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Reviews For: QRP Labs QCX mini

Category: QRP Radios (5 watts or less)

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Review Summary For : QRP Labs QCX mini
Reviews: 13MSRP: $55, $20 for the optional case.
Description:
The QCX mini is the latest version of the QCX monoband CW transceiver. Over the years the design has been refined and this new version is less than half the size of the original QCX and has an optional metal case. Size is reduced by using many SMD that are preinstalled. It is available for 80, 60, 40, 30, 20 or 17m bands. It retains the high performance of its predecessors including an efficient class E power amplifier, good audio filter and WSPR beacon capabilities, but features a better LCD. It also has great self test and alignment features. As a bonus the mini includes a small daughter board that can be used to convert the QCX to a uSDX adding SDR capabilities. Documentation at https://dl2man.de/qcx-mini-usdx-mod/
Product is in production
More Info: https://shop.qrp-labs.com/qcxmini
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EI5IKB Rating: 2021-01-29
Size isn't everything Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Extremely compact unit, very slick. As a kit, it's probably not suitable for beginners, but you can also look at the QCX+.

The assembly manual is comprehensive and covers the main problems people find while assembling / testing. There's also a video online about adjusting the inductors if your output power is low.

I'm a big fan of the form factor, much better than the qcx+. It's literally the size of a pack of cigarettes.

Would highly recommend.
KC7YRA Rating: 2021-01-17
Incredible engineering Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I got this great little kit built over the past couple days of casually working between episodes of my favorite show. I had previously built the QCX+ before undertaking this unit.

I honestly cannot believe the functionality that QRP-Labs includes in their kits, nor the insanely cheap price tag. Just.... WOW.

I built mine for 40 meters and bought the little case with it. The case is perfectly fit with clear labels and absolutely no finishing required. The whole kit itself goes together easily with the tremendous manual that you download for their website. Just like the QCX+, by taking my time winding toroids and soldering, the kit just works right out of the gate. The alignment procedure with built in hardware is easy to perform and results in an extremely capable little radio that will provide countless hours of enjoyment.

Seriously, go buy some of the QRP-Labs kits. They are just incredible!
KD8CGH Rating: 2021-01-02
Great portable CW transceiver Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Hans hits another home run. I recently completed my 20 meter QCX mini as a companion to my older 40 meter QCX. The mini has the same great performance in a smaller package with a better display. The optional case is a cool puzzle box that fits the mini perfectly. I built mine with the TCXO option and the frequency was dead on without calibration.
It comes with a small daughter board to convert it to a uSDX, but as I have already built a uSDX that was not of interest to me.