[K3PZN-List] Nice Meeting We Had

[Curt Milton]

Anthony -

cool.  George is one of those types that is driven to big projects.  what he has 
is quite unique, and I can imagine he is not into profit making just yet.  he 
used to host (with a club) a decent sized QRP conference.  


QRP.  time is likely a bigger factor - but here are some interesting kits:

Small Wonder Labs -- SW-series is CW.  they also have a PSK rig.  

Fort Tuthill 80m -- from a club in Arizona - I have one.  its an interesting 
rig.  


both Ft Tuthill and SW- run around $60 for all but the case, which can be 
anything.  


and another idea - a Softrock transceiver - its the RF part of George's rig - it 
can be used stand-alone, and of course its a 'down payment'  


I also have lots of articles of homebrew stuff, and a decent stash of parts 
also.  Also in this category are the super-simple transmitters -- Tuna Tin, 
Sardine sender and the like.  If you don't have ARRL access I can provide some 
literature.  


another 'hoot' is building a regenerative receiver - its a novelty but 
interesting to experience.  these take only a few parts - the only 'hard' ones 
are a couple of variable capacitors.  


I need to catch up with you and ask about that exotic antenna tuner you were 
assemblying, with some rather nifty parts.  


meanwhile enjoy the winter season with your growing family, and a little radio.  


73 Curt




----- Original Message ----
From: AR Comulada <comulada at verizon.net>
To: Carroll County Amateur Radio Club <k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, January 13, 2011 9:36:30 PM
Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Nice Meeting We Had

I was impressed by the rig, especially by the fact that it was capable of ssb as 
well as digimodes as long as you had it configured properly. The band scope 
feature was a nice to have too. 


All in all, a very nicely packaged product for the QRP enthusiast.

I am interested in QRP just haven't found the right project with my time/budget 
constraints.





> I was encouraged by everyone's interest in our January presentation, and 
> obviously having some hardware to see and hear added to our interest.  Thanks 
>to 
>
> N3SB for setting this up.  So I am curious what every body thought, who else 
> might order one of these rigs, or do something else with an SDR.


> 
> 
> I was impressed we have such a knowledgable gang - as I can imagine George was 

> impressed by your thoughtful questions.  
> 
> 
> Note one can get started in experiencing SDR with an inexpensive soft rock.  (I 
>
> have a receive only unit someplace if anyone wishes to borrow it!).  
> 
> 
> Maybe someone will want to help Andy set up the Flex Radio and put it on the 
>air 
>
> ?  
> 
> 
> Plus George mentioned that 'heretical' QRP stuff - if anyone needs ideas on 
> 'what do build' I will be glad to make suggestions.  
> 
> 
> We need some more ideas for upcoming meetings - do share what is on your mind.  
>
> 
> Back to melting some solder .... 
> 
> 73 Curt
> 
> 
> 
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