Multi-Band QRP Portable Computer Plus Transceiver!
Check out the MMX Bundles below!
NOTE: while the receiver in the MMX can tune outside of the amateur radio bands, the transmitter is restricted to the frequencies allocated by the FCC for amateur radio operation. In addition, by entering your license, the frequencies may be additionally limited based on the available frequencies allocated for your license level.
The MMX Multi-band Morse Code Transceiver is the evolution of the DMX-40 Morse Code Transceiver,and includes the keyboard and a small pair of wired earbuds! It has the same industry-leading decoder, the same high sensitive SDR receiver, 10 frequency memories per band, RPL microprogramming for custom automation, and more. However, what is added is a band board plug-in system that supports up to 3 bands. Currently, the supported bands include 80, 40, and 20 meters. You can purchase a single band MMX, and add other bands later, purchase a dual band MMX, and add the third band later, or even get all three bands on your initial order!
Specifications are similar to the DMX-40+, such as receiver sensitivity of -119 dBm. Power output is highest on 40 meter, and slightly lower on 80 and 20 meter bands, as listed in the Specifications tab in the right column.
Better, Easier, Relaxing QSO's at Higher Speeds!
Do you need help decoding those fast senders? Do you want a less stressful QSO? Not only do we help you decode with the best decoder in the industry, but you will gradually learn to do so as well by way of cognitive association! For sending, you can use a straight key, the built-in keyboard to Morse system with automatic station ID's and hand-offs, auto-CQ and station calls, automatic capture of the other station's call sign, plus the powerful RPL language for microprogramming to customize of the automation or create your own automations. And, you can get help and practice sending using the build-in decoder to listen to your keying in receive mode. It will treat you as "just another station" and decode your signal, give you your speed, and tell you what other stations would think you had sent. Great key training! And don't forget to start by pressing the Space Bar to restart the decoder before you begin keying!.
Another stress reducer! The built-in typing speed test function sets your maximum transmit speed to match your typing speed! This means that - even if the other guy can type or send at 35 WPM, but you can only type at 22 WPM, that is how fast you will go, enabling you to have time to partially fill the type-ahead buffer so you can relax and edit your keyboard mistakes, and have a little time to think about what you want to say next. A great stress reducer. Of course if the other station is sending at a lower speed, your MMX will match them so they can decode you!
Talk about stress reducing, the automatic capture of the other station's call sign is a great one! It automatically appears in the CCS button (CCS is Captured Call Sign), and is used for the automatic station ID's and hand-offs. No more quick scribbling to write down their call sign! Or typing station ID's over and over. Even a Handle, QTH, Rig, Antenna macro built-in so you can send that info with a single keystroke!
If you want to use a paddle or iambic key, an external keyer is required to convert your key to straight key or "pure Morse" output to feed into the MMX.
So, up your game! Get an MMX to go with you for a great experience in QRP with a lightweight powerful computer plus QRP transceiver! Great for POTA, SOTA, etc. Or, get an MMX attached to your station using our External Transceiver Cable Assembly to make it easy and neat to connect and integrate your station and the MMX as your decoder and encoder. You can also just use the MMX as a decoder, with no keyboard by pressing the status line to restart the decoder
More Info!
There is lots more features: check out our main features on the Features tab in the right panel, and our More Features list!
You can Download Data Sheet here.
Below are two video links. The first is a long open box to QSO live demo via Coffee and Ham Radio on YouTube. Note that the MMX is accidentally placed into CTX mode during much of the session (and thus can't decode human code, or HCW). I finally noticed that, and after that, things went a lot better!
And here is a look inside the MMX. Note: What comes with the MMX is misrepresented in this video. Only the keyboard, cleaning cloth, and power adaptor come with the MMX, but otherwise, pretty accurate:
Also, for more information, read the DMX-40 description. The MMX has all the same functions and features, but 3 band capability!
What's Inside the MMX
The MMX Complete EMP Bundle
New lower bundle price includes 20% off of accessories in the bundle
This is the complete EMP bundle: everything you need to get started, just add an antenna. In fact, since this bundle includes a dummy load, you don't need an antenna to start practicing with this MMX, and believe it or not, people have made contacts using a dummy load! And, of course, we add in the EMP shield bag, folding keyboard, and internal canvas bag for the MMX for storage in case of an EMP event. A second EMP shield bag is included to protect the speaker, 5V to 12V cable, and USB power block.
