Puxing PX-777 VHF Handheld

I have just ordered a Puxing PX-777 VHF Handheld on Ebay. I plan to use it for APRS with the OpenTracker+ that I built some time ago and my Garmin GPSmap 60. The radio gets good reviews on the Internet although the English version of the manual seems to be rather poor. The guys at Argent Data Systems has prepared a quick start guide (PDF) for the radio.

The package contains:

• PX-777 (VHF 136-174Mhz)
• PTT Earpiece
• 7.2v 1200mah Li-ion Battery Pack
• Antenna
• Belt Clip
• English Manual
• Desktop Charger

Price: 68USD including postage to Norway!

Scandinavian Activity Contest 2008

This morning my certificate from the Scandinavian Activity Contest 2008 arrived. I managed to get 1st place in Scandinavia in the SSB single Op QRP class.

I'm not sure I will be able to work the contest this year as I'm scheduled to work that weekend.

Winner of the QRP day event

I received an e-mail here the other day from Peter G3XJS letting me know I was the winner of this years QRP Day event. The event is sponsored by the GQRP club. Peter confirmed that it was not to many other participants and I hope for more QRP stations on the air June 17 next year.

Carrying Case for my Elecraft K3

A week ago I ordered a carrying case for my Elecraft K3. Last night I received an e-mail from Rose with a preview photo of my finished case! That's what I call excellent customer service!

You can check out the products at http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5

First QSO on the Brendon TCVR!

Tonight I had my first QSO on the Brendon DSB radio! I was talking to LA6GOA/M on 3.670MHz and received 59+ without the linear! The distance was not very far, just a couple of hundred metres. This is pure QRP fun! I have a minor problem that I need to sort out: The audio disappears from time to time on both TX and RX. I will have a look at this later.

MKARS40

I have decided to wait for the 40m version before I order. I guess is the 40m version will be very popular amongst SOTA activators.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/radiokits/mkars80page.html

MKARS80 - 80m SSB kit

I was looking for a new kit to build when I finish the Brendon and found the MKARS80. I've joined the MKARS80 Yahoo group and hoping someone comes up with a mod for 40m so I can use it on my SOTA activations.

The kit is provided by G6ALU.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/radiokits/mkars80page.html