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public:blog:going_all_in_with_qrp [19/07/26 11:09 BST] – created johnpublic:blog:going_all_in_with_qrp [21/07/26 15:29 BST] (current) – [Future] john
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 I still read about those people who build all their radio equipment. If they what to explore a new band, or mode, they build something for it. Just buying a new black box is easier and quicker - but is it as satisfying? Does it teach anything? I still read about those people who build all their radio equipment. If they what to explore a new band, or mode, they build something for it. Just buying a new black box is easier and quicker - but is it as satisfying? Does it teach anything?
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 +==== Resulutions ====
  
 So, my new resolutions for HF: So, my new resolutions for HF:
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 I've got two general coverage receivers on the workbench: AR7030 and IC-R75 - my thinking is that "in the old days it was common to have a commercial RX to use alongside homebrew transmitters, and to use as bench test equipment".  I've got two general coverage receivers on the workbench: AR7030 and IC-R75 - my thinking is that "in the old days it was common to have a commercial RX to use alongside homebrew transmitters, and to use as bench test equipment". 
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 +==== Workbench Test Gear ====
  
 The rest of the equipment on the bench is: The rest of the equipment on the bench is:
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   * Peak LCR45 : R, L, C impedance meter   * Peak LCR45 : R, L, C impedance meter
  
-Plus radios:+ 
 +==== Shack Radios ==== 
  
   * QCX-Mini for 40m   * QCX-Mini for 40m
   * QMX for 80/60/40/30/20   * QMX for 80/60/40/30/20
 +  * Home-Brew 60m SSB/CW/CW Digimode transceiver
   * Home-brew 30m CW phasing RX & arduino/Si5351 IQ VFO   * Home-brew 30m CW phasing RX & arduino/Si5351 IQ VFO
     * Plus a work in progress - 30m CW TX & arduino/Si5351 VFO & QSK antenna c/o module     * Plus a work in progress - 30m CW TX & arduino/Si5351 VFO & QSK antenna c/o module
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 ===== Future ===== ===== Future =====
  
-I'm going to build stuff and I'm going to have QSOs on HF using stuff I've built. I'm going to be one of those people I admire and look up to in amateur radio. +I'm going to build stuff and I'm going to have QSOs on HF using stuff I've built. I'm going to try and emulate those people I admire and look up to in amateur radio, the tinkerers and homebrewers. 
  
 My original Home Office Licence **G4SLV** dated 14 March 1983 says: My original Home Office Licence **G4SLV** dated 14 March 1983 says: