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Signal Generator Scratch Build Circuit for Ham Radio

Signal Generator Scratch Build Circuit for Ham Radio

I’ve finished building the signal generator for the ham radio workbench. It still needs some work.

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Electronics Circuit Group Build at Ozarkcon QRP Convention

Electronics Circuit Group Build at Ozarkcon QRP Convention

At the Ozarkcon 2026 QRP Ham Radio Convention, we had a group kit build. The circuit was a Morse code practice oscillator.

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Inductors for Scratch Build Circuit

Inductors for Scratch Build Circuit

I need to test the inductance of the toroids before placing them in the scratch build signal generator.

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Build Your Own Radio (Even as a Beginner) – Homebrew Ham Radio with ZL2BNE

Build Your Own Radio (Even as a Beginner) – Homebrew Ham Radio with ZL2BNE

Neville Marr, ZL2BNE, is a New Zealand amateur radio operator known for turning homebrew radio into something approachable and practical. He’s designed and shared projects like a 40-meter SDR receiver kit and regularly operates using self-built SDR transceivers, including the T41 platform. Along the way, he’s supported wider ham radio initiatives such as Reverse Beacon Network stations, and today he helps inspire others to get started building and experimenting with their own gear.

Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.

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Inside the World of DX Chasing, Hamfests & Radio Travel

Inside the World of DX Chasing, Hamfests & Radio Travel

In this episode of the Ham Radio Operators Roundtable, Dan (KC7MSU), Brian (W7JET), and Charlie (NJ7V) share their experiences, tips, and stories from the road and the airwaves. From tracking rare contacts across the globe to navigating hamfests and setting up stations while traveling, you’ll hear firsthand what makes this side of the hobby so exciting.

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Amateur Radio DIY: Dan AI6XG’s Homebrew Projects

Amateur Radio DIY: Dan AI6XG’s Homebrew Projects

In this video, Dan Koellen (AI6XG) shares the stories behind some of his most creative homebrew radio and electronics projects.

Dan has spent years building, modifying, and perfecting gear for ham radio, portable operations like SOTA (Summits On The Air), and experimental electronics. From modified QRP rigs and custom vacuum-tube transmitters to clever antenna transformers and portable stations, this is a look at some of his work.

Learn more about Dan’s projects on his website: https://www.ai6xg.com/
Dan’s Four Days in May Presentation: https://youtu.be/xd09y6QnFxc?si=wm9gbwUYFLoGpMT1

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The Board is Ready to Build the Circuit – Test Oscillator

The Board is Ready to Build the Circuit - Test Oscillator

I’m collecting the components needed to build a Test Oscillator based on Rev George Dobbs’ design from 2010.

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Winding Toroids on My Business Trip

Winding Toroids on My Business Trip

Winding toroids needed to build a Test Oscillator based on Rev George Dobbs’ design from 2010.

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Homebrew Test Oscillator Parts

Homebrew Test Oscillator Parts

I’m collecting the components needed to build a Test Oscillator based on Rev George Dobbs’ design from 2010.

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Ham Radio Hacks and Builds: Learn, Experiment & Build Along!

Ham Radio Hacks and Builds: Learn, Experiment & Build Along!

In this episode we gather around the workbench to talk about what we’re currently building, experimenting with, and learning in our ham radio shacks. Then we announce something new: **group homebrew scratch-build projects** that we’ll be working on together over the coming episodes. If you enjoy building your own ham radio gear, experimenting with electronics, and learning by doing, we invite you to build along with us.

*New Group Build – Signal Generator: https://tinyurl.com/y3pfaz2j
*SolderSmke Podcast Discord Invite (Expires 13Mar26): https://discord.gg/dvb2fY7X

Charlie’s Workbench Mentions
*Ozarkon 2026 Wacky Key: http://www.ozarkcon.com/wackyKey/index.php
*Quansheng Morse Code Mod: https://youtu.be/zi35aTjEppQ?si=wJqzy5XxFdxoCvbK
*Ham Radio Duo Tools: https://hamradioduo.com/tools/
*VE2ZDX Searchable YouTube QSOs: https://ve2zdx.com/toolkit/youtube/videos/ALL?callsign=NJ7V

*Adams Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio
*Adam’s Store: https://k6ark.com/

Tobias’s Tools:
*Knipex 15 11 120 enamel wire strippers (digikey 2172-1511120-ND)
*Knipex 1/64" blades for the above (digikey 2172-1519005-ND)
*Tsunoda KBN-150 flush cut with grip for tightening cable ties (https://tinyurl.com/4uhcjf6x)
*LC Meter https://tinyurl.com/mvyxe9z7

Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.

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