Re: Successful QDX order

Hi all

If I have to make a guess of the order ID beyond which people probably have to wait for the next batch, it is 52740. But very roughly. It could move in either direction...?

73 Hans G0UPL

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On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 2:56 PM Reid Lanham <rhlanham@...> wrote:

Nice, I’m 52491.?
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73, Reid K8JLW

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76613

QRP-LABS already provides more value than other Ham supplier, not to mention superior customer service so a small price increase to insure the continued supply of excellent products should be of no concern to any Ham.? Many of the worlds largest companies have had significant price increases and product discontinuations in the wake of the recent crisis. Thank you for you efforts and commitment to the hobby. Great job securing additional product, now go enjoy the holidays with your family.

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76612

On 18/12/2021 11:46, Chris Wood via groups.io wrote:
Well spoken Gerry.? I don't think you'd hear any complaint if Hans put the price up by $5 and kept a little more in hand as a financial buffer, for development work and to keep the family cared for.
Best wishes to all
Chris? G4CWS
<AOL>

:-)

Nick


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(Pyramids)
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13:10:01 up 6 days, 2:38, 7 users, load average: 0.46, 0.50, 0.56


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73 Nick M0HGU

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76611

Hans

If anyone has a problem with your price increase so you can take care of your family and remain in business, it is probably better if they go somewhere else to do their business. ?

Relax and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Larry NA0F?

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76610

开云体育

Everyone replying here are spot on! ?Great kits well engineered at a very reasonable price. ?All the best in 2022.

Dave

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On Dec 18, 2021, at 07:40, Arthur Paton <artpaton@...> wrote:

?Hello Hans

Many in the hobby are amazed that you offer your kits at prices less than half of other kits with fewer features and functions. ?A small increase in price is not a problem from my point of view. ?I am hopeful that the business will sustain you and your family during the monetary crises affecting Turkey at this time.

I am very glad I was around to purchase and experience building your kits.

73
Art N9AEP

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

Arthur Paton

#76609

Hello Hans

Many in the hobby are amazed that you offer your kits at prices less than half of other kits with fewer features and functions. ?A small increase in price is not a problem from my point of view. ?I am hopeful that the business will sustain you and your family during the monetary crises affecting Turkey at this time.

I am very glad I was around to purchase and experience building your kits.

73
Art N9AEP

Re: QDX Manual

#76608

On Samstag, 18. Dezember 2021 09:10:30 -03 you wrote:
Hi Dan

Yes there is! In the next day or two!

73 Hans G0UPL

Thank you SO much Hans!
You brought back the fun of amateur radio to us so called little guns -
well I for one only having small cracker beans ;-).
vy 73 de Eike ZP6CGE

Re: QDX Manual

#76607

Hi Dan

Yes there is! In the next?day or two!

73 Hans G0UPL

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On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM Daniel Walter via <nm3a=[email protected]> wrote:

The latest manual, 1.06, seems to be for rev 1. Is there going to be a new one for rev 2 board?
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73, Dan? NM3A

Re: how to disable output when going from tx to recieve

Terry Hart G3VFO

#76606

开云体育

The issue does not arise with 'modern' rigs where the vfo is one part of a mixer system, and other elements of that are turned on only on tx. 'Back in the day' where the vfo was directly on, or a sub multiple of, the tx frequency it was common practice in simple designs? to mute the vfo in receive mode (not good for stability!) and to be able turn it on briefly in receive mode when a 'netting' signal was required. This arrangement would still be useful when using the QRP Labs VFO as a basis for a 'vintage' AM/CW TX.

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-------- Original message --------
From: Alan G4ZFQ <alan4alan@...>
Date: 18/12/2021 08:58 (GMT+00:00)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QRPLabs] how to disable output when going from tx to recieve

> the lack of a facility to be able to mute the output or switch off
> the vfo and remember it's set frequency is a serious flaw

?John,

You may think so but not many rigs turn off the VFO or even change its
frequency for TX. Maybe I've missed it but I do not remember having seen
that as a feature of VFO designs, which ones do?
I expect Hans will sometime provide some facility as a few have asked
him for it.

73 Alan G4ZFQ

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76605

How fortunate that you were able to secure the uProcessors!? Thank you Hans for reaching out to us and explaining the difficulties you are facing.? We stand with you in this!

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

Re: Successful QDX order

#76604

Nice, I’m 52491.?
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73, Reid K8JLW

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76603

开云体育

Hans,

Absolutely no worries what so ever on your (small price) increase. Your kits have been, are and will be great regardless and we will buy them. No need to apologize at all as far as I am concerned although I do appreciate your always open and honest about these things.

Regards, keep up the good work and have great holidays with you family,

?

Leo

?

