mcHF - Anyone else got one? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / rf-microwave

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 12:04:47 am
content: I wanted a Qrp/Portable radio and was going to get a Elecraft KX3 or KX2.I stumbled across this -http://www.m0nka.co.uk/?page_id=2So I ordered one about 2 weeks ago and have been putting it together, pretty straight forward and the only time consuming bitis winding the toroids and transformers - however I like such tasks so I found that fun.I'll get some videos and pictures up on here soon, but so far very impressed with this little SDR based transceiver!

author: Johncanfield
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 12:43:26 am
content: I have an Elecraft K3s and a Kenwood TS-590s, the Elecraft is a magnitude better than the Kenwood. The receiver and DSP in the K3s is amazing. If your mcHF doesn't work well for you, you will not be disappointed with the KX3.de John WB5THT

author: twistedxknights
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 09:24:51 pm
content: been looking at making one after I get my current project completed. joined a facebook group that has a bunch of people builgin it. look like one even negotiated a deal on a nice compact case for it.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1794230080790075/?fref=nf

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 09:41:49 pm
content: Quote from: twistedxknights on January 04, 2017, 09:24:51 pmWelcome to the group, I'm Dale on there.

author: twistedxknights
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 09:47:58 pm
content: Quote from: TheBay on January 04, 2017, 09:41:49 pmI'm Peter

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2017, 09:57:57 pm
content: Quote from: twistedxknights on January 04, 2017, 09:47:58 pmNice to meet you, feel free to ask questions etc on the group.Lots of helpful people on there

author: The_Penguin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 05:30:54 pm
content: Quote from: TheBay on January 04, 2017, 12:04:47 amThis looks pretty damn cool! I haven't been active on HF since the 80s but have been thinking about playing with QRP portable, and really like the looks of the KX3, but not the price tag, this might be a good alternate.Looking forward to your pics/videos.

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 12:59:43 am
content: Speaking of HF transceivers across the quality spectrum, has anybody experimented with a bitx40?40m SSB-only, Si5351 VFO$59.Shipped.http://www.hfsigs.com/

author: retrolefty
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 01:34:39 am
content: Quote from: djacobow on January 12, 2017, 12:59:43 amI've got the prior $45 analog VFO version. VFO drifts pretty bad on mine, so the S15351 is an improvement. However it's sound is awful in my opinion. Lack of AGC or ALC is a big deal. Trying to follow a roundtable conversation requires constant volume control manipulation. I miss the fast attach/slow decay AGC really needed for decent QSOs on SSB. I don't think it's crystal filter is as good as it could or might be. However for it's price it's still a steal and very worth trying out for people looking to see if they might enjoy HF ham radio or not.

author: w2aew
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 10:05:57 pm
content: Quote from: retrolefty on January 12, 2017, 01:34:39 amSeveral folks have built a simple AGC circuit for it - here's one:http://bitxhacks.blogspot.com/2016/11/agc-for-bitx.html

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 03:24:08 pm
content: I think I'm going to order one, despite its limitations. I have an IC-7300 at home, but I think it would be fun to have a "rig" at work for when I get bored. My building is high on a hill, so not a bad place to hang a random wire out...