Is the Elad FDM DUO Multi use SDR Transceiver the best QRP Radio?

I just purchased a used Elad FDM DUO Multi use SDR Transceiver. I would like to share some of what this small power house can do in a series of videos, so join in as I learn how this radio works
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[@DK5ONV]

Wooow...that Elad QRP SDR Radio looks fantastic. And I am sure you are going to love operating it portable as well as a Base Station inside your Shack. I never had one, my only QRP Transceiver was the IC-703PLUS. Congrats on your Purchase & happy humpday 💯👍🙋‍♂

[@KS0JD]

ELAD is a cool SDR. I had one I was selling for a silent key and had to do a test on it to make sure it worked before we sold it for his YL. The multiple slices when you run on a computer is really cool. He had it set up with a Yaesu Speaker and an Italian 350 Watt power amp. Really cool setup. If you use it in the shack make sure you get a good amplified speaker system. I look forward to seeing your other videos on this cool little radio. 73

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Jeff, I am the 3rd owner and somethings not right with the radio speaker still tying to figure it out. Thanks for the comment.

[@VK2YK]

Hey Chuck, nice quick review of the ELAD FDM-DUO. I've had one now for over 4yrs now and would only change it out for an SunSDR or ANAN. When the IC-7300 first came out I looked at what outputs it had in relation to spectrum and waterfall display, but it needed to have another SDR unit which I felt was an oversight on ICOM. My main thing I really wanted was the ability to have everything available through software especially the spectrum display. As the IC-7300 didn’t have that and the price of any other radio that could was a little out of my price range, so the FDM-DUO was purchased, I have partnered this up with a Toyko Hy-power HL-45B amp which covers HF & 6m to 45-50w which does the job very well. If you weren’t aware David Kennett W8KFJ (SK) had done some videos a while ago which might be of interest kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqClp2iQjtymkKM - Pt 1, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHmkk2uClMahb7M - Pt 2 & kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJu3eqKAia1jh8k - Pt 3. Cheers, Adam VK2YK

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Hi Adam, Yes I have watched David's video a few times eachand they are great! David is a silent key not but I did have a few mesages back in forth a few times when I first found out of this radio. I paired mine with a RM Italy amp that givea about 150 watts ssb. Thank you for the commment!

[@CapeCodCNC]

I guess my 991A and 897 will be going up for sale! Just put my order in for a full all red setup with amp and speaker! Thanks for making me spend my money! 🙂

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Awesome CC, you will like it!

[@andrewrobb633]

Looking forward to more on this radio as it is on my short list. Cheers VK2ZRK

[@Bill-HRT]

Hey Chuck! Thanks for introducing me to this radio. I have heard about it, but it was a mystery. Your video fleshes it out. Some features remind me of my Flex. 73 de K0WHW @Bill-HRT

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Yea it does pretty good , still trying to learn what it can do . Thanks for watching Bill!

[@503Nick]

That’s really cool! Never heard of this radio/company before

[@2metercrew389]

Makes a great SDR receiver for your main radio… I use mine with my TS 890 for receive duties…

[@t.j.speakman7723]

Thanks Chuck, Really cool radio. I've not seen one before.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Yea not a lot of people know about this radio, Thanks for watching!

[@JT-py9lv]

Very nice Chuck. Looks like a great piece of kit.

[@Paddy_Roche]

Thanks Chuck, thats a great looking radio for sure.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Nice job Chuck, looks like a fantastic radio 👍

[@DaveW6OOD]

ELAD looks cool. I would like to see more about the receiver uses and options. It looks like it gives you amazingly versatile RX flexibility. If I can hear them better, I can work them more.

[@pen25]

soon and for 2k you can get the duo station. 120 watt with atu and duo and speaker. since you already have this you can pick up a duo-art 120w hf+6m and atu for 1250

[@DaveAW]

Cool rig. I should probably upgrade my license first.

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Seems like a cool, unassuming, feature- packed sdr radio. I'll admit, hearing the price for the stand alone unit prior to knowing the slice capabilities was jaw- dropping. LOL

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Yea but cheaper than a IC-705 , thanks for commenting!

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures isn't everything in that category? Lol. I'm a mountaintopper, QCX+ mini, or Yaesu (generally speaking), all of which are cheaper lol. I mean you can get a dx10 for 705 money!

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

@@the_mad_swimbaiter455 I totaly agree.

[@GaryLevin]

Would like to see the slices in operation

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Gary I have another video on that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoeun39_o6yYaZo

[@micb9952]

Radio fantastica!

[@brianmatthews232]

super video, thanks 😀

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Nice one sir cheers from uk

[@mikesmithg0rfd356]

thank you

[@frankENZC]

Nice video. Are you going to get into what the Elad can do in software in regard to transmit audio? I had one in the past and it was cool, but I never got to do some of the special transmit audio features. 73 de WA3RSL

[@robjanusch998]

The BEST QRP radio is, anyone that you already OWN! Just turn the power down. I use a FT-450, for remote operating. If you are backpacking, then go with one of the smaller QRP rigs.

[@LeeMcc_KI5YPR]

Life's too short for QRP! 😲 Well, it it floats yer boat...

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Yea I get it but like I said in te video with a nice amp it's a great radio and has the power to get out. I run with a small amp and get 150 watts out so no problem making contacts.

[@LeeMcc_KI5YPR]

@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures I get it. What I see is more boxes to connect together, when you can get it smaller in a KX2. KX2 is spendier, but not much.

[@thogevoll]

I wonder if the Elad Duo can do satellite operation thru a transponder type satellite.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Not sure about that it might . I haven't done any satelite work.

[@PaulGriffith]

Would it need a bandpass filter if it was being used for field day, working 20m and someone else was on 40m @ 100W?

[@happyending486]

How much maximal filter BW for TX and RX ?? Thanks..

[@jimwidgren4881]

Where did you buy yours? I've been checking the Elad website for > a year and they never have anything in stock, nor do they answer my email inquiries about it.

[@Hunter27tiki]

The main advantage of this radio is it's filters, very selective, unlike the Icom 705 or 735.

[@erickvaughn9120]

More

[@QUADBOYification]

Does this software work with any SDR USB stick?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Looks like it packs a wallop

[@DaveAW]

Non ugly + ham guy = me😎

[@geod3589]

Too bad they quit making them.

[@gaptastic]

Meh ...