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Bill’s 1 Watt Wood Box QRP Beacon

Posted on August 20, 2018 by k4swl

Many thanks to Bill (AA0RQ) who writes: I’m running an attended beacon on 7041.8 kHz–the ID is VVV de AA0RQ/B AA0RQ/B AA0RQ/B 1 watt… Often after running the beacon I plug the beacon crystal into the little 6L6 single tube … Continue reading →

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micro-BITX: a homebrew general coverage SSB/CW QRP transceiver

Posted on March 16, 2017 by k4swl

Many thanks to Pete (WB9FLW) who shares the following: Farhan VU2ESE Does It Again! http://www.phonestack.com/farhan/ubitx/ubitx.html A compact 10 watts, easy to build, general coverage SSB/CW transceiver for HF bands Homebrewers have traditionally avoided making multiband transceivers as they can get extremely … Continue reading →

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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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The Das DereLicht QRP transmitter–A bright idea

Posted on December 28, 2008 by k4swl

Make Magazine’s blog recently featured the Das DereLicht–a QRP transmitter made almost entirely from the electronic components found in within a CFL Bulb. The transmitter, was designed by Michael J. Rainey (AA1TJ) who was inspired while changing a defective CFL … Continue reading →

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The perfect key to use when you’re in a pinch.

Posted on December 5, 2008 by k4swl

I think this homebrew key by Laurent Dumas (F8BBL) is simply amazing. It’s portable, easy to make from spare parts lying about the house and can serve you well if you’re in a pinch. (Sorry, I just can’t use this … Continue reading →

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