[CALV-AUXCOMM] [K3CAL] Auxcomm 8/21

[Phillip Nelson]

As I mentioned at the meeting I have lots of ham radios, as I look for new
features and more power. I occassionally discuss my impressions of them on
my Facebook page and while I don't recommend any, I do discuss issues I
see. But that's rare *and this isn't a promotion of any product).

I noticed a small interest in the Quansheng TK-11(8) when I discussed it.
Although a quadband for transmit has a wide receive across HF, VHF and UHF.

It can only tx in FM mode which is limiting and cannot receive SSB at
6-meters and above. As such it's best for monitoring HF. It also has a
spectrum analyzer which is easy to use.

There are 2 versions, the difference being the T-antenna size.
Unfortunately, the CPS programming is not user friendly and it's not yet
supported by Chirp or RT Systems. Therefore, it is best as a monitor.
Reviews state it also will tx/rx CB bands. Ten meters requires a separate
optional antenna.

I'm also going to be experimenting with another "Shack in a box" HT radio
which has two donut reostat antennas for the HF bands (a RadTel), but only
a dual band for transmit/receive. It had some good reviews for spectral
purity. I'm not sure if it has a spectrum analyzer, but a sister radio by
the same manufacturer does. Recently RT Systems discontinued programming
support for the RadTel radios as some now have Bluetooth programming and
the firmware also changes frequently within models.

Phil Nelson, NO3N







On Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 7:49 PM Andrew Charland <acharland182 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Still going but not certain how much longer.
>
> Andy
> KC3WRX
>
> On Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 18:52 N1JMC via CALV-ARES <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net
> >
> wrote:
>
> > I was trying to get there for tonight, but am unable to make it even
> close
> > to time. Might be home by 1930 or so. I’ll see if anyone is up on the
> > repeater in case any DIGI work can be had.
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 09:05, Andrew Charland <[acharland182 at gmail.com
> > ](mailto:On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 09:05, Andrew Charland <<a href=)>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Just a reminder about the Auxcomm meeting on Thursday. 7pm at the
> > Barstow Public Safety building.
> > >
> > > Bring the HT you would take "in the field", on a weekend trip, etc.,
> and
> > anything you believe you would need to support HT operations for a 12-24
> > hour period. This is an opportunity to share ideas and information so
> there
> > are no wrong answers. Hopefully it will spark a good discussion on HT
> ops.
> > >
> > > Look forward to seeing folks there.
> > >
> > > Andy
> > > KC3WRX
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