Category: Red Summit RF

In this 2-3 hour electronics buildathon we will be building Rex Harper’s CP SIGHTer. It is a device that fits in the antenna line on the output of your Tuna Tin 2, or other QRP transmitter, and lights up a vacuum tube in sync with you outgoing CW signal going out into the ether. It is a completely frivolous item for your QRP station but it sure looks cool in operation.. AND it is a pretty simple design that beginner & experienced builders can easily build in a single LIVE streamed one night session.

As always, the Buildathon kit is only a vehicle to build while imparting knowledge and tips about the kit building process.

Rex Harper W1REX, Steven Houser N1SH, and I will be on this stream.

Purchase the kit here: https://www.qrpme.com/?p=product&id=LS2

RCA Male to BNC Female Adapter: https://amzn.to/4aDeMUX
Circuit Board Holder https://amzn.to/3PLaVNH
Project Mat https://amzn.to/43BqP37
Solder Tip Cleaner https://amzn.to/3TGAnVH

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in ham radio and other electronics kit builds in this special livestream series.

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I hiked to the top of Apache Peak in New River, Arizona. I brought along some borrowed gear to test on this Summits on the Air activation. This adventure had some ups and downs, but was a success. Using the Penntek TR-35 Transceiver and BeeTenna VHF Antenna was a great experience.

Penntek TR-35: https://www.wa3rnc.com/store/tr-35-cw-transceiver-kit.html
BeeTenna VHF Antenna: https://beetenna.com/
American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle: https://www.americanmorse.com
N6ARA MiniSWR: https://n6ara.com/product/n6ara-miniswr-kit/

YouTube Short on Paddle Modification: https://youtube.com/shorts/oA3apvlnrfc?si=iLzo3lFP7SyVwNJ0

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Our friend James KE8PZN joins us for this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone. James has been around amateur radio his whole life. His dad was a ham operator, and James used to sit and watch him when I was a child. He is interested in the Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air programs, and actively participates in portable radio adventures and challenges.

James’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioAdventureGuy

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
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The American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle has spacing screws that protrude and cause problems sending Morse code. Here is the best fix I’ve come across. Credit goes to Paul Nelson K4JAZ who suggested the idea to me.

Purchase the 18-8 Stainless Steel Screws with 4-40 by 5/16” threads here: https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/130/3497/92311A107

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I barrowed the Elecraft KH1 form my friends, Chuck W7CBR and Sue W7SKH, and The Xiegu G-106 from Radioddity. I took both radios to the top of a Summits on the Air peak that has Commercial Communication Towers. I wanted to see if the towers caused interference with these radios.

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I have a friend, I’ll call him Tuje (pronounced Tooge). He has decades of experience in commercial VHF/UHF radio communications. He wants to share his knowledge, but he also wants to remain anonymous. I offered to host his videos on my channel. So here is another video in an ongoing series of helpful videos, primarily relating to VHF communications, but certainly not limited to that topic.

Join us for a 3 day live group build of the Tuna Tin 2 Ham Radio Transceiver. Rex Harper will host the build, Stephen, N1SH will assist Rex, and I will be following along with the build.

Find out more information about the buildathon here: https://www.qrpme.com/?p=product&id=LS1

Sunday January 28 5PM EST
Wednesday January 31 5PM EST
Sunday February 4 5PM EST

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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#Electroncis #STEM #HamRadio #CW #MorseCode #SOTA #POTA

Join us for a 3 day live group build of the Tuna Tin 2 Ham Radio Transceiver. Rex Harper will host the build, Stephen, N1SH will assist Rex, and I will be following along with the build.

Find out more information about the buildathon here: https://www.qrpme.com/?p=product&id=LS1

Sunday January 28 5PM EST
Wednesday January 31 8PM EST
Sunday February 4 5PM EST

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join

Twitter:
Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

Help support this channel – buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF
Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf

#Electroncis #STEM #HamRadio #CW #MorseCode #SOTA #POTA

Join us for a 3 day live group build of the Tuna Tin 2 Ham Radio Transceiver. Rex Harper will host the build, Stephen, N1SH will assist Rex, and I will be following along with the build.

Find out more information about the buildathon here: https://www.qrpme.com/?p=product&id=LS1

Sunday January 28 5PM EST
Wednesday January 31 8PM EST
Sunday February 4 5PM EST

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join

Twitter:
Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

Help support this channel – buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF
Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf

#Electroncis #STEM #HamRadio #CW #MorseCode #SOTA #POTA

I have a friend, I’ll call him Tuje (pronounced Tooge). He has decades of experience in commercial VHF/UHF radio communications. He wants to share his knowledge, but he also wants to remain anonymous. I offered to host his videos on my channel. So here is another video in an ongoing series of helpful videos, primarily relating to VHF communications, but certainly not limited to that topic.