FX-4CR QRP HF Transceiver - Summits on the Air with SSB

In this video I take the FX-4CR on a 6.5 mile hike into the Woodchute Wilderness of Prescott, AZ. This is my first time using this ham radio and so these are my first impressions. This field op is both a Summits on the Air and Parks on the Air activation. Thanks to Mitch NK3H for lending me this radio.

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[owlcricker-kulm]

Red, the music on the beautiful hike in made me want to crawl into canvas wall tent and take a nap. What a great place!

[KJRZOnTheAir]

I love my FX-4CR radio!!!! Been using it all of the time since I got it last year. And that station from VA was just following you. How annoying. HA! I’ve had to bump up my power from 5W up to 20W recently with this little radio, but it does work great at 5W. 73!

[KEZMK]

Great Video and beautiful country. It makes me want to get out on a summit.

[Outandaboutwithpoggy]

Yes I must agree, the music is lovely, did wonder if you had to carry Bear spray up there on the top, a problem we don't have in UK, nice clear audio from that radio, thanks for sharing Mike G7POG

[jlca]

I love my FX-4CR and just yesterday a friend and myself actived park US-3873.

[rclewen]

I bought a used FX-4CR at the beginning of June and have been having a blast with it for POTA hunting and Activating! N7BBQ

[MrStanwyck]

Awesome activation…. I went to college at Embry-Riddle in Prescott back in the mid 90s. I sure miss it there. I did a lot of hiking and off roading. Next time you head up to Prescott, stop by the Prescott Brewing Company and have a pint of Liquid Amber. 73 Bill. KC2KNA

[MikeNMAK]

Nice job. I'm hoping to try out that radio sometime.

[houseofhamradio]

Great video Charlie! Looks like FX-4CR worked well for you.
73
Bob WV7W

[JonathanKayne]

24:47 I recall Evan, K2EJT had mentioned that being an issue on the fx4cr during one of his activations. Not sure if that was fixed in a firmware update though. (I haven't operated mine enough to see if they fixed that or not)

[MRSF]

What a nice location for a walk. Well done on the activation even though it looked frustrating for you at times. The FX-4CR looks a nice bit of kit. We have Ladybirds here in the UK but I've never seen so many close together. All the best Charlie and keep up the good work. 73 Chris M0RSF

[andrewfiertek]

Thanks for the video Charlie! Got to the end of this video that had 40 views but only 8 👍🏻… unfortunately

[JoeNDI]

Nice job Charlie! What do you think of the FX-4CR for CW?

[rjy]

Quick question as you are in AZ :)

I live in the UK and work with a company based in Chandler AZ. When I am at our HQ running portable I use a W4 prefix, so I use the call W4/M0SNR. Is this correct as your call is NJ7? I'd like to be sure if I'm not going to be descended on by black FCC helicopters :)

I have the FX-4CR on order and really looking forward to taking delivery and being out portable when I'm travelling. I have a TX-500 and an FT-817 as my other QRP portable field radio's and whilst I'm happy to travel with the 817 I'd be gutted if the TX-500 got lost on a flight. This will pack into my hand luggage which plus the 20W of the newer radio design, seems to very much hit the sweet point of compromise. This with the Sparkplug EFHW Unun, a CM choke, a few feet of RG316 and wire should pack up really small and be good fun!

Great video, thanks for sharing!

73 Richard M0SNR

[EvanKEJT]

Make sure the firmware is up to date. Mine was a hot mess on CW with the older firmware. Just a note, firmware updates on this thing are not for the faint of heart lol. You have to hold down the F button the entire time it's flashing. If you let I don't really want to know what happens if you let go. My guess is you end up with an expensive aluminum brick.

[district_rc]

Did you get this from Yu or from one of the other sellers? Great video!

[anaakeySP]

Goods.."iM a new ones..so waits for me to joining you are.."iM ANA NV7 EETU MAS..from east Malaysia..see u in November..ok guys..teach me soon is the most valuable and Needed when the Hardest day ill comings..CU CC AK WTS..