The joy of running a classic QRP rig like the KX1 brings a lot of joy to hamming. A homebrew rig is the only thing that is close to that exhilaration of logging that contact. Well done! Spread the joy

A quick chole that works for me is using a FT240-43 toroid and your coax. I first found it in this article. When using an EFHW where you want your coax to work as a counterpoise I put it close to the

P.L.O.P., FB will be eagerly waiting. Which rig will you be using? Bayou Jumper, Hill Topper, Cricket?

Keep up the good work gentlemen. Having a multi banded Jumper like the Paraset would be awesome. Doing Fox Hunts across the bands with be amazing. This stuff is too much fun and I am Thankful for all

In my limited ham experience the 4S-Tuner/Antenna Coupler Designed by David Cripe, NMØS, is a fun simple build and it is an awesome QRP tool. I use it quiet often and it is simple to use, powerfully e

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FB Randy. Against everyone's advice I started with QRP as a new Ham a couple years ago. It has been great, as I improve my understanding and gear the rewards are amazing. Weak signals are addicting.

Mike, If money is not an option the screwdriver gives the best band flexibility. Band changes while traveling with other antennas require stopping. The people with Wolf River Coils can quickly change

I heartily agree for another run of the Soup-er-upper! What a great addition to the BJ.

RR, I was thinking of the K1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dick Wendell - K7ULM 406-781-1333 If you don't know Morse Code, You don't know dit.

Which bands Sir?

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The stories of the courageous people of the resistance in Italy, France and Norway are good reads to help us to see the courage and character of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It gives me

Could just hear something on both nets in MT but not enough to copy. Fading and right in the noise. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dick Wendell - K7ULM 406-781-1333 If you don't know Morse Code

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MCR1 “Type 36/I” Biscuit Tin Spy Radio Receiver Year 1943 Searching under this name will turn up a few articles. The link will show some nifty drawings of its use. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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I like your style.

This would be a great project

Bob, I would be interested in your bug. Is it available? 72s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dick Wendell - K7ULM 406-781-1333 If you don't know Morse Code, You don't know dit.