[HomeBrew] looking for plans: simple transmitter

[M Taylor]

> message from Greg, W2ORO:
> 
> I am interested in trying to build a homebrew transmitter.  I have
> enjoyed homebrew electronics for years, but this will be my first radio
> project, so I would really like to keep it as simple as possible, yet
> still meet my objectives.  I have no preference whether tubes are
> incorporated or it is all solid state.
> 
> Here are the criteria that I am aiming for:
> 
>       CW only
>       10 meter only
>       10 watts output or greater
> 
> Can anyone lead me to some plans to get me started?

Are you flexible? Willing to go with a lower power output to simplify,
and willing to go with a different (lower) band to simplify the design
a bit?

I'd consider a very low power (say 500mW to 1W) output as your first goal, 
and then you can build a power amplifer later to increase the output to 
10W.

The 10m band seems like odd first project. Why not a low freqency,
which is typically simplier to design and build? You can make a 40m
or 80m band transmitter with most common silicon transistors.

Take a look at the Pixie for an idea of a super simple minimal design.
<http://www.qrpp-i.com/pixie2.htm>

And the Tuna Tin 2 (II):
<http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/7605014.pdf>
<http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/0003037.pdf>

Good luck,
ve3tix