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    Build a simple passive CW audio filter with a handful of components. You can always turn it into an active CW bandpass filter if used with a simple audio amplifier.

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    Paul OM0ET and Peter OM6APN recently launched a new cluster dedicated to QRP operations. Have a look and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I do.

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    If you are a shortwave listener and you would like to win some prizes, here is a contest you may be interested in. November 1th to December 31th 2023.

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    The best hobby soldering iron ? A quick look at the JCD soldering iron kit and why I like it so much. Great quality for a hobby soldering kit under $20.

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    A simple NE555P IC audible RF field strength meter. It can detect a 1W VHF / UHF handheld from about 2 or 5 meters away. A useful tool to have for testing radio gear.

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    Tidradio BL-1 is a Bluetooth Adapter to help you program your Baofeng radio on the spot, together with the Odmaster programing app.

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    A printable QSO logbook template for amateur radio, in A4 paper forma, for portable work. Perfect for when we don't have access to a computer to log contacts.

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    Simple Wattmeter and dummy load that allows you to measure the RF output power. Designed for QRP with 1W / 10W or or 2W / 20W scales.

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    DX Explorer updates on PCB board designs, the YouTube videos and the DX Explorer blog for the months of August and September 2023.

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    A very simple and minimalist CW transmitter built in less than ten minutes, using only ten components and with a power output of 700mW.

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    Here is a quick radio review of the Tidradio TD - H8 VHF / UHF ( or GMRS ) 10W handheld transceiver. A nice upgrade option from the simple Baofeng.

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    The Kaiweets KM601S smart digital multimeter, is a great tool for hobbyists like me. Packed with great features, is a good quality tool at an affordable price.

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    The Kaiweets KM602 smart digital multimeter, the perfect tool for hobbyists like me. Packed with great features, is a good quality tool at a reasonable price.

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    Pititico II CW transceiver for the 40m band. A transceivers designed around a 2N2222 transistor by PY2OHH, and improved by YO6DXE.

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    4 simple modifications for the Pixie transceiver kit. No AM broadcast band interferences, sidetone circuit and VXO. Still as simple CW transceiver.

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    The Kaiweets HT118A digital multimeter is perfect for beginners like me. Packed with pro features, is a good quality tool at a reasonable price.

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    Simple HF radio beacon with only one transistor. RF pulsing oscillator. Great to be used as a test beacon or ARDF ( fox hunting ) training sessions.

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    Simple direct conversion receiver for the 80m band. A present from my friend Andrei - YO6TJJ, based on the Lidia DC Receiver, with MC3361 and LM386.

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