[Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Hi all: I am looking for an inexpensive qrp transceiver kit (monoband if fine) and I would appreciate some suggestions. I do not want to be rock-bound. I'm looking at the Ten Tec 13xx series adn the MFJ Cub (93xxK series). Both are under $100. The keying waveform on the MFJ (as per ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread JT Croteau
On 8/27/07, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking at the Ten Tec 13xx series adn the MFJ Cub (93xxK series). Both are under $100. The keying waveform on the MFJ (as per ARRL review) looks like key click city to me (looks to be zero rise/fall time). The Small Wonder Labs SW+

Re: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread Matthew D. Fuller
On Mon, Aug 27, 2007 at 06:30:03AM -0400 I heard the voice of DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL, and lo! it spake thus: I'm looking at the Ten Tec 13xx series adn the MFJ Cub (93xxK series). Both are under $100. The keying waveform on the MFJ (as per ARRL review) looks like key click city to me (looks to be

Re: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread Dan KB6NU
Check out qrpkits.com. The DC20A, DC30A, and DC40A are only $40, including shipping! 73! Dan KB6NU -- CW Geek and MI Affiliated Club Coordinator Read my ham radio blog at www.kb6nu.com LET'S GET MORE KIDS INTO HAM RADIO! On Aug 27,

RE: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread Brett gazdzinski
: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits Hi all: I am looking for an inexpensive qrp transceiver kit (monoband if fine) and I would appreciate some suggestions. I do not want to be rock-bound. I'm looking at the Ten Tec 13xx series adn the MFJ Cub (93xxK series). Both are under $100

RE: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread Brett gazdzinski
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett gazdzinski Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 8:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits Look for a used emtech. Very good rig for the money, my only beef with the one I built was it has a bit of background

Re: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread Curt Milton
Doug part of the choice may be whether you want to build the unit yourself vs. buying something someone else already built to operate with. if you truly want to experience building the rig, it will limit your choices. TT1300-series. looks great on paper, good value over all. i have a 1340

[Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread Bill Tippett
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[Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread wb2srf
I have a Ten Tec 1340 (4 Watts) and it is a good rig after making several modifications. Add a 10 turn pot for the VFO and Dave K1SWL Frequency Mite audible frequency readout and other simple modifications to improve the transmitter stability and get rid of popping in the received audio during