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, I have had the pleasure of beta-testing this newest QRP transceiver, and I’m ready to … Continue reading A review of Ten-Tec’s Argonaut VI QRP transceiver, Model 539
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 in several color-schemes, and cost all of $3.99 plus sales tax. I purchased the grey-and-black … Continue reading A Grocery Store Find — a Portable QRP Station Bag!
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 to stay at the same off-the-grid cabin on the eastern coast, less than twenty meters … Continue reading A QRP Family Holiday on Prince Edward Island, Canada
It appears that Elecraft is now accepting orders for the KX3 QRP tranceiver that we first mentioned on QRPer.com during the 2011 Dayton Hamvention. Order are expected to be shipped in February 2012. The kit version of the KX3 will be priced at $899.95 US, while the factory assembled and tested version will sell for … Continue reading Elecraft now accepting orders for the KX3
Wow. I got a chance to play with one of the two KX3 protoypes Elecraft had on display at the Dayton Hamvention. I mean, wow! Don (W3FPR) gave me a tour of this amazing rig. It’s small, feature-packed and as ergonomic as all of the machines that come out of Aptos. It is slightly larger … Continue reading Photos and more details of the Elecraft KX3 from Dayton Hamvention
Here are some more details I’ve collected on the newly announces Elecraft KX3 ultra-portable transceiver. According to Elecraft, a product brochure will be available soon. Dimensions: 3.5″H x 7.4″W x 1.7″D — a bit larger in all dimensions than a KX1. The KX3 will have a mobile-mount bracket–it will be covered in the to-be-product brochure. … Continue reading More details on the Elecraft KX3
When I heard from friends that Ten-Tec had announced two new QRP transceivers at FDiM, I almost fell out of my seat. I’ve heard very little in the way of QRP coming out of Sevierville since the sad news of them dropping the popular/legendary Argonaut series. Then, this week, when they announced the news on … Continue reading Ten-Tec Adds Two New QRP Transceivers – Models R4020 and R4030
Dr. Bob Armstrong, N7XJ, did a nice mini review of the Hendricks PFR3–a truly portable field QRP radio. This is an impressive radio for at least 3 reasons: The kit costs a whopping total of $240 US. I don’t know where else you could find such a complete radio package (with built-in tuner and paddles) … Continue reading Impressions of the Hendricks PFR3