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Correction on QCX plus 5 steady tone
OK, that makes sense. Can you report on the other questions I asked? They do have a bearing on the issue. It would be a good idea to check DC resistance - with power off - of C43, C44, C45 & C46 to gr
OK, that makes sense. Can you report on the other questions I asked? They do have a bearing on the issue. It would be a good idea to check DC resistance - with power off - of C43, C44, C45 & C46 to gr
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QCX plus 5 constant tone issue
OK, so this has pulled me out of my self-imposed sabbatical (i.e. working for the man who pays me)... If you have an errant voltage on C44, but good voltages (around 2.5V) on C43, C45 and C46) then a
OK, so this has pulled me out of my self-imposed sabbatical (i.e. working for the man who pays me)... If you have an errant voltage on C44, but good voltages (around 2.5V) on C43, C45 and C46) then a
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Hans at Dayton
I enthusiastically second that. I know it sounds unthinkable, but sometimes there are things that loved ones inform us are more important than Ham Radio. I'm mystified by this ruling, but apparently I
I enthusiastically second that. I know it sounds unthinkable, but sometimes there are things that loved ones inform us are more important than Ham Radio. I'm mystified by this ruling, but apparently I
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Activity status: repairs, builds, etc.
Can't please 'em all, can ya?! Thanks, Pat... I'm just trying to stay in communication, and not leave good patient folk hanging out to dry with no news. I know people are excited about QRP Labs kits,
Can't please 'em all, can ya?! Thanks, Pat... I'm just trying to stay in communication, and not leave good patient folk hanging out to dry with no news. I know people are excited about QRP Labs kits,
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Activity status: repairs, builds, etc.
I have a couple of outstanding repair/build project for my friends here, so rather than address each one individually, and in the interests of transparency, here's a general status note: I've just ret
I have a couple of outstanding repair/build project for my friends here, so rather than address each one individually, and in the interests of transparency, here's a general status note: I've just ret
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Palm River Pico Paddle for sale - Need money to buy food at Hamvention
Yup, I can tell that nothing has changed. Back when I spent a bit of time actually listening to the odd conversation that found its way up to the frozen northern Midwest ('cos not much does, it seems,
Yup, I can tell that nothing has changed. Back when I spent a bit of time actually listening to the odd conversation that found its way up to the frozen northern Midwest ('cos not much does, it seems,
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· #84019
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K6JTH's versatile stand for the QCX-mini
Package went out to #2 on the list today - Rich, KQ9L. USPS tracking # (because we are all closet OCD...) 9505 5156 0971 2120 0527 35
Package went out to #2 on the list today - Rich, KQ9L. USPS tracking # (because we are all closet OCD...) 9505 5156 0971 2120 0527 35
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· #83998
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Palm River Pico Paddle for sale - Need money to buy food at Hamvention
Morse code is difficult enough without that "interpretive artisanship", thank you... What's next? Sending emojis? ;-)
Morse code is difficult enough without that "interpretive artisanship", thank you... What's next? Sending emojis? ;-)
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· #83955
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QCX MINI Build-Multiple issues
Agreed. I bring out the big gun (digital/USB microscope) when I need to, but my head mounted magnifier is now my primary tool... if only I could make it stay where I put it and not keep creeping down
Agreed. I bring out the big gun (digital/USB microscope) when I need to, but my head mounted magnifier is now my primary tool... if only I could make it stay where I put it and not keep creeping down
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· #83886
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QCX+ grounding
Definitely. You can power the QLG from the QCX, which takes care of it automatically.
Definitely. You can power the QLG from the QCX, which takes care of it automatically.
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· #83876
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QCX MINI Build-Multiple issues
To add to Ron's spot-on advice... C18 is part of the CW filter, and while its loss affects the cut-off at the upper end of the CW audio passband, it is unlikely to cause any of the problems you're see
To add to Ron's spot-on advice... C18 is part of the CW filter, and while its loss affects the cut-off at the upper end of the CW audio passband, it is unlikely to cause any of the problems you're see
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· #83850
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QCX+ 40m no RF output
Well it's always possible that after down-time of six months one or more f the caps went leaky, or something like that. I've had them leak then recover with the heat of desoldering. Maybe wet/leaky co
Well it's always possible that after down-time of six months one or more f the caps went leaky, or something like that. I've had them leak then recover with the heat of desoldering. Maybe wet/leaky co
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· #83834
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QCX+ 40m no RF output
Always a wise move! That's usually the time when we carry on, tired, do something silly, and break something. Sounds like you've got it, though. It would be interesting to know if there was anything b
Always a wise move! That's usually the time when we carry on, tired, do something silly, and break something. Sounds like you've got it, though. It would be interesting to know if there was anything b
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Power button cap replacement?
Order going in tonight, Sam, and you're welcome. I'll let you know when I have something to ship to you.
Order going in tonight, Sam, and you're welcome. I'll let you know when I have something to ship to you.
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· #83812
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QCX+ 40m no RF output
Hi Ryan, The values you have listed would make sense in transmit mode, but not in receive mode. Please check them again. In transmit mode, RX (pins 12 & 13) should be low, so TX (pin 11) should be hig
Hi Ryan, The values you have listed would make sense in transmit mode, but not in receive mode. Please check them again. In transmit mode, RX (pins 12 & 13) should be low, so TX (pin 11) should be hig
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Christmas in April
Some kind, generous soul from this, our friendly QRP-Labs forum community just sent me a wonderful gift - a Haako 808 desoldering kit. It has been used, but is in excellent condition with new consumab
Some kind, generous soul from this, our friendly QRP-Labs forum community just sent me a wonderful gift - a Haako 808 desoldering kit. It has been used, but is in excellent condition with new consumab
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Programming atmega328 for Ultimate3s firmware upgrade.
I use BitBurner on Win 10; I've posted a question to their forum to see if it is/will be supported on Win 11. The latest version is quite old, so I don't know if it's even in active maintenance; utili
I use BitBurner on Win 10; I've posted a question to their forum to see if it is/will be supported on Win 11. The latest version is quite old, so I don't know if it's even in active maintenance; utili
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· #83773
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Power button cap replacement?
Sam, Hans, I'm just about to order a case and some spare parts from Hans, so if you wish we could ask Hans to include a couple of caps for my spares bin, and I can send one on to you...
Sam, Hans, I'm just about to order a case and some spare parts from Hans, so if you wish we could ask Hans to include a couple of caps for my spares bin, and I can send one on to you...
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· #83754
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QLG-2 to QCX-mini cable pinout
#qcxmini
#gps
Yup, exactly right :-) For my original QLG I bought a six foot audio cable, snipped in half, and soldered the free ends into the appropriate holes on the board. Then I just got lazy, and put a bit of
Yup, exactly right :-) For my original QLG I bought a six foot audio cable, snipped in half, and soldered the free ends into the appropriate holes on the board. Then I just got lazy, and put a bit of
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· #83741
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QLG-2 to QCX-mini cable pinout
#qcxmini
#gps
That should help :-)
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