Tag Archives: QRP

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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David Cripe’s NM0S Cyclone 40 Meter Transceiver kit

Posted on May 10, 2013 by k4swl

Readers, I just received this release: A new kit from the Four State QRP Group and David Cripe (NM0S) Arising from Dave’s entry in QRP ARCI’s 72 Part Challenge Design Contest in 2010, the Cyclone 40 is an enhanced version … Continue reading →

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SOTA at the Charlotte Hamfest, Saturday March 9th

Posted on February 20, 2013 by k4swl

If you’re planning to attend the Charlotte, NC hamfest (March 8th and 9th), make a point to join the SOTA (Summits On The Air) forum.  Christian (KF4LXB), provided me with details: The forum itself is from 11:45am-12:45pm [Saturday March 9th] … Continue reading →

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Just a reminder…

Posted on October 6, 2012 by k4swl
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Video: See a prototype Begali Adventurer in action aboard the USS Slater

Posted on September 21, 2012 by k4swl

This video features operations of the QRP DE-Xpedition aboard the USS Slater.  Among other innovations, they show a protoype Begali Adventurer in action.  The Adventurer is a miniature set of paddles which attaches to portable QRP rigs like the new Elecraft KX3.

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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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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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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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