Etherkit Open Source crystal-controlled QRSS CW Beacon Kit

Overview OpenBeacon is an open source crystal-controlled QRPp beacon transmitter kit which can output a variety of slow-speed modes, including QRSS, DFCW, and Sequential Multi-tone Hellschreiber. It is configured via USB port, so there are no jumpers to set and you can easily adjust all of the operating parameters via command line. Once configuration is…

KG4JJH’s FT-817 Vocal Master Kit

I had a lot of fun operating low power with my Yaesu FT-817 portable HF transceiver, but have often wished that it had some audio or RF processing to add a little SSB punch. There are some excellent audio processing access – sories available commercially, but I thought this would make a great home-brew project…

Reuter DR50B HF QRP Transceiver

The German “RDR50B” is a radio receiver with transceiver option and based on DSP (two 16-bit ADC). He has a 18 cm (7 “) wide screen with touch panel. The entire unit is operated via this touch panel and the control knob. The desired settings can be tapped directly on the display and then changed…

KX3 Overall Architecture

The revolutionary Elecraft KX3 HF transceiver puts the world in the palm of your hand! Despite its small size, it covers all amateur bands from 160-6 meters, operates in all modes, and has DSP-based features usually found only on larger radios. The KX3’s unique form-factor allows you to operate from anywhere. Fold out the rear…