Yaesu FT-891 — Compact 100-Watt HF/6-Meter Performance
The Yaesu FT-891 is a modern, compact HF/6-meter transceiver engineered for operators who need full 100-watt output in a mobile-friendly form factor. Positioned as a successor to earlier…
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QRP Transceiver Comparison: QMX+ vs (tr)uSDX vs QMX vs QCX Family
Feature / Capability QRP Labs QMX+ (tr)uSDX QRP Labs QMX QRP Labs QCX+ / QCX Mini Frequency Coverage 160–6 m (11 bands) Typically HF only (band-dependent) HF bands…
(tr)uSDX vs QMX+ 160–6m: Two Very Different Paths to “Small, Capable QRP”
If you’ve been shopping the “pocket QRP” universe lately, you’ve probably noticed a theme: a lot of capability is now available in surprisingly small, affordable radios. Two of…
Which QRP Rig Fits Your Operating Style?
Outcome Summary by Operating Style 🔹 CW-Focused Operators 🔹 Digital-First (FT8 / JS8 / Weak Signal) 🔹 All-Mode / One-Radio QRP Station 🔹 Experimenters & Firmware Hackers Practical…
A Deep Dive into the QMX+ 160-6m Multimode Transceiver
An accessible high-performance HF rig for CW, digital, and SSB on 11 bands Introduction In recent years, the amateur radio community has seen a surge in high-performance QRP…
The Yaesu FT-991A: A “Shack-in-a-Box” That Does It All
Among all the offerings in modern amateur radio, few rigs embody versatility and compact capability the way the Yaesu FT-991A does. Whether you’re outfitting a base station, planning…
Yaesu FTdx10: Contest-Grade Performance in a Compact HF/6m Transceiver
The Yaesu FTdx10 occupies a compelling position in today’s HF transceiver market. It brings much of the signal processing and receiver performance historically reserved for flagship contest radios…
Comparison of Icom IC‑7300, Yaesu FT‑991A, and Yaesu FTDX‑1
Overview: Targets and Positioning Architecture and Technology SDR vs Hybrid SDR Takeaway: The IC-7300’s SDR makes it modern and easy to use; the FT-991A is a traditional DSP-based…
Icom IC-7300: A Digital Mode Powerhouse for the Modern HF Operator
For amateur radio operators focused on digital modes, the Icom IC-7300 has earned its reputation as one of the most practical and efficient HF transceivers ever produced. From…
(tr)uSDX: A Modern, Ultra-Portable HF QRP Transceiver
The (tr)uSDX is one of the most compelling examples of how open-source design, modern microcontrollers, and classic QRP philosophy can converge into a highly capable HF transceiver. Designed…