Projects

Current and recent project list.

ProjectStatusNotes
Upconverter (MF -> 10 MHz) WB9KZYOperationalRequires enclosure
Upconverter (MF -> 4 MHz) WB9KZYReceived, ready to buildRequires assembly and enclosure
Active antennaOperational
Testing blog post
Find permanent outdoor location
1Watter PCB enclosureFabricate and assembleUses LED SWR indicator
1Watter PCB enclosure document.
1Watter for 160 meters
Kits and Parts
OperationalAwaiting PCB enclosure
LED SWR indicator
QRP Kits
98% Assembled
Blog post
Awaiting PCB enclosure for final assembly
5 Watt HF Amp
Kits and Parts
Received, ready to buildRequires enclosure
Frequency counter
QRP Kits
Operational
Blog post
Requires enclosure
Crystal checkerCollecting partsTo be installed in frequency counter enclosure
160 meter dipoleOperationalNeeds to be elevated
Radial wires, grounding and bondingCollecting partsWire, copper strap, ground rods required
2 meter square loop antenna [APRS Igate]Collecting partsTeflon tubing required for gamma match
Practice CWSchedulingCheck with the BVARS hams in Smithers
Ultimate 3S kit
QRP Labs
Operational6 band WSPR transmitter, 200mW or more.
Vertical loop antenna (LF/MF)Future buildEngineering decisions needed
630 meter Marconi "T" type antennaCollecting parts.
- Wire on hand
- Insulators on hand
- spreader system to be constructed
- rope and pulleys to be ordered
Requires assembly and installation
630 meter antenna matchingvariometer and loading inductor built and testedTuning from < 300 kHz - 550 kHz
with purpose built inverted L antenna
Balanced tunerFuture buildEngineering decisions needed
Bi-directional Beverage antenna(s)Collecting parts.
- End transformers constructed
- Insulators on hand
- ground rods and wire on hand
- rope and pulleys to be ordered
- coax feed line in transit
Requires assembly and installation
QLG1 GPS receiver
QRP Labs
2 units operational- Shack Clock
- WSPR transmitter
SI5351A VFO / Signal Generator QRP LabsOperationalRequires enclosure
Receiver module with polyphase audio kit
QRP Labs
Operational using VFO kitRequires enclosure
ProgRock kit (programmable crystal replacement)
QRP Labs. Two independent frequencies, GPS disciplined.
Operational. require 4 for 2 repeaters (link and drop).Requires testing with a spare Daniels repeater system. If this kit works, the normally crystal controlled repeater will be "programmable"!
OCXO / SI5351A Synthesizer
QRP Labs
Received, ready to buildRequires assembly
20W QRP Dummy Load
QRP Labs
Operational, require 2 for duplexer tuningRequires enclosure
GPS locked clock
QRP Labs
Operational with QLG1 kitComplete!
QCX Tranceiver (80 M)
QRP Labs
S/N 4225 received, ready to buildRequires assembly, enclosure purchased as well.