Is anyone using the new Mantiz FX-2 transceiver?

[KU4UV]

I was thinking about maybe picking up one of the new Mantiz FX-2 transceivers later in the year or early next year, but I haven't seen any reviews or opinions on it.  It looks like a really nice transceiver, with 2 bands for around $190.  I used a Youkits 4-band QRP transceiver on Field Day, and had a lot of fun with it.  I found I could easily contact almost any station I could hear from our setup in Southern Kentucky.  I would love to see a review in QST in the next few months. The QST Youkits transceiver review gave it it some hits and misses.  I sold my Youkits transceiver shortly after Field day.  I just needed something to use for the event.

73,
Mike KU4UV

[GILGSN]

I have thought about getting one... I only wish it allowed SW listening around and between the two bands. I might still get one. It is so small! My other choice would be a KX1. I already have a K1 though, and I'm never going to sell it. If I get the Mantiz, I will post a review..

Gil.

[GILGSN]

I'll probably receive it some time next week :-)

Gil.

[KU4UV]

I'll probably receive it some time next week :-)

Gil.

Keep me posted as to how well it performs and what your thoughts are on it.  I am still seriously considering picking one up this winter.  I wish it had the option of 20 and 40 meters though instead of just 30 and 40 meters.  I like to go camping on my family farms, so I may buy this thing soon to have for the spring and summer months.

73,
Mike KU4UV

[GILGSN]

I thought I would have preferred 40 and 20 also, but the more I try 30m, the more I am thinking 40/30 is better...
I will post a full review as soon as I have a few QSOs on it...

Gil.

[GILGSN]

I posted my review on Eham.

Gil.

[KU4UV]

Speak of the devil.  The January issue of QST arrived in my mailbox two days ago and there is a review of the Mantiz in this issue. 

[AD6KA]

I just a took a couple of quick looks.
Nice that they included a memory keyer,
rare in that price range. I didn't see receive & xmit
current draw listed for this unit, which would be nice
to know since this appears to be a "field"
QRP unit. I did notice this in the instructions:

"Included with the unit is a power plug for the FX-2. You will note that the cable has a line marked on the cord indicating “+ Positive”. Make sure this is wired to your Power supply correctly or damage will occur to FX-2!"

Couldn't they add a cheap zener diode for
reverse polarity protection?
I realize this is a "Nit" and you could fix it
yourself, but all the same,I can't recall a QRP
rig in the last few years without reverse polarity
protection.

[GILGSN]

Receive current draw is 0.09A (display ON), transmit current is 0.58A on 40m and 0.44A on 30m.
You mileage may vary...
Gil.