[HBQRP] First QRP Project

[Steve Sellmeyer]

Greetings Sean !

I'll throw in my 2 cents worth but it may be worth less. Ha! I'll just 
assume you are talking about morse code use and CW kits.

I've always liked the Small Wonder Labs Kits for QRP. They are the SW series 
and are monobanders so they can only be built for one band. At the present 
time they are not available as the guy who makes the kits is now redesigning 
them for easier assembly and adding some new features.They were $55 which 
included the circuit board and all the parts that go on it. You had to buy 
your own connectors, jacks, plugs, cabinet etc. They were pretty simple to 
build and didn't require a lot to align and tuneup. Output power over a 35 
kc range was about 2 watts. Also had good building instruction sheets.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth............Steve/WB0QQT








----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sean Edwards" <cybersean3000 at gmail.com>
To: <hbqrp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:42 AM
Subject: [HBQRP] First QRP Project


> Greetings group, I hope this message will cause a flood of email because
> I could use all the wisdom and advice represented here.  In February I
> got my Technician license and in March I upgraded to General.  Right
> now, cost is the biggest obstacle between me and a rig, and after
> looking into QRP, I finally found many transceiver options in my price
> range (<$50).  Although I am new to radio, I am not new to electronics
> or soldering.
>
> I have found a couple versions of the Pixie II, but many modifications
> are recommended.  The Lil' Squall ][ is a modified Pixie, with modules
> for multiple bands, but the circuit looks a little fragile on top of the
> tuna can.  Ham Can and Rockmite also look good, but I don't know where
> to start.
>
> What are your recommendations for a good first QRP transceiver kit and 
> why?
>
> -=Sean Edwards=-
> KD0QQZ
> Omaha, NE
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