Bought one to be built at Hamvention 2023. Had a nice chat with the folks there, part of it in Norwegian crossing into Swedish. Really looking forward to its eventual arrival. And if they ever come up with one for the sensible POTA/SOTA bands (40, 30, 20, 17 & 15), that’ll be in the eventual arrival bag too. So we can compare notes next year ;-). Nice to meet you at Dayton/Xenia. Hope to see you at Begali next time too! 73 de W8IJN
👍Thanks for video. This looks very interesting. Built a few QCX kits and they are very nice. Hans at QRP Labs is spoiling us with this succession of amazingly well engineered kits at very reasonable cost.🙂
Rumor has it that there's a high band edition of this radio in the works (as in - I talked to the guy doing it at the QRP Labs booth in Dayton). I'll be first on the list for that one. These are fantastic radios, but the whole point of these radios is downsizing your kit. That's a lot easier to do on 10M than 80!
Nice to hear. Then I’ll be next on the list for a high bands QMX. When most of these new QRP SOTA style rigs came out it was in a solar cycle slump but now the higher bands for SOTA have a lot more promise. Plus, higher bands have easier to deploy antennas on a peak.
I have build 5 QDX's of various revisions and several QCX Mini's. The QMX looks to be the highest component density of the all hands down. If you are a beginner kit builder, this shouldn't be your first kit. $50 is a small price to pay to get a built working one. It's 8-10hrs of time to put one together. I will definitely get one down the road and if history is any guide, the main board will go thru one or more revisions. To be fair, my orginal REV 1 QDX works just as good as the latest revision built. 73
@tookthe5th182 I was thinking of building either a QCX+ or the QCX Mini as my "first" transceiver build. I've build a couple of QRP labs antennas and the 4States simple CW practice oscillator without any problems. What do you think of either of the QCXs as a first transceiver build for someone with a little soldering experience? I was looking at some of the crystal kits (like the Cricket or the Rockmite), but it might be cool to have a full band to work with rather than just a single frequency.
@tookthe5th182 is right, this looks dense and therefore a little more difficult. The QDX comes in a monoband kit or a 4 band kit and is a lot easier than the QCX Mini. the QCX+ should be pretty good and if I recall, its a larger kit.
Talked to Hans at Dayton. Looking at the kit, # components and the size of some of the toroids I asked how long to build one. Hans told me HE could build one in 2hrs, that means Joe Public is probably 2x that, or more..... Ponied up for the extra $50 for a fully assembled one. Leadtime 2-3w apparently.
@@temporarilyoffline I did not relize that 11 meters was being re-allocated back to the amateur raido service. The 11-meter amateur radio band, formerly known as the Citizens Band Radio Service (CB), has undergone a recent change. On October 1, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to return the frequencies that were previously assigned to CB back to the Amateur Radio Service
@dorvinion Well, yeah, but it takes a way to read it (serial port) and software somewhere (QMX or WSJTX client) to translate the strings. And that was not documented.
Well then, I am going to have to buy this! See what you do to us? I need HAM addiction counseling! Or maybe just a new radio? It's cheaper than counseling!!!
Great news! I was on the website, and looking at the options. I did not understand the "QLG2 GNSS/GPS receiver" option. Can someone share with me why this would be a good option? Thank you!
I just built one and it is great to set the time dead nutz on my Mini's for running WSPR. Get the display kit or the clock kit to go along with it. On my clock kit, I swapped the display out for a 4 line instead of the 2 line that it comes with and there is a wealth of info you can display including custom text. Takes a bit getting your head wrapped around the 2 button interface to customize what is displayed. Lets just say it is different but works.
This is the way to getting EER (Envelope Elimination and Restoration) for SSB or other modes. It is far more significant than what the QSX might have been. Imagine what this could eventually lead to. A small form factor rig that does legal limit at 90% efficiency. The big 3 will be left in the dust....
"It's gonna be really hard for you to mess this up." Ha! You don't know who you're dealing with, here. Although I haven't yet built one, I'm a huge fan of Hans' radios. And this one basically provides everything I want -- CW and digital on 5 bands -- for 100$. Dammit, Hans! You're just determined to make me screw up one of your kits, aren't you?!?
Nice picture quality, always enjoy your videos and was wondering about this radio just yesterday. I also wondering if you are now shooting in 4K? Best to ya!