This is a combination of the tri-band MMX plus a complete set of accessories, for the purpose of simplifying the purchase, protection, and use of an MMX-based radio. This includes:
1. The tri-band MMX Morse Transceiver, providing QRP operation on 80, 40, and 20 meters, plus all bands and more power using your existing station transceiver. Keyboard is included.2. The Transceiver Cable Assembly, enabling convenient interconnection to your existing transceiver for more power and more bands 3. The MMX stand, to enable the screen to be visible at a 45 degree angle4. The cable adaptor, for use to connect to a RG-239 connector on an existing antenna. This is used for QRP operation, using the built-in transmitter and receiver.5. HF/VHF/UHF to 6 GHz 5W Dummy Load, to keep your transmitter safe when not using a properly tuned antenna6. The MMX Powered Speaker, which provides you with a great sound from your MMX for CW, AM shortwave, and of course SSB stations (Of course the MMX is CW transmit only). An audio cable to connect to the MMX, and a USB charging cable are included.7. AC to USB wall plug with 2.1A and 1.0A outputs. Use 2.1A to run the MMX via the included 5V to 12V cable, and use the 1.0A output to charge the speaker.8. 5V to 12V cable, connects the USB wall plug to the MMX with enough power to transmit at full QRP power.9. Transceiver EMP Bundle, which is used to protect the DMX, and includes an EMP Shield bag with closer, a roll-up keyboard and interior canvas bag for the DMX (protects the inside of the EMP Shield bag).10. An extra EMP Shield bag for the speaker, USB power block, and the 5V to 12V cable, all of which have electronics inside to be protected from EMP.11. A small set of wired earbuds for listening in private.
More details can be viewed on each of the product pages using the links above. You need an antenna, and for temporary setup or portable use, check out our 40/20 NO TUNE Antenna. Also, if you are going portable, you need a 5V supply, such as our Solar Battery System. And finally, you can stash it all in the Deluxe Canvas EMP Bag!
The MMX Complete Bundle
New lower bundle price includes 20% off of accessories in the bundle
This is the complete bundle: everything you need to get started, just add an antenna. In fact, since this bundle includes a dummy load, you don't need an antenna to start practicing with this MMX, and believe it or not, people have made contacts using a dummy load!
This is a combination of the tri-band MMX plus a complete set of accessories, for the purpose of simplifying the purchase and use of an MMX-based radio. This includes:
1. The tri-band MMX Morse Transceiver, providing QRP operation on 80, 40, and 20 meters, plus all bands and more power using your existing station transceiver. Keyboard is included.2. The Transceiver Cable Assembly, enabling convenient interconnection to your existing transceiver for more power and more bands 3. The MMX stand, to enable the screen to be visible at a 45 degree angle4. The cable adaptor, for use to connect to a RG-239 connector on an existing antenna. This is used for QRP operation, using the built-in transmitter and receiver.5. HF/VHF/UHF to 6 GHz 5W Dummy Load, to keep your transmitter safe when not using a properly tuned antenna6. The MMX Powered Speaker, which provides you with a great sound from your MMX for CW, AM shortwave, and of course SSB stations (Of course the MMX is CW transmit only). An audio cable to connect to the MMX, and a USB charging cable are included.7. AC to USB wall plug with 2.1A and 1.0A outputs. Use 2.1A to run the MMX via the included 5V to 12V cable, and use the 1.0A output to charge the speaker.8. 5V to 12V cable, connects the USB wall plug to the MMX with enough power to transmit at full QRP power.9. A small set of wired earbuds is included for privacy listening.
More details can be viewed on each of the product pages using the links above. You need an antenna, and for temporary setup or portable use, check out our 40/20 NO TUNE Antenna. Also, if you are going portable, you need a 5V supply, such as our Solar Battery System. And finally, you can stash it all in the Deluxe Canvas EMP Bag!
The MMX Bundle
New lower bundle price includes 20% off of accessories in the bundle
This bundle is a combination of the tri-band MMX plus commonly selected accessories, for the purpose of simplifying the purchase of an MMX-based radio. This includes:
1. The tri-band MMX Morse Transceiver, providing QRP operation on 80, 40, and 20 meters, plus all bands and more power using your existing station transceiver. Keyboard is included.2. The Transceiver Cable Assembly, enabling convenient interconnection to your existing transceiver for more power and more bands 3. The MMX stand, to enable the screen to be visible at a 45 degree angle4. The cable adaptor, for use to connect to a RG-239 connector on an existing antenna. This is used for QRP operation, using the built-in transmitter and receiver.
And now, we are adding an essential ingredient by popular demand!
