Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
Joe's Quickie No. 58:
Built-in Battery Chargers, N2CX
Zverev Filter Book Reprinted
The DocAdams IF Transformer Effect, K7QO
Using Caps on NE602 Pins, WA5BDU
The Bench Light at W5WO, W5WO
Defibrillator Caps for Ham Use
High Performance Headphone Amplifier, G4EOP
Indoor Antenna Stories
Alternative Through-Terminations
Electronic Disasters and Exploding Parts
Lamps and Thermistors in Audio Oscillators
QRV? Little Joe Grows Up -- The Ugly Joe 20
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Antennas 101: Fiberglass for Forty 34
by Gary Breed, K9AY
The Half-Square vs. The Loop Skywire 39
by Jim Stafford, W4QO
Understanding Magnetics -- Part II 41
by Mert Nellis, W0UFO
A Regenerative Receiver Primer 45
by George Dobbs, G3RJV
North Georgia QRP Building Day 25
by Norm Schklar, WA4ZXV
QRP Clubhouse 26
by Timothy A. Stabler, WB9NLZ
Brits Bring Rainy Weather to Ozarkon 29
by Tony Fishpool, G4WIF
QRP Reflections 30
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
The Traveling QRPer 32
by Caitlyn Martin, K7VO
VHF QRP: Mountaintop QRP 36
Colorado 14er Event
by Bob Witte, K0NR
QRP Home Companion 38
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
QRP Contests, by Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 58
2006 Spring QSO Party
Contest Announcements
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
FDIM Seminar Notes 5
FDIM Vendor Night and Building Contest 7
QRP ARCI News 19
2006 FDIM Build-a-thon & Author's Social 24
FDIM Banquet... and More! 54
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 10
Joe's Quickie No. 57
Digital Sine Wave Generator, N2CX
Adjusting Color Burst Time Bases, K5DI
Easier Toroid Winding, W5WO
My Microscope Makes Me Dizzy, W4DU
VXO Crystal Socket, W1FMR
Beware Shorted Bypass Capacitors, W2AGN
Splicing Ladder Line, W0SMY
SMT Measuring Tweezers, N5IB
Homebrew PCB Tips, WB9IPA, N2GO, N5IB
The N2PK Vector Network Analyzer, WA1FXT
Color Bar Generator as Parts Source, W1FMR
More Crystal Scrounging, AA1IP
Tuning Range and Linearity Mod
for the SW20+, KX4OM
Oscillator Signal Finder, VE7GC
Mods for the SWL HiMite-20, W5USJ
The WA8MCQ Atlanticon Report, WA8MCQ
Oval Power Cords with Round Pins, WA8MCQ
FT-817 Cradle Photos Credited
Measuring Low Levels of Audio Distortion 23
by Dr. Andrew Smith, G4OEP
QRV? Homebrewing a Differential Cap 28
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Principles of Linear Tuning 32
by John Pivnichny, N2DCH
Notes on Coupled Resonator BPF Design 35
Using Spice, by Harold Smith, KE6TI
A Quick Deploy Radial System 42
for Portable Antennas,
by John Cummings, VE3JC
Understanding Magnetics 45
Inductors and Transformers
by Mert Nellis, W0UFO
An Updated Crystal Test Fixture 49
by John King, KB3WK
The Nuts and Bolts Approach, Part IV 53
by Wayne McFee, NB6M
QRP Clubhouse 24
by Timothy A. Stabler, WB9NLZ
QRP Home Companion 30
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
VHF QRP: 38
Single Operator Portable Contest Records
by Bob Witte, K0NR
QRP World News 40
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
QRP Contests, by Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 57
2005 Holiday Spirits Homebrew Sprint
2005 Topband Sprint
2006 Fireside SSB Sprint
Contest Announcements
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
QRP ARCI News 5
QRP ARCI Awards 6
by Thom Durfee, WI8W
On the Cover 44
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 10
Joe's Quickie No. 56
KX1 Improv Antenna, N2CX
The K7QO Fixed Frequency
Signal Generator, K7QO
Toroid Tutorial, W2SH
Cradle for the FT-817, AE9G
Cordless Phones as Crystal Source, AA1P
Heating Devices for PCB
Transfer Sheets, N2GO, K5LXP
Measuring Tuning Diodes with the
AADE LC Meter, AA7U, N5IB
Cutting Straight Lines in PCB Stock, K4OAH
Thoughts on Eye Safety, NV4V
EMRFD Test Fixture Modification, AD5RJ
Soldering Surface Mount Devices, WA5BDU
Noisy Epson and LTC Oscillators, WA8MCQ
Bad OUtput Driver and
Other HP 8640B Info, WA8MCQ
No More QRP Online Listing
Product Review: M-Cubed FPM-1 24
Frequency / Power Meter
by Monty Northrup, N5ESE
The Nuts and Bolts Approach, Part III 36
by Wayne McFee, NB6M
Antennas 101: Fun with Fiberglass 48
by Gary Breed, K9AY
QRV? A Homebrew Dual-Gate MOSFET GDO 50
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
QRP Clubhouse 8
by Timothy A. Stabler, WB9NLZ
VHF QRP: A Review of VHF QRP Books 28
by Bob Witte, K0NR
QRP Home Companion 30
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
QRP Reflections 33
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QRP World News 44
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
The Traveling QRPer: Limited Space, 46
Solar Cycle Minima, and
the World Above 10MHz
by Caitlyn M. Martin, K7VO
QRP Contests by Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 55
End of Summer PSK-31 Sprint
Silent Key Memorial
Fall QSO Party
Contest Announcements
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
QRP ARCI News 5
On the Cover 22
QRP ARCI Awards 23
by Thom Durfee, WI8W
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
Joe's Quickie No. 55 Spreadsheets, N2CX
