it does have dual VFO's I talked to the company yesterday. It is 60 m 40 m 20 m 17 m and 15 m. It does have dual via photos. I forgot to ask about the antenna.
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> On Nov 18, 2013, at 5:37 AM, David Hillebrandt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Would have thought the same thing but since have worked qrp 20 meters from
> the mobile and basic wip, I know it can happen. still trying to figure out
> if it comes with a wip or if one can be attached easily. Hooking it up to a
> dipole or even a beam wouldn't be the way I'd use it since there are already
> plenty of basic qrp rigs. If I can use it like a regular handheld, even if
> it was only 20 meter monobander, I'd probably get it. A 17 meter monobander
> would even be better. 73, Dave w4ci
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:18 PM
> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>
>
>> Jim,
>>
>> I can't imagine it working real well on a band like 20 unless I could get
>> everyone to turn off their amplifiers and run QRP (fat chance, right?).
>> But, like you, I'm very curious as to exactly what it would do.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 20:58
>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>
>>
>>> I seem to remember encountering a handheld 40 meter rig used by some
>>> Alaskan
>>> Rescue group at a ham convention many years ago. I can't imagine you
>>> could
>>> really communicate effectively with one of these new rigs especially with
>>> an
>>> onboard whip antenna, but it would be fun to try it out. I guess it
>>> would
>>> beat putting my TS-480 and tractor battery in a backpack with an MP1
>>> antenna
>>> waving around on top. At least then, I could have a choice of more than
>>> five watts output! Jim WA6EKS
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Steve Dresser
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:40 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>>
>>> Colin,
>>>
>>> My guess is that it's some kind of a telescoping whip with a loading coil
>>> in
>>> the base, probably a pretty healthy compromise at the frequencies it
>>> covers.
>>> Unfortunately, the operations manual says nothing about the antenna
>>> except
>>> that the radio has a BNC connector on it. I may give Main Trading
>>> Company
>>> a
>>> call to see if they can answer a few questions. Stay tuned.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 18:06
>>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>>
>>>
>>>> try copying and pasting into your web browser, but remove the greater
>>>> than
>>>> sign at the beginning of the URL, and the equals sign at the end of the
>>>> URL
>>>> before hitting enter to open the page.
>>>> the description and youtube vidio don't indicate what sort of antenna is
>>>> supplied, if any, with the radio.
>>>> I'd be very interested to find out what kind of antenna it is though.
>>>> Would make for a quick and dirty qrp back pack rig with a small easily
>>>> deployed antenna...
>>>> 73
>>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 12:47 PM
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Subject: Re: Interesting QRP handheld
>>>>
>>>>> Got a "not found" response.--Matt, N1IBB.
>>>>>
>>>>> At 01:43 PM 11/17/2013, you wrote:
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do any of you know anything about the Youkits TJ2B MK2 5 Band SSB =
>>>>>> Handheld Transceiver? I just saw it on Main Trading Company's website,
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> and it looks like it might be a fun radio to play with. For those who
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> are curious about it, here's the link:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.mtcradio.com/youkits-tj2b-mk2-5-band-ssb-handheld-transceiver/=
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did read the operating manual, and it looks like a pretty simple
>>>>>> radio
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> to learn. I just want to emphasize that I know absolutely nothing
>>>>>> about
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> this radio other than what I've seen at the above link. In fact,
>>>>>> before
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> today, I've never even heard of the company. Let me know what you =
>>>>>> think.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve
>>>
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