Category Archives: Kits

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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Impressions of the Hendricks PFR3

Posted on September 30, 2008 by k4swl

Dr. Bob Armstrong, N7XJ, did a nice mini review of the Hendricks PFR3–a truly portable field QRP radio. This is an impressive radio for at least 3 reasons: The kit costs a whopping total of $240 US. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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