Baofeng UV-3R

This little radio is now FCC approved. That means this cheap dual-band transceiver is now within your grasp.

Already known by many, this 2 watt producing Chinese gem sells for as little as $50 on eBay. Although not a true dual-bander, it can only do one band at a time, for the price it does a lot. It comes with 2 antenna's. One for VHF and one for UHF. These antenna's are not that great and many users have replaced with a little SMA dual-band antenna. Comes with a LI-Ion battery, charger and ear piece/microphone. Also comes with some nifty features like an FM radio and LED flashlight.

FCC ID:ZP5BF-3R

Hello Kitty FRS

A Hello Kitty Family Radio, 22 channels. But no Hello Kitty image. :(

FCC ID: Y7SFRS-318US

TYT TH-UVF1 - Dual-band Portable.

Even another Chinese dual-bander. The TYT TH-UVF1, which looks like a clone of a Chinese clone...

FCC ID: X24-THUV

Wouxun KG-UVD1P DualBander

Yet another Chinese dual-bander, the Wouxun KG-UVD1P. It's better then the KG-UVD1, and i'm not sure why. Try the Wouxun website.

FCC ID: WVTWOUXUN04

Quansheng TG-UV Dual-Band Portable Transceiver

There have been quite a few Chinese radio's that have obtained FCC type-acceptance, but this is one of the few user programmable Dual-Band portables.

5 in 1 Headset = FRS and AM/FM radio & Bluetooth.

It's an AM/FM radio, FRS radio, Bluetooth Headset and earprotection. This unit doesn't seem to be just a toy, but can have some serious uses. There are two models BT-10K and BT-20K, not sure what the difference is, and no information on where to buy, or how much it might be.

FCC ID:WYQ-BT-860509

TEN-TEC RX-400 HF/VHF/UHF DSP receiver.

The TEN-TEC RX-400 receiver recently got a stamp of approval from the FCC, but what kind of receiver is this?
It has receiving range from 2-3000 Mhz (cellular blocked) and a lack of buttons and a display.

Smiley Car Message Sign

If you didn't like 'THE HAND' how about the Smiley Car Message Sign?

Mommy I'm Here!

Approved by the FCC, it's the NEW "Mommy I'm Here!". An improvement over the old "Mommy I'm Here!".

iRock & Rollers - Mini Car MP3 Player

Just what you always wanted, a mini car MP3 player. the iRock & Rollers re-define the car MP3 player.

Audiovox GMRS1882CH - Crank GMRS Radio

Today on the FCC appeared the Audiovox GMRS1882CH.

FCC ID: OVVGMRS1882

MP3 Doorbell

I could have thought of this, hook up an MP3 player to your doorbell. The possibilities are limitless. Now you can have Crazy Frog playing when the UPS guy is at the door.

Seecode Vossor Phonebook - Rearview Mirror Bluetooth Device

From the geniuses who brought us the Seecode Wheel now bring us the Seecode Vossor Phonebook Rearview Mirror Bluetooth Device.

Old Style Carphone gets new life as Bluetooth Handset

Today approved by the FCC the Cartel CT-1000.

Two-Way radio for your dog.

The Hear Now Inc. company recently got FCC approval for the Talk & Train Mini a Two-Way communicator for your pet.

N.B. This is NOT the Talk & Train Mini, but the standard version!

New Sanrio Bluetooth Headsets - Hello Kitty & Chococat

I always though it was a little crazy seeing kids run around with their own mobile phones, but at least now they have some more accessories for them too in the form of two popular Sanrio characters.

ZipIt Z2 Wireless Messenger passes FCC

The ZipIt Wireless Messenger passed the FCC today.

It's the new and improved version of the ZipIt Messenger that allows you to IM using AOL, Yahoo, MSN on your own wireless network. Now you can also listen to you MP3's on ZipIt. This time it sports A color screen, and still runs Linux. So let the hacking begin, available soon for about $150.

Midland XT511 Base Camp Dynamo GMRS/Weather Radio

In my series of hand-crank/dynamo radio, here's a new addition. The Midland XT511 Base Camp.

New Products from Array Solutions

First here is the SPE Expert 1K-FA 1 KW Solid State Fully Automatic Linear Amplifier.

Claimed as the smallest linear amplifier in the world with build in power-supply and tuner. Is fully automatic and will interface will most popular radio's like Kenwood, Yaesu and Icom.

Some features:

Two SO-239 inputs, and Four output connectors

Typical 20 watt driving power.

Fully protected (SWR, Over current/voltage/drive)

Made in Italy!

This amplifier is NOW FCC approved. It's expected to market for around $3900.

More info at: http://www.linear-amp.com

And then there is the Hilberling PT-8000.

A top of the line HF/VHF Tranceiver, comes in 10 watt, 100 watt and 600 watt editions. Ranging from about $9500 to $13000.

Some details:

Class A output up to 2.5 watts

Four 8-pole roofing filters

Fourteen 16-pole crustal ladder filters

Build in Tuner

No FCC approval on this radio as of yet.

Both these products will be available through Array Solutions.
And may be admired soon at Dayton Hamvention.

Special thanks to Array Solutions for providing some additional details.

Experience with Pioneer Inno

A few days ago I bought a Pioneer Inno, the reviews of this portable XM radio look promising, and I would have gotten and $100 rebate ($50 from XM, $50 from Pioneer). I still returned it to the store.


Pioneer Inno Portable XM2go Radio with MP3 Player