[K3PZN-List] Kit Discount, etc

[Curt Milton]

FYI - 

I just got a postcard in the mail from Ten Tec,
advertising a modest discount in their 1300-series of
QRP transceiever kits - regularly & 95 - now are $ 83
until end of July (shipping is about) $ 5 additional. 
Maybe this is enough to get someone to consider
building a rig, maybe for the first time?  I have the
1340 for 40m and i can testify that it is a solid,
well designed rig.  It performs well, and can also be
considered for someone wanting off-the-air CW signals
to copy while also gaining building experience.  The
case is very rugged and has a nice appearance, good
for home use and casual outdoor use - but too heavy
for serious hiking!  I think 40m is the best choice
since it has less QRN than 80m, and is open for QSOs
more often then higher bands - but i am sure some
people have different opinions.  It looks like the
discount is not mentioned on website, so ask for it
when you order.  

http://www.tentec.com/Xcvrkit.htm

There are also other fine QRP kit options, for example
Small Wonders Labs has smaller, lighter rigs for CW
and also PSK-31 rigs.  This article has info on
alternatives:

http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2002/03/11/1/

I have not built anything since the K2 and i probably
have enuff, ok too much stuff in the shack so nothing
is on the horizon.  Been working on
repairs/maintenance to antenna farm, and hope to
upgrade the shack as I was inspired some (don't
laugh!) by KE3FL's picture at his website.  I also
plan to set up more convenient provisions for
emergency power operation as this stuff is present,
just not wired in yet.  

73, curt wb8yyy




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