I ordered this right away when I saw it in some of the Four Days in May coverage. Did order the built version so it looks like it will be quite awhile to get it, but looking forward to arrival. Question: if I want a power amplifier, do I need to order the QRP labs version or should this work with a Micro PA-50? I plan to use it primarily in a QRP setup, but I like flexibility :) Oh, and if this is a dumb question, I am still very new to this whole thing! 73 KF0LTY.
@@tookthe5th182 OK, thanks. I assume then they won't work with the QMX. I can't see a reason though that the Micro PA50 won't. Regardless, I will be testing!
I think if you build/use the right cable (being mindful that you might have to switch some "pins" you'll be fine with any amp. You can use the QCX PA on the band you build it for (only) and that is another option.
I have a video build series on the QCX PA, I'd start at the beginnings: when you key the QCX, is there any change on your multi-meter readings on the PA cable?
What happened to the QSX that Hans promised use years ago? It was to be an SSB 10 watt transceiver. I built the 10watt PA but the main unit has never been offered. I am very disappointed in QRP Labs.
I've been waiting for the QSX as well, that seemed like an awesome idea. He has been caught up on the QDX rabbit hole and people have gobbled them up like crazy - make hay while the sun shines.
SSB soon? Hans originally said "QMX does not do SSB at this time, not with this current version of firmware." Also the hardware is set up for it to do voice ('mic' on control board - although not populated, bu it looks like the 3.5mm 'Audio' port on the side is speaker/earphone only). So will the QMX eventually do SSB?
Lots of folk are giving me grief for using qrp after my call, and tuning on me, sending disgusting emails, telling other hams iam a bad op or even a pirate. I am proud of my qrp encounters, and I don't think using qrp behind my call is illegal, but do you think I should give up the hobby.
There is a group of QRZombies that want to do nothing but ruin it for the rest of us. Their mommies didn't love them growing up and they need you on the air. Just think of how you are helping them each time they do that and smile at a job well done. The rest of us aren't Alpha Hotels and you're welcome to hang out with us.
Bought one to be built at Hamvention 2023. Had a nice chat with the folks there, part of it in Norwegian crossing into Swedish. Really looking forward to its eventual arrival. And if they ever come up with one for the sensible POTA/SOTA bands (40, 30, 20, 17 & 15), that’ll be in the eventual arrival bag too. So we can compare notes next year ;-). Nice to meet you at Dayton/Xenia. Hope to see you at Begali next time too! 73 de W8IJN
It was most excellent to meet you at Dayton! Now I have an even better reason to stop by Begali each year.
This was the purchase of Hamvention. Lots walked out the door with one. Great video TO
Thanks Bro!
👍Thanks for video. This looks very interesting. Built a few QCX kits and they are very nice. Hans at QRP Labs is spoiling us with this succession of amazingly well engineered kits at very reasonable cost.🙂
Yes, I will master this skill one of these days.
I like the look of that radio what a genius, he does nice work!
He is a genius. I'm just glad he's on our side.
Nice looking radio!
I Concur!
Rumor has it that there's a high band edition of this radio in the works (as in - I talked to the guy doing it at the QRP Labs booth in Dayton). I'll be first on the list for that one. These are fantastic radios, but the whole point of these radios is downsizing your kit. That's a lot easier to do on 10M than 80!
This would be a great 20/10 setup!
Nice to hear. Then I’ll be next on the list for a high bands QMX. When most of these new QRP SOTA style rigs came out it was in a solar cycle slump but now the higher bands for SOTA have a lot more promise. Plus, higher bands have easier to deploy antennas on a peak.
I like T.O., my wallet however doesn't. 😂
I'm such an enabler!
Yes you are!
I was hoping you would have the first build video of this kit on RUclips!
That would be nice! It might happen!
Very cool. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of these out in the field soon.
Me Too!
I have build 5 QDX's of various revisions and several QCX Mini's. The QMX looks to be the highest component density of the all hands down. If you are a beginner kit builder, this shouldn't be your first kit. $50 is a small price to pay to get a built working one. It's 8-10hrs of time to put one together.
I will definitely get one down the road and if history is any guide, the main board will go thru one or more revisions. To be fair, my orginal REV 1 QDX works just as good as the latest revision built.
