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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
I enjoyed the QRP HomeBuilder blog of VE7BPO, matches the spirit of this group very well. It certainly gave me a big push to (re)start homebrewing. It seems to be off the WWW, but the Wayback Machine
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vbifyz
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Re: Manhattan Projects: An Update[long]
I just wanted to add that, while the LT1252 is not the cheapest part around, it is still available from Mouser and Digikey. Mouser have the SMT version for $6.94 and the thru-hole one for $6.68. At
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Dave AA7EE
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Try to get to nearby hamfests, eventually someone? may have emrfd at a reasonable price. Until then, see what you want to build, and put this crew to work to find info. I saw several completed qrp
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Curt
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Re: Manhattan Projects: An Update[long]
I hope that a few folk get on board with building an SST Manhattan-style. I'm looking forward to following along, though I can't commit to anything, as I'm a bit tapped out from just finishing a
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Dave AA7EE
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
..I would hasten to add that, after an initial perusal of the scribd.com site, I found out that you get a MAXIMUM of two downloads in your free trial -- although you can "read" (scan, browse) as many
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k6whp
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Welcome Joel. I definitely agree with those who think that something simpler than an SST would be better for a first Manhattan/Ugly build. It can take a few simple projects to get your technique down.
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Dave AA7EE
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Joel, Concur with Chuck's recommendation of the scribd.com site. It is a pay site at $11.95 per month and you have to proffer a card but there is a 30-day free trial and there are a lot of
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k6whp
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Here is a free download of the first chapter "Getting Started " from EMRFD, with a bunch of easier projects for "getting started". https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Product%20Notes/chapter_1.pdf Wes
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Steve Ratzlaff
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SST Manhattan Project: #001 - Schematics
Here is another opportunity for you to teach something that you may know.? How do you draw schematics. We've seen hand drawn schematics from several sources on topics here.? It helps a lot. I know a
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chuck adams
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Joel, If you cannot find the book at the reasonable price, do not worry about it. There are a ton of resources on the web these days including YouTube for homebrewing including this QRP Tech group
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Daniel KK4MRN
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
There is a viewable copy at scribd.com. I've heard that the ARRL is considering reprinting it, since there is a demand for it.? This group might speed things up by emailing one or more editors at the
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chuck adams
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Where can I find EMRFD? It's out of print and the cheapest I've seen it on eBay, Amazon, or AbeBooks is right around $100. Is that just the going price? 73, Joel, W4JBB
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W4JBB
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SST Manhattan Project: #001 - Getting Started & VXO[long]
Gang, Keep it simple for all.?? No reason to over think this project. IMHO. <https://archive.org/details/sst_manual_042217> is the original Wilderness Radio SST Manual.? You need this for getting
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chuck adams
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Hello Joel, There are a lot of experts on here that can better explain that I can like Chuck Adams, William, Curt, etc.. But here are my thoughts for now until they reply.? I still consider myself a
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Daniel KK4MRN
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Re: Where (or What) to Begin?
Joel Indeed better to consider a simpler project. A receiver, perhaps direct conversion or a regen comes to mind. At a time when Ozark Patrol kits were sold out, I did one homebrew. Manhattan can be
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Curt
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Where (or What) to Begin?
While I have built several kits - a couple of keyers, Genesis G59 transceiver (hardest kit), SoftRock Rx/Tx, OHR SWR meter and dummy load (by far the easiest ;) ), I'm not sure where to start with
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W4JBB
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Re: Manhattan Projects: An Update[long]
Chuck and Doug, The JH1 Doug listed is his (Japanese ham's) homebrewed version of an 40m SST. I have a hardcopy of the schematic that Doug posted from back about 20 years ago. Another JA ham (don't
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Walter Thomas/K3ASW
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Does anyone have an SST for sale?
I am interested in buying an SST Qrp Transceiver.? Do you have one for sale?? If you do please send private message to me, Doug Hendricks,? KI6DS Email address Ki6ds1[@]gmail.com Remove [@] and
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Doug Hendricks
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Re: NC40A PA transistor test (10 each of 3 types tested) (with Watts added)
Thanks to Doug for reminding me I forgot to put the watts in. Looking at the watts, it doesn't seem like much change between transistors, does it. Voltage gives a much finer resolution if one wants to
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Steve Ratzlaff
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Re: NC40A PA transistor test (10 each of 3 types tested)
Take the Vpp, square it, then divide it by 400 = watts. (Roughly 2 watts but varies a little for each transistor.) Steve
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Steve Ratzlaff
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