Hi Jim,
I live in Leander, Texas.
I've built one BITX 20 (20 Meter band) so far using all through hole parts.
I used a PCB and I never finished the transmitter because of a spur in the
output that is at 12Mhz.
I redesigned some of the circuits and a new PCB using about half surface
mount parts. I hope to get a cleaner signal with my second BITX.
How far are you into building the BITX?
Dave