Crystals for 7030kHz, K5JS
Designing and Building a 6-Meter
Field Day Quad, WA1FXT & KC8BOM
Miniductor and AirDux Coil Data, WA8MCQ
N2PK VNA Site Updated
More on Fume Extractors, WA8MCQ
Sticky Relay Fix, AA1IP
Tonal RF Meter, VE7GC
Homebrew Feedthrough Capacitors,
N2GO & WA8MCQ
QRP Online
HW-8: The 2005 Version 15
by John Pawlick, K8AG
Improved ALC Detector for the 18
Index Labs QRP Plus
by Larry East, W1HUE
QRP Mini! 19
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
(Sidebar: AF8X's Maxi Mini)
Antennas 101: Impedence and Matching 26
by Gary Breed, K9AY
Building the NoGa Javelin Portable Antenna 28
by Ted Bruce, KX4OM
12-volt Regenerative Receiver 62
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ (SK)
VHF QRP: KMPW Part II 16
by Bob Witte, K0NR
QRP Is Fun! 22
by Dave Sergeant, G3YMC
QRP Reflections 24
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
Trinity Site Special Event Station! 38
by Paul and Jan Harden, NA5N & N0QT
QRP World News 42
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
QRP Contests by Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 46
2005 Hootowl Sprint
2005 Summer Homebrew Sprint
2005 milliWatt Field Day
Contest Announcements
QRP ARCI Contest Entry Form
Contest Log Sheet
SPC Calculation Form
QRP Home Companion: In a QRP State of Mind 33
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
QRP Clubhouse by Timothy A. Stabler, WB9NLZ 56
The Traveling QRPer: 38
Unrealistic Expectations and the
Art of Compromise
by Caitlyn M. Martin, K7VO
From the Editor's Desk by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 3
From the President by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS 4
QRP ARCI Awards by Thom Durfee, WI8W 5
On the Cover 40
Welcome to QRP ARCI 58
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
Joe's Quickie No. 54, HSP Masts, N2CX
Junkbox Capacitance Checker, N5ESE
Rotatable Verticals
Rubber Rig Protectors, N5DUQ
HyperDog Antenna Launcher, W7AQK
Unfreezing the Argonaut 509 PTO, VE3WMB/K5KVH
Chicke Wire and Radials for HF Verticals
Lakeview Mobile Antenna Tip, W1FMR
Cleaning Pots from the Outside
Homebrew Dipole Center Insulators
RF Burns at QRP Power Levels
Portable Antennas and Supports, KK6MC/5
Notes on Solder Wick
Stereo Microscopes for the Workbench, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
20dB for $48.60 28
by Steve Katz, WB2WIK/6
QRV? Beyond the R-Cubed Receiver 42
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Antennas 101: Rotatable Dipoles 47
by Gary Breed, K9AY
How to Glue Pads and Make Labels 50
by Terry Fletcher, WA0ITP
The Five Dollar PC Board Holder 52
by Donnie Garrett, WA9TGT
Product Review: 54
The M3 Semiconductor Analyzer Kit
by Larry East, W1HUE
QRP Reflections 31
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QRP Home Companion: Easy as Uno, Dos, Tres 33
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
QRP World News 35
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
VHF QRP: Portable VHF Antennas 36
by Bob Witte, K0NR
The Traveling QRPer 38
by Caitlyn Martin, K7VO
QRP Clubhouse 48
by Timothy Stabler, WB9NLZ
QRP ARCI Awards 56
by Thom Durfee, WI8W
QRP Contests by Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 57
2005 Spring QSO Party
Contest Announcements
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
QRP ARCI News 5
Alan Kaul, W6RCL, Named Amateur Radio 7
Operator of the Year
2005 FDIM Symposium Proceedings 20
FDIM: The Tent Edition 22
by John McDonough, WB8RCR
On the Cover 30
FDIM on Jet Lag! 46
by Paul Harden, NA5N and
Jan Harden, N0QT
FDIM Prizes 53
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 6
HSP Remote Control Tuner, N2CX
Transistor Heat Sink Pads
Digital Camera for SMD Examination, AE5X
Mini Tripod Mount for KX-1, K7FD
Solder Fume Warning, W2AGN
Needle Probe for SMD Testing, NN4CW
Casing the Elusive 38 Special "Thump", WA8MCQ
Pizza Cutter Radial Burial Tool, N2GO
No-Holes Antenna Coupling
Through Windows, W8DIZ & W5USJ
Technical Parameters for Common
Computer Crystals, K8IQY
SMD Hold-Down Device from NN4CW
Soldering Antenna Connections, W2SH
Compensating 10x Passisve Scope Probes, WA8MCQ
Building the DL-QRP Miss Mosquito Kit, AE0CW
QRP Online
Simple Huff & Puff VFO Stabilizers 20
by Hans Summers, G0UPL
A Handy HF Signal Generator 22
by John King, KB3WK
Product Announcement: Kitlets from EMRFD 25
by Bill Kelsey, N8ET
N5ESE's RF Inductance Meter 44
by Monte Northrup, N5ESE
Antennas 101: The Remarkable Dipole 61
by Gary Breed, K9AY
Marriage, Homebrew, and QRP 63
by Alan & Sue Burgess, G4GLV & G0RKE
Review: QRP Quarterly on Disc 24
by Tony Fishpool, G4WIF
VHF QRP: 1000 Miles per Watt 26
by Bob Witte, K0NR
QRP Clubhouse 28
by Timothy A. Stabler, WB9NLZ
QRP World News 30
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
QRP Reflections 34
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
George Baker, W5YR, Silent Key 37
QRP Home Companion: Top Secret, for QRPers Only 38
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
Don't Sit Next to Ken! -or- 39
The Ballad of the QQ Archive Project
by Norm Schklar, WA4ZXV
A Survey of HF SSB/CW Handheld Transceivers 42
