Just learned that David Cripe (NM0S) has a new kit for sale: the Ozark Patrol regenerative receiver kit.
The Ozark Patrol is a simple, straightforward kit, designed with beginners in mind. The kit is a through-hole design, which is to say, with no surface-mounted parts. All of the component values and reference numbers are silk-screened on the board to indicate each part’s location, making for truly quick and fool-proof assembly.
What’s more, Dave is a talented kit designer; he’s the brains behind the kit for our successful ETOW HumanaLight (originally conceived by engineer Greg Majewski). He’s not only clever like that, he’s also a great pal.
In the past, when Dave has announced new radio kits for sale, he’s sold out within a few days. That’s why I ordered mine the moment I saw the announcement.
And, hey…not only does just $40 plus shipping ($46 in the US) get you a superb regen receiver kit, but proceeds also support the Four State QRP Group. Win-win, in my book.
Here are a few specifications and design features listed on the Four State QRP Group’s website:
- Frequency Range: 3.5-15 MHz in two bands
- Sensitivity: Yes!
- Power Supply: 6 x AA batteries
- Audio Output: A 2.6” speaker is included, as well as a jack for 1/8” stereo headphones
Want one, too? Click here to order your own Ozark Patrol kit…and enjoy tinkering as well as listening!
hi! Is this available aslo now ? How much is this? And can i get in Japan?
It is available again.
http://www.4sqrp.com/ozarkpatrol.php
I don’t recommend this kit in it’s current incarnation. Too many problems with getting it to pull in stations, and the dial marking don’t correspond with the frequencies of the received station. Mine squealed like a dying pig, regardless of what changes I made to the circuitry. This is not a good kit it’s current form.
Just received the kit and completed in 4 hours. Worked right off but because of the design the coupling to the receiver c12 sets the whole selectivity and sensitivity. I would buy again…going to have fun playing with it.