[bars] Inexpensive HF QRP?

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On Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 19:21 Christopher Lennon via bars <bars at w1hh.org>
wrote:

> Actually that really is helpful.  If ft8 is primary, and other things can
> be sacrificed then a QRP Labs QDX would work.  As a kit they are cheap and
> a relatively easy build.  Built there is a long lead time.  More modes: CW
> and SSB and a QMX would be good.  That kit is a tougher build, and built
> there is a long lead time.  The QRP Labs offerings have a built in sound
> card, so interface with the computer for digital modes is easy
>
> The Xiegu G90 and G106 require extra equipment to interface to the
> computer for digital modes is required. DE19 to do that can be found at
> Radioddity.
>
> Chris
> W2BPL
>
> Sent from my phone.
>
> On Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 12:21 PM Juan Jiménez via bars <bars at w1hh.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I've been an engineer since 1983.
>>
>> I am looking for suggestions, not precise answers. All I know is that I
>> have a limited budget and he would like to do FT8 and try other modes.
>> Anything above $200 will be too expensive. He's not a relative or anything
>> like that.
>>
>> 73,
>> K1CPR
>> Juan
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM Jwahar Bammi <jbammi at mac.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Your requirements are vague (at least for us engineers who need
>>> precision), don’t know if you want all mode, CW only and what you consider
>>> inexpensive:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My Top choices for all mode and “cheap” as in $$, would be in order
>>>
>>>    - QRPLabs – QMX or QMX+  - all mode, killer receiver, CW, SSB (with
>>>    current firmware) and (limited) Digital (can’t do multi-tone)
>>>    - BG2FX  FX4-CR ($550, don’t know if you consider that in your
>>>    inexpensive category). Updated with Open Source V2 firmware this
>>>    - Xiegu G90 (often on sale for < $450 from Radioddity)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> if you are looking for CW only and $$ cheap in order:
>>>
>>>    - Any of the QRPLab rigs QCX, QMX, QMX+
>>>    - CFT-1 from KM4CFT
>>>    - Any of the LNR Precision Mountain Topper (5-B)
>>>    - QRPme Tuna tin radios
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73 de ws1m
>>>
>>> Bammi
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* bars <bars-bounces at w1hh.org> *On Behalf Of *Juan Jiménez via
>>> bars
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:19 AM
>>> *To:* w1hh <bars at w1hh.org>
>>> *Subject:* [bars] Inexpensive HF QRP?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Any suggestions for an inexpensive HF QRP rig? I am going to Argentina
>>> for my godson's wedding in November, and I want to take something to gift a
>>> (very) handicapped member of my wife's hometown HAM club over there.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> No Alibaba or anything like that, they are posting ads for rigs at a
>>> little over a dollar and over $100 in shipping, trying to snag unsuspecting
>>> fools.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> K1CPR
>>>
>>> Juan
>>>
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