Amateur Radio Equipment (Used) – Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc.

Kenwood SW-2000

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:14:06 +0000

The Kenwood SW-2000 is a discontinued, highly regarded HF/VHF/UHF SWR and power meter designed for amateur radio. It features dual illuminated meters that simultaneously display forward and reflected power, and supports up to three remote-mounted sensor couplers.

This item can be seen at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD on Saturdays from 10am.

OSKER SWR-200

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:13:32 +0000

The Osker Block SWR-200 (often just called Osker SWR-200) is a vintage, highly sensitive Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and power meter designed for radio amateurs. It is distinct for its dual-impedance capabilities, allowing operators to test both 52-ohm and 75-ohm antenna systems.

This item can be seen at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD.

TECH model TE-15 circuit tester

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:12:52 +0000

The TECH model TE-15 (often associated with classic Tech or Tradiper branding) is a vintage, all-wave dip oscillator (or “grid-dip meter”). It is a classic RF (Radio Frequency) test instrument used by radio amateurs and technicians to measure frequency, check coil inductance, determine condenser capacity, and act as a relative field strength meter.

This item may be seen at the GCARS clubhouse located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD on Saturdays from 10am.

Palomar Engineering R-X Noise Bridge

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:59:49 +0000

The Palomar Engineers R-X Noise Bridge (often the RX-100 model) is a classic amateur radio testing device that contains a wideband noise generator and an RF impedance bridge. It measures antenna resonance, impedance, and feedline lengths without requiring transmitter power.

This item can be seen at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD from 10am on Saturdays.

BirChip Antenna Balun

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:55:45 +0000

In electronics and telecommunications, a balun (balanced-to-unbalanced) is a device that converts electrical signals between balanced (e.g., twin-lead wire or dipoles) and unbalanced (e.g., coaxial cable) formats. antenna balun (balanced-to-unbalanced) transforms a symmetrical, balanced feed to an asymmetrical, unbalanced one.

This item can be seen at the GCARS clubhouse located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD from 10am on Saturdays.

HP 1220A Oscilloscope

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:49:09 +0000

The HP 1220A is a vintage, dual-channel analog oscilloscope originally introduced in the 1970s. It is a simple, general-purpose instrument favoured by hobbyists and collectors, featuring a 15 MHz bandwidth and a classic CRT display.

This item can be seen and tested at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD.

HiMound Key

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:44:24 +0000

Hi-Mound is a respected Japanese manufacturer of Morse code (CW) keys and telegraph equipment, well-regarded by both amateur radio operators and beginners. Their products range from traditional straight keys to iambic paddles.

This item is mounted on a heavy metal base and can be seen at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD.

Timewave DSP-9 Audio Filter

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:56 +0000

The Timewave DSP-9 (and its successor, the DSP-9+) is a classic digital signal processing (DSP) audio filter designed to clean up analog radio signals. It connects directly to your amateur radio transceiver or shortwave receiver to reduce static, eliminate heterodyne whistles, and clarify voice or Morse Code (CW) transmissions.

This item can be seen and tested at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD on Saturdays from 10am.

Galbraith Noise Bridge

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:59:20 +0000

The Galbraith Noise Bridge is a classic RF (Radio Frequency) test instrument used by amateur radio operators to measure antenna impedance and tune antenna tuners without transmitting an active signal.

Revex Coaxial Switch

Kenneth Lankard — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:43:37 +0000

A Revex (or Revex S20) coaxial switch is a high-frequency, manual RF selector used primarily in amateur radio, CB radio, and VHF/UHF systems. It allows you to connect multiple antennas to a single transceiver or multiple radios to a single antenna without manually unscrewing coaxial cables.Frequency Range: DC to approx. 600-800 MHz (making it suitable for HF, VHF, and UHF).

This item may be seen at the GCARS club house located at 85 Harper St. Molendinar, QLD on Saturdays from 10am.