[PPRAANet] 'Sierra' Wilderness QRP Radio for sale

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I've decided it's time to build something new (probably a K1 or K2). So, I'm

putting my trusty Sierra up for sale to raise some cash. It's the Wilderness

model, built by me about two years ago, with the KC2 front panel and KC2

keyer/frequency readout installed. It comes with band modules for 80, 40,

20, 15, and 10 meters. Power output ranges from about 4.0w on 80 to 0.8w on

10m.


My Sierra has two mods. The first is to reduce the tuning range from 150 kHz

to about 75 kHz (starting at the bottom of each band). I did this by adding

a silver mica cap in series with the main tuning capacitor. I did this

because I never used the range above x.075 MHz and it makes it a bit easier

to tune. The second mod is to convert the choke on the output (L10) to a 2:1

transformer and replace the PA transistor with a 2SC799. This mod was done

during original construction in order to eke a bit more power out of the

rig. I have the original 2N3553 PA transistor (never installed) and will

include it in the package. Both mods are readily undone if desired.


The band modules are built as specified in the instructions. I have not

modified the turns counts on the toroids or replaced caps in order to

increase power output.


The rig is in excellent condition--no marks or blemishes on the case. The

blue plastic covers on the 15 and 10m band modules are a little bit warped

(I think they got too much sun during FD one year) but this does not hamper

the use of the band modules in any way. This radio has been backpacking with

me once or twice and has been used for FD on the top of Mt. Herman for the

last two years (successfully, I might add). Instruction manuals are

included.


This package would cost you about $400 (plus shipping) if purchased as a kit

from Wilderness. My price is $275 and I'll include UPS shipping to the lower

48 states. Prefer payment by certified check, but other methods negotiable.


Tnx es 73 de Dave NK0E  (sorry no phone no.)
reply to:    ekdave@earthlink.net