From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Sat Nov 16 07:08:32 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (DW)
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:08:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <20021116070832.78710.qmail@web41213.mail.yahoo.com>

Hi Y'all,

Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
first QRP xcvr kit.  I'm thinking about xtal control
obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
five switchable frequencies.  I'm considering mating
it to a J-38.  Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
using a manual xmt/rcv switch.

Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
requirement.

Tnx, 

=====
73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
        Proverbs 3:5-6
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Sat Nov 16 08:18:02 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (qrp@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 00:18:02 -0800
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <20021116.001803.-152045.1.gardnerh@juno.com>

Check www.smallwonderlabs.com and be pleasantly surprised.
de w6axm

On Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:08:32 -0800 (PST) DW
<andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com> writes:
> Hi Y'all,
> 
> Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
> first QRP xcvr kit.  I'm thinking about xtal control
> obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
> five switchable frequencies.  I'm considering mating
> it to a J-38.  Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
> using a manual xmt/rcv switch.
> 
> Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
> requirement.
> 
> Tnx, 
> 
> =====
> 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
> 
> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own 
> understanding
> In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
>         Proverbs 3:5-6
> SEMPER FI!  <><
> 
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> 

From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Sat Nov 16 11:46:07 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (qrp@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 06:46:07 EST
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <122.1a850bd9.2b0789ff@cs.com>

Jersey Fireball - 40 meters and goes together in about an hour - Contach 
George Heron for kitting parts - Jersey QRP group used to sell them for about 
$11


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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Sun Nov 17 03:26:36 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (Richard Powell)
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 22:26:36 -0500
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <01C28DBF.3A832B60.ripowell@mpna.com>

for a KISS concept try:
http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen.exe?U+scstore+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2
/rick


-----Original Message-----
From:	DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]
Sent:	Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09
To:	QRP List; brass pounders
Subject:	[QRP] Kit Recommendations

Hi Y'all,

Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
first QRP xcvr kit.  I'm thinking about xtal control
obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
five switchable frequencies.  I'm considering mating
it to a J-38.  Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
using a manual xmt/rcv switch.

Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
requirement.

Tnx, 

=====
73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
        Proverbs 3:5-6
SEMPER FI!  <><

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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Sun Nov 17 05:03:20 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (qrp@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 21:03:20 -0800
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <20021116.210447.-839731.1.gardnerh@juno.com>

I really don't recommend something less than a whole number of Watts,
like two or more.  5 is a very good number.  But using milliwatts is a
very frustrating way to approach an initial QRP foray....IMHO of course.

de W6AXM

On Sat, 16 Nov 2002 22:26:36 -0500 Richard Powell <ripowell@mpna.com>
writes:
> for a KISS concept try:
>
http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen.exe?U+sc
store+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2
> /rick
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:        DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]
> Sent:        Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09
> To:        QRP List; brass pounders
> Subject:        [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> 
> Hi Y'all,
> 
> Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
> first QRP xcvr kit.  I'm thinking about xtal control
> obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
> five switchable frequencies.  I'm considering mating
> it to a J-38.  Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
> using a manual xmt/rcv switch.
> 
> Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
> requirement.
> 
> Tnx, 
> 
> =====
> 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
> 
> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own 
> understanding
> In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
>         Proverbs 3:5-6
> SEMPER FI!  <><
> 
> __________________________________________________
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Mon Nov 18 12:38:11 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (HSHK)
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 07:38:11 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
References: <01C28DBF.3A832B60.ripowell@mpna.com>
Message-ID: <3DD8DF33.00000A.01396@RD1.TheWellingtonGroup.local>

