FX-4CR QRP HF Transceiver - Summits on the Air with SSB

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

I love my FX-4CR radio!!!! Been using it all of the time since I got it last year. And that station from VA was just following you. How annoying. HA! I’ve had to bump up my power from 5W up to 20W recently with this little radio, but it does work great at 5W. 73!

[@owlcricker-k7ulm]

Red, the music on the beautiful hike in made me want to crawl into canvas wall tent and take a nap. What a great place!

[@RedSummitRF]

Great to hear from you Dick. Thanks for your feedback and support. Take care. I gotta get an in person meet with you sometime

[@MikeN2MAK]

Nice job. I'm hoping to try out that radio sometime.

[@Outandaboutwithpoggy]

Yes I must agree, the music is lovely, did wonder if you had to carry Bear spray up there on the top, a problem we don't have in UK, nice clear audio from that radio, thanks for sharing Mike G7POG

[@RedSummitRF]

It was a bit remote so yeah, I was slightly worried. I didn't take bear spray but did have a little extra something for protection. I actually saw one person on the trail on my return hike so there were people around. Thanks, Mike.

[@MrStanwyck]

Awesome activation…. I went to college at Embry-Riddle in Prescott back in the mid 90s. I sure miss it there. I did a lot of hiking and off roading. Next time you head up to Prescott, stop by the Prescott Brewing Company and have a pint of Liquid Amber. 73 Bill. KC2KNA

[@RedSummitRF]

Great school! I'll check out the water hole. Thanks!

[@jlca320]

I love my FX-4CR and just yesterday a friend and myself actived park US-3873.

[@RedSummitRF]

I really like this radio too

[@KE0ZMK]

Great Video and beautiful country. It makes me want to get out on a summit.

[@RedSummitRF]

thank you for visiting the channel. hope you enjoy some time in the out doors soon!

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Good morning charlie 73 great job 👍

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks 👍

[@houseofhamradio]

Great video Charlie! Looks like FX-4CR worked well for you. 73 Bob WV7W

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you Bob. Liking it so far!

[@rclewen]

I bought a used FX-4CR at the beginning of June and have been having a blast with it for POTA hunting and Activating! N7BBQ

[@RedSummitRF]

Nice - I really do like this radio. I had my doubts but it's great. Thanks

[@andrewfiertek5937]

Thanks for the video Charlie! Got to the end of this video that had 40 views but only 8 👍🏻… unfortunately

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks for the support!

[@rjy8960]

Quick question as you are in AZ :) I live in the UK and work with a company based in Chandler AZ. When I am at our HQ running portable I use a W4 prefix, so I use the call W4/M0SNR. Is this correct as your call is NJ7? I'd like to be sure if I'm not going to be descended on by black FCC helicopters :) I have the FX-4CR on order and really looking forward to taking delivery and being out portable when I'm travelling. I have a TX-500 and an FT-817 as my other QRP portable field radio's and whilst I'm happy to travel with the 817 I'd be gutted if the TX-500 got lost on a flight. This will pack into my hand luggage which plus the 20W of the newer radio design, seems to very much hit the sweet point of compromise. This with the Sparkplug EFHW Unun, a CM choke, a few feet of RG316 and wire should pack up really small and be good fun! Great video, thanks for sharing! 73 Richard M0SNR

[@dd6fm]

Great ! 73 de DD6FM - Marco

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you Marco

[@Chiavaccio]

👏👏👍

[@JoeN2DI]

Nice job Charlie! What do you think of the FX-4CR for CW?

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks Joe - I wish I could say definitively how I feel but can't. This particular radio occasionally locks up and sends a solid tone while sending Morse code. I have learned that this issue is resolved with the latest firmware, but this is a loaner radio, and I am not willing to risk making it a brick by loading the firmware improperly. When it doesn't lock up it performs very well.

[@JoeN2DI]

@@RedSummitRF It’s definitely the firmware. Too bad it’s a loaner. It’s quite usable at versions 1.6 and 1.7. I think there is a tremendous amount of potential there for that rig if the firmware gets some love. I have a quick video of me hunting a couple of POTA stations with it on my channel using version 1.7 and it works pretty well. Thanks for your content btw. Great channel. I used your hack for the American morse mini-b single lever paddle and it works like a charm! TU ES VY 73

[@M0RSF]

What a nice location for a walk. Well done on the activation even though it looked frustrating for you at times. The FX-4CR looks a nice bit of kit. We have Ladybirds here in the UK but I've never seen so many close together. All the best Charlie and keep up the good work. 73 Chris M0RSF

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks Chris - nice to hear from you!

[@JonathanKayne]

24:47 I recall Evan, K2EJT had mentioned that being an issue on the fx4cr during one of his activations. Not sure if that was fixed in a firmware update though. (I haven't operated mine enough to see if they fixed that or not)

[@RedSummitRF]

oh cool! you have one huh? I think that firmware is the answer. Somebody else left a comment indicating so. Thanks Jonathan. I'll be dropping the QSL card in mail tomorrow.

[@EvanK2EJT]

Make sure the firmware is up to date. Mine was a hot mess on CW with the older firmware. Just a note, firmware updates on this thing are not for the faint of heart lol. You have to hold down the F button the entire time it's flashing. If you let go...........yeah, I don't really want to know what happens if you let go. My guess is you end up with an expensive aluminum brick.

[@RedSummitRF]

I really appreciate the info. It answers the question for me. Since it is a barrowed radio, I think I'll let the owner update the firmware - haha

[@bhgant813]

Did you get this from Yu or from one of the other sellers? Great video!

[@RedSummitRF]

I barrowed it from a friend and I am not sure where he purchased it. He actually has two. I'll try to remember to ask him and post the answer here.

[@P.SeanCoady]

Manual says 20 watts

[@RedSummitRF]

Yup, my mistake.

[@anaakeySP9]

Goods.."iM a new ones..so waits for me to joining you are.."iM ANA NV7 EETU MAS..from east Malaysia..see u in November..ok guys..teach me soon is the most valuable and Needed when the Hardest day ill comings..CU CC AK WTS..