Category Archives: QRP

Author interview: Dennis Blanchard’s (K1YPP) “Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail”

Posted on September 17, 2012 by k4swl

This year, at the Four Days in May (FDiM) Dayton QRP gathering, I had the pleasure of meeting Dennis Blanchard (K1YPP) and his wife, Jane, as Blanchard signed copies of his book, Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the … Continue reading →

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New England QRP Club “QRP Afield” this Saturday!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by WD8RIF

This coming Saturday, the 15th, is the third Saturday of September and that means it’s time for the New England QRP Club’s annual QRP Afield event! http://newenglandqrp.org/afield QRP Afield is one of the best QRP field events in the calendar. Hit … 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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An External Battery for the KX1

Posted on August 29, 2012 by WD8RIF

NOTE: I am embarrassed to admit that I made a significant error in my original measurement methodology and the numbers originally listed below were inaccurate. I’ve redone all the measurements and the text and tables below reflect the corrected measurements. … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Model 418 100 Watt Amplifier now shipping

Posted on August 11, 2012 by k4swl

(Source: Ten-Tec) TEN-TEC Inc. Announces the Model 418 160-6 Meter Solid State Linear Amplifier in stock and ready for shipment Generating 100 Watts of output from as little as 5 Watts of input, the Model 418 Amplifier raises the bar … Continue reading →

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Elecraft KX3 Tops Sherwood Engineering’s Receiver Test Data

Posted on August 10, 2012 by k4swl

Wow–the Elecraft KX3 has some serious ears! Most impressive, Elecraft!

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2012 Fort Tuthill QRP Conference July 26-28

Posted on July 5, 2012 by k4swl

(Source: John Stevens, K5JS, via QRP-L) It’s time once again to join the Arizona ScQRPions at the annual Fort Tuthill QRP Conference in mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona!! Spend the weekend camping with us at a cool 7500′ playing radio and listening to our … Continue reading →

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A QRP Family Holiday on Prince Edward Island, Canada

Posted on June 28, 2012 by k4swl

This year, during our family’s summer holiday, I’m enjoying the hospitality of Prince Edward Island, Canada (hence, the lack of recent posts on QRPer).  This is our family’s second visit to the maritime island, and each time we’ve been  fortunate … 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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The Ten-Tec Argonaut VI: the Model 539 QRP transceiver follows the legend (while we follow the spec sheet!)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by k4swl

I well remember first speaking with a Ten-Tec rep at the Ten-Tec Hamfest last year when the company first displayed the concept Model 539 transceiver, which was beginning to generate enormous interest.  After viewing it, I casually asked the representative … Continue reading →

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