast for those that are unfortunate and can not make the event. We have set aside one special prize that will be awarded to one of our supporters.  For every $10.00 donation you make between April 1, 2017 and 11:59 PM Eastern time on May 20th, we will put your name in this special hat. The winner will be announced at approx. noon on Sunday May May 21.   Example: for $10 your name goes in the hat 1 time, for $20 name goes in twice, or for $1000 your name goes in 100 times..  Please use the donate button at top of menu or click here.

We really need your help and support.  Thank you

 

caa500mkII

 See note above. 

Donation required to be eligible for this prize only. 

Click here to see video  prize giveaway last year

 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!


Winner:  NY2MC

 

 

 

 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.

RG8x coax cable, 50 feet

RG8x coax cable, 50 feet

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This prize is 50ft RG8x low loss coax cable

218XATC-PL-50

$38.95 value

2 prizes will be awarded to US residents


Winner 1: KC9YWI
Winner 2: W1IF

 

 

 

 

Marc Abramson

ABR Industries LLC

8561 Rayson Rd Ste A

Houston, TX 77080

713-492-2722

Fax: 713-492-2419

arrl antenna

 ARRL logo

ARRL Antenna Book (23rd Softcover Edition)


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: W5ZZT

 

 

 

 

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 2017 handbook

 ARRL logo

ARRL Handbook (2017 Softcover Edition)


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.

$49.95 value

US resident only


Winner:  K2XR-Dave
 

 

 

 

 

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  

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  Balun Designs logo

Model 4935 - 4 & 9:1 Unun, 1-54 MHz, 5kW

Based on the success of our model 4932, this 5kW configuration is also perfect for matching both long and short length wire antennas for multiband use.  When used with the stated lengths shown in the table below, the 9:1 ratio will allow the internal tuner of most rigs to easily match remotely mounted single wire antennas.

For additional versatility, the 4:1 ratio will handle any random, non resonant length of wire which can then be matched using an ATU or many internal tuners.  Plus this ratio is commonly used to increase performance of 19, 31 and 43 foot multiband verticals.  Unfortunately, both ratios cannot be used simultaneously.

Winner will have a choice of this model or another model at the same price.

$89.95 value - available to US resident only


Winner:  KM4QBC

 

 

 

 

 

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

keyo 

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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

U.S. only


Winner:  WA2NLL

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

Buckmaster Publishing prize

 Buckmaster international 

This prize is HamCall™ DVD.  Now in their 26th year of production!  Latest edition updated February 2016, now shipping.  World's largest QSL database with over 2.3 million callsign listings on one disc! Free telephone and e-mail tech support, talk directly to a real person!

HamCall contains US and world wide callsigns, all on one disc, and is updated every month! This means whatever time of year you buy HamCall, you won't be buying a database that's out-of-date!

You also get a HamCall.net Gold password that will let you download six (or twelve) monthly update files via the Internet, as well as access all HamCall.net website features such as Advanced Search and DXSpots. The monthly update files supplement your local HamCall database and will automatically be checked during each callsign lookup. The HamCall disc never expires, use it as long as you like.

 USA residents only.


Winner:  KY4MRG

 

 

Teresa Mills
Buckmaster Publishing
6196 Jefferson Highway
Mineral, Virginia 23117 USA

540-894-5777
800-282-5628 (orders)

www.hamcall.net
info@buck.com

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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.

available worldwide

Three prizes will be awarded

 


Winner 1:  KD9BYG
Winner 2:  KB8EE
Winner 3:  NB9A

 

 

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/

 

 

DX Engineering prize

DX Engineering logoThis prize is DX Engineering 400MAX Series Low-Loss 50-ohm Cable Assemblies

DXE-400MAX DX050 Coaxial Cable, PL-259 Ends, 50 ft. length

$69.45 value

Four prizes will be awarded to US residents.


Winner 1:  K5WRN
Winner 2:  W9QQ
Winner 3:  K5YOL
Winner 4:: K8TS

 

 

Teri Grizer, K8MNJ

Supply Chain Specialist

Hamfest/DXpedition Coordinator

DX Engineering

330-630-7520

330-572-3279 FAX

tgrizer@dxengineering.com 

Electric Radio subscription

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1-year, periodicals-class subscription to Electric Radio magazine, which is the premier publication devoted exclusively to vintage radio. Electric Radio is now in its 26th year of publication.

