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I'm new to QRP and will be getting a bioenno battery to use with my Venus SW-3B. I have questions for which I am unable to find clear answers. Any help would be appreciated. I am asking here about only the bioenno series 12v batteries. 1. Can the charger you buy with one bioenno battery be used with...

Just have to wonder at this eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394164205108?hash=item5bc6047634:g:B5cAAOSw2TBiwFMh Lists a new IC-705 for $210.00 buy it now, free shipping. Seller is in Sri Lanka, yet the item ships from China (a long way from Sri Lanka). The seller's feedback is poor, and I'm a...

I'm completing the needed accessories for my QRP / POTA go bag. I have a Venus SW-3b, and LDG atu and several portable antennas. I'd like to add a battery (looking at the Bieonno BLF-1203 AB battery and charger, but would consider a cheaper or even smaller battery source if there are any recommendat...

I've been looking at the X6100 for a long time. I've been holding off waiting for firmware updates and maybe other improvements. The recent QST review was thorough and technical, but didn't address some of the issues users have reported, like overloading. But my big question is this: what do you do ...

Skip,

Perfect explanation and thanks for taking the trouble not only to explain, but to provide the photo ! Sounds like a perfect solution. And btw, I am just a little bit older hi hi.

73,

Bob

Thanks again to everyone commenting on the SW-3b. Very helpful info on LiFePO4 batteries. I'll have fun putting together my own go bag. Skip K4EAK, a question on the pico keyer....how does it interface to the SW-3b? How does it "override" the SW-3b keyer speed? Does it just act as an exter...

New to QRP and just got an SW-3b. Have the manual and the repair manual. Would welcome advice and info. Most interested in very portable antennas, quick to put up. Also a Bioenno battery question. I assume they need a specific charger, but it is unclear to me if they are sold WITH a charger or not. ...