=0D
I have a couple of these.=0D
=0D
They pick up alot of strong near-bys from the AM=0D
broadcast band.=0D
=0D
Especially the 80 meter version.=0D
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But, they are neat little radios.=0D
=0D
Bill  KA8VIT=0D
=0D
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From: qrp@mailman.qth.net=0D
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 22:26:36=0D
To: 'qrp@mailman.qth.net'=0D
Subject: RE: [QRP] Kit Recommendations=0D
=0D
for a KISS concept try:=0D
http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen
exe?U+scstore+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2=0D
/rick=0D
=0D
=0D
-----Original Message-----=0D
From: DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]=0D
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09=0D
To: QRP List; brass pounders=0D
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations=0D
=0D
Hi Y'all,=0D
=0D
Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a=0D
first QRP xcvr kit. I'm thinking about xtal control=0D
obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or=0D
five switchable frequencies. I'm considering mating=0D
it to a J-38. Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even=0D
using a manual xmt/rcv switch.=0D
=0D
Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main=0D
requirement.=0D
=0D
Tnx, =0D
=0D
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=0D
73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80=0D
=0D
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding=0D
In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths=0D
Proverbs 3:5-6=0D
SEMPER FI! <><=0D
=0D
__________________________________________________=0D
Do you Yahoo!?=0D
Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site=0D
http://webhosting.yahoo.com=0D
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QRP@mailman.qth.net=0D
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp=0D
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Mon Nov 18 14:13:53 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (Mark Prather)
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 06:13:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
In-Reply-To: <3DD8DF33.00000A.01396@RD1.TheWellingtonGroup.local>
Message-ID: <20021118141353.45173.qmail@web41207.mail.yahoo.com>

 I'd highly recommend the Rock Mite. Available for either 40M or 20M.
I've just finished a 40M version and having a blast with it.

For more info check:

www.smallwonderlabs.com

As usual... Not in any way connected with Small Wonders, just a happy
customer...

73,

Mark

--- HSHK <hshk@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a couple of these.
> 
> They pick up alot of strong near-bys from the AM
> broadcast band.
> 
> Especially the 80 meter version.
> 
> But, they are neat little radios.
> 
> Bill  KA8VIT
> 
> -------Original Message-------
> 
> From: qrp@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 22:26:36
> To: 'qrp@mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: RE: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> 
> for a KISS concept try:
> http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen
> exe?U+scstore+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2
> /rick
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09
> To: QRP List; brass pounders
> Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> 
> Hi Y'all,
> 
> Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
> first QRP xcvr kit. I'm thinking about xtal control
> obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
> five switchable frequencies. I'm considering mating
> it to a J-38. Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
> using a manual xmt/rcv switch.
> 
> Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
> requirement.
> 
> Tnx, 
> 
> =====
> 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
> 
> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
> understanding
> In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
> Proverbs 3:5-6
> SEMPER FI! <><
> 
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NORCAL --- ARRL
Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society

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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Tue Nov 19 03:46:23 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (Gardner L Harris)
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 19:46:23 -0800
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <20021118.221443.-1879935.1.gardnerh@juno.com>

I have one too Mark but I haven't had the chance to build it.  Sounds
like you like it though.  How about a pix of your packaging?  Also, what
kinda ant are you using to get such great results?

73 - Gar, W6AXM

On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 06:13:53 -0800 (PST) Mark Prather <wb9hfk@yahoo.com>
writes:
> 
>  I'd highly recommend the Rock Mite. Available for either 40M or 
> 20M.
> I've just finished a 40M version and having a blast with it.
> 
> For more info check:
> 
> www.smallwonderlabs.com
> 
> As usual... Not in any way connected with Small Wonders, just a 
> happy
> customer...
> 
> 73,
> 
> Mark
> 
> --- HSHK <hshk@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > 
> > I have a couple of these.
> > 
> > They pick up alot of strong near-bys from the AM
> > broadcast band.
> > 
> > Especially the 80 meter version.
> > 
> > But, they are neat little radios.
> > 
> > Bill  KA8VIT
> > 
> > -------Original Message-------
> > 
> > From: qrp@mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 22:26:36
> > To: 'qrp@mailman.qth.net'
> > Subject: RE: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> > 
> > for a KISS concept try:
> > http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen
> > exe?U+scstore+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2
> > /rick
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09
> > To: QRP List; brass pounders
> > Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> > 
> > Hi Y'all,
> > 
> > Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
> > first QRP xcvr kit. I'm thinking about xtal control
> > obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
> > five switchable frequencies. I'm considering mating
> > it to a J-38. Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
> > using a manual xmt/rcv switch.
> > 
> > Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
> > requirement.
> > 
> > Tnx, 
> > 
> > =====
> > 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
> > 
> > Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
> > understanding
> > In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
> > Proverbs 3:5-6
> > SEMPER FI! <><
> > 
> > __________________________________________________
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> NORCAL --- ARRL
> Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Tue Nov 19 14:40:47 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (Mark Prather)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 06:40:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
In-Reply-To: <20021118.221443.-1879935.1.gardnerh@juno.com>
Message-ID: <20021119144047.25264.qmail@web41208.mail.yahoo.com>

