Yaesu FT1000 MKV purchased from HRO Anaheim September 2003. Frequency bands opened up by HRO for New Zealand conditions. This is the main HF radio attached to the Optibeam OBW10-5 yagi antenna. Kenwood TS2000-X (HF/VHF/UHF/1.2 GHz). Purchased HRO Anaheim April 2010. This is mainly for satellite communication using the cross yagi and helix antennas. Enlarge |
Quadra VL-1000 linear amplifier 1 kW output with the VP-1000 switchmode power supply. Purchased from HRO Anaheim July 2010 and attached to the FT-1000 radio. Enlarge |
Yaesu FP-29 power supply for FT-1000 radio. Purchased from HRO Anaheim September 2003. Enlarge |
Two Yaesu rotator controllers and computer interface for satellite tracking. The controllers are attached to a Yaesu G-5500 3D Rotator for rotating the cross yagi and helix satellite antennas. Purchased HRO Anaheim March 2004. A second Yaesu G-5500 azimuth rotator for the main HF yagi was purchased second hand, and is still functioning fine. The computer interface ARS-USB is not yet fully installed and was purchased from EA4TX, and replaces an earlier model with serial interface. Enlarge |