Prizes
 given during the W5KUB.COM 2010-2011 broadcasts

 We want to sincerely thank those listed below that gave prizes for our live 2010-2011 web broadcasts.

W5KUB is not associated with hamvention in any way.  This Broadcast is being brought to you by W5KUB and its sponsors.

Winners names will be submitted to the sponsor companies within approximately 1 week after our live event.

Click here for a list of 2010 winners

Click here for a list of Last Years winners

Prizes will be awarded to participants around the world that tune in to our web-broadcast on W5KUB.COM . They will be randomly selected by computer from the list of those logged into the chatroom.  We will have prizes to give away each of the 5 days that we are involved in this event. Note: The Grand Prize is only available to persons in the United States or its possessions.   Our live event starts Wednesday morning, May 12th at approx 1300 GMT (0800 Central time). There is no set time for a prize selection. The names will be randomly selected throughout each day.  Please be informed that W5KUB.COM does not have the prizes and will only select the winners and will pass that winners name to the sponsors within approx 1 week after our broadcast. This means that you should not expect to get your prize until a couple weeks after the event.

Rules are:

Have fun, be friendly with others in the chatroom.  Once a name as been selected and announced, you will have 5 minutes to state you are in the chat room and verify that you are really there. We will use the time stamp on the chat room to determine the 5 minutes.  If you are not there to claim your prize, we will then select another name and will give the next person 5 minutes to claim and verify they are there.  WA5KUB.COM will get your name and information and pass that to the sponsors. W5KUB is only responsible to pass the winning names to the sponsors. It is solely up to the sponsors to provide and ship the prizes. NOTE: you do not have to be present to win the Grand Prize. To be eligible for the Grand Prize you will need to register here.

W5KUB.COM has made an effort to try to collect information and pictures of the prizes. Please note that we could be wrong on selecting some pictures therefore it must be understood by the winner that there could be some errors in the pictures. The correct prize is identified by listed model number.

W5KUB
World-Wide Broadcast
partnering with GigaParts is proud to  announce the
Grand Prize

FT-950 HF/6MTR Transceiver
click here for details how to register
***  you must register to be eligible to win this Grand Prize  ***
list price $1840.00

 

Associated Radio

Princeton G5RV Antenna
 


Associated Radio


8012 Conser
Overland Park, KS 66204

Http://www.associatedradio.com

Pricing & Orders
1-800-497-1457
Voice 913-381-5900
Fax    913-648-3020

The G5RV antenna is a unique all band antenna.  It consists of a 102 foot flat top
plus 34 feet of 450ohm ladder line.  In this instance, the ladder line is an active
part of the antenna and radiates RF.  Because of this, it must be fully extended
and can not contact the earth or run parallel to metallic objects.   Coax is attached
at the end of the ladder line.  Most modern radios with an internal antenna tuner
can accommodate this antenna and provide a good match on all bands from 80-10M
EXCEPT the 30M band.

Thanks to Dan Harlow

Nifty! Quick Reference Guides

Fully laminated for durability, Nifty condensed step-by-step guides provide simplified step-by-step set-up instructions for all your radio’s features. 

Depending upon the radio, guides are available as either Quick Reference Cards or as spiral bound booklets called Mini-Manuals.

 

 

 

Giving away five $25.00 gift certificates good towards any of Nifty's Reference Guides and books.  

 

Recently released books also included in this offer are:

Nifty E-Z Guide to PSK 31 Operation, and

Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation.

 

See them at http://www.niftyaccessories.com/

 

Redeemable by phoning Nifty Ham Accessories:  ph 760-781-5522

 

Thanks to Bernie Lafreniere, N6FN  n6fn@niftyaccessories.com

 

 

 

Heil Boomset
BM-10-6

The 1985 Navassa Island DX-pedition Team invited Bob Heil to design an ultra-lightweight headset, one with a boom mic that would really cut through the QRM. The BM-10 was the result of that project; over twenty years later, it has been improved. This new BM-10-6 has the new HC-6 element in it and has been in design and tested on the air for an additional two years to perfect it.

(quantity to be given 1)

 

Heil Foot switch

The Heil FS-2 is a unique product specially designed for controlling two devices simultaneously. A typical application would be to key a transceiver with the BLACK lead and an RF power amplifier with the RED lead. Because of the design architecture, the micro-switch controlling the RED lead keys up first as the foot switch is depressed, thus the RED lead turns on before the BLACK lead thus insuring that the amplifier is keyed first before drive is applied from the transceiver that keys up last in the sequence.

(quantity to be given 1)

 

Handi mic PRO dash mount

For years, Bob Heil has been working on a solution to an all-too-common problem in today's mobile rigs: muffled, hollow-sounding audio. With the introduction of the Handi Mic, the solution is at hand!