Gar,

For now... I just 'bolted' my Rock Mite to a piece of PC board stock
and the connectors etc are mounted to the stock. I decided to go this
route for a while so that I can easily tack possible
modifications/changes on the board stock and connect to the Rock Mite
easily. i.e. a Prototyping platform. (yes, I work in the industry, so
used to this type of R&D setup). I'll move it to some permanant box
when I'm done goofing around with it...

No real fancy antennas here. I have a 14AVQ ground mounted with 32
radials, a 150 Ft. Random Wire, and a OCF dipole at about 20 Feet. No
doubt that the vertical is my best DX antenna. I've been quite
pleased with it since putting it up about a month ago. Really makes a
difference on those longer east and west coast paths for me on 40 and
20.

I have a OHR-100A for 40M that I built about 5 years ago. This is an
excellent rig! It has a very nice receiver, and is a joy to run.
Matter of fact, I use it every year in CW SS! I also own a Tkit 1320
for 20M and it is a nice rig.. Tho, I do prefer the OHR's I believe.
The Small Wonders SW series is also excellent for the $55 price tag.
(I have a SW40 that I need to build!!)

I've been pretty impressed with the Rock Mite. For $25 it is alot of
radio!!! Best of luck in your building and QRP Ops!

73,

Mark

--- Gardner L Harris <gardnerh@juno.com> wrote:
> I have one too Mark but I haven't had the chance to build it. 
> Sounds
> like you like it though.  How about a pix of your packaging?  Also,
> what
> kinda ant are you using to get such great results?
> 
> 73 - Gar, W6AXM
> 
> On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 06:13:53 -0800 (PST) Mark Prather
> <wb9hfk@yahoo.com>
> writes:
> > 
> >  I'd highly recommend the Rock Mite. Available for either 40M or 
> > 20M.
> > I've just finished a 40M version and having a blast with it.
> > 
> > For more info check:
> > 
> > www.smallwonderlabs.com
> > 
> > As usual... Not in any way connected with Small Wonders, just a 
> > happy
> > customer...
> > 
> > 73,
> > 
> > Mark
> > 
> > --- HSHK <hshk@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > > 
> > > I have a couple of these.
> > > 
> > > They pick up alot of strong near-bys from the AM
> > > broadcast band.
> > > 
> > > Especially the 80 meter version.
> > > 
> > > But, they are neat little radios.
> > > 
> > > Bill  KA8VIT
> > > 
> > > -------Original Message-------
> > > 
> > > From: qrp@mailman.qth.net
> > > Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 22:26:36
> > > To: 'qrp@mailman.qth.net'
> > > Subject: RE: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> > > 
> > > for a KISS concept try:
> > >
> http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen
> > > exe?U+scstore+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2
> > > /rick
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09
> > > To: QRP List; brass pounders
> > > Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> > > 
> > > Hi Y'all,
> > > 
> > > Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
> > > first QRP xcvr kit. I'm thinking about xtal control
> > > obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
> > > five switchable frequencies. I'm considering mating
> > > it to a J-38. Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
> > > using a manual xmt/rcv switch.
> > > 
> > > Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
> > > requirement.
> > > 
> > > Tnx, 
> > > 
> > > =====
> > > 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
> > > 
> > > Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
> > > understanding
> > > In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths
> > > Proverbs 3:5-6
> > > SEMPER FI! <><
> > > 
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > Do you Yahoo!?
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> > QRP ARCI # 9472 --- QRP-L # 1159
> > NORCAL --- ARRL
> > Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society
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QRP ARCI # 9472 --- QRP-L # 1159
NORCAL --- ARRL
Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society

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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Wed Nov 20 06:49:24 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (qrp@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 22:49:24 -0800
Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
Message-ID: <20021119.235036.-600311.0.gardnerh@juno.com>

Hi Mark!  Thanks for the note.  Well, quite honestly, I am not a big CW
op.  I managed to pass the ARRL 20 WPM certification but I rarely
actually operate the mode although I do a lot of listening.

