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The Oak Hills Research WM-2 Wattmeter

by Mick M0GWD | 2 Jul 24 | Homebrew, Kit Builds, Reviews

I ordered the OHR WM-2 Wattmeter Kit to support my growing interest in QRP operation. It is a nice kit to build using quality components, enabling the builder to make a really useful piece of equipment. Designed specifically for QRP usage, it operates from 300 KHz – 54 MHz and measures forward and reflected power at QRP…

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Spectrum Communications 4m Transverter

by Mick M0GWD | 1 Jul 24 | Articles, Homebrew, Kit Builds, Reviews

This kit is the Spectrum Communications TRC4-10sl 4m Transverter, designed to transvert a 10m (28MHz) signal to 4m (70MHz). It has an output of approximately 25W due to the inclusion of a separate PA board and a maximum input of 5W. Minimum input is 500mW. This is a really nice kit to build using quality components…

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Wolfwave Audio Processor

by Dean M7SUX | 28 Jun 24 | Audio Filters, Reviews

A Review – and a Relief. I have a type of brain that shuts down when too much information goes into it. White noise, crackles, burps and ker-chunks from amateur radio transmissions can make it difficult-to-impossible for me to focus. In such a mental-state, I cannot hear what my radio is receiving. I used to…

CWTouchKeyer’s P3K Touchkey (Kit Build)

by Mick M0GWD | 24 Jun 24 | CW, Homebrew, Kit Builds, Reviews

This is an interesting project for the CW enthusiast and home constructor. Bought from CWTouchKeyer in the USA, the P3K is a Touchkey kit that is supplied as a small PCB plus the appropriate components. There are lots of other versions available, too. The kit is constructed and has to be installed into a small…

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HB-1B 4-band QRP CW transceiver (YouKits)

by Peter G4NKX | 24 Jun 24 | CW, QRP, Reviews

First impressions of the YouKits HB-1B Small and compact 152x85x35cm. Nice, clear blue digital display. Internal Keyer (adjustable speed). Auto CQ calling. 30 Memories. Tune Function. Adjustable tuning rates. RIT Control. Attenuator for strong signals. Internal 12V Lithium Ion Power (Optional). Charging Facility (Optional). I really liked the look and sound of this radio as…

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