(tr)uSDX in a QRP Gear Bag for CW

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Published 2023-08-10

The (tr)uSDX QRP radio is a versatile and highly efficient radio that rightly belongs in a QRP gear bag. Be it as a "bugout pack" or simply as a portable, QRP, SOTA or POTA transceiver, the (tr)uSDX is quite small yet it packs a big punch.

Specifically, it does the following:
- runs CW, SSB (LSB & USB)
- works the 80m, 60m, 40m, 30m, and 20m bands
- consumes 80mA on RX and 500mA on TX
- stores 6 CW messages for auto retrieval

The beta version of the (tr)uSDX transceiver, 2.00u, allows audio over USB. This means that the transceiver connects via a single USB cable to a PC running WSJT-X. No need for breakout boxes, CAT control cables, Audio cables, or other add-ons.

0:00 – Intro
01:03 - Components
04:15 - Power Up
04:40 - Menu Options
07:01 - CW Callout
08:52 - AZ Spot
10:35 - NC Spot
11:56 - Chicago Spot

All Comments (5)

@jankersten6212 9 months ago

I'm learning CW and I'm very impressed with your demo. GREAT!!! greetings from the Netherlands
@janiceemery2008 1 month ago

I am learning CW also. I am very intrigued by this radio. I think it is its size and how well it does for the size it is. Do you really like the radio and would you recommend it? Thank you for sharing this video. I love it.
@jankersten6212 8 months ago

I'm a newbie, how do you know where you are heard?
@SP-nt4sr 9 months ago

Nice but you can do a lot better. Ditch the on ear headphones for some earbuds for starters. My (tr)uSDX go kit has power, antenna, rig, ATU, paddles, earphones, external speaker, and thowline - everything fits in a pouch that's 5"x6"x4". About the size of 3 (tr)uSDXs stacked together.