I'm newish to amateur radio, started like most with VHF/UHF, including digital VARA FM, as EmComm is a major driver for me. Got my general license and am attracted to QRP and field work (both EmComm and maybe POTA for fun and practice).
The Xiegus and Elecrafts look interesting and capable, for sure.
But for starters anyway I don't care about voice and would like ultra light weight and low cost, plus pre-built.
The QRP Labs QDX 4-band digital transceiver looks really interesting:
http://shop.qrp-labs.com/qdxsince VARA HF is all I want for starters.
... but it's a kit and not where I should start learning to solder...
Wish there were a few competitors in the space... and assembled. I'm guessing with the rise of SDR and others like me who either "just" want QRP HF digital, or would value a light and inexpensive transceiver to carry in the field, that there might be enough of a market to attract product developments in this space.
What do others think?
Thanks in advance!
Scott KO4SQK