I have been busy with antennas and shack improvements. New tribander for 10 15 20 and new wires for 30m and 80m and 17/12m and all new feedlines. 4 new ropes and pulleys for the wires. Trying to get a

I often use little computer fans that run on 12v. Just enough to move the smoke away. The tiny chip coolers are best and can run on lower voltages to be less noisy and still effective. De K0NEB

Dave, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 3D printers are fun and very useful for QRP and building kits! 73 de K0NEB

That I might have forgot to get a 4SQRP photo for the calendar... K0NEB

And you thought I forgot you... 73 de K0NEB :)

I'd check the connections to the encoder (tuning control) to see if something is not right. 73 de K0NEB

The problem is being worked on. Just hang on for a solution soon. I had same issue. 73 de K0NEB

Gwen, This is a great kit and well worth waiting for. The surface mount parts are already done for you leaving about 30 through hole parts including the toroids to install. The case is pcb material al

I brought both programs on thumb drive. Windows version. Only took 25 seconds to download on fiber! 73 de K0NEB

The Windows version of this software is a 1.1 GB download. Be sure to download it at home and/or on the fastest connection you can get. I am installing it on my laptop. 73 de K0NEB

Great article!

Me!

I'll do one!

I can build it. 73 de K0NEB

Dave, I have been writing my Kit Building column for CQ Magazine monthly for the past 9 years. To be honest, I don't know why there has been a persistent lateness in the delivery of the print edition

Here is my recommendation. This one has digital display and holds your solder roll! I have had great results with this one. X-Tronic - Model 3020-XTS LED Display Soldering Station | XTronicUSA X-Troni

Try reducing power if you can. Sometimes even a small amount of reflected power still lights the red light if the output power is too high.

Mine was 1.01 on QRPometer using a Duracell. 73 de K0NEB Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

On my way to Branson soon. Be there later tonight! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

I will be bringing a new, never opened Yaesu FT-817ND with me to Ozarkcon. Contact me directly if you are interested in this radio. ( joe@... ) See you in Branson! 73 de K0NEB Joe