73
@tookthe5th182 I was thinking of building either a QCX+ or the QCX Mini as my "first" transceiver build. I've build a couple of QRP labs antennas and the 4States simple CW practice oscillator without any problems.
What do you think of either of the QCXs as a first transceiver build for someone with a little soldering experience? I was looking at some of the crystal kits (like the Cricket or the Rockmite), but it might be cool to have a full band to work with rather than just a single frequency.
@tookthe5th182 is right, this looks dense and therefore a little more difficult. The QDX comes in a monoband kit or a 4 band kit and is a lot easier than the QCX Mini. the QCX+ should be pretty good and if I recall, its a larger kit.
Talked to Hans at Dayton. Looking at the kit, # components and the size of some of the toroids I asked how long to build one. Hans told me HE could build one in 2hrs, that means Joe Public is probably 2x that, or more..... Ponied up for the extra $50 for a fully assembled one. Leadtime 2-3w apparently.
@@jonandrews6839 I was thinking 4 hours for the QDX, so I budged 6 for the QMX
@@av3510 The QCX+ would be an excellent first rig kit. A much more relaxed layout and plenty of room to work...
Already ordered one and I can’t wait !!!
Sounds like a fun project to build!
Love the concept of the series! 73
Me Too!
Now you can choose a diffrent selection of bands when you place your order, The other selection is 20, 17, 15, 12, 11, 10 meters.
Nice! 11! That was a good call to make one there.
@@temporarilyoffline I did not relize that 11 meters was being re-allocated back to the amateur raido service.
The 11-meter amateur radio band, formerly known as the Citizens Band Radio Service (CB), has undergone a recent change. On October 1, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to return the frequencies that were previously assigned to CB back to the Amateur Radio Service
My order is in. I cannot wait. I only hope that he does a future revision that includes 20/17/15/12/10 like the later QDX.
And I see someone has already confirmed this is coming. Woohoo! Hans is the man.
Once I get my kit building station up in the trailer, this one is on the list!
Thanks for the review, I have one in queue and hope to get it sometime next year.
You bet, have fun with it!
I love this radio
Its a pretty neat concept!
Very cool! It looks like trusdx but in a more premium package.
Right!
There was a GPS module option. What can be done with that?
I think its used to get the exact time for digital mode
I was thinking it was a "hey, while you're here... but this!" Like the dummy load and the power cord - non-specific up-sell.
@dorvinion Well, yeah, but it takes a way to read it (serial port) and software somewhere (QMX or WSJTX client) to translate the strings. And that was not documented.
Nice, will check it out now. :)
Copy That!
Well then, I am going to have to buy this! See what you do to us? I need HAM addiction counseling! Or maybe just a new radio? It's cheaper than counseling!!!
Buy a new radio key it up and get counseling free from whoever comes back to you!
Much cheaper than counseling! Think of all the money I saved you!
Great news! I was on the website, and looking at the options. I did not understand the "QLG2 GNSS/GPS receiver" option. Can someone share with me why this would be a good option? Thank you!
I just built one and it is great to set the time dead nutz on my Mini's for running WSPR. Get the display kit or the clock kit to go along with it. On my clock kit, I swapped the display out for a 4 line instead of the 2 line that it comes with and there is a wealth of info you can display including custom text. Takes a bit getting your head wrapped around the 2 button interface to customize what is displayed. Lets just say it is different but works.
I don't think they are QMX add-ons, but rather other things you might be interested in building.
This is the way to getting EER (Envelope Elimination and Restoration) for SSB or other modes. It is far more significant than what the QSX might have been. Imagine what this could eventually lead to. A small form factor rig that does legal limit at 90% efficiency. The big 3 will be left in the dust....
The big 3 are already dusting themselves in a lot of areas that the other importers are taking advantage of. Maybe we'll have a "big 4" soon!
Works of art is right!
UBet
"It's gonna be really hard for you to mess this up." Ha! You don't know who you're dealing with, here.
Although I haven't yet built one, I'm a huge fan of Hans' radios. And this one basically provides everything I want -- CW and digital on 5 bands -- for 100$. Dammit, Hans! You're just determined to make me screw up one of your kits, aren't you?!?
Hans is good people, consider it a donation to his cost of living 🤣
@@temporarilyoffline QSL.
Nice picture quality, always enjoy your videos and was wondering about this radio just yesterday. I also wondering if you are now shooting in 4K? Best to ya!