5. HF/VHF/UHF to 6 GHz 5W Dummy Load, to keep your transmitter safe when not using a properly tuned antenna!
6. A small set of wired earbuds.
More details can be viewed on each of the product pages using the links above.
The MMX EMP Bundle
New lower bundle price includes 20% off of accessories in the bundle
This bundle is a combination of the 3-band MMX plus commonly selected accessories, for the purpose of simplifying the purchase of an MMX-based radio. This includes:
1. The tri-band MMX Morse Transceiver, providing QRP operation on 80, 40, and 20 meters, plus all bands and more power using your existing station transceiver. Keyboard is included.2. The Transceiver Cable Assembly, enabling convenient interconnection to your existing transceiver for more power and more bands 3. The MMX stand, to enable the screen to be visible at a 45 degree angle4. The cable adaptor, for use to connect to a RG-239 connector on an existing antenna. This is used for QRP operation, using the built-in transmitter and receiver.5. The Transceiver EMP Bundle, adds protection to your MMX and provides a flexible keyboard to fit in the EMP shield bag. Also includes in inner canvas bag (not shown in photo above) photo) for enclosing the MMX to protect the EMP Shield from the corners of the MMX.
And now, we are adding an essential ingredient by popular demand!
5. HF/VHF/UHF to 6 GHz 5W Dummy Load, to keep your transmitter safe when not using a properly tuned antenna!
6. A small set of wired earbuds for listening.
More details can be viewed on each of the product pages using the links above. Add our 40/20 NO TUNE antenna - no EMP protection required!
Add Bands to your MMX!
If you purchased an MMX Morse Code Transceiver with less then its full complement of bands, you can always add a band board at a later time.
Each band board contains the specialized frequency-sensitive components and control circuitry for the band it was designed to operate on. The band board is automatically sensed and the band is automatically added to the available bands via the Frequency Button on the Main Screen. When you select the band for the card, it is automatically connected into the circuitry of the SDR receiver and the transmitter, and ready to use instantly.
Each band board also contains protection components to prevent overload of the final power amplifier (PA) of the transmitter in adverse circumstances. The protection circuit is automatically resettable in most circumstances. While it is very unlikely to cause interruption of the ability to transmit on its band due to a failure of the protection components, a backup band card is not a bad idea in cases where getting one repaired is difficult.
Currently available are 80 meter, 40 meter, and 20 meter band cards.
Mini-Keyboard for PreppComm Transceivers
The Mini Keyboard is a lightweight and compact keyboard for the MMX or DMX-40 Morse Code Transceiver, as well as future PreppComm Morse Code transceivers. It weighs a mere 0.7 lb, and uses very little power.
NOTE: You do NOT need to order a keyboard when ordering a DMX-40 or an MMX. One keyboard is included in your kit!
Backup Keyboard
Of course the keyboard will work with most computers as a keyboard, as well, such as when your keyboard batteries are dead, and you don't have time to recharge or you don't have any AAA or AA batteries handy.
DMX/MMX High Power Solar Battery System
USA SHIPPING ONLY!*
The High Power Solar Battery System
The High Power Solar Battery System includes the following items:
1. A compact, 4 panel 11 watt solar panel with >22% efficiency for full 5V 2A USB 2.0 charging power. This is a very nice, compact unit that feels like a small book when folded up. This is the most compact design for charging just one device at a time, or two devices at a slower rate.
2. Our Solar Battery, a 20 Amp-Hour battery with a great flashlight and a compass built in. This is a very powerful battery, only 29% less power than our Super Power Solar Battery System.
3. A 5V to 12V cable to power your MMX or DMX from the battery bank
4. A USB A female to C cable to connect the solar panel to the battery for charging at the maximum rate.
Our Super Power Solar Battery System provides additional features and more power.
About Amp-Hours
Batteries based on multi-cell Li-Ion batteries are normally rated at the voltage of a single cell, typically 3.6 volts. This is true of this battery, as well. However, there is a power conversion circuit to up the voltage to 5V for the USB outputs. Because of the higher voltage and the loss of energy in the conversion process, typical output at 5 volts is around 12 - 13 Amp-Hours, and at 12V, after being converted a second time, is about 4.8 - 5,0 Anp-Hours. Compare this to. typical Gel Cell 12V battery, rated at 7 Amp-Hours. Sounds like the Gel Cell - at 3x the weight - wins, right? WRONG, because you are not supposed to discharge the Gel Cell more than 50% of charge - that is, only 3.5 Amp-Hours! So this High Power battery, which has over 4.8 Amp-Hours of actual usable power, is significantly better, and ⅓ the weight and size.
