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Stuart Sizer: Heathkit designer, dad, and “bon vivant”
Two weeks ago, through a radio preservation group, I met the son of Heathkit product designer of the 1950s-70s, Stu Sizer––”stylist, artist, maker of models, bon vivant.” His son described the...
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The KRC-2 shortwave regenerative receiver kit
Tony Westbrook recently contacted me about a regenerative receiver kit he has designed and produced in the UK. It’s called the KRC-2. Here’s the product description: 1 – 30 MHz with band spread...
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Building the Cricket QRP Transceiver at HOPE 2018
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m currently at the Circle of HOPE (Hackers On Planet Earth) convention in New York City. Yesterday morning, I grabbed some breakfast and a cup of coffee then...
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The TV-B-Gone: reviewing a fun and (incredibly) useful kit!
The TV-B-Gone kit Post readers might recall that I attended and presented at Circle of HOPE (Hackers On Planet Earth 2018 in New York City. One of the many cool things about HOPE was the Hardware...
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Neil’s updated QRP Kits page
The Ozark Patrol regenerative receiver kit is only one of NM0S’ many 4SQRP kit designs. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Neil Goldstein, who writes: I know a lot of your readers (especially the...
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Taking the new Mission RGO One transceiver to the field!
SWLing Post readers might recall that last year at the 2018 Hamvention, I met with radio engineer, Boris Sapundzhiev (LZ2JR), who was debuting the prototype of his 50 watt transceiver kit: the Mission...
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Hamvention Highlights: The QRP Labs QSX 10 watt, general coverage, low-cost...
Hans (G0UPL) of QRP Labs holding a QSX transceiver prototype at the 2019 Hamvention Each year at the Dayton Hamvention I enjoy checking out the latest radio products and services. This year (2019) I...
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QRPGuys Active Antenna Splitter Kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Eric McFadden (WD8RIF), who shares the following announcement from Ken (WA4MNT) via the QRP-L forum: QRPGuys is open for orders after this year’s Summer...
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The Ham Radio Workbench 12 VDC Power Distribution Strip Kit
I had a number of important plans and goals yesterday which I conveniently set aside to build kits instead. Have you ever had one of those days? Building kits is a little like therapy for me. I find...
View ArticleJust pulled the trigger on the new QCX+ CW/WSPR QRP transceiver kit
I’m a real sucker for kits of any stripe. A few days ago, my buddy, Pete (WB9FLW), sent me a tip about the new QCX+ CW/WSPR transceiver by QRP Labs. I posted an announcement on QRPer.com. I’ve yet to...
View ArticleFrank recommends the DB4020 QRP transceiver kit by EA3GCY
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank (ON6UU), who writes: As so many, I enjoy reading your posts on the SWLing Post, very clear and understandable written with eye for details. I just did a...
View ArticleBuilding the EA3GCY DB4020 Dual-band 40 and 20M QRP SSB Transceiver Kit (Part 1)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank (ON6UU), who shares the following guest post: Building EA3GCY’s DB4020 QRP Transceiver kit by Frank Lagaet (ON6UU) In May, I discovered via a newsletter...
View ArticleAdding CW mode to the EA3GCY DB4020 Dual-band 40 and 20M QRP Transceiver Kit...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank (ON6UU), who shares the following guest post which expands upon his previous DB4020 article: The EA3GCY DB4020 transceiver now has CW mode by Frank Lagaet...
View ArticleList of electronics and radio surplus outlets
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Neil Goldstein, who writes: I added a sub-page to radiokitguide.com with a list of the remaining electronics and radio surplus outlets I was able to find and...
View ArticleRon reminds us that MFJ still offers a shortwave radio kit
Following up on our recent MFJ post, SWLing Post contributor, Ron, writes: Another thing about MFJ is they still offer the MFJ-8100 as a kit or built. This is the only regenerative receiver available...
View ArticleWin an MFJ-8100K shortwave receiver kit!
After posting Ron’s note about the MFK-8100K receiver kit, I touched base with MFJ and they have kindly donated a new 8100K kit to us for an SWLing Post giveaway. Thanks, MFJ! This giveaway is open to...
View ArticleReminder: Last chance to enter our MFJ-8100K shortwave receiver kit giveaway!
Just a reminder that our MFJ-8100K shortwave receiver kit giveaway ends today (September 23, 2020 at 16:00 UTC). At time of posting, you still have a few hours to enter! Click here to read the details....
View ArticleSteve builds a DC30B QRP Transceiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Steve (KZ4TN), who shared the following guest post originally on QRPer.com, but I’ve posted it here as well because I’m sure it’ll resonate with those of us who...
View ArticleRadio life after death
A guest post by Troy Riedel: This is a sad story. Well, it’s sad for me. But hopefully my sad story will yield “radio life” for somebody else and that life will bring them joy. I’ve been an SWL’er...
View ArticleThe AMT-MW207 mini AM radio transmitter kit
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frans Goddijn, who shares the following video demonstrating the AMT-MW207: a tiny $25 mediumwave transmitter kit that can be purchased on AliExpress: To be...
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