Re: New QMX problems
Number of turns are exactly as per the assembly manual. I spread out the turns a bit more evenly but this yielded only very minor improvements. TX power on 15m went from 1.9W to 2.0W (@12V). Anyway,
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Andreas K6AKW
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Re: QMX+ PA zeners
#qmx
Thank you Hans.? I knew that you would increase my level of understanding.? ?The student defers to the master,? again, lol.? Can't wait to get mine on the air.? 72, Doug
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Doug Hendricks
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Re: QMX+ PA zeners
#qmx
Hi Doug
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That was cya for us. I am interested in hearing why you don't include
Originally I believed the BS170s in QDX/QMX would see less drain voltage
anyway than in a QCX (with it's three
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Hans Summers
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#123783
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Re: Win 11 and QMX
I find with W11 if I plug the USB lead in to the radio and computer and then turn on the QMX it will be Ok. ?Otherwise as you say W11 usually reports a malfunction.
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Clive - G4KCM
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Re: QMX+ PA zeners
#qmx
That was cya for us.? I am interested in hearing why you don't? include one.? Is there a reason?
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Doug Hendricks
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Re: QMX+ PA zeners
#qmx
Here is my zener protection test video:
https://youtu.be/7hUmkE84kfA?si=bZolSWrp5Nk2fyKE
I use 47V 1W zeners on my QDX and QMX. No issues no mosfet smoke!
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73, Barb
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Barb WB2CBA
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Re: QMX+ Vishay NPO 680pF capacitor spec
#parts
Yes we use the 2.5mm spaced 50V rated Vishay NP0/C0G from Digikey. The
price for US domestic shipping is $4.99.
73 Hans G0UPL
http://qrp-labs.com
https://buymeacoffee.com/g0upl
wrote:
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Hans Summers
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Re: 50w QCX amp with grounded ptt (elecraft k2)
Hi Larry, could you provide more details about this circuit? I tried it but it didn't work.
I understand the on/key-down state here. But what about the off/key-up state? IIUC, when the rig is in
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Zhenxing Han N6HAN
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Re: QMX+ Vishay NPO 680pF capacitor spec
#parts
No replies yet on the specs for this capacitor.? This is in a low pass filter, so it will see some voltage.
Based on the markings, this is a Vishay/BC capacitor.
On Digikey, I see a 50V 5% NPO
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w8gu@...
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#123777
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Win 11 and QMX
I’ve successfully updated my qmx software, but WSJTX does not find the qmx audio files for input and output. When I plug in the USB-C cable windows says USB device not recognized. I have QMX in
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Ken Kirkley <no4dken@...>
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Re: QMX+ Soldering problems
The leads are likely Kovar? or Alloy 42?, which are used in semiconductor packaging due to their low coefficient of thermal expansion and the ability to be wet by glass seals, which makes them
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Donald S Brant Jr
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Re: QCX 50W Amplifier
Alison, Bruce,
Thanks for the info. It’s much as I feared.
I may try the 5W PA (now a retired kit) with a RD15VHF1 which I already have.
Thanks again for saving me a lot of wasted time, which I
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John Baines
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Re: QCX 50W Amplifier
NO and no.
The transformers are completely unsuitable for 2M.? For 2M I've had best result
using coaxial Transmission lines of the correct impedance (not 50 ohm!)
The IRF510s are untried at 2M.?
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ajparent1/kb1gmx
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#123772
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Re: QCX 50W Amplifier
They *are* VHF FETS but the transformers (cores etc )will be way out of their comfort zone, the gain well down from HF levels etc.
The PCB *might* be a basis for your own ?VHF design but there will
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Bruce Akhurst
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QCX 50W Amplifier
Hi all,
I realise that this is way out of it’s specification, but does anyone have any experience of using this amplifier on 2m?
I’m not expecting 50W but will it work at
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John Baines
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Re: QMX+ Soldering problems
I bought the Hakko FX888D before starting on these kits. ?Also, a spool of Kester .015” lead core solder. ?When I read Jeff Moore’s suggestion sheet it stated a recommendation of 790 deg F.
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Todd - K4MSW
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Re: QMX+ Broken Inductor
In preparation for building my own mid-band QMX, I was rewatching Hans' "52 tips for building your QMX successfully!" video. Interestingly, if you go to the 30 second point in the video and look at
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DD5ET
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Re: New to linears - help with PTT
#amplifier
#linear
#ptt
#qmx
Danny
Great amp. Have been using mine for 15yrs with FLEX1500, now replaced with QMX HB.
There is a mod to set the input power to 5W or 10W. With the QMX (9V) running at 8V
there is enough drive to
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Barry VA7GEM
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#123766
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Re: QMX+ PA zeners
#qmx
Hi Doug
You must have been worried about it, your manual says: "Operating or
testing into a bad SWR or no antenna will permanently damage the three
power amplifier BS170's. Be careful..."
73 Hans
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Hans Summers
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#123765
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Re: QMX+ Soldering problems
Hello everyone.
Thank you very much for all your help and answers. The crucial tip was the soldering tip. I have made many kits from Hans and his team with one and the same soldering tip so far
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Marcel <dm3fam@...>
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