Category Archives: Kits

Thoughts on the Elecraft KX1 and comparing with the Ten-Tec HB1B

Posted on February 6, 2012 by k4swl

I’ve been meaning to write a post about my Elecraft KX1, because, of all of the rigs I own, it’s the most-often-used, thus the clear favorite in my stable. But:  this morning, I read John Harper’s (AE5X) excellent assessment of the Elecraft … Continue reading →

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41dB Step RF Attenuator Kit

Posted on January 16, 2012 by k4swl

Hendricks QRP Kits has just added a new 41dB step RF attenuator kit to their product line. Read Doug Hendricks announcement, via QRP-L, below: We have added another test equipment kit to the lineup at Hendricks QRP Kits. Ken LoCasale … Continue reading →

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Building an Elecraft K3 in 7 minutes

Posted on January 4, 2012 by k4swl

This is a great time-lapse video of the assembly of the Midland Amateur Radio Club‘s Elecraft K3: See, that wasn’t so hard!

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Ken’s PCB holder makes for a great weekend project

Posted on December 27, 2011 by k4swl

Thanks, Ken (WA4MNT), for bringing this very cool and simple project to our attention. Click here to download instructions–parts are available from Ken for $23, or components can be home-brewed (I can imagine the plastic components can be replaced with … Continue reading →

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Black Friday at Hendricks QRP Kits: Free domestic and international shipping

Posted on November 23, 2011 by k4swl

Wow–a Black Friday event I can certainly get my head around! From Doug Hendricks via QRP-L: Friday is known as “Black Friday” because most of the stores have big sales to attract the shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving. I … Continue reading →

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Photos and more details of the Elecraft KX3 from Dayton Hamvention

Posted on May 21, 2011 by k4swl

Wow. I got a chance to play with one of the two KX3 protoypes Elecraft had on display at the Dayton Hamvention. I mean, wow! Don (W3FPR) gave me a  tour of this amazing rig. It’s small,  feature-packed and as … Continue reading →

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NorCal 2N2/XX transceiver kits update

Posted on October 24, 2008 by k4swl

Over half of the 2N2/XX transceiver kits have been sold. You’ll recall (see previous post) that these kits were first offered at Pacificon and have been sold online since then. If you are interested in building one of these kits, … Continue reading →

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New Hendricks Dual Band HF Transceiver Kit Announced

Posted on October 16, 2008 by k4swl

Hendricks QRP Kits has announced that they will have a prototype of a new CW transceiver kit, designed by Steve Weber (KD1JV), at their Pacificon booth this year. Features of this transceiver include: Dual Band – you get to pick 2 bands (anything … Continue reading →

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NorCal offering limited run of 2N2/XX transceivers

Posted on October 11, 2008 by k4swl

The NorCal QRP club is offering a limited run of their PN2222 based analog transceivers. These transceivers are based on 10 years of prior K8IQY 2N2 designs–an evolution originating from a design contest, Wayne Burdick N6KR, one of the co-founders … Continue reading →

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The NUE-PSK Digital Modem

Posted on October 7, 2008 by k4swl

QRPers have long been fans of PSK. And why wouldn’t they? The mode is efficient and uses DSP technology to help discover low bandwidth digital signals.  What that means for the QRPer is: 1 watt + PSK = DX   Very … Continue reading →

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