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Re: QSX Enclosure Request
I think everyone probably agrees that Hans can't possibly stock different colors for the case. If someone is really unhappy with a black case, it can't be that hard to prepare the existing case for a
By jjpurdum · #26874 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Keeping a stock of multiple colored cases could cause the price to rise significantly. _._
By Arv Evans <arvid.evans@...> · #26873 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
I don¡¯t understand why anyone would sit in the hot summer sun and not be able to place the minimal amount of shade on the rig with the box/case/knapsack that one brought it there with. If nothing
By Don Baker · #26872 ·
QCX 20 meter low outp
Hi, I built my QCX 20 meter ( serial # 5408 ) a few weeks ago and it worked at the first power on. So I was very happy. I checked this group on a regular basis and found the topics discussing low
By Dick de V · #26871 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Hans, Can I suggest that each kit have its own unique colour, with the QCX being natural aluminium, the QSX black, perhaps, and so on. Ross, vk4fawr
By AC3DN - Ross · #26870 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
You have hit the nail on the head Hans, do what you think is the best business decision for QRPLabs.? It is ridiculous to think that you can provide everyone's favorite color, or that you will sell
By David Fine · #26869 ·
T1 winding short to core
Is the bottom of the T1 core that appears to be uncoated truly that? I have stripped the enamel from the S3 winding just a little to far, this is the end toward the top of the PCB that passes under
By robert tharp <rtharp0001@...> · #26868 ·
Re: 30m QCX working ¨C but not for long....
Check polarity of electrolytic capacitors. 73 Mirek OK2BUH
By Miroslav Sperlin · #26867 ·
Dutch Day of the Amateur, Zwolle 3 Nov
Greetings fellow QRPLabs fans, I will be going to the VERON rally in Zwolle along with Jan Verduyn G0BBL. Will anyone else be there? May be we could take some pictures so Hans can put some faces to
By Stephen Farthing G0XAR JO92ON97 · #26865 ·
Re: 30m QCX working ¨C but not for long....
Chris This seems to show that something is wrong after the pot. Q7 failed? Shorting to ground. And if not give us the actual voltages at Q7 and IC10 This makes me think of bad connection somewhere,
By Alan G4ZFQ · #26864 ·
30m QCX working ¨C but not for long....
Good morning I¡¯ve recently finished building my 30m QCX, board rev 4.?Completed alignment ok (after fixing poor joint on T1).?4w output at 13v and had a brief ¡®599TU¡¯ style qso with a Spanish
By Chris Wood · #26863 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Thanks Hans, That IS small, the QSX front panel width is shorter than the U3 case depth! any idea on rx / tx current draw, so we can judge battery requirements? I'll have to get measuring.... My
By Alan de G1FXB · #26862 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Hans, To simply things it might be best to offer a natural aluminium finish. People could then paint or anodise the case to whatever colour they want. Painting Aluminium is no big deal. It just needs
By Stephen Farthing G0XAR JO92ON97 · #26861 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Personally I would choose black when purchasing if it were an option. That said, if there is only going to be one color and it's not going to be black, please make it something 'neutral' like silver,
By N1BUG · #26860 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Hi Alan QSX enclosure outside dimension is 145w x 68h x 73d mm. The heatsink protrudes 25mm at the back panel. The knobs protrude 10mm at the front panel. Even despite not really having an idle moment
By Hans Summers · #26859 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Hi Al, for trail carry I use army surplus pouches mainly for convenience & bash protection here in the UK rather than thermal reasons..... though i'm sure that would also provide the required
By Alan de G1FXB · #26858 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Even other colours wouldn't be Ok in direct sunlight. Non-black does help... but does not ELIMINATE a heating situation. Here in QTH KM46 with harsh wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling blue sky and
By Hans Summers · #26857 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
My first FT-817 died the first day it was used in the UK sun.? The case was too hot to touch when it failed (used on receive only so not due to Tx abuse).? The VFO control stopped working.? Maybe
By DAVE JAMES · #26856 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Absolutely, I understand the MOQ and volume pricing requirements to some degree, I've brought (very) 'niche' small run products to market before, I suggested the extra cost suggestion as a possible to
By Clint Sharp <cjaysharp@...> · #26855 ·
Re: QSX Enclosure Request
Hi Just to make it simple for Hans - Make the cases for the proposed QSX all in anodised bright RED No need for polls, ordering simpler etc LOL (Think of it as a version of the Ford model "T" system)
By Alex Berkuta <aberkuta@...> · #26854 ·