Lab599 TX-500MP HF Man Pack Walkie-Talkie | UPDATE 30JAN2024
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- The Lab599 TX-500MP man pack walkie-talkie version was first seen on the channel in January 2024. This is the much-anticipated sibling of the Lab599 TX-500 portable QRP Haam Radio. As a lightweight, rugged, extreme deployment rig, the TX-500MP is the first of its kind in the ham radio world.
In this video, we will discuss the battery, availability, CW interface, release and date.
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Original video URL: • Lab599 TX-500 MP Man P...
First update video: • Lab599 TX-500MP HF Man...
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Blog post about the TX-500MP: oh8stn.org/blog/2024/01/16/ne...
BP-500 Battery Pack: • TX-500 Battery Pack fr...
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Julian dude, you are the best. Thank you for getting to my question about CW interface. I think I’m going to wind up getting the MP while keeping my standard TX-500.
You are very welcome. 👍
Excellent report. Thanks for making the effort to collect the information from the source about the tcvr and packaging a timely update to share with the community. Your work is commendable and appreciated!
I like my TX500. I'll def be buying one of these. I apprecite you gathering and sharing this info!
fantastic !! thank you for the updates. i look forward to hearing more on this radio, at first blush i would most certainly buy at least one of these to start and then an additional one as a back up.
Indeed, you and me both!
I've been searching for a fatbike portable rig for cross-country touring trips. I'm just afraid to break my 705. SOmething more rugged, and rain proof.
For the life of me I cannot understand why no one has made a vertical case for the 705 to make it like a prc-150c. Under the 705 would be a nice battery. Where are the 3D printing designers? Excellent video Julian.
Thanks, Julian!
One of the things I have noticed is that the price for the existing TX-500 is starting to drop some. Whether or not it gets back down to its pre-war pricing remains to be seen. They were originally made in Russia, but as sanctions and the war in Ukraine took effect, the supply of these radios dwindled and the sub-$900 USD price tag in the US climbed to nearly $1200. The moved production to UAE and has the supply has increased the prices have started to trickle back down. 6 months ago, the Milwaukee branch of Ham Radio Outlet was the only one that had any. Now all the stores are indicating they have them in stock. It's very likely to be my next QRP rig.
I agree with others that the SSB transceiver in a handheld form factor is long over due. Keep these updates coming. 73
Thanks for the update!
Great update
Looks really interesting but I'd have to sell my original lab599. A side-by-side comparison of features would be great once you have one to try out. Thanks for all the great information!
I'm pulling the trigger as soon as it is available. The side to side comparison is a brilliant idea. Thanks!
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Julian oh8stn
Thank you for the update 🏆🏆🏆
SSB handhelds. That's what I have wished for, for ever. Thanks goodness, the time has come! Hopefully other manufacturers follow suit. This is going to be cool! 73
Other than 10m, antennas are problematic.
Sounds very promising ! Thanks for posting
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching🙏
@6:00 Interesting. Educational, thanks!
Thank you for asking about the breakout box being compatible with the original tx500.
I certainly hope it cost less than the original battery pack. QRP store has it going for over $500 that's insane.
Rock and Roll as Always. 🙂
Good job !
I really don't want to ask this one, but it is a concern. Is LAB599 doing anything to address the service issues here in the US. I understand there is a parts supply issue, which I'm sure is due to world events. The only service guy is reportedly having health issues. People claim to have been waiting over a year. It is unfortunate, but this is a deal breaker in my opinion.
This is exactly the same problem we have with Elecraft in Europe.
Thsnkfully, I have never had a problem with my TX-500. So i've never needed to send it off for support. A better place to ask this question is probably the Lab599 FB group.
Julian, what antenna would you recommend if I want to set up on the side of a country road, or the beach, or a mountain? Also, would you make this a mobile rig, and if so, what antenna would you recommend? Thanks for your video.
