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The ultimate Field Day tent?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by k4swl

Power Film Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar modules.  The company designs, manufactures and retails their products in Ames, Iowa–a quality made-in-USA product. Last year, at the Dayton Hamvention, PFI’s booth was very popular. Why? Their sale … Continue reading →

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Updates: The Ten-Tec Model 539 QRP Transceiver and the Model 418 Amplifier

Posted on May 2, 2012 by k4swl

I just received this update from John Henry (Ten-Tec Software Engineer) this morning: Hi Tom, We are making progress in several areas on the 539, it is coming along, and improving every day. We don’t have a price point we can … Continue reading →

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Vlado’s challenge: home-brewed QRP DXCC

Posted on April 20, 2012 by k4swl

My good friend, Vladimir (Vlado) Karamitrov (N3CZ/ZS6MG) is someone who likes to challenge himself. Perhaps this is why he’s such an accomplished DXer and contester. Recently, at his QTH, he showed me one of his latest projects: a home brewed … Continue reading →

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Elecraft now accepting orders for the KX3

Posted on December 27, 2011 by k4swl

It appears that Elecraft is now accepting orders for the KX3 QRP tranceiver that we first mentioned on QRPer.com during the 2011 Dayton Hamvention. Order are expected to be shipped in February 2012. The kit version of the KX3 will … Continue reading →

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NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night

Posted on October 9, 2011 by k4swl

The NAQCC Sprint is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you must use QRP power levels to compete for awards. … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec’s new 100 Watt Amplifier – The Ten-Tec Model 418 – Photos and preliminary specifications

Posted on September 24, 2011 by k4swl

Today at the 2011 Ten-Tec Hamfest, Ten-Tec announced two new products in development: the Model 539 QRP transceiver and the companion Model 418 100 Watt amplifier. Being a QRPer, I typically have no use for amplifiers, but this one, I must … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Model 539 – Ten-Tec’s new QRP transceiver

Posted on September 24, 2011 by k4swl

At the Ten-Tec hamfest today, I just happened to stumble upon the new, as yet un-released Ten-Tec Model 539 QRP transceiver. It’s a beautiful, simple little unit. The footprint is very similar to the Elecraft K2, while its height is … Continue reading →

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Official preliminary KX3 specs posted on Elecraft website

Posted on May 27, 2011 by k4swl

Click Here To Read Full Preliminary Specs of the Elecraft KX3  

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Video of Elecraft KX3

Posted on May 24, 2011 by k4swl

Back from Dayton, I found this YouTube video of Wayne Burdick demonstrating the KX3 at Four Days In May (FDIM). As you can see, the form factor is perfect for field operations and I believe you would be hard-pressed to … 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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