(quantity to be given 1)  
 
Thanks to Bob Heil for his continuous support of our broadcast

For questions contact: info@heilsound.com | E-mail Bob: bob@heilsound.com
Heil Sound, LTD 5800 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208
1-618-257-3000 fax 1-618-257-3001          Thanks to Bob Heil

50 Feet of high quality RG-8X coax with PL-259's on each end

Address 540 Zenith Dr.
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone 800-828-3340 Fax 847-391-9103

 info@cablexperts.com

special thanks to Sam and Nic

Offering 5 top of the line Hat prizes. Each worth $26 plus free shipping

 We offer call sign hats starting at $14.00 for a single line. You can add additional options to your hat for the front, sides and back of your hat. Choose from text or graphics for your hat and then customize it to suit your needs and budget. We also embroider shirts, jackets, and most anything your might be looking for. Just call or email us for a custom quote on your next project.

Many thanks to Todd and Astrid

Max Choking 1:1 Isolation Balun
1 - 54 MHz 5kw - #1115d

 This Isolation balun is the top of our line.  Utilizing Mil Spec coax, this balun provides very high power ratings across all HF frequencies, creates windings that have extremely uniform impedance for excellent transformation and is still based on the tried and tested design of Dr. Jerry Sevick (W2FMI).  By using our mounting plate or mounting clamp, the balun can be securely installed on a mast, boom or where ever you need it. 

Note: if you need a different balun, Balun Designs will allow you to swap this balun for credit towards any other balun of equal or less price.

Balun Designs LLC
10500 Belvedere
Denton, TX  76207
Phone: 817-832-7197  M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM - Central Time Zone        Special thanks to Bob Rumsey   
rrumsey@att.net

 

All the way from West Sussex, UK


Price £154.95 incl' VAT

DSPKR A new quality amplified DSP noise cancellation speaker
 
  • Features:
     
  • 10 Watts RMS audio output power
  • Fully Adaptive noise cancelling 9 - 24dB
  • 7 user selectable noise cancelling levels
  • Simple pushbutton control of DSP functions
  • Audio level indicator to optimise filter function
  • Filter level store function
  • Sleep mode to conserve battery power
  • Easy to install with adjustable mounting bracket
  • 10 – 18Vdc operation
  • Auxillary output socket for headphones or loudspeaker
  • Up to 6 Watts input
  • Separate volume control
  • Dims: 135(W) x 130(H) x 85 (D)mm
  • BHI Ltd
     
    Manufacturer

    Link to USA dealers: http://www.bhi-ltd.com/index.php/contact/usa-dealers.html
       
    Address:
    BHI Ltd
    PO Box 318
    Burgess Hill
    West Sussex
    RH15 9NR
    UK

     
    E-mail: info@bhi-ltd.cominfo@bhi-ltd.com
    Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 870333
    Fax: +44 (0) 845 217 9936

    Thanks to Graham M3ZGS

  •  


    We are in the process of selecting the MFJ prizes. It might be different products this year instead of the clock

    MFJ-132RC                             

    Huge .563-inch Height LCD digits
    Receiver set to 60 kHz for WWVB receive.
    24/12 Hour Selectable, running seconds display
    Dual Alarm
    5 Minute ID (snooze)
    Fabulous Backlight
    Month and Date display
    Indoor Thermometer (Range +32F to +122F)
    Uses 2 AA 1.5V Batteries (not included)
    1 Year NoMatterWhat Limited Warranty

    (quantity to be given 5)                 Thanks very much to Martin F Jue

    SignaLink 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.

    (quantity to be given 1)         Thanks to Jason Yilek


     

    $500.00 Gift Certificate towards any Alpha amplifier

    RF Concepts
    6185 Arapahoe Rd
    Boulder, Colorado  80303


    Phone: 303-473-9232
    Fax: 303-473-9660   Thanks to Molly W0MOM

     

    here are a few samples.
    go to http://cheapqsls.com
    100 full color QSL cards

    This is a $50.00 Value for each winner . You pick the ones you want at http://cheapqsls.com

    Cheap QSLS your fastest source of Quality low cost QSL card printing. Custom orders welcome. We want you to be satisfied with your QSL Cards. We email you a proof before your cards are printed. Get the QSL cards you want and have it right the first time !

    (quantity to be given 2)       W5KUB gets his QSL cards from Cheapqsls.com

    Thanks Hal K6RF

    CN-101 SWR and Wattmeter
    Economy Series HF/VHF Bench Meter

    Frequency: 1.8-150MHz
    Power Range Forward: 15/150/1.5kW
    Power Rating:1.5kW (1.8-60MHz)
                            1kW (144MHz)
    Tolerance: +/- 10% (at full scale)
    SWR Detection Sensitivity: 4 W min
    Input/Output Impedence: 50 OHM
    Input/Output Connectors: SO-239
    Dimensions & Weight: 5” x 3” x 4” / 1lb. 8ozs
    Lighted


     

     

    Comet Dual Band Antenna CA-2X4SR

    CA-2x4SR
    VHF/UHF Dual Band Antenna


    1.5:1 or less SWR: 140-160/435-465MHz
    Gain:  3.8/6.2dBi
    Max Power:  150 watts
    Length:  40 inches
    Connector:  PL-259
    Fold-over hinge included

    The CA-2x4SR is a broad-band antenna designed for
    those needing voice communications on both the ham
    radio and land mobile frequency ranges.

    www.natcommgroup.com

     

