Christmas gift to yourself

[jazzboypro]

Hello all,

Just curious has any of you decided to make a Christmas gift to yourself and if so what is it. For me i bought the ne ID-52A not sure when i'll get it.

 

[AK9R]

Thinking about one of the new RigExpert antenna analyzers, but I should probably sell my AA-230 Zoom first.

 

[PACNWDude]

Mine was to find out what was with the "Cheap Chinese Radios" (CCR's) and I bought both a Radioddity GM-30 handheld and DB20-G mobile, both sold as GMRS radios. The GM-30 seems a little harder to program than a previously owned (for about a year), Anytone AT-D878UV, but was also cheaper. What I like better is the DB20-G mobile, 20 watts and can be used VHF/UHF and in amateur bands as well if licensed. I must caveat that previous radio related gifts to myself have included: Harris Unity XG-100P handheld, and old LST-5 satcom from an auction site, lots of antennas, Motorola Talkabouts, CDM1250 mobiles, and others.

 

[jaspence]

Doesn't the add say VHF/UHF scanner? GMRS radios are licensed for use only on set frequencies.

 

[RocketNJ]

Steered away from radio related, although I did pick up an SDS100.
Xbox Series X Halo edition, Samsung 65" Q70a 4k 120 Hz TV, and Denon AVR-X2700H 4k 120 Hz and Dolby Atmos surround receiver.

Santa was busy with me

 

[jazzboypro]

Steered away from radio related, although I did pick up an SDS100.
Xbox Series X Halo edition, Samsung 65" Q70a 4k 120 Hz TV, and Denon AVR-X2700H 4k 120 Hz and Dolby Atmos surround receiver.

Santa was busy with me

I should have said that it does not need to be related to radios/scanners/antennas, nice toys you got there, enjoy

 

[RocketNJ]

Bought the SDS100 from one of the users on this site. Was mint with accessories. Very happy for what I need it for.

My other hobby besides radio is home theater.

 

[jazzboypro]

Bought the SDS100 from one of the users on this site. Was mint with accessories. Very happy for what I need it for.

My other hobby besides radio is home theater.

Another expensive hobby, enjoy !!!

 

[k6cpo]

I bought myself a Fluke 115 multimeter...

 

[KK4JUG]

I haven't bought myself anything yet this year. Last year, though, I bought a Gibson F5L mandolin. It's really, really nice.

 

[HavenBTS]

I bought myself a whole heap of trouble! 😬

 

[KK4JUG]

I bought myself a whole heap of trouble! 😬

What? Did ya get married?

 

[HavenBTS]

What? Did ya get married?

No. I just got a great deal on a whole heap of trouble. It was buy one heap of trouble and get a heap of trouble for free.

 

[bearcatrp]

Picked up a Icom R8500 to treat myself this year. Maybe next year I can get the 8600.

 

[dwh367]

Yaesu FT-4XR. My wife chipped in on it as well (she's also licensed).

 

[Hit_Factor]

Thinking about one of the new RigExpert antenna analyzers, but I should probably sell my AA-230 Zoom first.

Have you looked into the nanoVNA options? I sold my AA-230 zoom shortly after using the nanoVNA for a day.

 

[vagrant]

I picked up a Microsoft Surface Go 2 with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD. I am very pleased with the performance and battery life. Being able to charge it with a 12v plug is a plus. I added a 256GB MicroSD. I am pleased with how well it handles an SDRPlay at a 10 MHz spread. I rarely use it that wide, but there are times when I need that spread and work my way down. It handles other programs for radio stuff too. I took it out of S mode, but I plan on waiting quite a while before upgrading the OS to Windows 11.

It replaces a smaller tablet for out in the field use that just was not cutting it with a lower resolution. The resolution is 1920 x 1280 and it handles SDRuno and various other programs that need screen real estate. It is right in between a small tablet and a laptop.

Have you looked into the nanoVNA options? I sold my AA-230 zoom shortly after using the nanoVNA for a day.

I agree with that decision. I use a similar VNA device that also has an S21 port and have not used my AA-54. Fortunately, I picked up the AA-54 used for $125 a few years back.

 

[bearcatrp]

Picked up a Icom R8500 to treat myself this year. Maybe next year I can get the 8600.

Didn't start there. Ordered a Icom 52A. Comes in monday.

 

[RocketNJ]

Brought the Samsung 65” Q70A today and got the LG C1. Same size.

 

[AK9R]

Have you looked into the nanoVNA options?

I have a nanoVNA. It's a fiddly toy, in my opinion.