[CW] Good CW QRP Rig...

[Gene Buckle]

> > I've been looking at getting a small QRP tranciever for doing some lunch
> > time CW work.  Can anyone here recommend a pre-built radio that is good
> > quality?  I've heard of the Rock Mite, but I don't know anything about how
> > well it works.
>
> resistor to get about 600 mW from mine.  A lot of your success will depend
> on location and antenna, you don't have a ton of power to make up for
> inefficiencies.
>
This would be something to use at work, so I'd likely end up with a long
wire instead of a dipole.

> I'm looking for the same thing now.  For me the Elecraft K1 with the
> internal battery and tuner is looking good.  If you don't want 15 meters,
> the KX-1 might be a good choice, I've heard good things about it.
> Haven't tried either.  And of course all of the above are kits.
>
I'm looking for something small - isn't the K1 pretty close to a fullsize
radio?

> So far my best portable combination is a used OHR-400 with a PAC-12, but
> it's a lot of gear to pack and set up.
>

Does the OHR-400 manufacturer have a website?

thanks!

g.