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Pixie Pain

Posted on February 11, 2017 by robert

There is an inexpensive QRP kit that sells on eBay for somewhere between $4-10, called a Pixie.  It is a single conversion rock bound 40 meter QRP rig often set to 7.023 MHz, but sometimes 7.040 MHz.  They are often … Continue reading →

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A “Better” QRP Transceiver?

Posted on March 4, 2017 by robert

NCRC had several reasons for building the Pixie as a club project, and getting it on the air is probably at the bottom of the list.  Fixing flaws in the Pixie design provides learning opportunities.  But by the time you … Continue reading →

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Goals for 2017 and 2016 in Review

Posted on January 1, 2017 by robert

Four out of seven 2016 goals were completed successfully: 255 Confirmed Countries  YES 1,200 DX Band-Points  YES WAS Completed on 12 Meters (need WV)  NO Successful ARISS Contact at All Saints Academy  YES Teach a Technician Class for Monsignor Clarke … Continue reading →

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