Boy, howdy am I sorry I started this thread ...? After a lot of research and time invested in the preparation for ordering one let me say that I have in fact ordered my V5 board today via DHL.? My case is almost here, and Iembrace this experience coming up.
Understand? that we Hams come in all shapes and sizes and degrees of aging just like cheese...some are more seasoned than others and some are not able to purchase commercial? products? anymore. Some just want to capture? the spirit of ham radio...either one more time, or for the first time!
Let's all play in the sandbox well together, or at least be supportive of one another. This forum is for honest questions needing honest answers. I believe this radio as hackable as it is, has great educational opportunities for all hams, and is a definite candidate with a few mods of being a totally clean and great radio that can rival some commercial gear.? It takes far less money to enjoy QRP,? as let's say an FT 817 will. I suspect? I will relearn my Extra Class theory much better with this kit, than I did when I passed it a few years ago. So let us strive to embody the ham radio code, helping one another as "radioactive brothers in arms".?
73.?
Kelly K5AID?