by Caitlyn Martin, K7VO
QRP Contests, by Tom Owens, WB5KHC 48
2004 Fall QSO
2004 Holiday Spirits
2004 Top Band Sprint
2004 Winter Fireside
Contest Announcements
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
Correspondance 4
QRP ARCI News 5
On the Cover 21
FDIM Announcement 32
Welcome to QRP ARCI 40
25 Years of QRP Quarterly 41
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
Bruce Muscolino W6TOY SK
Dollar Store LED Bounty, N2CX
Battery Mess Cleanup, KF9CI
Removing Difficult Allen Screws
Modifying KOSS "The Plug" Earbuds, N9JXY
Treating Antenna Ropes, W2SH
Lubrication of Variable Capacitors
External Power for AADE LC Meter, W9WIS
N2PK VNA Web Site Updated
Using an HF Rig as a Signal Generator, K5LXP
Using Semi Rigid Coaxial Cable, WA8MCQ
Drill or Punch Panels? W0XI
QRP Online
The "UD" Key: A Lightweight Handheld Iambic Key 18
by Gary Eldridge, KC8UD
New Law of Physics Discovered 19
by Greg Dolkas, KO6TH
A Simple Frequency Counter 29
by Hans Summers, G0UPL
QRV? Building the Tarpon 40 31
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Half a Gallon and a Bit Wire 20
by Chris Gibson, M3ERE
QRP World News 22
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
Announcing the VUQRP Group 24
by Jyoti P. Chakravartty, VU3BGI
Marconi and Cheese 25
by Dick Arnold, AF8X
QRP Reflections 26
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QRP Clubhouse 44
by Paul Schreier, HB9DST/AA1MI
VHF QRP: Awards 48
by Bob Witte, K0NR
The QRP Home Companion: Sharing the Wealth 40
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
QRP Contests, by Tom Owens, WB5KHC 54
2004 Hootowl Sprint
2004 Milliwatt Field Day
2004 Summer Homebrew Sprint
Contest Announcements
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
ARCI News 4
QRP, Really! (from July 1966 QQ) 6
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY
Welcome to QRP ARCI 17
New or Renewal Membership Application 48
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 48
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
Quickie #50--Current Test Adapter
and a New QRP LED Light, N2CX
Spurious Emission Limits Changed, W1RFI
Intermittent Contacts on
Paddles and Bugs
A -20dBm Signal Source for
Receiver Testing, K8IQY
Erecting Antennas with Fruit, G0BPS
Shrink Wrap for Battery Packs, W9WIS
Longer Shafts on
Miniature Potentiometers Update
Drilling Small Holes in Sheet Metal
Removing Resistor Packs from PCBs
Mounting ICs without Pre-drilled holes
Tool for Knurled Nuts on Phone Jacks
Paperless Logging in a Pinch, N6KR
Comments on Isotron Antennas
Improving Solder Suckers
Mystery of the Exploding Battery
Battery Info Source on the Internet
Making Transparencies for
Etching Circuits with an
Inkjet Printer, WA0MWW
Improved Spectral Purity for the
Rock Mite
Can't Hear the On-Board Speaker
Finding the QRP-L Archives
QRP Online
The "Bosca 40" 22
by Tony Breathnatch, EI5EM
QRV? A Homebrew QRPer's VFO 31
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
An L-Match Tuner for End-Fed Wires 38
by Mert Nellis, WoUFO
Smart QRP Dummy Load 43
by Phil Anderson, W0XI
The QRP Home Companion 25
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
QRP World News 26
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
D-Day, 60 Years On 28
by Ian Keyser, G3ROO
Four Days in May Technical Symposium 40
by Tom Dooley, K4TJD
QRP Clubhouse by Michael Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 44
QRP Reflections by Rich Arland, K7SZ 46
VHF QRP: VHF Calling Frequencies 48
by Bob Witte, K0NR
QRP Expedition to Kipahulu 51
by Joe Gerry, KH6/W3GW
QRP Contests by Tom Owens, WB5KHC 54
2004 NewComer's Run
2004 Spring QSO Party
Contest Announcements
FDIM--Buildathon, Banquet and More 59
2004 FDIM Buildathon
Reflections on 2004 Four Days in May
FDIM Banquet Photos and Prizes
From the Editor's Desk by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 3
From the President by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS 4
Correspondence 4
On the Cover 5
2004 QRP Hall of Fame by Ken Evans, W4DU 6
QRP ARCI Quality Recognition Program 2004 58
by Tony Fishpool, G4WIF
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 6
D-ing your BNCs and 5WBPs, N2CX
QRP-L Moves from Lehigh.edu to QTH.net
Making a Dummy AA Battery, W4HJR
AADE Filter Software Now Free
Manufacturer Logos on the Web, WA0GOZ
Sewing Toroid Windings, WA1FXT
Homebrew Single Lever Paddle, KA8VIT
Connecting Wire Antennas to Trees
Stealth Verticals
Templates for Altoids and Whitman Tins,
WA0ITP
Inserting ICs into PCBs, N9JXY & WA2DKG
Crystal Filters and IF Amplifiers,
KK6MC/5 & W5YR
Coupling a Transmitter to a Counter
The Transparent Resistor
Visual BASIC for Amateurs, KE4MIQ
Longer Shafts on Miniature Potentiometers,
W0EB
QRP Online
A Practical 40M Vertical Aerial 18
by Ian Keyser, G3ROO
An Audio Speech Compressor for the FT-817 20
(and Other Rigs)
by Phil Salas, AD5X
Assembling an EMCOMM/QRP Jump Kit 21
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
Resurrecting the Y-Doublet 28
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
QRV? Building Day--the 'Tetra 2' Z-Match Tuner 44