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Van: [email protected] <[email protected]> Namens Hans Summers
Verzonden: Saturday, 18 December 2021 11:13
Aan: [email protected] Notification <[email protected]>
Onderwerp: [QRPLabs] ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

?

Hi all QRP Labbers

?

The beloved ATmega328 microcontroller that is at the heart of many QRP Labs products, is the latest victim of the global semiconductor crisis. It is now out of stock at all major distributors including Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, Farnell, RS etc. Expected availability varies from July 2022 to even later, in some cases 2023. Some Chinese vendors list it but at high prices, and several have openly admitted to me that they are in fact fake copies produced in Taiwan.?

?

The price of the ATmega328 chip has already more than doubled compared to 2 years ago. But now, if you can find it, the prices are even higher.?

?

It was rather a lot of stress for me on Monday this week, as I was starting to wonder how QRP Labs could continue, selling just low pass filters and such... since the ATmega328 is used in all the best selling kits, QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits. Luckily for me after some hunting, I was able to find a large stash of genuine MicroChip ATmega328P right here in Turkey. The price was rather unpleasant but I gobbled up the whole Turkey stock, thereby ensuring business continuity. I believe I have enough ATmega328 now to last until the major distributors have them in stock again. I did chuckle yesterday when the cargo van pulled up and carried in this large cardboard box - unknown to the driver, the contents of that box are worth as much as his van!

?

I have been able to resist altering QRP Labs prices for the last two years while the ATmega328 price increased 100% (compared to Dec 2019). I'm hit by a lot of other parts costs increases for other parts too. However I can't continue like that in the face of the current high chip prices; therefore regrettably I have had to add a $2.79 temporary price increase to all QRP Labs products containing the ATmega328, this includes QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits, as well as firmware upgrade chips.?

?

I hope you understand the situation, I know prices of everything are going up everywhere and this is a story nobody wants to hear, but probably keeps hearing anyway... but I hope you will understand and agree that the QRP Labs kits are still very well priced for the performance, features and fun you get out of them.?

?

73 Hans G0UPL

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76602

Totally understand and support this. Most people are pretty understanding when it comes to small businesses facing into cost increases beyond their control.

73

Simon
VK3ELH

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76601

Hans,

So very glad you found the chips! ?The increase is less than the price of a fast food hamburger, a good cup of coffee, or a cheap beer. ?Surely within the capacity of your clientele (including me) who likely buy those items ?:-) ?

Grateful the kitting will continue!

73,
Mark
N8MH

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76600

Well spoken Gerry.? I don't think you'd hear any complaint if Hans put the price up by $5 and kept a little more in hand as a financial buffer, for development work and to keep the family cared for.

Best wishes to all

Chris? G4CWS

QDX Manual

#76599

The latest manual, 1.06, seems to be for rev 1. Is there going to be a new one for rev 2 board?
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73, Dan? NM3A

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76598

Quality. Service . Technical back up. Superb design. Comprehensive construction manuals. A designer and business owner who goes that extra mile. Etc etc. All worth 2.79 and much more. Stop stressing Hans. Your customer base is far more understanding than you think. Relax and you and your family have a great Christmas.

72 and best wishes for? 2022

Gerry G4OJF?

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On 18 December 2021 at 10:12 Hans Summers <hans.summers@...> wrote:

Hi all QRP Labbers

The beloved ATmega328 microcontroller that is at the heart of many QRP Labs products, is the latest victim of the global semiconductor crisis. It is now out of stock at all major distributors including Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, Farnell, RS etc. Expected availability varies from July 2022 to even later, in some cases 2023. Some Chinese vendors list it but at high prices, and several have openly admitted to me that they are in fact fake copies produced in Taiwan.?

The price of the ATmega328 chip has already more than doubled compared to 2 years ago. But now, if you can find it, the prices are even higher.?

It was rather a lot of stress for me on Monday this week, as I was starting to wonder how QRP Labs could continue, selling just low pass filters and such... since the ATmega328 is used in all the best selling kits, QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits. Luckily for me after some hunting, I was able to find a large stash of genuine MicroChip ATmega328P right here in Turkey. The price was rather unpleasant but I gobbled up the whole Turkey stock, thereby ensuring business continuity. I believe I have enough ATmega328 now to last until the major distributors have them in stock again. I did chuckle yesterday when the cargo van pulled up and carried in this large cardboard box - unknown to the driver, the contents of that box are worth as much as his van!

I have been able to resist altering QRP Labs prices for the last two years while the ATmega328 price increased 100% (compared to Dec 2019). I'm hit by a lot of other parts costs increases for other parts too. However I can't continue like that in the face of the current high chip prices; therefore regrettably I have had to add a $2.79 temporary price increase to all QRP Labs products containing the ATmega328, this includes QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits, as well as firmware upgrade chips.?

