If the insulation is thick, I use a lighter to burn it off, then sandpaper or an emery board to get the blackened remains off and make it shiny copper. I then tin it before mounting it on the board. 7

I hope you can post the STL files! This looks great! 73 de K0NEB

I have the same soldering station. My suggestion is using 63/37 solder when building the kit and for filling via, simply heat up the via while feeding a small bit of solder to it. It doesn't take much

I can try printing one for you! I'll run it and let you know how it goes and send it to you. 73 de K0NEB

Great job! Thanks for the mention!

I am featuring it in April CQ! 73 de K0NEB

https://www.parts-express.com/Chicken-Head-Vintage-Amp-Knob-Black-240-2214

I got a couple of the small wooden boxes at Hobby Lobby here in Lincoln for the Crystal Spotter kit. The correct actual number on it is 299743S. The kit fits exactly inside. 73 de K0NEB

I'm going to 3D print mine. If you can't find something, I might be able to print one. 73 de K0NEB

Me too. I'd like a kit! Put me on the list. De K0NEB

Same here mostly on 40 and 80. DE K0NEB

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