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

[Andrew Charland]

Will be interesting to hear what you learn and find out. Thanks Phil.

Andy
KC3WRX

On Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 21:59 Phillip Nelson <kc3ngq at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
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> 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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