I hope you understand the situation, I know prices of everything are going up everywhere and this is a story nobody wants to hear, but probably keeps hearing anyway... but I hope you will understand and agree that the QRP Labs kits are still very well priced for the performance, features and fun you get out of them.?

73 Hans G0UPL

?

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gerry

Re: ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76597

开云体育

Hello.

Maybe it's a good idea for many people to programme? ATmega on your own? I have a few? ATmega328 chips,? so if you will have all components missing only ATmega I will be interested to buy kit with file for ATmega.

73! Robert SP6RGB

W dniu 18.12.2021 o?11:12, Hans Summers pisze:

Hi all QRP Labbers

The beloved ATmega328 microcontroller that is at the heart of many QRP Labs products, is the latest victim of the global semiconductor crisis. It is now out of stock at all major distributors including Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, Farnell, RS etc. Expected availability varies from July 2022 to even later, in some cases 2023. Some Chinese vendors list it but at high prices, and several have openly admitted to me that they are in fact fake copies produced in Taiwan.?

The price of the ATmega328 chip has already more than doubled compared to 2 years ago. But now, if you can find it, the prices are even higher.?

It was rather a lot of stress for me on Monday this week, as I was starting to wonder how QRP Labs could continue, selling just low pass filters and such... since the ATmega328 is used in all the best selling kits, QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits. Luckily for me after some hunting, I was able to find a large stash of genuine MicroChip ATmega328P right here in Turkey. The price was rather unpleasant but I gobbled up the whole Turkey stock, thereby ensuring business continuity. I believe I have enough ATmega328 now to last until the major distributors have them in stock again. I did chuckle yesterday when the cargo van pulled up and carried in this large cardboard box - unknown to the driver, the contents of that box are worth as much as his van!

I have been able to resist altering QRP Labs prices for the last two years while the ATmega328 price increased 100% (compared to Dec 2019). I'm hit by a lot of other parts costs increases for other parts too. However I can't continue like that in the face of the current high chip prices; therefore regrettably I have had to add a $2.79 temporary price increase to all QRP Labs products containing the ATmega328, this includes QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits, as well as firmware upgrade chips.?

I hope you understand the situation, I know prices of everything are going up everywhere and this is a story nobody wants to hear, but probably keeps hearing anyway... but I hope you will understand and agree that the QRP Labs kits are still very well priced for the performance, features and fun you get out of them.?

73 Hans G0UPL

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SP6RGB

Re: QDX batch #2 availability, Friday 17-Dec-2021 1800Z

#76596

All,

Please see this message as to what happened:
/g/QRPLabs/message/76537

There are roughly 70 orders that are not able to be confirmed.? You will need to wait to get an email from QRP-Labs to know if you really have a QDX on order.

73
Evan
AC9TU

ATmega328 unavailability due to global semiconductor crisis

#76595

Hi all QRP Labbers

The beloved ATmega328 microcontroller that is at the heart of many QRP Labs products, is the latest victim of the global semiconductor crisis. It is now out of stock at all major distributors including Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, Farnell, RS etc. Expected availability varies from July 2022 to even later, in some cases 2023. Some Chinese vendors list it but at high prices, and several have openly admitted to me that they are in fact fake copies produced in Taiwan.?

The price of the ATmega328 chip has already more than doubled compared to 2 years ago. But now, if you can find it, the prices are even higher.?

It was rather a lot of stress for me on Monday this week, as I was starting to wonder how QRP Labs could continue, selling just low pass filters and such... since the ATmega328 is used in all the best selling kits, QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits. Luckily for me after some hunting, I was able to find a large stash of genuine MicroChip ATmega328P right here in Turkey. The price was rather unpleasant but I gobbled up the whole Turkey stock, thereby ensuring business continuity. I believe I have enough ATmega328 now to last until the major distributors have them in stock again. I did chuckle yesterday when the cargo van pulled up and carried in this large cardboard box - unknown to the driver, the contents of that box are worth as much as his van!

I have been able to resist altering QRP Labs prices for the last two years while the ATmega328 price increased 100% (compared to Dec 2019). I'm hit by a lot of other parts costs increases for other parts too. However I can't continue like that in the face of the current high chip prices; therefore regrettably I have had to add a $2.79 temporary price increase to all QRP Labs products containing the ATmega328, this includes QCX+, QCX-mini, U3S, VFO and Clock kits, as well as firmware upgrade chips.?

I hope you understand the situation, I know prices of everything are going up everywhere and this is a story nobody wants to hear, but probably keeps hearing anyway... but I hope you will understand and agree that the QRP Labs kits are still very well priced for the performance, features and fun you get out of them.?

73 Hans G0UPL