News Item of interest to QRPp operators: Recently announced FT8 (only) Portable transceiver, aptly named "DX-FT8" is a QRPp 5-Band radio with a unique design - it doesn't use a conventional Power Amplifier and doesn't have an OS - it is self contained with its own GUI and features a 'Touch-Screen'. Also the "DX-FT8", uses a innovative method of 'synchronization' without having to rely on GPS or Internet! Power Output is approx 700mW hi and 350mW lo (switchable) and operates off a 5V or 12V source. The radio is a 'collaboration' between three hams: Charles (Charley) Hill, W5BAA, Barbaros (Barb) Asuroglu, WB2CBA and Kitted by Kees Talen, K5BCQ. The history behind this 'Trio' is a story in itself, each having a 'pedigree' on supporting the QRP ham Community over many Years and with several innovative designs! For more information on "DX-FT8" you can reach out to any of the above, or visit Groups.io (UCX Group) or PM me (via my call VA3IP) here on QRZ.COM. 73
Here is link for DX FT8 project github page: https://github.com/WB2CBA/DX-FT8-FT8-MULTIBAND-TABLET-TRANSCEIVER 73 Barb WB2CBA
Thank you Ron! Funny enough I can get almost two watts from that chip! https://antrak.org.tr/haberler/fdim-2024-logic-ic-transmitter-challenge/ 73 Barb WB2CBA
Sadly, DXFT8 is no longer available as a KIT and is unlikely to return - (if you are looking for something similar but sustainable - check out uBITX!) I have closed the DXFT8 USER GROUP and have severed connections with the creators of the prototype(s) Folks are welcome to join us - our NEW GROUP: https://groups.io/g/phoenix-qrp We have have collaborated with 'Jason Kits' to supply our members with 'ADX M:I3' (a 3W QRP WSJT-X Radio that supersedes the expectations of our users) (Visit My QRZ Page to see a picture!) I have also opened up our Group (now that we are no longer associated with DXFT8 to include several CW and Accessories promo opportunities for our members! Come check us out! 73 Terry VA3IP / VE3EGA