Nice job Marine
Hi Julian can you ask if the radio can be connected to a tablet either by cable or accessory Bluetooth box, to run data modes, my intention is to be climbing mountains whilst running comms.
this was covered in the second update video. There is a remotes USB-C port and audio interface. Watch the second update for more details
I want one so bad.
#metoo
Any recent news on the release date, price and the other open questions?
I just reached out yesterday. Waiting for some feedback
@@OH8STN Thanks for letting me know, I'm looking forward to the next update.
If they want to be really smart, they should use the standard H250 and i.e. a real one would make it NATO compatible which would be very cool. Just my thoughts. Also, the H250 has such a coolness factor it’s beyond amateur.
Well i guess this radio is a keeper.
I hope so. Just the effort made to reduce The Wire mess makes this worth looking at for a data operator.
Trying not to hype it up too much until you really see what it's all about.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Just wondering how this escalation of war might effect shippment and avalibility.
Sadly, it's an impossible question to answer right now.
@@OH8STN yep, get it while the getting is good.
When is radio coming out and what price
Manufacturing starts in April. Price will be announced before it hits the market. That's all I've got
Do you think they will come out with a 2M/70cm version of the MP?
I doubt it, but I'll definitely ask.
OH8STN, you are one of very few people on RUclips at the upper echelon of this topic.
For those who don't have a Ham or GMRS license, what is the best free band to use for the longest range communications, text or voice
I've done limited research, and so far have concluded LoRa meshtastic devices running 915 MHz is the best choice for long range, but im still in the noob catagory on this topic.
LoRa is reliant on the MESH network. Unless there is sufficient mesh network density, success will be limited.
To answer your question: define "long range". For HF, long range is hundreds or thousands of kilometers/miles consistently with a highly repeatable success rate. This without any intermediate infrastructure. LoRa is popular, but only practical where a high density of other nodes exist.
Yes, I started to ramble the nuances, but figured I'd wait to see how you responded
Basically, I'm working on a off-grid communication system that covers everything from 100 yards to 100 miles. And that probably is best covered by multiple different communication protocols. My first step is mastering hundreds of yards. That's what I'm doing now
I've considered a LAN OFFLINE WIFI mesh network as a local communicate network. That would be the easiest protocol for the less initiated
I understand mesh networks require multiple nodes to be effective at longer distances.
I recently heard on RUclips, the 900 MHz bandwidth limit's the LoRa mesh network to approximately 100 nodes before the system starts to bog down. That prohibits an effective nation-wide mesh network
I've heard CB radios can utilize atmospheric skip to transmit hundreds of miles, so that might also be a "license free option" at some point. I'm looking into that option.
My initial idea was to create a neighborhood 915 Mhz LoRa text messaging mesh network utilizing meshtastic and ATAK so locations can be verified.
At this step, (step 1 of protocol 1), I guess I'm looking for the best "license free frequency" (don't want to piss off the FCC) to transmit voice over the longest range possible, without resorting to skip. FRS does not qualify.
As you said, "For HF, long range is hundreds or thousands of kilometers/miles"
So a license-free voice communication system for the longest local range might be in 900 Mhz. Unless there is a license-free band higher than 900 MHz.?
Note. The easiest way to solve this problem is getting a Ham or GMRS license. But at that point you are still technically tied to the grid, and bound by the laws/rules therein
Off-Grid means Off-Grid.
Neither ham radio or gmrs ties you to the grid. CB is good for local communications, but can do skip. However, skip relies on band conditions, propagation, and time of day. This means success is limited.
I would suggest you focus on one aspect at a time. Local neighborhood would be a great start. Start close and work outwards.
For what I’ve seen so far price? Uffff,think about Elecraft and Cameleon had a baby….that’s the price 😂😂😂
Any idea on a release date?
Go get your breakfast Julian 😂
I kept trying to record the last 20 seconds and she kept calling from the window "Julian, Julian Come to eat". :D
@@OH8STN Your wife knows to cause QRM(W?) on your channel so you give up and go inside!
My guess is $1299
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