Here is the enclosure I have selected for my uBitx. I have had this box for over 20 years, just waiting for the right project. I cleaned it up, drilled and cut all the proper holes, and it is ready for paint.
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Elecraft KX2 Announced
Eric Swartz WA6HHQ announced the new KX2 QRP transceiver this morning at FDIM 2016. It’s smaller than the KX3, but is still packed with features and performance.
Continue readingCollinsville, IL Hamfest 2016
Murrell (W9ISP) and I traveled to the Collinsville, IL hamfest held on January 23. Its quite a drive, but we have made the trip for many years. Its the best hamfest within driving distance during the winter months. This year the hamfest was in a new venue. Well, not actually a new venue, but a larger section of the same building. As you can see, this is a large space, much larger than years past. There were vendors set up in the hallways outside also. Even with the larger space, the floor was VERY crowded at times. This was partly
Continue readingNorCal Paddles – Part III
Here are the completed Plexiglas paddle pieces. They are supplied in the kit pre-drilled, but you have to cut them to the desired shape and polish the edges. I decided to use the classic shaped paddle shown in the instructions. After cutting the pieces to the rough shape, I used a flat file to remove the saw marks. The edges were polished using a 220 grit foam sanding block. The whole process took about an hour and a half. I assembled the paddle to get an idea how everything fit, and if any changes were needed. I quickly
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