PCS Electronics

17/10/2025

We're in no danger from AI apocalypse for the time being...

12/10/2025

New newsletter is out...
Winter is over for MRF300!
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10/10/2025

New hot product from RigExpert!

RigExpert WGPA500 – Wideband GAN Power Amplifier (100–1200 MHz, 10 W) Compact bidirectional RF amplifier with automatic RX/TX switching, delivering up to 13 W output power for UAVs, IoT, HAM radio, and lab use.

The RigExpert WGPA500 is a wideband bidirectional RF power amplifier with automatic RX/TX switching (VOX). Operating from 100 MHz to 1.2 GHz, it delivers up to 13 W P@3 dB and a nominal continuous power of 10 W across the full frequency range.

Technical Specifications:
• Frequency range: 100–1200 MHz
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Automatic RX/TX switching: VOX
• RX gain: 8.6 dB
• Max TX input level: 30 dBm (1 W)
• Power supply: 12–24 V (18 V recommended)
• Connectors: SMA-F, JST PH2.0 (4-pin power)
• Dimensions: 100×55×60 mm, weight 337 g

https://www.pcs-electronics.com/shop/ham-radio-products/other-reu-rigexpert-ukrayine-products/rigexpert-wgpa500-wideband-gan-power-amplifier/

RigExpert WGPA500 – Wideband GAN Power Amplifier (100–1200 MHz, 10 W) with automatic RX/TX switching, 13 W output for UAVs, IoT, HAM radio, and lab use.

02/10/2025

The feeling you get when you realize you've missed the remaining last MHT1803, MRF300, and MRFX1K80H before the price went up...
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/shop/fm-amplifiers/parts-for-rf-amplifiers/nxps-mrf-series-of-rf-power-transistors/

29/09/2025

Just a quick warning, MHT1803A are running out. We do still have quite a few MHT1803B. Once these sell we have to buy at new crazy NXP prices so the price is going to go up quite a lot :(

https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/rf-power-transistors/

26/09/2025

Do you need a mask filter for your DAB+ transmitter? Well.... now we've got them! Even 8 pole!

Coaxial cavity FM band filters using high Q quarter wave lines with variable coupling. These filters are very sharp and can reduce spurious.

24/09/2025

Our popular 250W planar pallet is now available without output transistors. Requires a single MRF300BN to complete.

Wideband performance of this MRF300 300W pallet is much improved in this innovative 300W planar pallet amplifier design.

24/09/2025

There is no 100% protection against lightning…
How could a lightning strike cause this?⚡️
A 156,000-amp lightning strike (the national average is around 29kA so that's about 5 times more powerful than a typical bolt for NZ) hit the area. That’s enough energy to power an average home for over two years!
A lightning strike can heat the air it passes through to about 30,000 degrees Celsius, which is five times hotter than the surface of the sun, unleashing a blinding flash, deafening thunder, and a shockwave strong enough to destroy the radome. Moisture in nearby structures likely vaporised instantly, leading to explosive damage.
Needless to say, this kind of strike can fry electronics and overwhelm even robust grounding systems, and our radar took the full hit.

🌩️ Westland Rain Radar Update
Following a massive lightning strike on Thursday 18 September, our technical team has completed an initial assessment of the Westland Rain Radar near Hokitika, and the news isn't great.

🔧 The radar has sustained significant damage, and repairs will be complex. We now expect the radar to remain offline for an extended period.

How could a lightning strike cause this?⚡️

A 156,000-amp lightning strike (the national average is around 29kA so that's about 5 times more powerful than a typical bolt for NZ) hit the area. That’s enough energy to power an average home for over two years!

A lightning strike can heat the air it passes through to about 30,000 degrees Celsius, which is five times hotter than the surface of the sun, unleashing a blinding flash, deafening thunder, and a shockwave strong enough to destroy the radome. Moisture in nearby structures likely vaporised instantly, leading to explosive damage.

💥 Needless to say, this kind of strike can fry electronics and overwhelm even robust grounding systems, and our radar took the full hit.

🛰️ While the radar is down, our meteorologists are actively monitoring weather using:
•Satellite imagery
•Neighbouring radar sites
•Weather stations
•High-resolution computer models

We know how important this radar is to the West Coast and surrounding communities, and we’re committed to restoring it as soon as we can. In the meantime, we’ll continue providing accurate forecasts and timely Severe Weather Warnings.
Stay updated here: www.metservice.com/warnings
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

17/09/2025

Stairway to radio heaven? Radio p**n?

Get yours here:
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/product-category/rf-power-transistors/

08/09/2025

Catch the solar cycle, build and tune your antenna with Match antenna analyzer, now considerably better value at fresh new prices:
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/shop/ham-radio-products/antenna-analyzers/rigexpert-match-2/

RigExpert MATCH is ugradeable antenna and cable analyzer for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna coaxial feed lines.

06/09/2025

Having trouble installing software for our transmitters? We made a guide to help you. Also contains a short guide through the menu system.
PS: This is for SE and NANO units only as the new advanced display works through web and does not require any software at all, just a web browser.

This manual, prepared by PCS Electronics, is a complete walkthrough for setting up, controlling, and fine-tuning CyberMaxFM transmitters—from the entry-level CyberNanoFM to advanced CyberMaxFM SE, BE, and DDS series.

05/09/2025

So, did NXP go bananas? Yes, they definitely did. This is not some lone speculator buying up entire stock and pushing up the prices. It is actually NPX raising them nearly 10x.
So... we did what we could, we have some old stock for our pallets and AM MW transmitters. But those will be gone soon. Time to replace MRF300 designs with something better and reasonably priced.