100w radio turned down to 5 watts. 7300/991a/891 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2025, at 10:26 AM, Stephen Flowers via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > > All, > Good morning. Good rundown of QRP radios. The only additional one I’d > mention is the (tr)uSDX. It’s a little orange radio that can be bought as a > kit or assembled from Amazon. Its price point is low, ˜$139, but its feature > set is also limited, e.g. limited filtering, no antenna tuner, no built in > battery, etc. > > It really depends on what your friend finds interesting at this time. As > mentioned below, make sure that they know that QRP as a first radio may end > in frustration since low power stations have a harder time in pileups next to > 100W stations. QRP is fun to me, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea for a > reason. > > Best of luck. > > 73, > Stephen (W2WF) > > >> On Mar 23, 2025, at 11:04 PM, Jay Davidson via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Daniel, >> >> Here's some thoughts regarding a few radio options that might suit your >> friend's interest on QRP (low-power) operation. >> >> G90: This is a fantastic choice if versatility is key. The G90 has an >> excellent built-in tuner that can handle just about any antenna you throw at >> it, making it great for portable setups. However, it doesn't come with an >> internal battery, so you'll need to invest in a good external one-like a >> LiFePO4, which can get pricey but offers reliable power for field use. For >> the price, I'd argue it's the best bang for your buck among these options. >> X6200: This one comes with some nice extras-think bells and whistles like a >> solid tuner and modern features that make it appealing for someone who wants >> a bit more out of their rig. It's a step up in terms of functionality, >> though it might stretch the budget a bit more than the G90. >> 705: The 705 is a strong contender if your friend wants broader band >> coverage. It handles HF as well as VHF/UHF, which adds flexibility for >> different operating scenarios. It's a well-rounded portable rig, though it's >> not the cheapest option on the list. >> KX2: The KX2 is a premium QRP rig with excellent audio quality-a real >> standout feature. You can upgrade it with a tuner if needed, which makes it >> adaptable for field work. It's compact and purpose-built for portable >> operation, though the upgrades and accessories can add to the cost. >> Since I'm assuming your friend is leaning toward field deployment (given the >> QRP focus), these suggestions are tailored for portability and ease of use >> in the outdoors. That said, I'd offer a quick word of caution: QRP can be >> challenging for a new ham (trust me I know). Operating at low power >> (typically 5-10 watts) requires patience and skill, especially when >> conditions aren't ideal. If they're just starting out, they might find it >> frustrating. For that reason, I'd also recommend considering an FT-891. It's >> a 100-watt rig that's still fairly compact and would give them a more >> forgiving entry into HF operation. They could always scale back to QRP later >> once they're comfortable. Yaesu also has a new QRP model in the works, but I >> don't have enough details on it yet to weigh in. >> >> Ultimately, it boils down to budget and goals. The G90 is my top pick for >> value and performance in a QRP setup, but if they've got room in the budget, >> the 705 or KX2 could be worth the splurge. Just a heads-up-good batteries >> (like LiFePO4) are essential for field work and can be a significant >> investment, so factor that in too. >> >> 73, >> >> >> JAY DAVIDSON >> >> >> Husband/Father >> Project Manager >> Engineer/Tinkerer >> HAM-KJ5HMX >> >> 832-488-8590 >> >> [email protected] >> [email protected] >> Texas-EL29FT >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: BVARC <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Daniel Poirot via BVARC >> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 9:16 PM >> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> >> Cc: Daniel Poirot <[email protected]> >> Subject: [BVARC] QRP >> >> My buddy just passed his General and is getting all fired up for QRP. >> I can dig the low power aspect. There is often an associated low cost! >> >> Does anyone in the club have a recommendation on a QRP transceiver? >> >> Thanks! >> >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
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