    Reconditioned ULTIMETER 800 Weather Station

    The ULTIMETER 800 is an exceptional value.  It includes most of the outstanding features of our ULTIMETER 2100 (excluding barometric pressure), and tracks more than 90 weather values.  If you require full wind, temperature, and humidity functions, but don't require barometric pressure readings, the ULTIMETER 800 offers a host of capabilities

    Peet Bros. Company, Inc.
    31 E. 17th Street
    St. Cloud, FL 34769
    866-446-1216                               Special thanks to
    Linda Schultz
     

     

    Free one year subscription

    Published monthly by Symbolic Publishing Company
    PO Box 242 Bailey CO 80421-0242
    Telephone: 720-924-0171
    Editor:  Ray W. Osterwald, N0DMSRay W. Osterwald, N0DMS

     

    1000 Luxury QSL cards printed on both sides

    As of this past year 9782 unique callsigns from 290 DXCC countries have already been printed by "UX5UO print".  Full color on front and Black print on reverse side. These QSL cards will be custom designed and the winner can send all data and photos to be included. Free shipping for the winner.

    From Kiev, UKRAINE
    Thanks very much to Gennady V. Treus US5UO

    (quantity to be given 1)


    Winner pays partial shipping

    Prize of 5 hats. 1 to be given each day of the broadcast for 5 days

    HOTPRESS T-SHIRTS is a family owned company operated by licensed ham radio operators. Founded in Sumner, Washington we have been serving ham operators world wide since 1994

    Your name, call, and location embroidered on a nice hat.
    Note:  Because of the high cost of shipping, Hotpress requires the winner to pay $5.00 for shipping.
    Hotpress actual cost for U.S. shipping is approx $7.00 and up to $30 for international shipping.

    CUSTOM WORK AVAILABLE
    hams@hotpresstshirts.com
    1-800-862-1221

    (quantity to be given 5)     The W5KUB group wears hats from Hotpress

    Grundig Globe Traveler G3 AM/FM/Shortwave Portable Radio with SSB (Single Side Band)and VHF Aircraft band donated by Eton

     

    This is the world’s leading portable, multi-band and single-side band radio.

    Prize to be given out to a local winner in the hamvention fleamarket

     

     

     

     

    Z-100 Plus Antenna Tuner

  • LDG’s popular  Z-100 Plus. Small and simple to use, the Z-100Plus sports 2000 memories that store both frequency and tuning parameters.
  • RF Power: 0.1 to 125 watts SSB, CW and digital modes.
  • Latching relays for ultra low power consumption
  • 2000 memories sorted by frequency.
  • 1.8 to 54 MHz coverage (continuous coverage for MARS)
  • Tunes 6 to 800 ohms. (16 to 150 on 6M)
  • SO-239 in and out connections for dipoles, verticals, beams, G5RV, OCF, Cobra, ect.
  • 7 to 18 Volts DC, 100 mA. 3 foot DC power cable included.
  • Dimensions: 5.5”L, 5.5”W, 1.5”H. Weight: 16 ounces
  • Includes 1 foot Icom and Yaesu 857/897 interface cable and 1 foot coax jumper.
    LDG
    1445 Parran Rd.
    St. Leonard, MD 20685 USA
    (410) 586-2177
  • Thanks very muct to Dwayne Kincaid, WD8OYG of LDG       http://www.ldgelectronics.com


     

    Winners choice of:
    m
    CallSign VCarve - 4.5 " x 12" Or Hamming It Up - 4" x 12"
    P. O. Box 488
    Pearl River, LA 70452 85-8
    HamPlaques.com
    High Quality Carved Wooden Plaques for Amateur Radio Operators
    Ham Plaques are 100% solid hardwood,
    CNC router carved signs for the ham shack

    http://www.hamplaques.com

     Thanks to Bill Stoltz K5YRT

    ARRL
    The National Association for Amateur Radio

    ARRL Antenna Book
    All the information you need to design your own complete antenna system.
    Since the first edition in September 1939, radio amateurs and professional engineers have turned to The ARRL Antenna Book as THE source of current antenna theory and a wealth of practical how-to construction projects. Use this book to discover even the most basic antenna designs-- wire and loop antennas, verticals and Yagis--and for advanced antenna theory and applications.
    Fully searchable CD-ROM included!


    The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications (Details)
    -- 2010 Edition. The comprehensive RF Engineering Reference

    More than 60 authors and reviewers contributed over 70% NEW or completely revised content, making this the biggest Handbook…ever (over 1,250 pages). Including all new treatments of digital communications technology, solid-state RF power amplifiers and switch-mode power supplies. Plus, even MORE NEW PROJECTS

    CD-ROM Included! Includes the fully-searchable book and new design software on CD-ROM.

    Monitoring Times Express Magazine
    (online edition)

    5 Prize subscriptions given. One each day of our trip.

    Email order@grove-ent.com or Belinda@grove-ent.com
    1-800-438-8155 or 1-828-837-9200

    editor@monitoringtimes.com

    If you are at Hamvention come by W5KUB space Fe3047-3409 and get a free copy

    Thanks to Judy and Bill Grove

     

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    Icom has informed us that they will donate a prize.  we do not know what it is yet.  Keep watching!