I have a number of the SWL QRP PSK-31 units, all except the 10 meter one
actually and I find them to be excellent for both price and quality, to
say nothing of the ease with which they go together.  The performance at
such low power levels is nothing short of amazing and it amuzes me to be
able to QSY without touching a dial or tweaking a crystal.

Antennas:  Well antennas here sorta suck.  Not necessarily because of
their placement or construction but because the corona from the 13.6 KV
powerlines no more than 50 feet away at best added to the noise generated
by neighboring mercury vapor lighting makes reception on virtually all
frequencies below 2 Meters iffy at best although having a Clear Speech
digital speaker helps a great deal.  I am hoping that an anticipated
multiband quad with which I hope to replace my antique Mosley Classic 33
will help to lower the random noise to some extent.  The dual band quad I
have on 6 and 2 meters will help to some extent.

73 - Gar, W6AXM

On Tue, 19 Nov 2002 06:40:47 -0800 (PST) Mark Prather <wb9hfk@yahoo.com>
writes:
> Gar,
> 
> For now... I just 'bolted' my Rock Mite to a piece of PC board 
> stock
> and the connectors etc are mounted to the stock. I decided to go 
> this
> route for a while so that I can easily tack possible
> modifications/changes on the board stock and connect to the Rock 
> Mite
> easily. i.e. a Prototyping platform. (yes, I work in the industry, 
> so
> used to this type of R&D setup). I'll move it to some permanant box
> when I'm done goofing around with it...
> 
> No real fancy antennas here. I have a 14AVQ ground mounted with 32
> radials, a 150 Ft. Random Wire, and a OCF dipole at about 20 Feet. 
> No
> doubt that the vertical is my best DX antenna. I've been quite
> pleased with it since putting it up about a month ago. Really makes 
> a
> difference on those longer east and west coast paths for me on 40 
> and
> 20.
> 
> I have a OHR-100A for 40M that I built about 5 years ago. This is 
> an
> excellent rig! It has a very nice receiver, and is a joy to run.
> Matter of fact, I use it every year in CW SS! I also own a Tkit 
> 1320
> for 20M and it is a nice rig.. Tho, I do prefer the OHR's I 
> believe.
> The Small Wonders SW series is also excellent for the $55 price 
> tag.
> (I have a SW40 that I need to build!!)
> 
> I've been pretty impressed with the Rock Mite. For $25 it is alot 
> of
> radio!!! Best of luck in your building and QRP Ops!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Mark
> 
> --- Gardner L Harris <gardnerh@juno.com> wrote:
> > I have one too Mark but I haven't had the chance to build it. 
> > Sounds
> > like you like it though.  How about a pix of your packaging?  
> Also,
> > what
> > kinda ant are you using to get such great results?
> > 
> > 73 - Gar, W6AXM
> > 
> > On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 06:13:53 -0800 (PST) Mark Prather
> > <wb9hfk@yahoo.com>
> > writes:
> > > 
> > >  I'd highly recommend the Rock Mite. Available for either 40M or 
> 
> > > 20M.
> > > I've just finished a 40M version and having a blast with it.
> > > 
> > > For more info check:
> > > 
> > > www.smallwonderlabs.com
> > > 
> > > As usual... Not in any way connected with Small Wonders, just a 
> 
> > > happy
> > > customer...
> > > 
> > > 73,
> > > 
> > > Mark
> > > 
> > > --- HSHK <hshk@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > I have a couple of these.
> > > > 
> > > > They pick up alot of strong near-bys from the AM
> > > > broadcast band.
> > > > 
> > > > Especially the 80 meter version.
> > > > 
> > > > But, they are neat little radios.
> > > > 
> > > > Bill  KA8VIT
> > > > 
> > > > -------Original Message-------
> > > > 
> > > > From: qrp@mailman.qth.net
> > > > Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 22:26:36
> > > > To: 'qrp@mailman.qth.net'
> > > > Subject: RE: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> > > > 
> > > > for a KISS concept try:
> > > >
> > http://www.halted.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen
> > > > exe?U+scstore+qwkj8163ff8f5c8f+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+pixie2
> > > > /rick
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: DW [SMTP:andersonradioactivity@yahoo.com]
> > > > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 02:09
> > > > To: QRP List; brass pounders
> > > > Subject: [QRP] Kit Recommendations
> > > > 
> > > > Hi Y'all,
> > > > 
> > > > Just curious about what everyone would recommend as a
> > > > first QRP xcvr kit. I'm thinking about xtal control
> > > > obviously, maybe easily modifiable to allow four or
> > > > five switchable frequencies. I'm considering mating
> > > > it to a J-38. Twin xmtr/rcvr also acceptable, even
> > > > using a manual xmt/rcv switch.
> > > > 
> > > > Again, this would be a first kit, so KISS is my main
> > > > requirement.
> > > > 
> > > > Tnx, 
> > > > 
> > > > =====
> > > > 73, DW, KE6WYB, SHASTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA, CN80
> > > > 
> > > > Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your 
> own
> > > > understanding
> > > > In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your 
> paths
> > > > Proverbs 3:5-6
> > > > SEMPER FI! <><
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Tue Nov 26 18:39:11 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (Ron Evans)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:39:11 -0600
Subject: [QRP] HW-9, pwr supply, and HFT-9 antenna tuner
Message-ID: <3DE3BFCF.7030100@ix.netcom.com>

