QRP CW? Kit Building? Homebrew?

There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than to build your own rig, and then use it to make a QSO using low power plus your mode is CW! Now that’s a real high. Unfortunately for one reason or another we never get around to doing it. Now all our excuses can be tossed out the window. With the help of each other we can reach our personal goals that involve kits, CW, and homebrew.

How?

Let’s talk about QRP CW first. If you have a radio you can always turn down the power to 5 watts or less. That’s QRP. Next, as part of our group one or more other persons of like interests will set up a schedule with you so you can sharpen your skills and become more comfortable. Maybe you are better using paddles rather than a straight key. This would be a good time to dust off that old straight key and go at it. We could even have our own cw net!

Now for kits. I propose using Ramsey kits. They are QRP CW, easy to assemble, and low priced. You can work at your own pace, work with a partner, or collectively with the group. Test equipment will be made available for those not having any. We can begin from initial setup of parts, how to solder, on to the building of the kit. Lot’s of choices and all are yours.

Homebrew anyone? This is the art of building your rig from scratch. It’s for the more advanced but we have those who can advise us of the pros and cons of what we are trying to accomplish.

OK, so who is ready to really be a Ham? Let me know and we’ll get together at your convenience and make it happen.

Gary KS4JI