Radioddity QT60

[slowmover]

Try Main Trading Company.

Thanks

I don’t drive thru Paris, much as I’d like to stop there.

HRO I can manage once in awhile.

 

[slowmover]

 

[slowmover]

There’s some discussion in the video above re Signal Meter accuracy/calibration and that digital radios appear to read high.

The latter is their sensitivity to what’s in the air. All the modern day RF noise we’ve surrounded ourselves with.

A BPF has helped in this regard. Cleans things up. Choose per band on which one primarily operates.

Qualitative more than Quantitative change.

11M Bandpass Filter

Saw an older thread (closed), so am going to add two-cents as “answer” to question asked of, is it effective? Yes (and the rest of this a very long foot-note of context). My experience is purely as a mobile application in big trucks where RF Noise from on-board sources and the general...

forums.radioreference.com

 

[slowmover]

FWIW: Unless he has changed his mind since I bought my Q5, Scott's stopped selling them. I ordered from Wolcott.

Sells QT60 & QT40

Walcott sold me a returned Q5. Be careful with them (allow no work inside any gear).

I’ve spent $2k there, easily, past five years. Great retail store and good online service.

.

 

[slowmover]

Radioddity QT60 Pro 10 Meter Radio | Max 60W | FM AM SSB PA CW | TX &

Elevate your communication game with the Radioddity QT60, a versatile and robust 10-meter radio that delivers 60W of high-power performance. Whether you're an amateur radio enthusiast, an off-road adventurer, or a first responder, the QT60 offers unmatched capabilities to keep you connected in...

www.radioddity.com

$100 off bundled items. $219

 

[TeeJayZee]

I love the SWR meter inside!

I downloaded the pdf manual for the Radioddity QT60, but it doesn't explain how to use that built-in SWR meter to help tune the antenna with it.
Is there a special menu set up for that?

Just curious.

 

[slowmover]

SWR set is nothing out of the ordinary past menu function SWR protection (against damage from being too high; adjustable).

https://radioddity.s3.amazonaws.com/Radioddity_QT60_User_Mannual_20230906.pdf

How To Tune a CB Antenna In 4 Steps

Tuning your CB antenna is a key part to using and enjoying your CB radio. Here are 4 steps to easily tune your CB antenna.

strykerradios.com

An antenna analyzer is the next step to better performance (more information).

Antenna tuning can be a PITA when complications arise. Best mount + best location lessens this considerably (IMO, the most important decisions about a particular radio rig).

Nano-VNA is an increasingly popular low-cost device to get things nailed in.

This will fulfill the desire to use a program by which to tune:

21st Cen tuning for 21st Cen radio.

.

 

[TeeJayZee]

On the QT60 programming software, there is a drop-down list I need identifying what it is for.

Its on the Channel Information window, the list next to the Band list, named "Work Group" -- what is that list for? Anyone? (see screenshot for it's location) -- see red arrow/square:

 

[TeeJayZee]

On the QT60 programming software, there is a drop-down list I need identifying what it is for.

Its on the Channel Information window, the list next to the Band list, named "Work Group" -- what is that list for? Anyone? (see screenshot for it's location) -- see red arrow/square:

View attachment 160936

Okay, I was able to figure it out.

The Work Group list is to select the band you want to always load when you turn ON the radio.

I got other questions about this unit, will it be okay to post them here in this thread or should I start a new topic for each different issue I come across with this unit? Let me know...

 

[slowmover]

Okay, I was able to figure it out.

The Work Group list is to select the band you want to always load when you turn ON the radio.

I got other questions about this unit, will it be okay to post them here in this thread or should I start a new topic for each different issue I come across with this unit? Let me know...

Start a thread about your experience. All of it.

 

[jcrmadden]

I got my QT60 from Scott's Radio. Since I don't know jack squat about the guts of a radio I paid him to open it up. Money well spent in my case. Love the radio too. Don't have an ideal setup by any means, but I still get reports of excellent audio on the other end. Got mine in four business days. Radio, tuning, tax, & shipping all in for $307.

 

[slowmover]

I got my QT60 from Scott's Radio. Since I don't know jack squat about the guts of a radio I paid him to open it up. Money well spent in my case. Love the radio too. Don't have an ideal setup by any means, but I still get reports of excellent audio on the other end. Got mine in four business days. Radio, tuning, tax, & shipping all in for $307.

He was a beta tester for the Anytone version. All the mods but one are via software with which he’s now highly experienced. IIRC, he adjusts modulation, does 11M conversion, and double-checks on scope the other functions. I think it worth the expense were I to buy another. Men of my online acquaintance with much more understanding than I praise his service.

I’d buy straight up and do conversion myself. Or from him to be sure radio isn’t defective plus the lagniappe of settings tweaks.

.

 

[kf8blt]

I purchased the QT60 almost 3 months ago. Out of the box I had 24.xxx-30.000 mHz @60+ watts.
I've talked to California, Michigan and Brazil while driving down the road with reception reports from 55 to 59. I was told voice was maybe a little tiny in tone. Otherwise love it.
I've not tried to talk on the CB channels ( match is too high ).
I'd like to find a way to address the match issue between 10 and 11 Meter so to be able to just jump between band. Currently Im using a TRAM antenea.

 

[niceguy71]

I purchased the QT60 almost 3 months ago. Out of the box I had 24.xxx-30.000 mHz @60+ watts.
I've talked to California, Michigan and Brazil while driving down the road with reception reports from 55 to 59. I was told voice was maybe a little tiny in tone. Otherwise love it.
I've not tried to talk on the CB channels ( match is too high ).
I'd like to find a way to address the match issue between 10 and 11 Meter so to be able to just jump between band. Currently Im using a TRAM antenea.

A QT-60 and a Tram antenna...
Do you have any family in Massachusetts??? Those guys up there love that set up

 

[kf8blt]

Not that I know of.

 

[slowmover]

I purchased the QT60 almost 3 months ago. Out of the box I had 24.xxx-30.000 mHz @60+ watts.
I've talked to California, Michigan and Brazil while driving down the road with reception reports from 55 to 59. I was told voice was maybe a little tiny in tone. Otherwise love it.
I've not tried to talk on the CB channels ( match is too high ).
I'd like to find a way to address the match issue between 10 and 11 Meter so to be able to just jump between band. Currently Im using a TRAM antenea.

Radio has to be converted for 11M (search; several vids linked). See thread “Best Mobile 2023”.

Antenna must be correct length for 11M. (Or a different type of antenna).

Mobile or Base each has positives & negatives re practice, expense & difficulty versus the other.

I’d start your own thread and lay it all out where you are and what’s up (images always help, too).

.