In addition, all of the components can be packed into the included zipper canvas bag, shown in the image. Weight is less than 2 lbs!
Performance
The total package provides all you need to power your MMX or DMX off grid, either for a short period, or for an extended period. Your MMX or DMX will operate in receive mode for over 30 hours from a fully charged battery without recharging. A typical usage pattern allows you to operate continuously for 8 hours a day both transmit and receive on only 2 hours of sun per day. A complete battery recharge takes about 6-7 hours of sun.
IMPORTANT: The 5V to 12V cable that connects your MMX or DMX to the battery provides 12V with current limited. This prevents damage to your PA (power amplifier) when under stress from high SWR. This is a very valuable safety feature.
*Batteries cannot be shipped internationally. You can request a refund via PayPal after you receive your product for the cost of the batteries in that case.
The Right Speaker
for your MMX or DMX-40!
There are a lot of variables in the modern self-powered speaker products. Finding the right one that works for the application in mind - allowing you to hear the audio from the DMX-40 or MMX without using headphone.
It turns out that most of the critical functions are not published, so you find out the hard way that the speaker does not work for you. For example, I have a speaker that "forgets" it is plugged into the MMX after having been turned off and back on. So, I have to unplug the audio cable, and plug it back in every time. Nuts. Who would have thought even to ask?
And then there are the speakers that claim to have AUX capability, but when you get them in your hot little hands, hey, where is the AUX input jack? Oh, it's an auxiliary input from a USB source...??
So we took the time to find a suitable speaker to go with your MMX or DMX-40. It is not as small as I would have liked, but it works correctly. And, it has a lot of ofher features you may like:
1. Ability to be charged from our solar battery system
2. FM radio built-in
3. Bluetooth 5.3 connection to your phone
4. Built in microphone for clear phone calling
5. Play MP3 from a USB plug-in
6 Play MP3 from micro SD card plug-in (TF format)
7. Two 5W speakers with stereo sound, 45mm drivers
It also supports TWS, has auto shut-off, It talks to you. It makes coffee! No, forget that. So don't let your teenager get ahold of this! Keep it with your gear and it will remain in excellent condition, no sand in the works. Well, OK, it is also splash proof, whatever that means, so maybe no sand in the works.
The important thing is, plug it in and turn it on, and adjust the volume on the MMX or DMX-40. With typical radio signals and tone signals when transmitting, the speaker should last a day of operation. Charges in 4 hours via an included USB cable into a standard USB power source. Additional cables and USB power bricks available in our Accessories section.
It comes with a manual, but you will need your reading glasses.
The STX-2 Stand is a MAJOR upgrade from the original S2X stand, which did not work very well. While they both share a similar design, the new S2X-2 is much wider and has a better clip on that grabs and holds very nicely. The stand consists of two pieces that snap onto the bottom of the transceiver, so the top panel sits at a 45° angle to the surface, for perfect viewing and operating. The four rubber no-skid feet keep It steady on your desktop when you are pressing on-screen graphical buttons. Extremely lightweight, at about 0.02 Lb. Does not add shipping cost when added to any other product.
*Stand is not compatible with DitStorm Cypher*
Note: Photos are without rubber feet.
The DMX EMP Bundle
New lower bundle price includes 20% off of accessories in the bundle
This bundle is a combination of the DMX-40 plus commonly selected accessories, for the purpose of simplifying the purchase of an MMX-based radio. This includes:
1. The DMX-40 Morse Transceiver, providing QRP operation on 40 meters, plus all bands and more power using your existing station transceiver. Keyboard is included.2. The Transceiver Cable Assembly, enabling convenient interconnection to your existing transceiver for more power and more bands 3. The DMX stand, to enable the screen to be visible at a 45 degree angle4. The cable adaptor, for use to connect to a RG-239 connector on an existing antenna. This is used for QRP operation, using the built-in transmitter and receiver.5. The Transceiver EMP Kit, providing the ability to protect the DMX-40 from EMP and providing a flexible keyboard to fit inside the EMP shield bag. Also included is an inner zipper canvas bag (not shown in image above) to protect the EMP Shield form the corners of the DMX-40.
And now, we are adding an essential ingredient by popular demand!
5. HF/VHF/UHF to 6 GHz 5W Dummy Load, to keep your transmitter safe when not using a properly tuned antenna!
6. A set of small wired earbuds are included.
More details can be viewed on each of the product pages using the links above. Add our 40/20 NO TUNE antenna - no EMP protection required!
