X1M - portable chinese HF transceiver

The Xiegu X1M is a recent attempt at HF portable QRP transceivers straight out of China, and it looks like they are on the right way: small and lightweight - check, simple and robust design - check, low power consumption - check, CW and SSB modulation - check, full HF coverage - check. Yes, it is not the prettiest girl in school ... but who cares when it is the cheapest ? No really, it costs about US$260 as a kit or US$300 assembled, half of what an Yaesu FT-817ND does.

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