     

     


     

    Subscription to Popular Communications

    This Prize to be given locally at Hamvention
     

    80 Meter CW Transmitter Kit
    Vectronics VEC-1280K

    80 Meter CW Transmitter Kit

    This is a 1 watt transmitter. It has a VXO (varible crystal oscillator) for best stability. It allows you to tune the crystal over a small frequency range. A switch on the front panel allows you to select one of two crystals. One crystal is included in the kit. This kit has a built in transmit/receive switch allowing you to hook up your receiver and easily switch between transmit and receive. This unit works on 12-15 VDC. Kit does not include case.

    This Kit is being donated by Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB. Joe is the famous kit building expert and can be seen in many kit building forums at hamfests.

    This prize will be given locally to someone at hamvention. To enter, you will need to place your name and call on a form and insert it into the prize box at W5KUB fleamarket space. A time will be announced when the prize will be drawn and you must be present at drawing to claim the prize.

     

     

     

    Prizes
    that were given during the W5KUB.COM 2010 broadcast of Huntsville Hamfest

     

    Icom IC-7600 Grand Prize given by GigaParts.com
    you do not have to be present in the W5KUB chat room to win this prize

    Register to win this  tranceiver at GigaParts.com!
    Prize value: $3895

    Winner W9JIU


    Click here to register once per day for the IC-7600 Grand Prize

    The winner will be announced during our broadcast at Huntsville Hamfest on
    Saturday August 21st at 2pm Central


    The following prizes will be given to someone logged in to the W5KUB chatroom. You must be present in our chatroom to win the following prizes. If you do not claim your prize within 5 minutes of us announcing the winner, we will remove your name and will pick another name from the chat room.  This will be repeated until we have a winner.

    Icom IC-T90A Triband transceiver
    We will announce this winner on Sunday Aug 22

    This prize donated by gigaparts for the W5KUB broadcast

    Winner K4NDL

    Icom IC-T90A Tri-band transceiver

    Features

    • Tri-Band Operation 6mtrs, 2mtrs, 440

    • 500 Alpha Memories

    • Extended Receive

    • Auto Repeater

    • DTMF Keypad

    • Ten DTMF Memories

    • Backlit LCD and Keypad

    • Weather Resistant (JIS-4)

    • PC Programmable

    • CTCSS Decode

    • Power Save Function

     

     


     

    Heil Handi-mic
    dontated by Heil Sound
     

    Winner KE4PCQ


    HM 4 Handi Mic
      with the
    Dx Ream Machine HC 4 element


    Heil Sound

    5800 N. Illinois St.
    Fairview Heights, IL 62208
    info@heilsound.com
    (618) 257-3000

     


    Kantronics

    Winner KC5ZFX Bob

    KPC-3+ Packet Communicator

     

    As a single-port radio modem/TNC compatible with the characteristics of UHF/VHF transmission bands, the KPC-3+ can be paired with a UHF/VHF radio to serve the following functions and applications:
    • "Keyboard to keyboard" communications
    • Digipeater
    • Personal Mail Box
    • Local area node
    • Remote control devices
    • Remote access of telemetry
    • Network node operation (requires optional K-Net™ firmware)
    • BBS operations and message forwarding
    • GPS position transmitting and tracking (requires external GPS receiver with NMEA-0183 data output)
    • Data storage and retrieval
    • EMWIN Weather Information (additional software required)

    Kantronics  •  3115 West 6th Street, Suite A  •  Lawrence, Kansas 66049
    Phone (913) 825-0680  •  Fax (913) 322-9234  •  sales@kantronics.com
    special thanks to John Lynn

     


     

    ARRL
    The National Association for Amateur Radio

    Winner W3ETF

    2011 Handbook
     


    The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications (Details)
    -- 2011 Edition. The comprehensive RF Engineering Reference

    This Handbook goes into print this fall and will be available in September or October. New cover image will not be available until August.  The winner will receive a gift certificate for the handbook and can place the order once the 2011 handbook is available

    CD-ROM Included! Includes the fully-searchable book and new design software on CD-ROM.

    Special thanks goes to:

     Steve Ford, WB8IMY

    QST Editor/Publications Manager

    ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio

     


     

     

    Winners

    KC5KMK
    N6XXN
    K7LIV

    Giving away three
    MFJ-281


    MFJ Enterprises

    PO Box 494
    Mississippi State, MS 39762
    (800) 647-8324

    www.mfjenterprises.com

    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

     


    Peet Bros Weather Station


    Winner KI5MG


    ULTIMETER 2000 Weather Station
    (Reconditioned)


    Peet Bros Company, Inc.

    31 E. 17th Street
    St. Cloud, FL 34769
    (866) 446-1216

    www.peetbros.com

    THe ULTIMETER 2000  is the predecessor to our latest model, the ULTIMETER 2100.

    Features Include:
    Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Outdoor Temperature, Indoor Temperature, Wind Chill, and Barometric Pressure. You may add an optional rain gauge and an optional outdoor humidty sensor.

    Special thanks to Linda Schultz


    Huntsville Hamfest Prize Committee
    has donated the following 2 prizes for our broadcast

     

    Winner WB3CDB Bob

          

    CN-801HP

    The Daiwa CN-801HP is a cross-needle SWR/Wattmeter covering .8-200 MHz.
    The cross-needle movement allows the simultaneous monitoring of forward power,
    reflected power, and SWR, all without the need of an extra calibration proceedure.

