[Park] Rock-mite

[Dave at RR]

ROCK MITE NITE #2

There have been a number of requests to have another Rock Mite Nite, a group
building session, to assemble the neat little Rock Mite transceiver.  The
first Rock Mite Nite included hams from four local clubs, and reports are
coming in from several participants about contacts they have made.  K2NZ has
logged at least 17 states with his Rock Mite - even made a contact with one
ham in Alaska!

The Rock Mite is a complete CW transceiver, with a built-in electronic
keyer.  It is built on a pc board that is only 2 by 2 1/2 inches, and fits
inside the well known Altoids mint tin.  The speed of the built in keyer can
be varied from about 8 to 40 or more words per minute.  The transmitter puts
out approximately 500 milliwatts - this is not QRP, it is QRPp!  And it
works!  One ham in Tennesee worked a station in Australia with his 20 meter
Rock Mite.  The kit is available for either 40 or 20 meters.and It is a lot
of fun to build and to use.

We have set January 22, a Wednesday, for Rock Mite Nite #2.  If you would
like to try your hand at building, this is a good way to start.  You will
have help and guidance from several experienced people.  Orders are now
being accepted, and will be accepted until Jan.  12.  After that date we
will not be able to accept any more orders.  If you would like to
participate, please get in touch with Lamar, N3AT, and place your order as
soon as possible.  Cost of the basic transceiver kit is $25, and the
hardware needed to mount it in an enclosure will be an additional $5, a
total of $30.  Imagine the.fun you can have with a rig that costs so little!
And the thrill of knowing that you built it yourself!