Amp Up A QRP Ham Radio With MX-P50M

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[HamRadioCrashCourse]

Weight is 1 pound 2.4 oz. My wife had my scale and I couldn't find it until this morning.

[instinctsurvivalist]

Ordered mine not too long ago. I now have the time for trying it out with my FT817. Thank you for this video.

[TheNoCodeTech]

If this did 6m, 2m & 70cm I'd buy it.
Great video man.

[javi_ktnt]

Good info Josh on this little amp. FT-817/818 users will probably need to create their own ACC connector. I spliced up a Mac 8-pin Serial Cable. There are only two wires you need to connect, it’s easy but wires are thin. And don’t count on any customer service from vendor, I had no reply when I attempted to ask questions. Tons of info if you search. I do notice a draw on battery when left on, so I just leave it off if I am monitoring only. Good luck.

[Capt_Duffy]

I'm using it for a couple of years with ft817 and z817 tuner, so far working alright. Z817 has a limit of 20 watts...so I don't go beyond 20 watts, but I did try 45 watts couple of times with same tuner and it worked, didn't see any smoke 😊

[adamrixey]

I have this amp and made a DIN cable to the FT817. Then I also have a 3 DIN Y cable I made so I can plug in the radio, amp and CAT cable when I want digital plus amp (half QRP power). The Y cable is not truly a Y. It connects the relevant conductors to the correct leg. Labeling is important. The receive power drain on FT817 is so low compared to 100W-able radios like the FT891 the amp saves battery on receive if that is important. - N4NAS

[Andrew-dgqm]

Thanks for the thoughts. I’m in HI and am leaning towards an FT-818 instead of a G90. I want to keep things portable but I want the amperage b/c we’re so remote

[JamesHannibalKHSR]

This amp looks very tempting for my KX2 🤔

[kbjerke]

Never leave home without your Whip Grease. 73 de VE3GUN Karl

[randallwood]

Nice video. I have a KX3 as my first and primary radio. So I really appreciate this video. Thanks!

[Barty.Crowell]

The intro is my experience so far on 10M at 100W

[garycowger]

This is KB8UGP Gary in WV I worked QRP 5 to 10 watts and worked WAS less that 9 months and I made over 1000 contact less than a year !

[joekrepps]

Love the "SpongeBob Squarepants" clip. But...what timing! I'm becoming a little disillusioned with my FT-817ND. Been undecided between getting an amp or an old school Kenwood "hybrid" rig. Cost wise, it's almost a draw. Just started watching the video. Let's see where it goes. Many thanks for putting this up!

[AndieMiller]

Liked for no other reason but the WHIPGREASE! :P

[mikes]

I’ve pondered a while whether or not to buy one. My KX3 will run up to 15 watts as long as I have enough volts to drive it. I’m still undecided! When band conditions dictate and have a resonant antenna I do okay. The opposite can be a little demotivating. Here in the UK, spring/summer is the time I get out and about more including holiday rents just in time for the summer doldrums. Even having 100 watts can be a bit disheartening. I did think about an additional 100 watt radio along the lines you mention just to keep the number of units to pack to a minimum. Then portable power becomes an issue. Problem is I love my KX3. 😊👍🏻 73 de M0AZE Mike

[fastfred]

Hey Josh I ordered that amp a month ago from AliExpress. I have my father Yaesu FT-817 and just got my General.
de W1FRD

[bOOmslangboy]

Aaaand You almost killed Your power meter :D Nice save! ;)

[tristan]

vk2qr has done a detailed review, may be worth a look for anyone wanting to buy one.

[thomasutesch]

Have you done a video on using a dual band amp for 144 MHz and 440 MHz to use with a HT?

[AdamosDad]

I have tried so many times with that very same microphone, with very little results except for 80 meters, there they hear me in the noise, so I quickly give them 73's and say thank you and good night.