Re: QMX IQ Sweeps
What kind of power supply are you using?
Try running off a 9v transistor radio battery, or something else reasonably quiet.
Do you have a 50 ohm dummy load at the antenna port when testing?
I'd try
By
Jerry Gaffke
·
#139635
·
|
Re: QMX IQ Sweeps
I’m bumping this to see if there are any more ideas. I’ve checked everything I can think of. I rewound T401 (the trifilar toroid) and replaced the PCM1804. I’ve followed the audio chain through
By
Matthew Basanta - NE3U
·
#139634
·
|
QCX+ 30M for Sale
I have a factory built 30 Meter QCX+ for sale, $80 shipped USA,
contact me by my QRZ email.
W6TOM
By
Tom
·
#139633
·
|
Re: Poor Mans ESD Safe Work Surface
Oh completely understand.
I don't actually use that worktable for actual power on testing. At most, I ohm out detailed checkpoints or other ohmic confirmations of connections. If I've removed the
By
Greg McCain
·
#139632
·
|
Re: Poor Mans ESD Safe Work Surface
I prefere a non conductive esd mat. The mat and wrist strap have resistors
in. I also use a plug with just the earth connected and not had any issues
in 25 plus years(apart from replacing the strap
By
Darren
·
#139631
·
|
Re: QMX kit arrived w/damaged L501, is it a problem?
Maybe it is regional... My QMX+ kit arrived today in PERFECT condition. No damage to the outside packaging. The 1st thing I checked was L501: AOK inside an anti-static bag, inside a paper envelope,
By
N4REE - Bob
·
#139630
·
|
Re: QMX new build showed up as USB but unresponsive after firmware transfer
Florin,
Sorry for my previous post that was late.?? I didn't realize that there was a second page to this thread.?? I believe you have your QMX running now.?? Good on you.
By
Kevin (KQ4DTX)
·
#139629
·
|
Re: Poor Mans ESD Safe Work Surface
Nice idea, Greg.
I prefer working on a non-conductive work surface, so I don't accidentally short things while testing.
There are several low-cost (under $30) ESD mats available on Amazon, including
By
Stan Dye
·
#139628
·
|
Re: QMX Rev 4 Schematics
Andy,
With that current draw, there is very likely something shorting or not connected properly on your board - this is much more common than a component failure, especially capacitors which rarely
By
Stan Dye
·
#139627
·
|
Re: Another Jeff Moore W1NC Repair Rescue
I second the accolades Jeff receives. I sent him a non functioning build and received a jewel in return. Many thanks to Jeff!
By
Thomas Cupal
·
#139626
·
|
Re: QCX buzzing sound on key down
John,
Just checking: when you say that it is a good battery are you measuring the voltage under key down/transmit conditions or just during RX.? When a battery is low, it may measure 12 volts during
By
Brien - KE7WB
·
#139625
·
|
Re: QMX new build showed up as USB but unresponsive after firmware transfer
Just to clarify, also re-arranged on the top of the board. But no documentation exists for these changes.
By
Ian G4GIR
·
#139624
·
|
CW Practice / Rag Chew
On 2/24/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session on 20 meters. I worked five stations:
Date / Time Call Bnd Frequency Mode Power Rec Snt SPC# Name Comments
2/24/2025
By
Ed Kwik
·
#139623
·
|
Re: For my open ticket
I thought I had the wrong pair of glasses on! ??????
[email protected]> wrote:
By
Roy Appleton
·
#139622
·
|
Poor Mans ESD Safe Work Surface
Thought others might be interested in this.
Picture attached of my low-bucks ESD work surface.
Built my first one about 25 years ago and a second one recently for my winter QTH.
Materials Needed:
24
By
Greg McCain
·
#139621
·
|
Re: For my open ticket
Sorry, it shouldn't have been sent to the group.Gary
By
Gary Bernard
·
#139620
·
|
Re: For my open ticket
The photo is very blurry.
--
73, Dan - W2DLC
By
Daniel Conklin
·
#139619
·
|
For my open ticket
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Gary Bernard <garybernard2@...>To: Home Bernard <garybernard2@...>Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:06:44 AM MSTSubject:
By
Gary Bernard
·
#139618
·
|
Re: QMX new build showed up as USB but unresponsive after firmware transfer
Components were moved to the bottom side of the board.
By
Stan Dye
·
#139617
·
|
Re: Testing for a dead QMX board
Jeff, you are a real asset to the QRP Labs community. Thanks for all you do.
Mike Krieger
<jeffreymoore@...> wrote:
By
Mike Krieger
·
#139616
·
|