Category Archives: Kits

4 State QRP Group Bayou Jumper (Paraset inspired QRP XCVR)

Posted on 26 Jan 2017 by Nate Bargmann 10,310 views

Just before Christmas the 4 State QRP Group announced that a new kit is available, dubbed the Bayou Jumper. From its introductory page: “Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear” and build the Bayou Jumper. The name … Continue reading →

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A word on amateur radio kits

Posted on 16 Dec 2012 by Nate Bargmann 6,787 views

Over the next few weeks I plan a series of posts on the amateur radio kits that I am building this winter.  The other night I was describing the first one I am building, the AC-1 Junior by Dwight, KG4HSY, … Continue reading →

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Kit building, a journey into amateur radio

Posted on 16 Dec 2012 by Nate Bargmann 10,265 views

Amateur radio has a long history of building.  Whether from the earliest days of the hobby where nearly every component had to be constructed or modified slightly to convert a landline Morse component into wireless service all the way to … Continue reading →

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