Thank you! No 4k here, just a newer camera and improving my game.
@@temporarilyoffline 1080p rocks, or whichever format you are using. My theory is a 4K camera is another rig! BOOM!!!!
Well... since you put it that way!
I ordered this right away when I saw it in some of the Four Days in May coverage. Did order the built version so it looks like it will be quite awhile to get it, but looking forward to arrival. Question: if I want a power amplifier, do I need to order the QRP labs version or should this work with a Micro PA-50? I plan to use it primarily in a QRP setup, but I like flexibility :) Oh, and if this is a dumb question, I am still very new to this whole thing! 73 KF0LTY.
All of the Amps QRP LABS sells are monoband.
@@tookthe5th182 OK, thanks. I assume then they won't work with the QMX. I can't see a reason though that the Micro PA50 won't. Regardless, I will be testing!
I think if you build/use the right cable (being mindful that you might have to switch some "pins" you'll be fine with any amp. You can use the QCX PA on the band you build it for (only) and that is another option.
@@russbrown194 Yes, that AMP should work fine and would be my preference actually.
I wish they would build one for SSB for 10/15/17/20/40 meters.....that would be amazing
I agree - I hear its coming soon.
If this can do HF APRS on its own will be great. Can it?
I don't know
I got the qcx mini hooked up to the 50w pa, but not much luck, wonder if you have any ideas. qcx with 12v and pa with 18v. max output is 30w on 20m.
I have a video build series on the QCX PA, I'd start at the beginnings: when you key the QCX, is there any change on your multi-meter readings on the PA cable?
What happened to the QSX that Hans promised use years ago? It was to be an SSB 10 watt transceiver. I built the 10watt PA but the main unit has never been offered. I am very disappointed in QRP Labs.
I've been waiting for the QSX as well, that seemed like an awesome idea. He has been caught up on the QDX rabbit hole and people have gobbled them up like crazy - make hay while the sun shines.
Nice video, TO.
Thanks Bill!
@@temporarilyoffline No one is mentioning the mic in the box, the spot for the mic on the upper board, and the hole in the case????
@@Bill-HRT wouldn't want to speculate!
SSB soon? Hans originally said "QMX does not do SSB at this time, not with this current version of firmware." Also the hardware is set up for it to do voice ('mic' on control board - although not populated, bu it looks like the 3.5mm 'Audio' port on the side is speaker/earphone only). So will the QMX eventually do SSB?
I've heard rumors, but nothing confirmed yet.
2:12 That's the same USB connector that you just mentioned at 1:36, so it's not some great secret worthy of raised eyebrows...
The raised eyebrows are because the big 3 can't seem to catch up to the last decade.
@@temporarilyoffline Ah subtle. Perhaps your eyebrows should have been raised at 1:36. 🙂!!
@@JxH right! It's hard to tell a joke around hams
Could be a game changer.
Could be!
Why does it have a microphone in the parts?
It is rumored to do SSB in an upcoming firmware revision.
Kicking myself for not grabbing on at Hamvention now i have to wait for them to ship.
One less thing to carry on the plane!
Let it be known I'm first and this video is great, when's the build Steve?
I have to get one first!
Looks great, ** but other than CW, what can you do with it ? Will it brew a cup of tea ?🍵🍵🍵
No coffee, but a lot of *FSK modes
Lots of folk are giving me grief for using qrp after my call, and tuning on me, sending disgusting emails, telling other hams iam a bad op or even a pirate. I am proud of my qrp encounters, and I don't think using qrp behind my call is illegal, but do you think I should give up the hobby.
There is a group of QRZombies that want to do nothing but ruin it for the rest of us. Their mommies didn't love them growing up and they need you on the air. Just think of how you are helping them each time they do that and smile at a job well done. The rest of us aren't Alpha Hotels and you're welcome to hang out with us.
I'll wait for SSB. Not that impressed with my still-unfinished TruSDX.
the TruSDX is a "can we?" type of thing. I can really appreciate that! I like it, but I don't LOVE it.
Would love to see what the display looks like when on. Anyone out there who bought one at Dayton that can show us the display? K7KS
I don't think they turned it on, but the description leads me to believe they didn't change the display at all.
my next rig no doubt !!! ..... de N2JNZ :)
There is some news about the current version, check the groups.io and maybe wait for rev2?