FOR TRADE:  Heath HW-9 QRP xcvr, power supply (not Heath),  matching 
HFT-9 antenna tuner and  manuals.  The HW-9 is getting very, very 
scarce, especially in the near mint condition of this one.  It is in 
excellent condition both electronically and cosmetically.  No surprises 
for the new owner.  It is ready to go when you are!   It also comes with 
the extremely rare Zenith "Service Date Blue Book HW-9 QRP CW 
Transceiver and PSA-9 Accessory Power Supply."  (Please note that the 
power supply included is NOT the PSA-9.)   This is my own personal rig 
and not estate sale junk.

I have several other QRP rigs, including an FT-817,  and decided to let 
the HW-9 go since it doesn't see much use these days.   I will give 
preference to really nice boat anchor receivers or transmitters but 
wouldn't rule out a good,  working transceiver, vertical antenna, 
telescope or...what have you!  No projects or "restoration" rigs please. 
  Mine looks and works great; yours must, too!  Cosmetics are important, 
so no super-ugly ducklings!  Doesn't have to be mint...just nice.

Look around the shack; make an offer.  I've been known to make some 
really strange deals!  You just never know.  Trades plus cash on either 
side are also welcome.  Finally,  I would prefer to  trade but would 
sell if the price is right.

73,

Ron - KD5S (formerly K5MVR from 1957 to 2001)

(Check out chronos41 on eBay for my reputation)
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Wed Nov 27 05:30:58 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (qrp@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:30:58 EST
Subject: [QRP] HW-9, pwr supply, and HFT-9 antenna tuner
Message-ID: <1e.325a51c.2b15b292@aol.com>

Hi Ron,

What kind of boatanchor receivers are you looking for?

Ron


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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Wed Nov 27 14:42:59 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (Ron Evans)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 08:42:59 -0600
Subject: [QRP] HW-9, pwr supply, and HFT-9 antenna tuner
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Morning, Ron

Well...a nice SX-101, SX-100, HQ-100, HQ-110...receivers of that quality 
and vintage...those would get my attention.  Any of the mid-range 
National receivers in really good condition would be worth considering, 
too.  Actually, just about any decent receiver of the 40's, 40's, and 
60's -- with nice cosmetics and working well -- would be a potential 
"trade-maker."  What do you have, Ron?

73,

Ron - The Other One  :-)

TVComlGuy@aol.com wrote:

> Hi Ron,
> 
> What kind of boatanchor receivers are you looking for?
> 
> Ron
> 
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From qrp@mailman.qth.net  Wed Nov 27 18:36:45 2002
From: qrp@mailman.qth.net (qrp@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 13:36:45 EST
Subject: [QRP] HW-9, pwr supply, and HFT-9 antenna tuner
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Hi Ron,

I have a Hammarlund HQ-145, and a National HRO-60.

Ron


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