QRP

Getting the most out of your QRP transceiver often requires that you walk a fine line between energy consumption and signal strength. The QRP operators that tend to get the most out of their QRP sets are the ones that have years of experience and know, through trial and error, exactly how their QRP set functions. QRP sets can be finicky at times, and each set generally needs to be…

In many cases, if you know how to scrounge for what you need, you can build a perfectly good QRP transceiver for under $10. One of the most popular budget QRP transmitters floating around out there is known as the Pixie 2. The Pixie 2, which can be put on 40 or 80 meters, is a dual transistor transmitter that can be constructed using the bare minimum of parts. QRP…

Because building a custom made QRP transceiver can be so time consuming and expensive it is often a good idea to, at the very least, consider buying a used QRP transceiver instead. For beginners, buy a used QRP transceiver may be the best option available because it will allow them to become familiar with a QRP transceiver before they try to build their own. As with any used product you…