RE: programmable crystal IC/chip I mentioned earlier about a QST article that used one in a 30 meter Whisper transmitter. (that was the first incidence I remember hearing about them) I have found

Breadboard Radio of course..... check them out. I have built a few of their neat kits. Lots of fun. https://breadboardradio.com/60-woodpecker.html Dave K8WPE since 1960 David J. Wilcox’s iPad

Well, I said phooey on Bomar and bought EPSON SGR-8002DC-PTM crystal replacement oscillators from Digikey for $4.10 each. They are super accurate (better than most crystals) and are direct

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Back to the subject of 60 meter crystals: Well, I tried Bomar Crystals Company for 60 meter crystals and they sent me an e-mail that they can make them, so I sent the an order for a quote on 2crystals

Casey, Who will be carrying that kit? QRPme? 4SQRP? QRP-ARCI? etc? EuGenen Smith KA5NLY

Hope it see it soon (knock on wood) AK4JA -- 73 de AK4JA

the BreadBoard Radio 60 meter Woodpecker is about to debut. It is not a beginner's kit. 72 de Casey KC9IH / WD9GKA

I think that the problem with SMT kits will be in IDing the various components at the build stage. I have only built a few projects that require SMT and got the hang of it quickly but at 77 I

Why not? Maybe 60m as well! Chas - NK8O

I've used the jelly jar/steel wool gadget for over 40 years...it's great. Happy Thanksgiving...72/74 Doc K5OSA

Great question, Woody! I'll toss my thoughts in the jar as well - should make the mud that much more rich! hihihi I use a Weller WES51 soldering iron with an analog temp dial on the front. For

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No, No, Not yet!! Not until there is a Hilltopper-60!! EuGene, KA5NLY

For whats worth, not much probably ! I’d love to see them complete-everything-you-need SMD Kit Form Once even the oldest or novice ham practices in tranquil surrounding i think even they would

Hello Gary I don’t know if they can be modified for that band? But, it is a thought! 72 Johnny ACØBQ -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com

Those were some great soldering tips Ron! Thanks! I wanted to tell you about a tip cleaner I discovered that works great. I saw the stuff they sell on Amazon that has steel wool in a snap closed

Now all we need is a Hilltopper-80 to round out the set. Best regards, Gary, K7EK

Wow, NIce Job everyone! What a great group of excellent rigs. Ron the manual is very well done. -- Tnx es 72 WAØITP WAØITP Home Page 4SQRP Home Page

Ge Charles I don’t think so. We just blended them into the manual. 72 Johnny -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com