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Amateur Radio Communications and QRP 48
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
A 40-Meter Star Antenna 61
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Review: The Nifty! Mini-Manual for the 17
"Elecraft K2 Plus Options"
by Steve Fletcher, G4GXL
QRP World News 22
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
The QRP Home Companion 25
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
The Annual Meeting of the 26
Helvetia Telegraphy Club
by Paul Schreier, AA1MI/HB9DST
Product Announcement: 31
DXtreme Station Log--Multimedia Edition
by Bob Raymond, NE1I
The Seventh Ephiphyte 41
by Dave Barrett, VE7DB
Working Juicy DX from Alaska 45
by Lynn Hammond, KL7IKV
VHF QRP--VHF/UHF Contests 46
by Bob Witte, K0NR
Confessions of a Radio Junkie 50
by John Sielke, W2AGN
QRP Clubhouse 51
by Michael Fletcher, KL7IXI/7
QRP Reflections: 52
Two Excellent Mobile/Portable Antennas
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QRP Contests by Tom Owens, WB5KHC 54
2003 Top Band Sprint Results
2003 Holiday Spirits Homebrew Sprint Results
2004 Winter Fireside SSB Sprint Results
QRP ARCI Contest Entry Form
S/P/C Calculation Form for QRP ARCI Contests
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
Announcements 4
FDIM Information
On the Cover
Correspondence
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 6
Bounty from AOL, N2CX
The N2PK Vector Analyzer
Dirty Key Causes Loud Sidetone, KH6/W3GW
Cleaning Rigs with "Magic Eraser", N4XY
Sheet Metal Nibblers
How to Measure Keyed Waveforms
Amplified Signal Generator as a QRP Rig?
Latest Update of VE3ERP HamCalc Available
Incorrect Schematic in KD1JV SCAF Article
Comments on RF Gain and AGC, KK6MC/5
Trail Friendly Radios
QRP Dummy Load from Radio Shack Resistors, AD6GI
EBay for the QRPer, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
Modifying the HW8 to Transmit Double Sideband 23
by Mike Caughran, KL7R
A Primer on Relays 26
by Ed Tanton, N4XY
A Simple Transceiver Based on the 43
NOGAnaut Transmitter
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
QRV? Reborn Rocks 44
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Review: Electraft KX1 18
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
and Ken Evans, WD4U
The W8DIZ Frequency Reference 29
by Joe Roof, W4JHR
Report on the G-QRP Club Convention 30
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
VHF QRP 32
by Bob White, K0NR
The QRP Home Companion 34
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
Review: Son of Zerobeat 35
by John King, KB3WK
CQ Worldwide CW 2003 -- The N8ET Story 36
by Bill Kelsey, N8ET
QRP Clubhouse 40
by Michael Fletcher, KL7IXI
The World of QRP 42
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
The First Great Alaska Ptarmigan Hunt 48
by Jim Larsen, AL7FS
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz 52
2003 Fall QSO Party Results
Who is our new Contest Manager?
by Tom Owen, WB5KHC
Contest Announcements 56
From the Editor's Desk by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 3
From the President's Desk by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS 4
Announcements 4
New Members of the QRP ARCI
Board of Directors
On the Cover
Call for FDIM 2004 Presenters 31
Welcome to QRP ARCI 51
QRP Hall of Fame Nominations 57
Five Years of 58
QRP Quarterly Articles and Columns
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 6
Comments on Reversing FET Leads, W7ZOI
The "Good Enough Oscillator", N2CX
Noisy Epson Program Oscillators
Revisited, AA7U, WS4S
Epson Programmable Oscillators:
a Brief Test Report, K0LR
Handles for the HW-8
A Simple Passive Audio Filter, AA3SJ
The HW-8 RFCI Problem, WA8MCQ
A Single Chip SCAF, KD1JV
Building the AADE L/C Meter, WA8MCQ
Labels for Black Enclosures, W5USJ
The Mouse Keyer, KB1JQX
Mobile CW through the Car Radio,
N8ET, N2APB, WB0POQ
QRP Online
The Electroluminescent Receiver, A Year Later 21
by David White, WN5Y
QRV? A Building Day Transmitter 26
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
One Ugly Pig 39
by Ken Evans, W4DU
Just Tall, That's All 49
Some Principles of Portable Antennas
to Strive for
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
The Spartan Sprint Special 40M Transceiver 59
by Steve Kavanagh, VE3SMA
A Two-Antenna Switch for Open-Wire Line 62
by Ed Tanton, N4XY
The QRP Home Companion 31
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
International QRP Day 2003 33
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
QRP World News 34
by Oleg Borodin, RV3GM
VHF QRP 36
by Bob White, K0NR
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 50
Hoot Owl Sprint
Milliwatt Field Day
Summer Homebrew Sprint
K7TQ's Extra Helpings
Contest Announcements 47
From the Editor's Desk by Mike Boatright, K04WX 3
From the President by Joe Spencer, KK5NA 4
Announcements 4
New QRP ARCI President: Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
New QRP ARCI Vice-President: Ken Evans, W4DU
On the Cover
QRP ARCI Annual Financial Report
New or Renewal Membership Applications 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 6
Quickie Bargraph Meter, N2CX