$36 value

 US resident only

Winner:  N5UXT

 

 

 

Special thanks to:

Ray Osterwald, N0DMS

Editor Electric Radio Magazine

ray@ERmag.com

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Yaesu FT-65R

VHF/UHF 2 Meter/70cm Dual Band FM Handheld Transceiver

Value: $159 

Winner must have a valid amateur radio license an reside in US.


Winner: KF5IAY

Robby Sperrs

GigaParts

1426 Paramount Dr.

Huntsville, AL 35806

www.gigaparts.com

 

Gold Medal Ideas prize 1 GOld Medal Ideas prize 2

Gold Medal Ideas logo


The winner of this prize can choose either the patriotic cap or black cap, embroidered with their call sign.

Two prizes will be awarded.

Winner must be a US resident.


Winner 1:  KG9ND
Winner 2:  WB9FFG

 

 

 

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

Gold Print Service - prize

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This prize is 1000 full color QSL cards.


Winner:  K6RD

GOLD PRINT SERVICE

Emil Stoikov, LZ3HI

P.O.Box 8

6000 Stara Zagora , Bulgaria

www.lz3hi.com

E-mails: qsl@lz3hi.com

lz3hi@lz3hi.com,

lz3hi@vip.bg

Skype: lz3hi-emil

Cell: +359 886 818 883

heil pro3 

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Heil Sound Pro Set 3 Headset

This dual side professional headphone brings exceptional articulation, clarity and sonic accuracy in a closed back, lightweight headset for monitoring in recording and broadcast studios, amateur radio stations, podcasting and computer outputs.


US residents only


Winner: N1EZO

 

 

 

 

 

Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil, K9EID

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Handie Talkie Headset (HTH)

 

The Handie Talkie Headset is a single-sided, lightweight headset designed for use with popular handheld transceivers.


 US residents 


Winner:  KC9SZS

 

 

 

 

 

Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil, K9EID

Icom ID-51A

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Icom ID-51A Plus Orange WC

144 / 430 MHz UHF/VHF D STAR Digital / Analog - Includes LC-179 Orange Case

HRO Discount Price: $339.95

US resident only

 


Winner:  KB0VAK

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

repeater directory

ARRL Repeater Directory, 2017-2018

 

 

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ARRL Repeater Directory

 2016-2017, spiral bound

$17.95 value

4 Prizes available to US residents only


Winner 1:  KG5RMI

Winner 2:  KB9HGI

Winner 3:  KE6PXT

Winner 4: WA4UCF

 

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

Kantronics prize

Kantronics logo

This prize is a KPC-3+ from Kantronics.  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

US Resident only


Winner: K1CHT

 

 

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

kb3ifh qsls_KB3 QSL cards

kb3ifh logo


US Resident


Winner:  WB4OKM

Randy Dorman
4522 Foxtail Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
Cell Phone: 410-440-0282
Fax: 410-823-9301

kb3ifh shack stuff_KB3IFH Shack Stuff

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US Resident only


Winner: KD2JOE

Randy Dorman
4522 Foxtail Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
Cell Phone: 410-440-0282
Fax: 410-823-9301

Z11ProIIF


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Z11-ProII

The LDG Z-11ProII is a small, low-cost automatic tuner suitable for any amateur purpose, whether base, mobile or portable. It handles up to 125 watts SSB or CW but requires only 0.1 watts to tune, making it ideal for QRP operation.

 


Winner: KA8BYU

Dwayne Kincaid

LDG Electronics, Inc.

1445 Parran Road

St. Leonard, MD 20685

Phone: 410-586-2177

www.ldgelectronics.com

groups.yahoo.com/group/LDG-auto-tuners/

groups.yahoo.com/group/S9Antennas/

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AT200ProIIF

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AT-200 ProII

The LDG AT-200ProII is a general purpose automatic tuner suitable for any amateur application. It covers 1.8-54 MHz, and features a two-position antenna switch allowing instant switching between two antennas. The AT-200ProII requires just 5 watts for operation but will handle up to 250 watts, making it ideal for the new generation of higher powered transceivers, or for QRP operations that sometimes use a small amplifier.


Winner:  K8KGX

Dwayne Kincaid

LDG Electronics, Inc.

