iFTX FT8 Setup and Operations on the QMX Transceiver

The QRP Labs QMX transceiver has to be one of the most versatile QRP rigs on the market for the price. This video shows how easy it is to setup FT8 capabilities using the very intuitive IOS app iFTx, a lightening to USB camera adapter, USB to USB-C and the QMX transceiver.
QMX Specs: PCB REV2 Firmware V17
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[@SOTA-plus]

Everyone with a QMX will want to watch this video at some point. Great explanation, and thanks for showing how it’s done! 73, KD7DTS

[@dugbohamradio]

TNX KD7DTS !!! QMX is an awesome qrp rig as will as iFTx app. Both couple to each other perfectly for FT8/FT4 operations.

[@Swamp-Fox]

Interesting. I have never tried FT8. I just got a QMX, so I many have to give it a try. 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

[@dugbohamradio]

QRP Labs are engineering fantastic radios packed with options as well as the price. I thought it was just really cool to have the ability to run FT8 on your iPhone coupled to the QMX.

[@DL1GKC]

There is a bug in iFTX that it will not take 5 watts in the settings. The log can also not edited if you should forget to set the band. But it is cool to only use one cable between QMX and iPhone. It even works without a cable with transceivers with a mic and a speaker so that the iPhone/TRX can pick up the signals.

[@dugbohamradio]

That’s what I was thinking (bug) about the setting not taking the 5watt input value. Thanks for the heads up on not being able to edit the QSO bands if on the wrong frequency.

[@32532jfbk]

I’ve tried using iFTx on firmware v18. It cuts in and out of transmit about once per second in the 15 second cycle. Are all the settings in your QMX default except for VOX being set to On? Also, when SSB is implemented you won’t need to carry a mic, there is always built in mic in the QMX.

[@dugbohamradio]

Im running iFTX on QMX PCB REV 2 firmware v17. All my settings are default with exceptions to my preferred CW settings. I turn VOX off when operating CW. Oh I forgot about the Electret microphone when I built the kit. Probably the easiest component to install on this build. I also have tested on my IPAD and works well using the lighting to usb camera adapter.

[@32532jfbk]

Thanks for the follow up of firmware and settings. I might try doing a factory reset on the QMX, only turn the VOX on and see what happens. I really want iFTx and the QMX to work together. Thanks for checking that the iPad works.

[@dugbohamradio]

@@32532jfbk You bet 👍🏻 ! Glad to be of assistance. For now I am not updating my firmware since the QMX is working well.

[@Threlly]

Actually just purchased my QMX in the last few days, and I'm going to use either my iPhone or My iPad with iFTX. My iPad actually has a USB-C port so hopefully I can use just a single cable to the QMX. This is an excellent video and very timely! I hope you try this again and get some contacts recorded. Many thanks - Gary G7TOK.

[@dugbohamradio]

TNX Gary G7TOK. Glad the video was helpful. I have another portable ops gear testing video coming soon with CW and FT8 QSOs

[@dugbohamradio]

@Threlly iFTx works well on my IPAD, no issues to date.