    The meter is switchable for 20, 200, or 2000 watt full scale readings,
    and has a built-in lamp which can be powered from an external 13.8 vDC source.
    Supplied with a DC power cord, which is only required for powering the built-in lamp.

     

    Winner AJ4XM

    MFJ-259B

    The Worlds most popular SWR/RF !
    MFJ-259B gives you a complete pictures of your antennas performance. You can read
    antenna SWR and Complex Impedance 1.8 to 170MHz.  Read Complex Impedance as series resistance and reactance (R+jX) or as magnitude (Z) and phase (degrees). Determine velocity factor, coax cable loss in dB, length of coax and distance to a short or open in feet. Read SWR, return loss and reflection coefficient at any frequency simultaneously at a single glance. Also read inductance in UH and capacitance in pF at RF frequencies. Large easy-to-read two line LCD screen and side-by-side meters clearly display your information. Built-in frequency counter, Ni-Cad charger circuit, battery saver, low battery warning and smooth  drive tuning and much more.


    CQ

    Winner AC5SW

    One year subscription to CQ Amateur Radio magazine

      Winner N5AAA

    One year subscription to Poplar Communications magazine

    Winner AH6RR Roland

    One year subscription to CQ VHF magazine

     


    Monitoring Times


    Winners  KZ5ZFW, KI4BKE, W6NWS,WA4NVM, AJ4OZ

    Giving away 5 subscriptions of
    Monitoring Times Express Magazine
    Online Edition


    Monitoring Times Magainze

    order@grove-ent.com
    (800) 438-8155


     

    If you are at the Huntsville Hamfest, come by W5KUB  and get a free copy

    Ten Tec
    This was a special prize given out at the last minute before we shut down the broadcast.

    Winner K4PGR Mark


    Ten Tec 707 Microphone

    The best sounding microphone Ten-Tec has offered yet for Amateur Radio, and possibly the best sounding one available from anyone today!

    TYPE: Uni-directional dynamic microphone.
    FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50-16000 Hz
    SENSITIVITY: 78 dBV +/- 1 dBV 1 kHz (0 dBV = 1 V/u Bar 1 kHz)
    OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 250 ohms +/- 30%
    HOUSING: Chrome Plated
    DIMENSIONS: 6 5/8" H x 2" W x 2 5/8" D (16.8 x 5.1 x 6.67 cm)
    WEIGHT: 1 lb., 3 oz. (540 g).
     

    Special thanks to Stan Brock, WD0BGS of Ten Tec


    W5KUB
    World-Wide Broadcast
    partnering with GigaParts is proud to  announce the
    Grand Prize
    This prize will be announced on the broadcast on Saturday May 21 at 3:00pm Eastern

    FT-950 HF/6MTR Transceiver
    This grand prize requires a different special registration
    click here for details how to register
    ***  you must register to be eligible to win this Grand Prize  ***
    list price $1369.00

    You do not have to be present on the W5KUB chat room to win this prize

     Bonus          Bonus           Bonus          Bonus

    If you are selected as the grand prize winner and are also logged into the W5KUB chat room when we make that announcement, you will also receive a Yaesu FT-250 Handheld Radio

    2nd Bonus !

    The winner of the FT-950 will also receive an extra bonus donated by Bernie, N6FN, of Niftyaccessories. You will get the Nifty FT-950 Mini Manual value of $20.85


    IMPORTANT   Please make sure your call and address is good on QRZ.COM. We can't send prizes if we don't have your address.  Also if you win please send an email with your call and address to w5kubprizes@gmail.com and be sure to list the prize you won

    * * * * * * * * * * * You must be present on the W5KUB chat room to win any of the prizes listed below * * * * * * * * * * *



    Donated directly from ICOM

    IC80AD  D-Star ready radio
    Retail value $576.00

    D-STAR DV MODE The Icom IC-80AD is a rugged dualband 2 meter/440 HT with D-STAR built-in! Power output is up to 5 watts on each band. Four power levels are available: 5, 2.5, 0.5 or 0.1 watts. The controls are easy to use. Multiple scanning modes are supported. A large, informative back-lit display is featured. This radio comes with SMA antenna, belt clip, BP-217 lithium ion battery, BC-167A charger and wrist strap.

    Special thanks to Ray Novak, N9JA | Division Manager – Amateur and Receiver Products

    Special note. ICOM shipped this directly to W5KUB therefore winner will need to pay shipping and insurance on this prize.

