uConsole HAM HAT – Open Hardware Add-on for Amateur Radio

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This is exciting, I have the AIO V2, but I am always looking for new Gadgets to “Play Radio” with.

73!

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i know nothing about HAM radio but i love the idea!

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Thanks everyone for your kind words and support.

I have finished the v4 PCB, the biggest change is adding a CMC to the wire USB connection input so most of EMI is dealt with (only when using wires to connect to the internal uConsole USB pads, when using USB cables, there is no issue at all).

I will have one more pass before I call it a day and send it to PCBway for manufacturing review. I have also updated my website with “notify me” feature. Please use the notify me so I can get some idea about number of orders when I talk to PCB manufacture: uConsole Ham Hat - Portable Ham Radio and APRS Transceiver | HBS Digital | HBS Digital

my last prototype batch of 3 units cost roughly 500USD (plus 70CAD for import), i am expecting the price to come down if we order more so I am setting the price 150USD for now (I will be publishing all costs and my plan is to release this product as not-for-profit, it would otherwise become unreasonably expensive given our target quantity). I will update you on details and final price. My plan is to start taking order this weekend.

again, thanks everyone.

73

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Following this thread…can’t wait to see how this turns out!

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Awesome work ! I look forward to getting one of these one day

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Hello. I just received my uconsole a few days ago. I’m waiting for the battery/nvme board to ship soon

My uconsole will be focused on the radio (I have my Technician’s license.) Signed up

Kind Regards,

Chris/KB5ABQ

73

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Welcome to the forum, @Fraggboy!

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Thank you everyone for your kind words, it is very encouraging. And I am sorry I am running late, my job load has become too heavy, but I am very close to place the order with PCBway (PCB has been ready to submit but I just needed my final pass) and I will post the progress here.

73,

Ali

VA7 AYG

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I would totally be interested in this as a ham radios operator. Looking forward to following the progress!

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This will work with the HG uConsole Antenna Quick Mount 7x SMA board?