1445 Parran Road

St. Leonard, MD 20685

Phone: 410-586-2177

www.ldgelectronics.com

groups.yahoo.com/group/LDG-auto-tuners/

groups.yahoo.com/group/S9Antennas/

Main Trading Company - prize

 
MTC prize

This prize is a Kenwood TM-281, a 2 meter FM mobile transceiver providing a big 65 watts of power. You get 200 memory channels (or 100 when used with names). This radio is capable of displaying up to 6 large alphanumeric characters. This radio has NOAA weather built in with alert tone. Also, the front panel and microphone keypads are both illuminated for ease of use. Built in continuous CTCSS and DCS rejects unwanted signals. The menu allows for easy control and selection of various functions. The 281A is Narrow band FM ready.

Valued at $137.95.  Available to USA residents only.


Winner: KB0TS

 

 

 
 
 

 Richard Lenoir

Main Trading Company

2707 Lamar Ave

Paris , Tx 75460

Phone 903-737-0773

Fax 903-737-0783

www.maintradingcompany.com

 

MFJ prize -107B clock

 MFJ logo

This prize is an LCD 24 hour clock. Mounted in a brushed aluminum frame, our 24 Hour LCD Clock features huge, easy-to-read 5/8 inch LCD numerals and a sloped face that makes it easy-to-read across the room.

The clock is quartz controlled for excellent accuracy. Long-life battery included. The clock measures 2.25W x 1H x 2D inches.  MFJ 107B

available internationally

Two prizes will be awarded.


Winner 1:  W6VS
Winner 2:  G6JIE 

 

 

 

 

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 prize - 281 speaker

 MFJ logo

This prize is an MFJ-281 Communications Speaker.  SSB FM, Am, and CW never sounded so crystal clear! Plug in this MFJ ClearTone speaker and bring out communication speech fidelity that you never knew existed.

It restores the smooth sound of sinewaves that CW naturally generates and make it easy to copy. THE MFJ-281 ClearTone speaker was carefully designed to improve the intelligibility of speech in the frequency range of 600 to 4000Hz while reducing undesirable noise, static, and hum.

A top grade 3 inch Mylar cone speaker is mounted in a well designed speaker baffle. A fine mesh metal grille allows sound to radiate without being muffled. Versatile swivel mounting bracket lets you direct sound where you want it. 8 Watts. 8 Ohms, 6ft cord, 3.5mm mono plug.

Compact 3 ¼" x 3" x 2 ¼".

$12.95 value

Two prizes will be awarded.


Winner 1:  W8WCL
Winner 2  :K3SSB

 

 

 

 

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 prize -3400 book

 MFJ logo

This prize is an MFJ-3400, The Morse Code Book by ham radio operator and avid CW enthusiast David Finley, N1IRZ. This is the first Morse Code book to detail the Koch method and emphasize the training techniques that are the fastest and most effective for code proficiency. The author explains how, using Ludwig Kochs training method, prospective hams can quickly grasp code teachings and pass the FCC exams faster. The author, once frustrated over the code-learning process discovered this simple method and used it to overcome the barrier and upgrade to extra class.

2 1/4  W  x 2 1/4  H x 1 1/2 D inches.

Two prizes will be awarded.


Winner 1: PD3ADN
Winner 2: N2DDX:

 

 

 

 

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 prize - 6200 WaistPak

 MFJ logo

This prize is an MFJ-6200, HamGear WaistPak.  It is the perfect hamfest, DXpedition or Field Day carrying pouch. You get an amazing 9 spots to put your ham radio gear, accessories and refreshments in.

available internationally

Two prizes will be awarded.


Winner1:  KA3TIL
Winner 2:  KT9L

 

 

 

 

 

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 prize -850B voltage monitor

 MFJ logo

This prize is an MFJ-850B, A/C Line Voltage Monitor, with A/C Socket.  Color coded scale lets you read voltage from 95-135 Volts. 2% Accuracy.  Built-in AC socket, so you don’t lose the outlet.

2 1/4 W  x 2 1/4 H x 1 1/2 D inches.

Two prizes will be awarded.


Winner 1:  KI4UPX
Winner 2: :N9LBW

 

 

 

 

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 prize VEC-1500K prize

 MFJ logo

This prize is an VEC-1500K Soldering Kit Course, the best home-study soldering course available!