     

    Bonus

     

    The winner of the IC80AD will also receive an extra bonus donated by Bernie, N6FN, of Niftyaccessories. You will get the Nifty IC-80AD Mini Manual  value of $24.25 Plus a nifty E-Z guide to D-Star value of $13.95




    1445 Parran Rd   St. Leonard, MD 20685    410 586 2177
    ldg@ldgelectronics.com

    Z-11 Pro II Autotuner
    value $179.00

     

    0.1 to 125 watt power range (SSB and CW), 100W on 6M.
    Easy to read LED display for SWR and status
    2000 memories for instantaneous band changing.
    Tuning time: 0.1 to 6 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune
    Selectable user parameters: Auto/Semi, threshold, and more
    1.8 to 54.0 MHz coverage. Built-in frequency sensor
    Tunes 6 to 1000 ohm loads (16 to 150 on 6M)
    For Dipoles, Verticals, Vs, Beams or and Coax Fed Antenna

     


     

     

     

    Bonus

    The winner of the Z-11 Pro II will also receive an extra bonus donated by Bernie, N6FN, of Niftyaccessories. You will get the Nifty LDG Z-11 Quick Ref guide value of $5.90



    Laser Engraved, Etched and Marked gift items
    for Amateur Radio Operators

     

    Some Examples


     

    $50.00 Gift certificate

    Tell your family about
    Gifts4Hams.com - neat stuff with
    your Call Sign on it ...

    please feel free to contact us at

    Gifts4Hams.com
    P. O. Box 488
    Pearl River, LA 70452 USA
    (985) 863-6400

    email: custserv@gifts4hams.com
     


    Max Choking 1:1 Isolation Balun
    1 - 54 MHz 5kw - #1115
    value $66.95 and shipping in the U.S. (International winner must pay shipping.)
     

     This Isolation balun is the top of our line.  Utilizing Mil Spec coax, this balun provides very high power ratings across all HF frequencies, creates windings that have extremely uniform impedance for excellent transformation and is still based on the tried and tested design of Dr. Jerry Sevick (W2FMI).  By using our mounting plate or mounting clamp, the balun can be securely installed on a mast, boom or where ever you need it. 

    Note: if you need a different balun, Balun Designs will allow you to swap this balun for credit towards any other balun of equal or less price.

    Balun Designs LLC
    10500 Belvedere
    Denton, TX  76207
    Phone: 817-832-7197  M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM - Central Time Zone        Special thanks to Bob Rumsey   
    rrumsey@att.net

     


    Special note:  This certificate will be handled in a special way. We want to
    make sure that the winner is seriously considering using the certificate.  If you are
    interested please send email to
    wa5kub@gmail.com stating you are interested
    in this prize. We will draw a name from only those who are interested.

    $500.00 Gift Certificate towards any Alpha amplifier

    See special note on left below picture
    RF Concepts
    6185 Arapahoe Rd
    Boulder, Colorado  80303


    Phone: 303-473-9232
    Fax: 303-473-9660            Thanks to Molly W0MOM

    Contact RF Concepts



    One of our International sponsors from the UK


    Price £154.95 incl' VAT
    $229.99 U.S.

     

    DSPKR
    DSP nosie cancelling speaker

    Features:
     

  • 10 Watts RMS audio output power
  • Fully Adaptive noise cancelling 9 - 24dB
  • 7 user selectable noise cancelling levels
  • Simple pushbutton control of DSP functions
  • Audio level indicator to optimise filter function
  • Filter level store function
  • Sleep mode to conserve battery power
  • Easy to install with adjustable mounting bracket
  • 10 – 18Vdc operation
  • Auxillary output socket for headphones or loudspeaker
  • Up to 6 Watts input
  • Separate volume control
  • Dims: 135(W) x 130(H) x 85 (D)mm
  • BHI Ltd
     
    Manufacturer

    Link to USA dealers: http://www.bhi-ltd.com/index.php/contact/usa-dealers.html
       
    Address:
    BHI Ltd
    PO Box 318
    Burgess Hill
    West Sussex
    RH15 9NR
    UK

     
    E-mail: info@bhi-ltd.cominfo@bhi-ltd.com
    Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 870333
    Fax: +44 (0) 845 217 9936

    Thanks to Graham M3ZGS


    ARRL
    The National Association for Amateur Radio

    The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications
    value $49.95

    -- 2011 Edition. The comprehensive RF Engineering Reference

    The most comprehensive guide to radio electronics and experimentation.  $49.95

    CD-ROM Included! Includes the fully-searchable book and new design software on CD-ROM.

    Special thanks goes to:

     Steve Ford, WB8IMY

    QST Editor/Publications Manager

    ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio


     



     


     

     

    MFJ 281 Communications Speaker

    6 speakers to be given away value $12.95 each

    MFJ Enterprises
    PO Box 494
    Mississippi State, MS 39762
    (800) 647-8324

    www.mfjenterprises.com

    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


    (quantity to be given 6)                 Thanks very much to Martin F Jue


    CN-101 1.8-150 MHZ SWR/Power meter
    MSRP $114.95

    CN-101 SWR and Wattmeter

    Economy Series HF/VHF Bench Meter

    Frequency: 1.8-150MHz
    Power Range Forward: 15/150/1.5kW
    Power Rating:1.5kW (1.8-60MHz)
                            1kW (144MHz)
    Tolerance: +/- 10% (at full scale)
    SWR Detection Sensitivity: 4 W min
    Input/Output Impedence: 50 OHM
    Input/Output Connectors: SO-239
    Dimensions & Weight: 5” x 3” x 4” / 1lb. 8ozs
    Lighted

    Special thanks to :

    Mick Stwertnik
    NCG Company
    15036 Sierra Bonita Lane
    Chino, CA 91710

     

     

    CA-2x4SR

    VHF/UHF Dual Band Antenna
    MSRP $69.95


    1.5:1 or less SWR: 140-160/435-465MHz
    Gain:  3.8/6.2dBi
    Max Power:  150 watts
    Length:  40 inches
    Connector:  PL-259
    Fold-over hinge included

    The CA-2x4SR is a broad-band antenna designed for
    those needing voice communications on both the ham
    radio and land mobile frequency ranges.

    www.natcommgroup.com

     


    Peet Bros Weather Station



    ULTIMETER 2000 Weather Station
    (Reconditioned)


    Peet Bros Company, Inc.

