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| Reviews Summary for Kanga FOXX-3 |
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Reviews: 13
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Average rating: 3.6/5
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MSRP: $about $40
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Description: A single band transceiver that fits into an Altoids tin.
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More info: http://www.kanga.demon.co.uk
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IS0VSU
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Rating: 3/5
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Dec 20, 2002 13:35
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It works quite well
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I built, with the help of my friend Aldo IS0ANW, two FOXX3 TRX, one for me and the other for my son Matteo, IS0FQA, and tested them during last 45 Jamboree On The Air.Test failed for the presence of strong BC.
When I came back home, after realisation of a BC Filter (from Handbook of ARRL), the problem vas fixed.
It must be powered by a 12 Vdc battery, because of 50 Hz hum.
It's a little great radio.
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MW5HOC
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 6, 2002 08:20
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Great fun and workable
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have 2 Foxx-3s. the first was a 40M version, the second was on 20M
Easy to build and tremendous fun. It really shows that ham radio is a great hobby.
Ok they do suffer from BC breakthrough... but 40M at night can be difficult with a 100 watt rig with filtering.
I have had over 100 contacts on my 40M Foxx-3 and every one of them has been fun!
See mine at http://mw5hoc.4t.com
If you are undecided about getting one...Stop dithering and send the cheque off!!!
You won't regret it.
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KG4CHX
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Rating: 2/5
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Jun 5, 2002 13:33
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Cute and fun to build But!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I build 2 40 and 30 meters. Both whent together FB and the instructions are the best. I have BC break through on both and have never been satisfied with tuning and pulling xtyl offset to satisfaction. If is a wonderfull kit to build and a great value but not very usable. For not much more you can buy a Small Wonders Lab SW series and have a HP qrp rig!
72 Tim KG4CHX
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KB9WCT
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Rating: 3/5
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Jun 1, 2002 23:52
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Fun
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This radio was a fun build. Coupled with my G5RV I now have the best little 31 meter SW receiver in the world! Deutche Welle and Radio Moscow come in clearly (all together)as well as several other BC stations.
Seriously, I can hear CW out there somewhere. Next step is to start transmittlng. More later.
The RX offset seems to be very touchy. I only have about 20 degrees of useful rotation near full clockwise.
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M0SIS
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 6, 2002 10:20
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BPF on FOXX-3 PCB? Yes and easily!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I would like to recommend the improvement designed by OK1RCG for Band Pass for Your FOXX-3 ! Easy to make it and higher class of the performances. Only avoid to an Altoids boxing the tcvr cause bigger one. Easy to work with EU from the cities with 500mW after the improving. Good luck.
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OK1RCG
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 6, 2002 10:07
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Fun and usable but...!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I would like to count myself to FOXX-ed family too, but let me talk about the kit from Kanga and performance there. Above all the kit which I received was not completed right. Resistors in the side tone generator has different values from the schematic (I had to buy new one), the operating guide last page) was for 30m ver. but I ordered 20m band, capacitor in AF missed in the components part etc., but in general the transceiver worked for first time caused repaired these fails before! It is bit unfair to tell "...I never need any additional BPF, no any BC breakthrough at all..." as I read on webs, cause depends to location and antenna used of course. I am tested first time in big downtown (Praha) and it was totaly unusable cause fully overloaded and compressed by BC breakthrough. The RX regenerated for few sec. after TX switched... After really simple and easy improving the PCB I get BPF where -40dB added on 1MHz and immediatelly much higher performance. Lets to ask me for details on ok1rp@qsl.net. Longest FOXX-ed QSO : JA6PA/QRP-OK1RP/QRP (5W/K2-250mW/FOXX-3!), ZL1MH/QRP-OK1RP/QRP (5W/K2-250mW/FOXX-3) from Praha capital with vertical CP5 Diamond and 4 pcs elevated radials on the roof, all on 20m. Have a good fun !
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G4GZG
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Rating: 3/5
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Aug 10, 2001 15:32
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Easy to build but beware of simple ccts !!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I built a 30M FOXX-3 - it was easy to put together in an hour or so, and the instructions are good. It worked first time, but, and its a big but, the BC breakthrough after dark was horrendous, although better with an ATU on the end.This is a feature of the bipolar mixer/PA device and the filtering.
BUT, nowhere in the instructions does it mention this problem, and even G3RJV in his RADcom article didn't mention it, so lots of inexperienced hams may have gone and bought one and been disappointed.
I had lots of QSOs with mine at 0.5 W output and sold it for what I paid for it, so no great complaints !
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KB1FKL
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Rating: 4/5
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Jun 6, 2001 17:44
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Fun and easy kit!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This was my second kit and first self-built radio (the first kit was a direction finder). Construction was straightforward, and testing after each of the five stages required nothing more than a power supply, a screwdriver, a set of headphones and a key. For tuning adjustment I used my IC-706 as a monitor, and that took just a couple of minutes. I agree that the T/R relay is loud, although I have had no trouble adjusting the sidetone volume to a comfortable level. It sure does look nifty sitting in its Altoids box, but my thick fingers have a little trouble with the BNC connector in the corner. No problem...the board isn't screwed in, so I just lift it out to attach the antenna. If you're nervous about building a kit, go for one of these. If it works and you make a contact, the satisfaction will be enormous! If you can't make it work (unlikely), then you haven't invested much. These rigs are so cheap, I'd like to build a couple more!
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GM0WEZ
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 27, 2001 11:48
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Easy to build
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Must be the cheapest new HF rig on the market at 21 UK pounds. Very easy to build even for someone as clumsy and inexperienced as I am. Built in 5 stages, with checks after each stage. One watt out, draws 250mA @ 12volts. I have the 40m version.
No major problems with broadcast interference if an ATU is used. Picks up 50Hz mains hum if used with indoor antenna. Have so far only used in anger for an hour and no contacts yet (lousy antenna, lousy GM0WEZ morse....) but good signals received....
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GM4HWS
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 19, 2001 03:44
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A fun challenge !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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bearing in mind the design af this little transceiver I have to give it a high 4 simply for the fun factor of using it.
I felt the kit came very well presented with concise and clear instructions.
The construction process was in stages that could be tested as you went along.
As an absolute beginner to construction I am delighted with the finished result and am having great fun.Yes there is breaktrough from commercial broadcast stations ( I have the 40m band version) but the challenge is to overcome the problems and make a contact.
So far I have had contacts to Lincoln, Bristol, Durham and Freyburg.
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