CW using FX-4CR - DX contacts with Finland, France, Slovak Republic, USA, Sweden, Italy and Germany

[@hl5bxw]

Nice transceiver. Nice key. Nice video. Simple and neat QSOs. A good example for a CW novice like me. Thank you!

[@vk2ter]

Thank you for the feedback, it is much appreciated. Hope you are enjoying learning CW, 73

[@kao354]

Thank you, James! Great propagation condition, impressive contacts and great video!

[@vk2ter]

Thank you Alex. Band conditions have been tough here the last few weeks. I hope the band conditions improve soon and open up again to more DX contacts, 73

[@jollyjumper496]

Good to see you got the 4CRup and running James, new rigs are Fun !!!

[@vk2ter]

Thank you Peter, this was the first time using the FX-4CR in the field. It performed well and it was fun to use, 73

[@darrinpearce9780]

Excellent effort with 10W, interesting rig. Thanks for posting. 73

[@vk2ter]

It is always great making DX contacts on low power. Band conditions are improving with solar cycle 25. Thanks Darrin for watching and your feedback, 73

[@dennispeake1877]

James thanks for great video and lots DX stations. Cheers mate 73 .

[@vk2ter]

Thanks Dennis, it is always great when the bands open up with DX stations. It is even better when operating on low power, 73

[@ShoesOnTheTrail]

Fb! Neat little rig! Thanks for sharing

[@vk2ter]

It is a great little radio, first time using it in the field. Thanks for your feedback, 73

[@christophesuarez691]

Good video, James. I ordered mine one month ago. I can't wait now. My experience with EFHW antennas is so so, I still prefer a quarter wave wire on a fiber mast with elevated radials. 73 from France. F5PGP

[@vk2ter]

Thank you for the comments Christophe. The FX-CR is a great portable radio, I am sure you enjoy using it. I like experimenting with different antennas when operating portable. I use the EFHW often since it is resonate on 40m, 20m, 15m and 10m so works well with radios that do not have an ATU. Thanks for watching the video, 73

[@mattsartori2624]

Wow amazing littlegiant rig James congratulations 😊 73 de KK7GiJ dit dit

[@vk2ter]

It is a great radio for portable operations, small in size and power is up to 20W on SSB. Thanks Matt for your feedback, 73

[@DL2HS]

Tnx fer Sharing i enjoy your videos James 73 de DL2HS Helmut CWFE

[@vk2ter]

Danke Helmut. Die Bänder öffnen sich jetzt zwischen Europa und Australien, hoffentlich können wir in naher Zukunft ein CW-QSO haben, 73

[@KD2YDN]

I have been so curious about this radio! Love the video and much appreciated content. Curious, If you had to pick your favorite feature/characteristic about this radio what would that be? Outstanding activation as always. 73!

[@vk2ter]

Thanks for the feedback Chris. The radio has a lot of features so it is difficult to pick one favourite. The main reason I purchased it is because it is a “shack in the box” in the size of a QRP radio. All band HF radio, SSB and CW plus a small waterfall. But the radio still has some bugs that are being worked out through firmware updates, 73

[@homebrewguykc1atw268]

Thanks for sharing a nice video, hope c u on air, de KC1ATW

[@vk2ter]

Thank you Doug, yes it would be great to have a portable to portable CW contact one day. Maybe even QRP if the bands keep improving, 73

[@homebrewguykc1atw268]

@@vk2ter I love portable operation, and run 50 watts typically. If band condition good, we can meet, de KC1ATW

[@vk2ter]

@@homebrewguykc1atw268 I will keep an eye out for your call sign. I put spots on the WWFF DX cluster when operating portable. Good dx when operating portable, 73

[@JayN4GO]

Fb activation James. I’m having the same clicking issue with my recorder. I’ve heard a small resistor on the audio leads.

[@vk2ter]

Thank you Jay. I recorded the audio using both the GoPro and inline using the Sony recorder. I ended up using the raw audio from the GoPro so the clicking seems to be coming from the radio. I will look into using a resister with the inline recorder to improve the audio, thanks 73

[@QRPbyAdventure-VK4MFX]

Good one James.That EFHW, is that 1/2 wave for 40m or for 20m? Judging by the vid, it looks like its for 40m.

[@vk2ter]

Hi Mark, the antenna is half wave for 40m so it is resonant on 40m, 20m, 15m and 10m. It is one of my favourite antennas. Unfortunately it is not resonant on 30m or 17m which can be useful when operating portable, 73

[@xintong-i6p]

What the means about 44?

[@vk2ter]

44 is often used as part of the sign off for World Wide Flora and Fauna (WWFF) contacts. 73 44 means “best regards WWFF”. 44 is generally not used with other types of portable activations such as SOTA and POTA. Thanks for watching the video, 73

[@xintong-i6p]

@@vk2ter Thanks for your reply 👍

[@nul153]

559???

[@vk2ter]

559 is the RST: Readability (1 to 5), Signal strength (1 to 9) and Tone (1 to 9 but usually sent as 9). Thanks for watching, 73

[@gmm7388]

@@vk2ter 👍 With such a signal level I would have given him 599

[@vk2ter]

@@gmm7388ah my mistake, I thought they were asking what RST meant rather than questioning the report. I gave out two 559 so not sure which one it was. My signal reports can be a little variable when I am doing it by ear. Thanks for the comment, 73