HW-8 VFO Tuning Capacitors are
available, WB5OFD
HW-8 Handbook Second Edition Now Available
Some Interesting Rock Mites
More Audio for the Rock Mites, N9JXY, NC9H
Using SCAFs, N7VE, N4XY, KD1JV, KK6MC/5, K2ZN
Faux AA Cells, K0MAX
The Milliwatt is Still Available on CD
HAMCALC Available on CQ Web Site
Free Attenuator Calculation Program, WA8MCQ
Online S Parameter Tutorials, WA8MCQ
The Tiniest Altoids Rig Yet, KO4WX
QRP Online
Review: The GHD GD107WS High Tech Bug 18
by Dick Arnold, AF8X
Peak Power Modification for the WM-2 19
by Ingo Meyer, DK3RED
Making Waves: A QRP Celebration of 20
Spectrum Analysis
by John Cumming, VE3JC
Test Topics and More by Joe Everhart, N2CX 28
"Loading" Effects in Measurements
Output Amplifier for a QuickieLab
Headphone Evaluator
A Dual-Band Version of the Rock-Mite 34
by Monty Northrup, N5ESE
QRV? by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 37
Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely--
But You Need Electricity
Salvaging Roller Inductors 42
for the Differential-T Tuner
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ
The QRP Home Companion 27
by Anthony Luscre, K8ZT
Four Days in May, 2003 30
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
QRP Clubhouse 40
Slow Speed CW Nets
by Mike Fletcher, KL7IXI/7
Does QRP Apply to VHF? 41
by Bob Witte, K0NR
Building Day! 44
by Steve Hudson, AA4BW
Book Review: QRP Basics 47
by Tony Fishpool, G4WIF
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz 50
Winter Fireside SSB Sprint
2003 Spring QSO Party
Contest Announcements 55
More FDIM Photos 56
photos by AA9YH, WD0FPY, KO4WX
From the Editor's Desk by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 3
From the President by Joe Spencer, KK5NA 4
Announcements 4
New QRP ARCI Management Team Members
QRP ARCI Operating Awards
On the Cover
QRP Hall of Fame 48
New ARCI Members this Quarter 59
New or Renewal Membership Application 60
1000 Miles/Watt Award Application 61
QRP ARCI Operating Awards Application Form 62
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 63
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 6
It's Safe to Go Back to QRP-L
New RF Book
from Hayward & Friends, WA8MCQ
DDS and the QuickieLab, N2CX
Manhattan Construction
on a Scrap PCB, N2ZHS
Defective PCB Causes Problems, W2AGN
Using Plastic Spacers
from Ammo Boxes, N2ZHS
Portable Dipole Antenna
Observations, W8FNN
Defective Electrolytic Caps
in Supply Chain, WA8MCQ
K2 On-Frequency
Receiver Overload Mod, N6KR
VFO with LTC1799 Chip
Doesn't Pan Out, WA8MCQ
High Voltage Safety, K5KVH, W5YR, W3IRZ
Changing HW-8 T/R Frequency Offset, WA8MCQ
Toroid Calculator Program
from W8DIZ, WA8MCQ
Micro Moments #4
Use a BASIC Stamp to send GPS
Positioning in Morse Code, N2APB
QRP Online
A Compressed Air Powered Antenna Launcher 20
by Alan Biocca, WB6ZQZ
My New 40 Meter Antenna 27
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
A Differential-T Antenna Tuner 28
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ
The Nursing Home Loop 31
by Dick Arnold, AF8X
Digital QRP Homebrewing by George Heron, N2APB 34
The Digital QRP Breadboard... Part 7,
"Hello DDS and GPS"
Spotlight on...
The NK0E "PIC Weather Station"
Part 4: Wind Speed
QRV? "I can't give you more power, Captain, 40
she's gonna blow"
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Test Topics and More by Joe Everhart, N2CX 44
Q Measurement Methods
A 20 Meter Transciever 46
by Tom Duncan, KG4CUY
Modifying the Heathkit HM-102 for QRP 48
by Donald Sanders, W4BWS
QRP Contests by Randy Foltx, K7TQ 58
Running of the Bulls
Fall QSO Party
Top Band Sprint
Holiday Spirits Sprint
A Field Day Checklist 60
by Gary Breed, K9AY
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
From the President 4
by Joe Spencer, KK5NA
Announcements 4
A Reminder--Plan to attend FDIM!
New Members this Quarter
Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad in Maine 17
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
A Photo Tour of FDIM 2001 & 2002 32
dBm-Volts-Watts Power Conversion Chart 42
Book Reviews by Tony Fishpool, G4WIF 47
RSGB Technical Topics Scrapbooks
(Volumes 1, 2, & 3)
Antenna Topics
New or Renewal Membership Application 49, 62
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 63
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
VXO-Mate, N2CX
Some Rules on VFO Stability, VE3DNL
Some Interesting Web Sites
MFJ493 Keyer Mods, N4IM
Fixes for Dirty Signal on NC-20
Varicap VFOs can be Stable, AD6A
Protecting Buried Coaxial Cable
Homemade Sheet Metal Brake, KD1JV
Broadband Noise Source, G1HSM
Jackson Brothers Product are Back
Dual Color LED in an SWR Indicator, KD4BTH
Dimple Washer Makes Spinner Knob, K5KVH
Altoid Tins and an Elecraft Tool, W4LJD
Computer Speakers for the Ham Shack, W5USJ
Cutting PCB Material Like Glass, N3AAZ
Micro Moments #3:
DDS Daughterboard Useful
for Many projects, N2APB
QRP Online
74HC4053 Mixer Circuit and Receiver 18
by Steve Weber, KD1JV
More Mods for the Index Labs QRP-Plus 20
by Larry East, W1HUE
Digital QRP Homebrewing by George Heron, N2APB 23
The Digital QRP Breadboard
Frequently Asked Questions
Spotlight on...