    31 E. 17th Street
    St. Cloud, FL 34769
    (866) 446-1216

    www.peetbros.com

    THe ULTIMETER 2000  is the predecessor to our latest model, the ULTIMETER 2100.

    Features Include:
    Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Outdoor Temperature, Indoor Temperature, Wind Chill, and Barometric Pressure. You may add an optional rain gauge and an optional outdoor humidity sensor.

    Special thanks to Linda Schultz



     

    500 full color front/black back QSL cards (including free custom design)
    Giving away 2 sets

     Value of $76 value (each) and free shipping (via US Priority Mail) in the U.S.  International winners must pay $5.00 shipping.

    • Quality: All of our full color cards are printed on 14pt gloss stock and is UV Coated for protection. The back side (being uncoated) is easy to write on.
    • Fast Turn Around: Our cards are shipped out to you within two weeks of your approved proof.
    • Price: Our prices are VERY competitive
    • Made in USA

     

    Contact K7ELH

    Special thanks to Eric Hutchins, K7ELH


     


    PRO MICRO 6 with new HC6 element

     

    Brand new product. This is being announced at Hamvention.

     

    The PRO MICRO is a very lightwieght, comfortable headset using the new Heil HC -6 enhanced response microphone element.   Requires the standard Heil AD-1 adapter to mate with your radio.  6’ cable terminates in 1/8” plugs for headset and mic.  Retail price $79.00 

     

    Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil


     

    The TEN-TEC Model 777 DX PRO Headset Mic


    Valued at $129.00.  International winner must pay shipping

    combines armchair comfort with superb audio to provide exceptional performance. The 777’s clean, light-weight design has an easy-to-adjust fit and can be worn for long periods without fatigue. Great for DXing, contesting, or everyday use! It has a unidirectional dynamic mic that isolates out ambient noise for excellent SSB audio, and has an adjustable boom with windscreen for outdoor use.

     

    Special thanks to Stan Brock, WD0BGS of Ten Tec


     

    KPC-3+ Packet Communicator

    value  list price $229.95

    As a single-port radio modem/TNC compatible with the characteristics of UHF/VHF transmission bands, the KPC-3+ can be paired with a UHF/VHF radio to serve the following functions and applications:
    • "Keyboard to keyboard" communications
    • Digipeater
    • Personal Mail Box
    • Local area node
    • Remote control devices
    • Remote access of telemetry
    • Network node operation (requires optional K-Net™ firmware)
    • BBS operations and message forwarding
    • GPS position transmitting and tracking (requires external GPS receiver with NMEA-0183 data output)
    • Data storage and retrieval
    • EMWIN Weather Information (additional software required)

    Kantronics  • 14380 W 117th St •  Olathe, KS 66062
    Phone (913) 825-0680  •  Fax (913) 322-9234  •  sales@kantronics.com
    special thanks to John Lynn



     

     

    CW Switch
    value $59.95

    The CWswitch is a two-radio CW selector switch that enables a rig's CW paddle and keyers to be swapped between two radios with the flip of a single toggle switch.

    The CWswitch selects which radio is keyed for use with break-in or semi-break-in transmit activation using:

    • CW paddles keying the radio's internal keyer
    • Straight keys or external keyers
    • Computer keyers

    This handy device enables CW operators to quickly switch between two radios without having to wire keys in parallel or move cables.

    www.westmountainradio.com
    jeff@westmountainradio.com
    262-522-6500 x64     Special thanks to Jeff Goldburg



     

    100 Foot RG-8X COAX with PL-259s
    value $55.00

    Special thanks to Sam at Cable X-Perts, INC



     

    Free one year subscription
    value $34.00 per year

    Published monthly by Symbolic Publishing Company
    PO Box 242 Bailey CO 80421-0242
    Telephone: 720-924-0171
    Editor:  Ray W. Osterwald, N0DMS

     


     



    20406 Rhoddy Dr E.
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391

    Winner pays partial shipping

    Prize of 5 hats. 1 to be given each day of the broadcast for 5 days

    HOTPRESS T-SHIRTS is a family owned company operated by licensed ham radio operators. Founded in Sumner, Washington we have been serving ham operators world wide since 1994

    Your name, call, and location embroidered on a nice hat.
    Note:  Because of the high cost of shipping, Hotpress requires the winner to pay $5.00 for shipping.
    Hotpress actual cost for U.S. shipping is approx $7.00 and up to $30 for international shipping.

