Over the past two weeks I’ve had faults occur at seemingly random times that read “50V SUPPLY IDLE CURRENT EXCEED” – flashing and beeping, and preventing the 8000 from starting. Read on in case this happens to you. I hope … Continue reading →
The radio is mostly configured now and I’ve used it in several QSOs, including 38 contacts in the Michigan QSO party last weekend. I’ve receive three unsolicited “good audio” reports – unusual for me. I probably sound better on SSB … Continue reading →
The unit arrived via UPS around 11:30 a.m., 3 April 2017, my having pre-ordered it through GigaParts on 11 November 2016, shortly after it was announced. It was very well packed – double boxed. Good thing since the outer one … Continue reading →