The NK0E "PIC Weather Station"
Part 3: Temperature and Humidity
Solar Power for Amateur Radio Operations 28
by John Zaruba, Jr., AA2BN
"Altoobs" Two-Tube 40 Meter CW Transmitter 30
by Monty Northrup, N5FC
Test Topics and More 32
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
New Life for the Johnson Matchbox 36
by John Meade, W2XS
Funky--A Key Using Pressure Sensors 38
by Ingo Meyer, DK3RED
QRV? A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words 40
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Change Frequency with Crystal Penning 45
by Hans Summers, G0UPL
A Vertical Doublet for 30-10 Meters 47
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
A Better TTC for 40 Meters 50
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Smoother Tuning for the HW-8 Transceiver 52
by Bill Coleman, N4ES
A Short Vertical Dipole 54
by Brice Anderson, W9PNE
A New Contester 37
by Max Moon, K0MAX
RSGB NFD -- June 1-2, 2002 42
by Dave Sergeant, G3YMC
State QSO Parties and QRP 56
by Bob Reisenwever, W3BBO
and Jim Gooch, NA3V
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 58
End of Summer PSK-31 Sprint
Review: Buddipole Antenna System 34
by Harry Edwards, W6DXO
Across the Editor's Desk by Mike Goins, WB5YJX 3
From the President by Joe Spencer, KK5NA 4
Announcements 4
QRP Hall of Fame for 2003
New Members for this Quarter
Call for FDIM 2003 Presenters
Ramblings of a Displaced Cajun Lad in Maine 17
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
Milliwatting by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
Interview: Joe Spencer, President of QRP ARCI 15
SK Night--The Real Meaning 16
by Carl Herbert, AA2JZ
QRP ARCI Financial Statement 61
New or Renewal Membership Application 63
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 63
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
A Digital Voltmeter with
with Audible "Display", N2CX
Ignore Colore Codes on IF Cans, NA5N
MFJ Manuals Available on the Web, DK3RED
MFJ-259B Info on the Web, DK3RED
Heathkit Schematics Online, WA7MCQ
Good Info on the Elecraft Mail
Reflector, WA8MCQ
I/O Expander Adds Useful Functions
in Small Projects, N2APB
Amplifier for 40m Milliwatt Rigs, N4UY
Decoupling Capacitor Rules of Thumb, AD6A
Duct Tape as Insulation, K3WRV
AM/SSB Reception on DSW Rigs, N4QA
Another HW-8 Toroid Success Story,
AA3J, WA8MCQ
Frequency Alignment of TenTec 13xx Rigs,
WB8WTU
Microminiature QRP Crystals and
FT-817 Filters, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
An HF In-line Return Loss and Power Meters 17
by Paul Kiciak, N2PK
The Tuna Twin Too 27
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Improved AGC Performance for the 32
for the Sierra Transciever
by Larry Wilson, KF0N
Digital QRP Homebrewing by George Heron, N2APB 34
Digital QRP Breadboard
"Baseboard and Enclosure"
Spotlight on... The PIC Weather Station
Project, Part 2: Communications
The Electroluminescent Reciever 40
by David White, WN5Y
The QuickieLab 44
by George Heron, N2APB
QRV? The Ubiquitous Cathode Ray Tube 48
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Test Topics and More 50
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
The Micro-80 Transciever 56
by Oleg V. Borodin, RV3GM
QRP, QSOs, and QSLs--The Joys of the 33
Rookie QRPer
by Rev. Fred Hembree, N4SSD
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 58
2002 Milliwatt Field Day
2002 Summer Homebrew Sprint
Review: Palm Radio Mini Paddle and Code Cube 26
by Richard Arnold, AF8X
Review: Outbacker Joey Antenna System 63
by David Gilson, KD3EM
Across the Editor's Desk by Mike Goins, WB5YJX 3
From the President by Joe Spencer, KK5NA 4
Announcements 4
New QRP ARCI Members
U-QRP Club Being Reactivated as RU-QRP
Ramblings of a Displaced Cajun Lad in Maine 43
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
QRP Clubhouse by Mike Fletcher, KL7IXI/7
An Interview with 5
James "Dr. Megacycle" Duffey, KK6MC/5
QRP Activities at Hamboree 2002 55
Kentucky QRP Group 56
New or Renewal Membership Application 64
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
Cheapskates Portable Power, N2CX
Testimonial for the WA8MCQ BNC
Repair Tool
NE602 Not Gone for Good, Part 2, NA5N
KD1JV Frequency Counter Mod, N5FC
Overtone Operation with the
NE602/612, W3IRZ
Improved Signal Isolation for
MFJ Coax Switch, AE4GX
Micro Moments #1: An Intelligent
Controller for your Rig, N2APB
Homebrewed Open-Wire Feedline, W2SH
Source of Ceramic Spreaders, KK6MC
Open Wire and Spreaders
A Cynics View, KK6MC
To PCB Paddles, KD1JV
More on Diode Detector Response, WA8MCQ
QRP On-line
20-Meter End-Fed 1/2-Wave Antenna, 22
Tuner, and SWR Indicator
by Louis Hlousek, W7DZN
Digital QRP Homebrewing 24
The PIC-Based APRS Weather Station
Digital QRP Breadboard First
Application: SWR Measurement
by George Heron, N2APB
Test Topics and More... #12 34
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Convert Your Power Meter to Read 37