    CUSTOM WORK AVAILABLE
    hams@hotpresstshirts.com
    1-800-862-1221

    (quantity to be given 5)     The W5KUB group wears hats from Hotpress


    Special thanks to Dottie Kehrwieder of CQ for the great prizes

     

    One year subscription to CQ Amateur Radio magazine
    value $36.00 per year


     

    One year subscription to CQ VHF magazine
    Value $30.00 per year



     

    One year subscription to Poplar Communications magazine
    Value $38.00 per year

    5 $10 Gift Certificates toward any item in CQ online store.  One prize given out each day.

    CLASSIC DX-CC ANTENNA
    Parallel Dipole Multi Band Antenna, 80/40/20/15/10 Meter.
    Stainless steel hardware and double insulated, high tensile strength solid copper 12 gauge wire

    value $150.00


    MrHamRadio.com
    530 Bennett Rd.
    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

    Click here to Contact Us

    Special thanks to Jovan Peric, KB9K
     



     

    500 QSL Cards!
    value $100.00  free shipping world wide

    Qsl works is America's premier source for custom QSL cards- individually designed with your images or ours for a truely unique, memorable QSL card.

    Full color cards printed on 10pt glossy stock.  Fast turn-around with all the extras included.

     

    Special thanks to Brooks Alexander

    qsl@midconetwork.com

    877-731-9330

     


    Nifty! Quick Reference Guides

    Fully laminated for durability, Nifty condensed step-by-step guides provide simplified step-by-step set-up instructions for all your radio’s features. 

    Depending upon the radio, guides are available as either Quick Reference Cards or as spiral bound booklets called Mini-Manuals.

     

     

     

    Giving away five $25.00 gift certificates good towards any of Nifty's Reference Guides and books.  

     

     

    See them at http://www.niftyaccessories.com/

     

     

    Each worth $25 for any of our guides or books, plus free shipping. order what you want on the web page and the $25 is good against whatever guides or books you want to purchase at check out. For example, even if the total were higher ($50 for example) then they would get free shipping and $25 credit against the order

     

    Thanks to Bernie Lafreniere, N6FN  n6fn@niftyaccessories.com

     

    Bernie also donated additional bonus prizes to the winners of the grand prizes.

     



    One of our great International sponsors from Bulgaria

    1000 Full Color QSL Cards

     

    LZ3HI - Emil Stoikov
    P.O.Box 8
    6000 Stara Zagora , Bulgaria
    E-mails:
    qsl@lz3hi.com
    lz3hi@vip.bg
    lz3hi@lz3hi.com

    Special thanks to Emil LZ3HI
     


     

    $50.00 Gift Certificate
    P. O. Box 488
    Pearl River, LA 70452 85-8
    HamPlaques.com
    High Quality Carved Wooden Plaques for Amateur Radio Operators
    Ham Plaques are 100% solid hardwood,
    CNC router carved signs for the ham shack

     

    http://www.hamplaques.com

     Thanks to Bill Stoltz K5YRT


    Monitoring Times Express Magazine
    (online edition)    value $19.95 per yearly subscription

    4 Prize subscriptions given.

    Email order@grove-ent.com or Belinda@grove-ent.com
    1-800-438-8155 or 1-828-837-9200

    editor@monitoringtimes.com

    Thanks to Judy and Bill Grove

     



    JIMS ENGRAVING

    Sample

    2 Prizes   $50.00 Gift Certificate.   Gift certificates apply to lighted bases and engraved mirrors only.

    Jim Thibeault
    Engraved Memories
    6214 State Route 160

    Alhambra, IL 62001

    618 409 8284

    Engraved Memories


     

    1000 FULL COLOR QSL CARDS  (worldwide shipping included)
    valued at $100.00

     

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


    Contact Randy

    www.kb3ifh.homestead.com

    Come by and visit us at Hamvention  Booth 202
     

    See my reviews on    eHAM.net

     

     


     

    SignaLink USB -
    value $99.95

     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.

    Tigertronics
     P.O. Box 2490
    Grants Pass, Oregon  97528

    (quantity to be given 1)         Thanks to Jason Yilek

    Contact Us

       


    This prize all the way from the UKRAINE

    1000 Luxury QSL cards printed on both sides
    (quantity to be given 1)   value $100.00

     

     

    As of this past year over 10,000 unique callsigns from 290 DXCC countries have already been printed by "UX5UO print".  Full color on front and Black print on reverse side. These QSL cards will be custom designed and the winner can send all data and photos to be included. Free shipping for the winner.

    From Kiev, UKRAINE
    Thanks very much to Gennady V. Treus UX5UO

    Email UX5UO Print

     



    our Canadian sponsor

    Snap on Chokes  (3 Chokes per package)
    Interference filter

    10 prizes.  value per prize $15.00

    4335 Steeles Ave W
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada M3N 1V7

    Toronto, ON Canada
    Toll Free Order Line 1-866-666-8600

    Contact Us

    Special thanks goes to Angelo Meffe
     


    Package of 5 NiZn ferrite split chokes

    Value $20.00

     

    Perfect to fit over RG-8U Coax.
    or good for speaker wires, phone lines etc. 

    Prize dontated by John AB8KO and Tammy KD8PPC

     

     

    If you have a prize you would like to donate to the W5KUB Broadcast please send an email to wa5kub@gmail.com

     

     

     

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