This professional-grade soldering course was designed for schools and individuals. Includes theory, quizzes, PC board and components for soldering practice. Taking this course will result in professional soldering skills and fun blinking LED project. This course covers all of the latest tools, techniques and materials you'll need for "through-hole" style PC board assembly and repair.

Two prizes will be awarded.


Winner 1:  WD0AKX
Winner 2:  N0XL:

 

 

 

 

 

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 prize

 

MicroLog


This prize is a 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!

US resident only 


Winner: W5WE

 

 

Jerry Gentry, WA0H

206 East Crestview

Springfield, Missouri  65807

(417) 883-9326

JerryWA0H@sbcglobal.net 

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JETSTREAM JTSEAL

This kit will water proof any electrical or RF connection. 

It comes with 6 rolls of water proofing material. 2" x 24" each and 2 rolls of .75" black electrical tape, 1 roll of 1.875" black electrical tape. Enough to seal approximately 45 PL259 connections. 

2 prizes will be awarded to US residents only


Winner 1:  KD5FX
Winner 2:  KJ4UCE

 

 

 

Special thanks to :

 

Roger Smallwood 
Sales Department @ R&L Electronics

dx-80 ocfdx80 ocf

radio wavz

DX 80 OCF SHORT 77 FT 1500w SSB/PEP 200w CW

Band width:80m,40m,20m,10m Typically with out a tuner.
Antenna Length: 77 ft. end to end 14awg. UV insulated stranded wire

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 .

U.S. only

2 Prizes


Winner 1: WS4BS
Winner 2: KD0JLE

 
 
 
Thanks to:
 
Emmett Hohensee  (W0QH)
Chief Engineer
RadioWavz
735 Lakeside plaza
Lake Saint Louis, MO. 63367

sydia cable ties 

Each Cable Tie System includes:

(5) 20 packs of our Quickstrip Cable Ties (Natural, Black, Carolina Blue, Red,  Yellow)
(2) Quick Label Identification Systems (Gray and Yellow)  These are an identification system that goes along with the ties to easily mark bundles of wires, coax, or cords.
(1) Mixed pack of our cable rings (10 – ½’’, 5 – 1’’, 5 – 1 ½’’, 5 – 2’’ Cable Rings)

3 prizes available to US residents


Winner 1:  WW7V
Winner 2:  W0KLH
Winner 3:  KB1SZL

 

 

 

 Troy Johnson, KC3CYR

Sydia Corp 

34 East Harmar Suite 9

Warren, PA 16365-4908

814-730-2012

troy@sydiacorp.com

http://www.sydiacorp.com

Tigertronics prize

Tigertronics logo

This prize is a Signa-Link USB.  The SignaLinkTM USB combines the legendary performance of our SignaLink SL-1+ with a state of the art “built-in” low-noise soundcard. The SignaLink USB has only one USB connection to the computer, and in most cases, only one connection to the radio.  Convenient front  panel controls make setup and operation very easy.

The SignaLink USB is fully isolated and is compatible with ALL radio Mic, Data, and
Accessory Ports, and supports virtually ALL sound card Digital and Voice modes.

U.S. Only


Winner: KC8QOF

 

 

Jason Yilek, Manager

Tigertronics

154 Hillview Drive

Grants Pass, Oregon  97527

Phone:  1-800-822-9722 or (541) 474-6700

Fax:  (541) 474-6703

www.tigertronics.com

lmr-400

 Times Microwave Systems logo

This prize is 250 foot of LMR-400

U.S. Only


Winner:  KO4L
 

 

 

Carolyn Turner

Marketing Coordinator

Times Microwave Systems

358 Hall Avenue

Wallingford, CT 06492

Tel: (800) 867-2629

FAX: (203) 949-8423

dsr speaker_

 

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CLRspkr ClearSpeech® DSP Noise Reduction Speaker
(refurbished)

U.S. Only


Winner:  K4BXX

 

 

 

West Mountain Radio

1020 Spring City Drive

Waukesha, WI 53186

 

Phone: 1-262-522-6503

Fax: 262-522-6504

Email: Email West Mountain Radio

ft-70dr

FT-70DR

 

 .yaesu logo

Yaesu FT-70DR

Yaesu FT-70DR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND 5W Handheld Transceiver

U.S. only


2 prizes

Winner 1: W4AAX

Winner 2:  N7DBW

Dennis Motschenbacher

Executive Vice President

Yaesu