If you want a bit more space, there’s the QMX+, which is a bit bigger, but gives you all the bands and room to add things if you fancy.
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Also don’t forget the QMX is very power efficient due to its on-board DC-DC converters
It doesn’t need as big a battery as say an 817
Rick
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I think Hans has standardised on the specific size of aluminium extrusion for his QCXmini and QMX cases. I guess there’s a cost benefit in having standard size cases. The QRP Labs philosophy seems to be extracting as much value and performance as possible for little cost. I think it can be agreed that Hans has succeeded in disrupting the kit market.
The QMX+ is the option if you want space and experimenting with add ons is encouraged.
73, Colin
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If you use a 3S LiFePo4 battery it will be about 10 volts when fully charged which generates about 2W on a 12 volt QMX. This is sufficient for digital and CW modes, I’ve used my QMX for several POTA activations using this. The 3S battery was 2000mAh and about the same weight as the QMX.
Alternatively, you can get a 9V version of the QMX but I understand like the 12 volt version it does not like an over-voltage.
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I thought that might be the case (RE case size) but I’ve not seen a QCX mini in the flesh so didn’t want to assume.
Regardless - quite happy with mine, and there weren’t any build issues (for me) at all - save three pads that needed a bit more heat to burn off that enamel.
It weewees on my G106 hands down, weighs 500g less, and is at least 1/3 the size. Can’t complain.
The QMX, 3Ah battery, mic, headphones, and CMC all fit in an A5 padded envelope with room to spare. As I said:
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