[FARC] The ARRL has done something great

[Joseph M. Durnal]

The ARRL Homebrew Challenge
Page 20 August 2006 QST

I missed this article when I read the August QST the first time, but =
I=92m
glad I saw it pointed out somewhere.

The basic idea is to build a 40 meter CW & Phone transceiver out of =
commonly
available parts for less than $50.  While this challenge is way above my
head, I=92m sure that there are some who wish to take up the challenge =
and
their ideas will be printed for the benefit of all.

- The station must include a transmitter and receiver that can operate =
on
the CW and voice segments of 40 meters
- It must meet all FCC regulations for spectral purity
- It must have a power output of at least 5W PEP
- It must operate from either 120V AC or 13.8V DC
- It can be constructed using ordinary hand tools.
- Voice modulation can be AM, SSB, or DSBSC
- Parts must be readily available either from local retailers or by mail
order; no =93flea market specials=94 will be considered
- Any test equipment other than a multimeter must be constructed as part =
of
the project or purchased as part of the budget
- Equipment need only operate on a single band, 40 meters.  Multiband
operation is acceptable and encouraged
- Frequency control can be by VFO or crystal control.  Some method of
variable tuning is encouraged
- The total cost of all parts, except for power supply, mic, key, and
headphones or speaker must be less than $50
- Deadline is August 1, 2007.

For more information, check out page 20 of the August 2006 QST magazine!


73
Joe
N3PAQ

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