[CW] First Kit Choice

Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:34:34 -0500

DW

The Pixie is fun, but because every part has multiple jobs, I'm not so sure
I'd call it easier to modify.  Still, there are about a zillion things you
CAN modify, and lots of information on the net how to do it.  The RockMite
is a little young yet to have collected that much data.

Also, if this is your first kit, don't get frustrated.  The Pixie can be
prone to motorboating.  If you get that effect when you first turn it on,
look for places where maybe you left leads a little longer than they need to
be, and try shoving some of the parts a little farther apart.

Also don't get frustrated trying to make that first contact with the thing.
CW contacts with 300 mw aren't much of a problem, but 300 mw contacts
ROCKBOUND are a bear.  But a little patient fishing and you'll get 'em.

72/73 de WB8RCR    http://www.qsl.net/wb8rcr
didileydadidah     QRP-L #1446 Code Warriors #35

----- Original Message -----
From: "DW" <[email protected]>
To: "CW list" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 6:55 PM
Subject: [CW] First Kit Choice

> Hey All,
>
> Well, about a week or so ago I asked for opinions on a
> best "first kit".  I got a few recommendations for
> TenTec, a few for OHR, one for MFJ, a couple for the
> Pixie 2, and a bunch for the SW Rockmite.
>
> I've spent a few hours really comparing the rockmite
> and the pixie 2, and I've decided on the Pixie2.
>
> The rockmite actually offers a bit MORE than I'm
> looking for, although I have to admit that price wise,
> it's a helluva bargain for what you get.
>
> The Pixie 2 looks a wee bit easier to modify (down the
> road), and is definitely simpler.  KISS is very
> important to this project for me, as I fully expect to
> screw up the first one so badly that it needs
> replacing, and @ $10.00 US, I can afford to do that.
>
> Well, there are several things that I must accomplish
> first, but I'll holler when I'm accidently burning my
> desk, fingers, and clothing with the iron.
>
> =====
> 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
>
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