HBR4HF Simple Transceiver

[Lightspeed]

I happened upon this transceiver this morning.

It covers the four main amateur shortwave bands including the 27Mhz CB radio band.

Output power is a good 25W and is dialable to zero, which is ideal for secure communications. ( See G1M thread in which I'm reporting whole Europe coverage using just 5w to get an idea of this radio's capability. )

It appears to be Sideband and Morse only, and does not have a wideband general coverage receiver.

Cost: £150 plus shipping.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...Bi5zCDRtF5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174352923476?&s...GTR=1#shId

[Joe]

I looked at this a while back and they also do a mono band rig for a cheaper price. 25w on 80m at night with a dipole around 6ft would give coverage out to 500-1000 miles.

[Lightspeed]

(19 February 2021, 21:12)Joe Wrote: I looked at this a while back and they also do a mono band rig for a cheaper price. 25w on 80m at night with a dipole around 6ft would give coverage out to 500-1000 miles.

I've yet to hear one on air, but on paper they look fine. The 7 Mhz version ( 40m ) would probably be the one to go for as it gives th rangeyou mentioned, most of the day and night, using an antenna that's a bit more manageable length wise.