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At the time know one was swapping with the 2UZ, now Jason at Trail tailor is swapping the 2UZ . Thanks for watching !

That’s what I was thinking (bug) about the setting not taking the 5watt input value. Thanks for the heads up on not being able to edit the QSO bands if on the wrong frequency.

Im running iFTX on QMX PCB REV 2 firmware v17. All my settings are default with exceptions to my preferred CW settings. I turn VOX off when operating CW. Oh I forgot about the Electret microphone when I built the kit. Probably the easiest component to install on this build. I also have tested on my IPAD and works well using the lighting to usb camera adapter.

Thanks for the follow up of firmware and settings. I might try doing a factory reset on the QMX, only turn the VOX on and see what happens. I really want iFTx and the QMX to work together. Thanks for checking that the iPad works.

@@32532jfbk You bet 👍🏻 ! Glad to be of assistance. For now I am not updating my firmware since the QMX is working well.

TNX Gary G7TOK. Glad the video was helpful. I have another portable ops gear testing video coming soon with CW and FT8 QSOs

@Threlly iFTx works well on my IPAD, no issues to date.

TNX KD7DTS !!! QMX is an awesome qrp rig as will as iFTx app. Both couple to each other perfectly for FT8/FT4 operations.

Yes was looking at the PRO 55L , which is ~the same price as the F-stop. The Pro-55L carry case for my radio equipment was way too small for what I was looking for. Tnx for the suggestion and watching .

QRP Labs are engineering fantastic radios packed with options as well as the price. I thought it was just really cool to have the ability to run FT8 on your iPhone coupled to the QMX.

I really like how this bag organizes equipment which is a huge plus in my book . However the price is a major issue with me. $499 is a bit steep. I will be testing over the next week and giving my honest opinion about the performance of the pack.

😆 i definitely be giving an update on this pack . So far the 21aH power pack has been flawless since January 2024.

😁 😆 I am sure I change the what goes where in the pack after a few activations, plus I have other radios too that will change the inside of the case dramatically. I like that the case is easy to change for different size pieces of equipment .

The Kifaru pullout bags are fantastic and well designed. I have had these for ~6years and not a tear or issue with the zippers! Highly recommend them for easy access pullouts .

You and me both! I have issues ,HIHI !

Welcome and thanks for the sub!!! TNX for the suggestions and support .

Hi Jason , this is a real M0NKA MCHF with an internal ATU . It is a fantastic QRP rig. The paddle is a TpA made by Larry N0SA, check out is QRZ page.

@@dugbohamradio thank you for your reply. I find your channel motivating to keep plugging with CW. Lucky you! I have one of Larry's latest keys. I wish he still made the one you have! The radio sounded fantastic.

HIHI- I have a problem with sequential dits 😆. I have been calling cq on 10 meters everyday in the morning and afternoon with no luck , however I am not even able to hear the 10 meter beacon on 28.200. Hoping 10m opens up so I can get a QSO on the Radio Shack HTX-100.

Labeled 80 vials in 8 minutes. Sooner or later we all will be replaced by automation 😆

MTR4B is a fantastic qrp radio, just wish it high was a 40-15M.

TNX for subscribing ! The Key is TPA paddle made by Larry N0SA. It is an awesome key and great to send on. Check out Larry’s QRZ page .

Well said EJRadio!!! I could not agree more with you on how fantastic SKCC is. I learned on a straight key with LICW and I truly enjoy it bc it is my fist and it is unique to me . Thanks for the great comment and watching .

I have another QRP rig coming 😆. I could hear a CW station on 28040 in the weeds then disappeared. I couldn’t hear anything on the 10m beacon 28200 with the HTX100 or any of the other QRP rigs. I ll keep at it until I get a cw QSO on the HTX-100.

Roger that! Always hold the paddle in my hand either standing or sitting for portable ops. TNX for watching !

@@dugbohamradio 73

I tried this morning and late afternoon calling cq with no takers. Could have been 10 meter band was not active or getting ready for field day. K8ARE said he could not hear me in OHIO. I did hit ZF9CW on the RBN . I’ll try again tomorrow on field day.

TNX CW! SKCC is a fantastic opportunity to meet a lot of great CW operators. Looking forward to a SKCC QSO with you. 73

Totally agree! 👍🏻

I had the sound split to a speaker and headphones. Headphones helped to a points. Your 1st TX (callsign) was a solid 579 and once again our QSO was vacuumed up by QSB. Only a matter of time until we have a proper solid QSO 😆😃👍🏻

TNX Patrick!

Anytime Ed! I started on a SK with LICW and recommended to join SKCC. It made a huge difference for me. I really want to encourage those who are hesitant or have key fright to just get on the air.

Couldn't agree more! SKCC, POTA and SOTA are fantastic ways to get on the air, improve your CW skills and have lots of fun.

As soon as I heard the news WA3RNC was retiring and would no longer be producing radios I ordered one quickly. The kits were gone immediately. Hope you find one on the market.

The last year has been awesome , learned Morse code got on the air doing POTA and SOTA , meeting great people who share and give back to the ham radio community especially CW OPs. If I ever reach 1K I’ll be doing the same !!!!

Wow , you have a repeater 6th sense. It was Palomar 147.130.

@@dugbohamradio Took a shot. Can’t hear the Palomar machines from Temecula….73

Sure does ! Blue Really looks great with the Yaesu FT-65 HT!

Great Antenna for an HT , especially when I can wrapped up the antenna on itself while I’m hiking a summit and the antenna will not snag on anything on the trail.

Doing my best! Not perfect 👍🏻 TNX for watching .

@dugbohamradio you're doing good, just slow down. Accuracy trumps speed every time!

@@Mike_N6MST great pro tip and advice Mike. 👍🏻 I need to slow down to a rather than running high speed.

TNX @qrplife. TS-830s is a fantastic radio. I have the narrow CW filters installed which makes this radio awesome on receive. Absolutely love this radio. Once you do it a few times it is easy to tuneup when switching bands. I specially use this radio for SKCC sprintathons. Also thanks for watching!

I checked after I ordered my TR-35 and they were sold out. Glad I got one and build with no issues . Thanks for watching and support !!!

Thanks Ed!!! So far I’m very impressed with the TR-35 especially when you build a kit and it works, HIHI.

Sorry found it - must have not noticed first time though. Thx

Great! Glad the video helped you with the menu system. Good luck on the air !

@@dugbohamradioi found, when using CW the ‘peak’ filter gets a much clearer reception. -hope this helps. You video is awsome. I hope you do more on this. Keep up the great work.

@@sandyjohnston9457 I plan on doing another video with better quality video with my GH5 camera , plus I have an ATU installed and want to show that function as well.

I have a match unit inline and ATU between radio and matcher. Seems to work well. Match to around 3:1 then ATU will bring it in to 1:1.04. I am testing vertical monopole, vert V and vert Delta V. Wanting to get best option af 20 thru 80meters. Looking forward to your other videos.

Thank you very much 😊!!! I think is much better to have other footage of the surrounding scenery rather than just me sending morse code . Glad you enjoyed!

This is a great summit to activate. Oak tree for shade and comfortable sitting. FJ62 has a fuel pump issue that I am addressing , spend more time tinkering and fixing than driving, LOL. Thanks for the watching and the support. Dugbo

TNX AA4SB! Margarita Peak is No. 1 on my summit list for activations. Thanks for Watching!

Great radio for the price! Both of my mcHF rigs have ATUs installed . Great addition to the radio.

Roger Roger !