Re: QCX tuning
Am 01.09.2018 um 19:40 schrieb Alan de G1FXB via Groups.Io: It was a 1A fuse fast type. Supply voltage was at 15V via stepup converter fed from a 12V Pb akku. I assume its a PCB 3, it came already
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Matthias Zwoch <zwoch@...>
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Re: QCX tuning
Interesting! With a 3db attenuator installed in a rig that is putting out less than 5w, the power output drops 50%. And that is enough power to trigger an auto-tuner? Sent: Saturday, September 1, 2018
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Allen Poland
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Re: QCX tuning
Hi Matthias, When tuning, the T1 auto-ATU may present an impedance to the QCX that causes excessive current to flow through the PA FETs or causes an excessive voltage across them? One solution is to
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Richard Harris <g3otk@...>
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Re: QCX tuning
Hi Matthias, Sad to hear of the failure, 1/.??? out of interest what supply voltage and fuse value & was it (fast blow or time lag type) did you have? It's strange the number of QSX PA failures,
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Alan de G1FXB
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Re: QCX 20m no power
#problem
#qcx
Checked out the antenna¡here¡¯s the first thing that hit me: The SWR is further broadened and lowered across 80m-10m with a high voltage capacitor on the primary of the transformer using band
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Allen Poland
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QCX tuning
I used my 20m QCX until yet on my station antenna without any problems for numerous QSOs among them one to PY1AX with over 9900 km. Yesterday I had to prepare the QCX for a fieldday next week. I
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Matthias Zwoch <zwoch@...>
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Re: QCX Enclosure Modification Video (detailed) by Juddie WD8WV
#case
#qcx
#encl
Hi Juddie, Thanks for this Interesting video! Do I understand that you bought the extra pieces at Bamatech? 73 Patrick F6GWE
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F6GWE
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Re: Loading the Ultimate3s Firmware
Did my first one this afternoon using an Arduino to program it on the board.? The information for the settings including the fuses are here?/g/QRPLabs/files/AVR%20Programming and
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Len GM0ONX <gm0onx@...>
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Re: QSX radio + 630m :)
Look up "The Old Tech Guy" on YouTube.? he builds several versions and it could save you a lot of trial and error.? Brady kd8zm Your comment was so vague I decided to go to that Youtoob collection.
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ajparent1/kb1gmx
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Re: QCX 20m no power
#problem
#qcx
But as the qrp-guys antenna is also a kit better check that one too ;) Have an antenna analyzer so that would be easy to do. John
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John
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Re: QCX 20m no power
#problem
#qcx
Have a 50W dummy load so that is not a problem. Just have to find the time to investigate. John
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John
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QCX Enclosure Modification Video (detailed) by Juddie WD8WV
#case
#qcx
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Thought I would share a more detailed video of the QCX Enclosure to be able to use the S1 switch without having to take the enclosure apart to get to it.? This is for the times that you might forget
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WD8WV
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Re: QRP Labs postage stamps
How did you pull that one off, Hans? The word about QRP Labs is definitely getting out! 73 de Jim KM5M
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Jim
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Re: My first time QCX build - fail.
I don't understand enough to see why those connections would cause the tone when in any mode except transmit but I'll certainly check them. Thanks
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Jim - K9DD
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Re: My first time QCX build - fail.
It is in any mode except when I key the transmitter and is not affected by the volume control.
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Jim - K9DD
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Re: QCX 20m no power
#problem
#qcx
At this point in your debug you will be better off with a small 50 Ohm dummy load. At 5 watts very easy to make if you don't have one.?? Just use non inductive resistors
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N3MNT
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Re: My first time QCX build - fail.
Jim, as others have noted, the most likely culprit is a bad connection on one of the toroid leads. Check connections there first! GL Brady kd8zm
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Braden Glett
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Re: My first time QCX build - fail.
You will get a loud tone on headphones if you are in in alignment mode
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N3MNT
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Re: QCX 20m no power
#problem
#qcx
This is the antenna I'm talking about: https://qrpguys.com/qrpguys-end-fed-wire-antenna Not sure if my SWR is working properly. Or if the cabling is 100%. Will check that too with an analyzer.? But
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John
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Re: Loading the Ultimate3s Firmware
Carl For the values read here /g/QRPLabs/message/24845 I'm not a regular Avrdudess user so best if someone else guides you. 73 Alan G4ZFQ
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Alan G4ZFQ
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