Thursday 10 January 2013

New ultra light QRP tranceiver: LNR FX-2



A new ultra small QRP rig is now available: 40/30 m Mojo mode transceiver - LNR FX-2


I suspect this little transceiver will become very popular. I have and often use use a HB-1a transceiver and that has given me endless hours of enjoyment.

I like the idea of the onboard SWR indicator built into the FX-2, this will be most useful and results in one less item of equipment to lug along.




LNR FX-2

4 comments:

  1. This rig was reviewed recently in QST and the thing that stood out most to me was the difference in power between the two bands. I seem to remember one band's output being half that of the other.

    I do like the simplicity of it and the "form factor" - it looks to be rugged enough to withstand a bike or motorcycle ride that would rattle a more complex rig to pieces - a characteristic that's on my mind lately.

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    1. Two question arise Pierre:

      1. What is the power output - from the previous comment it is quite different on the two bands. They don't give much on the specs for the rig and for example i'd like to see
      - power output
      - power consumption

      2. Can it take a straight key - I never got the hang of a paddle and it's too late to teach this old dog new tricks.

      73 Vincent ZS6BTY

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  2. @ John,

    I agree 100% with you. The form factor looks real nice. The perfect QRP transceiver should ideally have recessed controls so that it could withstand being carried in a backpack without additional padding etc….

    @ Vincent,

    The latest QST has a review of the transceiver. I will forward you some details in due course.

    The 30m band output power is quite a bit lower than 40m, I suspect it might be due to the internal capacitance of the final used. Cheap JFET MRF-510 ?? No sure of the facts.

    Yes, you can use a straight key. This is a good thing that it can be used with a paddle, my CW with a straight key sucks….

    Pierre ZS6A

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  3. Pierre,

    So when will yours arrive and when can we expect a proper review from you?
    Would be interesting to see how it compares to your HB-1a

    73 Andre ZR6E

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