BCI Filter for Sea Sprite+
Hello,
Somehow I missed where a BCI Filter (Broadcast Interference?) was mentioned that can be built for the Sea Sprite+.? I think Rex pointed out a circuit that can be built?
I could hear a AM
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Daniel KK4MRN <SQLDan2000@...>
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Winding my toroids
Now that I am back in the Rockford/Chicago area & have access to our storage, I was finally able to retrieve much of my ham stuff which was in storage due to having a 23' RV & now can bring a bit more
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David Knapp
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Re: Photo of my Sea Sprite+ in my ham shack
Didn't know was supposed to, didn't realize that there was a "Sprite Sprint" happening.? Mine is on 20M anyway so can't run it on 40M anymore.? I have a "Lil Squall" that has band modules for 80,
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Curt
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Re: Photo of my Sea Sprite+ in my ham shack
Curt,
Nice.? Did you try to make any contacts with other Sea Sprites on 7110 on the weekend of March 25th or last weekend?? What about this upcoming weekend?
I encourage others to post notes,
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Daniel KK4MRN <SQLDan2000@...>
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Re: Rockmite kit build
Russel and John,
Thanks for the feedback.
I think I will get a RockMite.? But I do not have to stick with 40m.? Hmmm...? Maybe 80, 30, or 20m.? I think 30m is special for CW because no voice
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Daniel KK4MRN <SQLDan2000@...>
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Re: Rockmite kit build --> Tunah Storms
I am inventorying my Tuna Tunah Kit again, but have to go finish packing up the RV. After we pull out of our site tomorrow & get on the straight & level I have to spend an hour or so adjusting our
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David Knapp
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Re: Rockmite kit build
Davey,
Rockford has a tornado warning tonight and high winds. The whole area has a squal line going through. I hope those in Rockford are going to be OK.
---John AC9UV
73
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John Putnum, AC9UV
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Re: Rockmite kit build
Russell,
Done, thanks.
---John AC9UV
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John Putnum, AC9UV
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Re: Rockmite kit build
OUCH! My wallet hurts just looking at that.
I think my copy is second edition. I bought it on a work trip when I was somewhere that had a Borders or Barnes & Noble It was like $75 or something back in
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Russell Smith
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Re: Rockmite kit build
Russell,
I found this entry on Amazon for one of the
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John Putnum, AC9UV
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Re: Rockmite kit build
Daniel,?
Two books that you should have in your bookshelf in addition to EMRFD and SSD are The Art of Electronics by Horowitz and Hill and Malvino's Electronic Principles. You can get good used
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Russell Smith
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Re: Rockmite kit build
Daniel,
The RockMite kits (40 meter) from QRPMe
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Double-sided PCB 2.0" x 2.5", plated-thru-holes, solder masked & silk screened for easy assembly
- SAME size and mounting holes as
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John Putnum, AC9UV
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Re: Rockmite kit build
There is the new 10M version coming out shortly as well, looking forward to it!!!
I know I have several kits not received that will be chasing me across the country as we work our way north to
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David Knapp
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Re: Rockmite kit build
John,
I like the photos of your RockMite.
Is the QRPme's RockMite ][ CW Transceiver good for someone who has built a Sea Sprite from QRPme?
I am looking into building another radio once I've done
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Daniel KK4MRN <SQLDan2000@...>
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Rockmite kit build
Group,
With all that time on my hands after the buildathon I pieced together a Rockmite ][ 20m kit I had waiting in the wings for about 2 years. I almost got it done but am waiting for a Power Mod
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John Putnum, AC9UV
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Re: Revisiting the Tuna Power System kit TPS
Today the 12 AH battery performed the same exact way, the LIFEPO4 battery BMS disconnects when it becomes full and the battery voltage becomes too high or is about to be overcharged.? No issues on
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David Knapp
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Re: Revisiting the Tuna Power System kit TPS
Additional notes:
As the datasheet shows, the Overcharge RED LED glows when the voltage reaches 14.0 volts, but charging continues until the battery reaches 14.7 volts upon which the charge current
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David Knapp
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Revisiting the Tuna Power System kit TPS
Now that we have stable power at the campground again and I needed to finish up my projects as we are leaving FL this weekend, I decided to finish up my Tuna Power System Kit.
This kit is a central
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David Knapp
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Re: Photo of my Sea Sprite+ in my ham shack
Well, mine is a Version 2.0 not a 6.0.? Built sometime ago.? And converted to 20M later.? You will enjoy the Sprite I think.
Curt KB5JO
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Curt
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Re: After Building a Two Tinned Tunas EZ Build, what next?
Daniel,
My first QRPMe kit was recommended by another rock climber and QRPist that liked the (I think it was) Sudden Storm radios that turned into the Rockmite ][ radios.
If you get it with the
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John Putnum, AC9UV
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