Now that the two toroids are prepared, and everything is already mounted into the enclosure lid, we can start soldering…
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- IC-7300 Keyboard
- Icom External Keypad
- PCB
- QRP Labs – QCX
- Soldering
- Sontheimer Bridge
- Z-Match
Z-Match – Winding Toroid T2
The project descibes to use a FT37-43 toroid. This toroid is manufactured by Amidon. I’m using a similar toroid made…
Continue ReadingZ-Match – Winding Toroid T1
Green wire, 5 turns Start with the green wire. In the parts list it is stated this wire should be…
Continue ReadingZ Match – Preparing The Enclosure
The original design features the Radio-Shack P/N 270-233 box, wich measures 5″ 1/16 x 2″ 5/8 x 1″ 5/8. I…
Continue ReadingZ Match – Preparing The Poly Capacitors
The capacitors that are used in this ATU are CMB-443BF’s. You can find them on AliExpress. These capacitors are used…
Continue ReadingQRP Labs QCX – CAT & Key Interface – Released
Participate in contests with ease with your QCX. Use N1MM+ to log your contacts and to send signal reports. With…
Continue ReadingQRP Labs QCX – CAT & Key Interface Design
Using the CAT interface of the QCX it was already possible to retrieve it’s frequency in N1MM. I made great…
Continue ReadingIcom External Keypad V1.21 – Released
I released the project files of the Icom External Keypad V1.21. You can find them on the Icom External Keypad…
Continue ReadingQRP Labs QCX – Power Supply: TOPK 20000mAh Power Bank
On the Belgian Facebook group “AliExpress voor makers” I saw a powerbank pass by with quite a number of good…
Continue ReadingQRP Labs QCX – Power Supply: DIY Battery Packs
To power up a QCX or a QCX+, you need a power source that provides a voltage between 7 and…
Continue ReadingIcom External Keypad V1.20 – Released
I released the project files of the Icom External Keypad V1.20. You can find them on the Icom External Keypad…
Continue ReadingIcom External Keypad Connector Cable
To connect the external keypad to your Icom radio you’ll need to make a connector cable. For this we use…
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