Category Archives: QRP Radios

Hamvention: Tokyo Hy-Power’s XT-751 5W HF HT

Posted on May 19, 2013 by k4swl

I was very surprised to find this handy talkie, the Tokyo Hy-Power XT-751 HF handheld transceiver, at the Dayton Hamvention. This radio will cover from 40 meters to 6 meters in both SSB and CW. It will also have an … Continue reading →

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Hamvention: Palstar announces the TR-30

Posted on May 17, 2013 by k4swl

I was more than surprised to find Palstar showcasing a transceiver at the 2013 Hamvention. Palstar is well-known for their tuners and their receiver, the R30A, but they have never sold a transceiver to my knowledge. As you can see … Continue reading →

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TEN-TEC Introduces the Model 506 Rebel: an open-source QRP transceiver

Posted on May 16, 2013 by k4swl

Today, at the QRP ARCI convention–Four Days In May–TEN-TEC will announce a new QRP transceiver based upon a completely different platform than any others rigs they have in production: a QRP radio, built on the chipKIT™ Uno32™ (Arduino-based software) to … Continue reading →

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G6LBQ MKII multiband transceiver in the works

Posted on March 25, 2013 by k4swl

A news release from Andy (G6LBQ) & Adrian (2E0SDR): I have a news release about the NEW version of the world famous G6LBQ multiband transceiver. Andy G6LBQ is releasing the MKII version through a partnership with Adrian Lane (2E0SDR). They have … Continue reading →

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A review of Ten-Tec’s Argonaut VI QRP transceiver, Model 539

Posted on December 19, 2012 by k4swl

And now, what we’ve all been waiting for:  the Ten-Tec Argonaut VI has finally hit the market.   Manufacturer Ten-Tec has already begun shipping the new units–I hear they’ve already sold out the first production run.  For the past two months, … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec holiday specials include QRP kits

Posted on November 21, 2012 by k4swl

Ten-Tec is discounting their 1380 and 1330 QRP kits for the holiday season. They’ve also extended their discount on the R4030 QRP tranceiver (details below). (Source: Ten-Tec) The 1380 and 1330 QRP transceiver kits, which are regularly priced at $124.00, … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Hamfest, Argonaut VI update

Posted on September 28, 2012 by k4swl

This weekend, I’m heading to the Ten-Tec Hamfest at the Ten-Tec factory in Sevierville, Tennessee.  This is, hands down, my favorite hamfest of the year. Not only is it completely free, but the ham radio flea market section has a … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Argonaut VI: On schedule for ordering, shipping later this fall

Posted on September 8, 2012 by k4swl

I just received word from John Henry at Ten-Tec that their time frame for production runs of the Model 539 (Argonaut VI) is  on-track with estimates provided at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. John said: We are running a small production … Continue reading →

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A Grocery Store Find — a Portable QRP Station Bag!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by WD8RIF

I found an almost perfect bag for carrying a small QRP transceiver, simple antenna, and accessories yesterday in our local Aldi grocery store. The bag (photo) is manufactured by “Adventure Essentials”, is described as an insulated lunch bag, is available … Continue reading →

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Hamvention Photos: Hendricks QRP Kits

Posted on May 25, 2012 by k4swl

Another very active table at the Dayton Hamvention and Four Days in May is that of Hendricks QRP Kits. Doug Hendricks (pictured right) and his team produce some amazing, affordable QRP kits that fill many a niche in the shack. … Continue reading →

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