[COham] Fun kits

[Pat Lambert, W0IPL]

I have built two kits in the last few months that I really like.

The first is a CW keyer kit from K1EL ( www.k1el.com ). It has more 
features that you can believe, handles from around 5 wpm to about 99 
wpm, has programmable function keys (if you use a keyboard) will 
accommodate a display, has contest numbering, farnsworth, etc.

While this is not a beginners kit (27 components, one 8 pin IC, two 14 
pin ICs, etc.) on a 2 inch by 2-1/2 inch board, it is a gem! If you 
don't have a good keyer, think about one of these ($32 delivered to your 
mail-box).

The second one is the EleCraft XG1 signal generator (see the latest QST 
for a full writeup). This little gem puts out a 50 microvolt signal on 
7.040 into 50 ohms. This gives you an excellent way to compare your S 
meter to what it should read. $42.25 delivered to your mailbox.

Some really fun toys!

C Ya
  Pat