CW and PEP
by Ian Keyser, G3ROO
Variable Power Supply Regulator/Current 38
Limiter
by Steve Weber, KD1JV
QRV? "Seeing" Radio Signals 41
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
QRP is! (Confessions of a QRO Op Gone 30
QRP) by Ed Muns, W0YK
Milliwatting: 30M QRSS Beacon Activity 43
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
2002 FYBO Results 52
by Bob Hightower, NK7M
QRP Contests, by Randy Foltz K7TQ 54
Winter Fireside Sprint 2002
2002 Spring QSO Party
Contest Announcements 58
Kazo Kontesting 60
by Michael Sealfon, WA2OCG
Review: LogiKit CMOS-4 Keyer Kit 46
by Tom Hammond, N0SS
Review: Let's Talk About Contest 48
Logging Programs
by Randy Foltz, K7TQ
Across the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Goins, WB5YJX
From the President 4
by Joe Spencer, KK5NA
QRP Clubhouse 36
by Mike Fletcher, KL7IXI/7
Ramblings of a Displaced Cajun Lad in 40
Maine by Joel Denison, KE1LA
IMHO--Homebrew is Alive and Well 61
by Jerry Hall, W0PWE
Two More Inducted into 4
QRP Hall of Fame in 2002
Interview: 6
Steve "Melt Solder" Weber, KD1JV
Arkiecon Report by Mike Goins, WB5YJX 20
Member Profile: RV3GM/QRP 42
by Oleg V. Borodin, RV3GM
Ramblings of a Peaux Cajun Lad at FDIM 44
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
NoGa Donates K2 to Science Museum 47
by Pickett Cummins, AD4S
New or Renewal Membership Application 63
QRP ARCI Staff and Directors 63
The Last Word 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 5
New E-mail Address for WA8MCQ
Getting Lower (Frequency) Performance From
Your SSS—Joe Everhart, N2CX
A Real Ham Radio—Arnold Olean, KŘZK
The Multi-Mode PSK-20—Jim Hale, KJ5TF
RF Activated Sidetone Oscillator,
Steve Weber, KD1JV
The NE602 is Not Gone for Good
Some Interesting Technical Info on the Web
Unbalancing an NE602 Modulator for Tuning Up
Design for a 13.5 MHz Crystal Filter,
Mike Brainard, ex-WA5KEX
How to Find Old QRP-L Traffic
Good Source of SMT Parts,
Monty Northrup, N5FC
Grinding Aluminum and Brass: Don't!
Schottky RF Diode Info and Sources, WA8MCQ
1N5819 Not Recommended for Diode
Detector, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
Some Techniques for Building a QRP Field 17
Vertical
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Digital QRP Homebrewing 25
by George Heron, N2APB
The "Badger"
DDS VFO for the Digital QRP Breadboard
QRV? Putting Together a Good Bench 32
by Mike Boatwright, KO4WX
Test Topics and More...#11 34
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
QRP Contestsby Randy Foltz, K7TQ 38
Holiday Spirits Sprint 2001
Top Band Sprint 2001
Contest Announcements 42
Milliwatting Without a Beam Antenna 43
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
Product Review: Elecraft K1 Transceiver 21
by Bruce Prior, N7RR
Counterpoint, W7DZN
Addendum, N6KR and WA6HHQ
From the Editor's Desk 3
by Mike Goins, WB5KYX
From the President 4
by Joe Spencer, KK5NA
Ramblings of a Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad 24
in Maine by Joel Denison, KE1LA
Clubhouse Corner 37
by Mike Fletcher, KL7IXI/7
Announcements 4
New QRP-ARCI Board Members
"Most Significant Contribution to QRP" 31
Award Goes to K8IQY
150 QRPers Enjoy Atlanticon 44
by George Heron, N2APB
New or Renewal Membership Application 48
QRP ARCI Officers and Directors 48
The Last Word 48
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 6
Quickie #40: Vertical Base Connector, N2CX
Losses in 50 vs. 75 Ohm Coax, KK6MC
Inexpensive Source of 40m QRP Crystals
Calibrated Dial for a 3-Turn Pot,
VE3TMH/VA3HN/VE3HIE
Cheap (Free) Batteries, W2EB, KB9OCE, WA8MCQ
Good Contact Cleaners, N8YG, W6TOY, WA8MCQ
Japanese Transistor Coding System, KD7DMH
The NJQRP "Islander" Pad Cutter, WA8MCQ
More Variable Capacitor Sources
An RF Probe in a Small Phone Jack, KA8MAV
Intermittent Alligator Clip Leads, WA8MCQ
Soldering Fume Hazards, Lead Safety, KD4BTH
Noninductive Resistors Not Always for
Dummy Loads, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
Test Topics and More #10 17
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Laptops for the Field and the Hamshack 22
by Preston Douglas, WJ2V
Digital QRP Homebrewing 26
by George Heron, N2APB
The FT-817-Paddle Combo 32
by Dick Arnold, AF8X
"TOAST" -- QRP Transceiver of the Near Future? 32
by Petr Prause, OK1DPX
Freddy's Fabulous Frequency Finder 33
by Bill Currie, VK3AWC
QRV? Dah-di-dah-dit Dah-dah-di-dah 34
by Mike Boatwright, KO4WX
One More Idea to Exchange 46
Thoughts on Soldering Technique
by Danny Gingell, K3TKS
Floyd Smithberg--NQ7X, Contester of the Quarter 37
by Randy Foltz, K7TQ
Adventures in Milliwatting--QRPp International 39
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 40
Contest Announcements 45
Review--The KFL1-4 Four-Band Module for 20
the Elecraft K1
by T.J. "Skip" Arey, N2EI
Base Current, by Pres. Jim Stafford, W4QO 3
Who Comes Here? 5
by incoming ARCI Pres. Joe Spencer, KK5NA
