[QRP] Kit Recommendations

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 06:40:47 -0800 (PST)

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 <[email protected]> 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
> <[email protected]>
> 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 <[email protected]> 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: [email protected]
> > > Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 22:26:36
> > > To: '[email protected]'
> > > 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:[email protected]]
> > > 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
> > > 
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> > > understanding
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NORCAL --- ARRL
Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society

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