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Reviews For: Youkits HB-1B QRP CW Transceiver

Category: QRP Radios (5 watts or less)

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Review Summary For : Youkits HB-1B QRP CW Transceiver
Reviews: 52MSRP: 299
Description:
Youkits HB-1B 4 Band QRP CW Transceiver
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.youkits.com/
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DK6JK Rating: 2011-11-26
nice rig Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I ordered the HB-1B in Jiangsu, China...after two and a half day the little rig arrived. I tested it during day time and in the evening with a longwire antenna. On 40m here in Europe it is necessary to switch on the attenuator (20dB?). I was very surprised, that the IF-Filter (3000Hz down to 400Hz) worked so fine. In the position 400Hz you don`t loose the signal, you can hear it excellent without most qrm from stations near by the qrg and some of the man made noise is eleminated. I am very happy, that I bought this little rig.
VE6SMG Rating: 2011-11-12
Amazing Radio! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I am getting back into CW and attracted to the challenge of QRP. My friend has owned his HB-1A for a few years and loves it. I had purchased a few used older QRP rigs to rebuild/use, but the HB-1B blows them away. The receiver is excellent; having memory (lots) and digital readout makes switching frequency/bands a snap.
The overall package is small and well designed/assembled. The two-page owners manual is all one needs to learn how the multi-function buttons provide easy access to configure the radio. I especially like the personalized automated CQ feature. The adjustable IF filter works very well to isolate a desired station.
I got the Li battery pack and charger as well and worked off the battery for days (spare time).

IF YOU GET THE LI BATTERY/CHARGER TO HAVE ON-BOARD POWER, SEE THE WEBSITE FOR A NECESSARY MODIFICATION.

Tech support is almost instantaneous via email, so no problem goes unsolved for long. Shipping was fast; about a week.
I think it is a great price for a solid little radio!
I will update in a few months as my CW gets back up to speed!

VE6SMG
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