Not really, you have it installed correctly however, just like in my photo. This transistor is thinner than the TO-92 case which is what the silk-screen represents, but the flat side of the transistor

Compare to this photo that shows the orientation of Q2 in the context of adjacent components, as long as it's installed this way, you're good to go regardless of what the silk screen says: https://ran

Rick, Yes the case is part of the kit, very slick. The mic that comes with it is an electret speaker-mic (speaker not implemented) and it sounds fine. You can mess around implementing external PTT and

Not since 1971: https://www.sixtiescity.net/Television/Licences.htm I suspect by then there were few if any regens still in use, but while radio licenses were required those vans did try to DF the wea

Just thought I'd throw out an invitation for any and all Nouveau 75ers to join the Midwest Classic Radio Net on 3885 Saturday mornings starting at 7:30AM Central time. Most of the stations are in the

To be clear, the speaker connection from the speaker-mic is not hooked up inside the radio, only the mic terminal is used. It's on the ring closest to the sleeve and seems to be a non-standard wiring

Well I didn't believe it when a mil radio buddy who does a lot of portable operation first told me, but after giving it a try I am a firm believer that it's very hard to beat a 31 ft. telescoping fibe

That's an interesting pack. Is it correct that all voltage output can be used simultaneously (albeit with decreased battery life)? Also I wonder if you think the mAH capacity (i.e. 8300mAH at 12 volts

Just wish I'd recorded the comments this morning after I checked into the Midwest Classic Radio Net using the Nouveau 75. After I said I was QRP and described the rig the net control asked for signal

John - So are you saying the hum is still present on the dummy load? Or only when used on an antenna? 73, Bob W9RAN PS: There is not a separate PTT line as in most radios, the N-75 detects the change

Charlie, if you're around check 3880 next Wed. night starting at 5PM your time, for the Mighty Elmac Net. Net control is WA6GYC out of the Detroit area and you should be able to hear him at least unti

John, First off I'd check your power supply. A scope would be the best tool but if you have a different supply that you could try, that should verify. The next thing is a possible ground loop - if you

Hi Jerry, That's not something I worry much about ;-) Whenever I check in with a 5 or 10 watt AM rig they are usually so surprised they don't make any remarks about audio quality. The electret mic has

Let's try the non-verbal approach: Install Q2 like this: https://i.imgur.com/ML4vtwS.jpg 73, Bob W9RAN

I'd been planning to write a review of the Nouveau 75, which has turned into something of a long-winded (hey it's AM right?) summary of my building and troubleshooting experience, along with a few mea

A bunch of us picked up 12 volt irons like this via eBay sellers: https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-DC-60W-Car-Auto-Crocodile-Battery-Clip-Powered-Electric-Soldering-Iron-WP/372745384868 I put on powerpole

With the instability problem out of the way I've used the Nouveau on the air and can report that it received rave reviews on this morning's Midwest Classic (AM) Radio Net on 3885 kHz. From my QTH in n

Now that I've got my modulator settled down I'm wondering what others are seeing for RF power output? With a 13.5VDC supply I get 2.8 watts resting carrier and right at 11 watts PEP on voice peaks wit

Dave, I've got a band-aid that seems to prevent the thermal runaway from happening but I'm hoping you can provide some insight into "why" and perhaps a better solution. I found some nasty looking osci

Ah, no, but I read "IRF-510" and forgot there were two of them, and I was measuring Q1 instead of Q12. Thus my argument about 0 volts on the drain and resting carrier, etc. Let me try again with new m