QRP Labs QCX-mini
firmware v1.03
QRP Labs · Released Dec 3, 2019 · First seen Sep 7, 2026
Source:
qrp-labs.com
v1.03 is not the latest firmware for the QRP Labs QCX-mini: the current version is v1.09a (April 28, 2022). Go to v1.09a
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Adds CAT Control, real-time clock with GPS sync, and straight key mode
- CAT Control support (TS-480 protocol subset)
- Real-time clock option with automatic GPS synchronization
- Straight key mode when speed set to 0
Written from QRP Labs's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
- CAT Control (TS-480 subset, see manual)
- Real time clock option, in bottom right of display, enabled by menu "7.8 Show clock"
- Clock will be automatically set from GPS if it is temporarily connected
- GPS plugged in, puts the radio in Practice mode AND does not key it anymore
- When GPS is plugged and removed, Practice mode is automatically switched off again
- Setting speed to 0, puts the QCX in Straight key mode
- Remove spurious short TX enable at power-up
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