[QRP] Kit Recommendations
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Tue, 19 Nov 2002 22:49:24 -0800
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 <[email protected]>
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 <[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
> > > >
> > > > 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
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