$65 warlord radio

[Golgo13]

If you have any level of Amateur radio license, you can build this data tranceiver for $65 bux and send text messages globally.
They have multiple band options to fit every license class and need.

This is the 5 high band version. Took about 2.5 hours to put together, but more skilled people could likely do it in much less.

Had it on the air this morning(0845) for about 25 minutes and it was world wide.


I made a matching K6ARK style EFHW antenna but the radiating element is only 10m long. This allows me to use multiple bands available from the QDX in a very small, literally pocket sized package.

I will try to run it on my android phone next and see if I can make that work. Then I would even need to computer to send messages globally over RF.

I will say it was the easiest WSJT-X setup ever. The soundcard for the audio config are already named "QDX"! Just configure your COM port and go! Just absolutely mental!

Since I 3D printed the case and ordered in kit form I was able to spend only 65 bux on this transceiver.

 

[Brider]

I need to step up my comms knowledge. Just got into GMRS

 

[titanNV]

I need to step up my comms knowledge. Just got into GMRS

Check out the Thursday night net on the 700 repeater. Info is in this forum, easy to find. Or message me.

/hijack over

 

[Golgo13]

I downloaded the apk FT8CN. It's basically a version of WSJT-X that combines rig control, and grid tracker.

What TF does that mean?

Basically, I can run this small radio from my phone. With this I can send digital text messages all over the world.
Visualize the bandwidth and what callsigns are transmitting within it. Who is hearing my signal and whose signal I am hearing.

All with a package I can hold in my hand.

 

[titanNV]

That's cool (poop)!

I'm just happy and accomplished to get my hot spot configured with Pistar to communicate with DMR stations using the damn Cotre! 😂

 

[Golgo13]

That's cool (poop)!

I'm just happy and accomplished to get my hot spot configured with Pistar to communicate with DMR stations using the damn Cotre! 😂

That's actually a great accomplishment. I think once more poeple start to actually do this comm stuff, they will see how simple and useful it is.

This QDX radio has really impressed me so far because of how simple it is. The setup for this app however was almost completely automatic. The QDX device is on a drop down menu of supported radios, select it and set your callsign and grid. As soon as the rig is plugged in, the device pops up asking if you wish to use it with the app. Too easy.

 

[titanNV]

This is way over most of our heads, but I'm intrigued!

 

[Golgo13]

This is way over most of our heads, but I'm intrigued!

It's actually not above your head, just like anything, there is a lingo associated with all of this stuff and it sounds confusing at first.

If you get into night vision and jump into a forum for example, they are speaking a total different language. But after you read for a while, it all starts to make sense.

 

[Gunhand]

Once I get my license, I'll have to hit you up for some "how to" instructions to build this. It will be a great addition to the comms plan I'm putting together for the ranch.

 

[Gunhand]

I need to step up my comms knowledge. Just got into GMRS

You're not alone, I'm just getting into GMRS myself. Studying for my Ham license.

 

[titanNV]

If you have any level of Amateur radio license, you can build this data tranceiver for $65 bux and send text messages globally.
They have multiple band options to fit every license class and need.

This is the 5 high band version. Took about 2.5 hours to put together, but more skilled people could likely do it in much less.

Had it on the air this morning(0845) for about 25 minutes and it was world wide.


I made a matching K6ARK style EFHW antenna but the radiating element is only 10m long. This allows me to use multiple bands available from the QDX in a very small, literally pocket sized package.

I will try to run it on my android phone next and see if I can make that work. Then I would even need to computer to send messages globally over RF.

I will say it was the easiest WSJT-X setup ever. The soundcard for the audio config are already named "QDX"! Just configure your COM port and go! Just absolutely mental!

Since I 3D printed the case and ordered in kit form I was able to spend only 65 bux on this transceiver.
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Is this the QRP Labs QDX Transceiver?

 

[Golgo13]

Is this the QRP Labs QDX Transceiver?

Yes!