Johnny, A nice thing about the Hilltopper is you don't have to go through a bunch of menus to use this radio.  You need to push a button to hear the audio frequency read out, change tuning steps, or

Hello Lee Thanks for the review. Dave Benson knocked it out of the park when he designed these. A very nice radio indeed!! 72 Johnny ACØBQ -- Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com

Lee- Thanks for your post, and nice to see the Hilltopper offered once more! Glad to hear that the top cover is now 'generic'. I used my Hilltopper-40 for the recent Skeeter Hunt event to the tune of

I  might add, there are a number of Novice Boat Anchor transmitter collectors that operate on 7100-7125.  Many of these guys are primarily restorers of older tube transmitters and receivers.  Many

I received my two new Hilltopper kits today from the new batch just released!  Thanks 4SQRP for your efforts.   (I plan to convert the new 40 meter kit to 30 meters as I already own a 40 and 20

Jim, Wonderful report. Inspiring all the way around. Thanks! Don W6BOW

You could easily unsolder Q3 and test it with your DVM on diode test. I bought 5 minimodule LM386 amps for $10 delivered. No constuction just hook them up. GL n 73, Curt KB5JO

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I'm working on adding that $2 amp. Darn single sided board with too-small pads is a pain to build. However, I don't think the amp will solve this rig's problem. I suspect Q3 is kaput. -- Dale

Ge Group: Band conditions not too bad tonite. Some qrn on 80, but not as bad as it usually is. Check in's were: 40 meters N4MJ GLEN WI5H MIKE W2SH cHAS WB0CFF CARL Double N4ELM DAVE DOUBLE

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Maybe not relevant: The stock radio doesn't put out much volume into the speaker. Headphones worked fine, I bought a $2 audio amp and wired it into the speaker circuit, now volume from the speaker

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The years have been kind to you Jim. It is nice seeing a picture of you. Your walking buddy from Grand Isl. 73's, Steve de HP9SAM (AKA KJ4SLK)

Thanks. I'll turn it back around again. I assume the measurement of Can on Q3 in the Assembly Manual is incorrect. That's what threw me off. -- Dale Hardin, KS4NS Elberta, AL

Hi Dale. The transformer was marked correctly, and you had it installed properly. The 5.7 volt level you measured is pretty typical of what you should expect. 73 Dave NM0S

Hi Jim Sounds like you had a wonderful time in a great setting. It is nice to have a trip like that. she looks like a natural at he key. Take care and stay safe. 73 Vi Minore Plus

I am working on a troubled Ozark Patrol. I checked the voltages per the manual and found that the Collector (can) Q3 was 5.72v. I ohmed out the audio transformer and the marked Primary side was

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Jim, Love the story and your location.... Another place in the same area that offers lodging to military active duty and retired is located on Camp Merrill, near Dolanaga, GA where the Army conducts