Ramblings of a Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad 16
in Maine, by Joel Denison, KE1LA
QRP Clubhouse--The Winter Doldrums 36
by Mike Fletcher, KL7IXI/7
Announcements 4
Board of Director Nominations
QRP Hall of Fame Nominations
Four Days in May--Dayton Hamvention 2002 25
New or Renewal Membership Application 47
QRP ARCI Officers and Directors 47
IMHO--Ten Things I've Learned from QRP 48
by Gary Breed, K9AY
The Last Word 48
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 6
Altoids Tins Construction Ideas, N2CX
The Missing HW-8 Figures from
Last Issue, WA8MCQ
A Simple BNC Dummy Load, K4JPN
Operating CW with the PSK-80 Warbler, N4QA
Threaded Spacers Hold Covers on PCB Box, N5FC
Experimental Air Core Inductor from a
Lifesaver, N9JXY
VXO Using Switched Capacitors, N4UY
New 365 PF Variables Still Available, WA8MCQ
Measuring Capacitance of Manhattan Pads, N9JZY
Stronger Connections to TV Twinlead, KB7MBI
Tool for Fixing Smashed BNCs, WA8MCQ
QRPer N3CDR a Silent Key
QRP Online
Using Spectrogram To Measure the Filter Response 15
of a High Frequency Receiver
by John Grebenkemper, KI6WX
Test Topics and More...#9 17
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Wide-Band 40 and 80-Meter Dipoles 19
by Dave Leeson, W6NL
End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna for 20-Meters 19
by John Harper, AE5X
QRP Field logging in the 21st Century, Part II 24
by David Ek, AB0GO
Digital QRP Homebrewing 27
by George Heron, N2APB
QRV? Finishing Your Cub-40 40
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Pomona Box Projects 41
by Brian Kassel, K7RE
Raising Hell with QRP, Part II 42
by Murray Greeman, ZL1BPU
QRP on Safari 37
by Harry Edwards, W6DXO
160-Meter MPW Record Challenge 43
by Dan Wolfe, N4ROA
The Summer of My (QRP) DXCC 44
by Harry Edwards, W6DXO
The Thrill of the Hunt -- Intra-Club Competitions 45
by Jim Worthington, AD4J
Cam Castillo, HP1AC -- Contest Operator of 50
the Quarter by Randy Foltz, K7TQ
QRPxpeditions to XE-Land 52
by Richard Clem, W0IS
My Second V31GX QRPxpedition 52
by Sam Billingsly, AE4GX
Adventures in Milliwatting 53
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
Contest Solitaire 54
by Jim Gooch, NA3V
Two Days in Alabama (TDIA) 55
by John (Pickett) Cummins, Jr., AD4S
Bicycle Mobile II 57
by Dick Arnold, K8RJA
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 58
Keylite Kit Review, a Memory Keyer 20
with a Difference
by Gary O'Neal, N3GO
Elecraft Introduces 4-Band Module for K1 32
by Wayne, N6KR & Eric, WA6HHQ
Collins Mechanical Filters for the FT-817 33
by Greg Buchwald, K9QI
Editor's Spot by Craig W. Behrens, NM4T 3
Base Current by Jim Stafford, W4QO, QRP ARCI Pres. 5
Ramblings of a Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad in Maine 14
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
QRP Clubhouse by Michael Fletcher, KL7IXI/7 48
QQ Correspondence 4
About the October QQ Front Cover 16
by Craig Behrens, NM4T
Call for Board of Director Nominations 23
Corrections and Updates -- Missing Figures 32
from Test Topics and More
Application for ARCI Membership 63
IMHO--QRP DXCC by Ed Hare, W1RFI 64
The Last Word 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 6
Enclosure for the Microvolt
Signal Source, N2CX
RX Blocking and IMD Dynamic Range, KC1SX
Scrap Tribander Becomes A Vertical, N4BP
Umbrella in Table Replaced by
Antenna Mast, N7CQR
Mixing Wire Colors in Portable
Antennas, AE5X
Finishing Aluminum... the Easy Way, W9OCP
Solder Wick Holder Becomes
Solder Holder, W1XH
A Personal Relationship with the
DS9SQ Mast, K8BBM
A Fishing Pole Vertical, K0EVX
FT-243 Crystal Holder as Twin Lead
Connector, W4LJD
Comparison of Autek and MFJ Antenna
Analyzers, K5KVH
Old Telephones Provide Anntenna Wire, W0CH
Fiberglass Mast is Passive Antenna
Erection Tool, G0UKB
The Complete HW-8 Output Coil Set, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
Test Oscillators 16
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ
Super Cub wth Ladybug Paddle 17
by Larry Woodworth, W0HXS
N5FC's QRP Transmitting In-Line Attenuator 18
by Monty Northrup, N5FC
SMK-1 and 49er 20-Meter Modifications 20
by Brian Wingert, N7RVD
One Half Wavelength Inverted-L 21
Multiband Antenna
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
QRP Field Contest Logging in the 21st Century 24
by Dave Elk, AB0GO
Decibels Count More in QRP 28
by Warren U. Amfahr, W0WL
Test Topics... And More 29
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Antenna Transmission Lines, Tuners, Myths, 34
Mysteries, and Qualifiers
by Don Wilhelm, W3FPR
QRV? Building Your Cub-40 38
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
DXCC Milliwatt Trophy: Margaret Williams, K14W 32
New Frequency Announcer Kit 41
by Dan Tayloe, N7VE
Raising Hell with QRP 42
by Murray Greenman, ZL1BPU
Bicycle Mobile 43
by Dick Arnold, K8RJA
Adventures in Milliwatting 46
QRPTTF from an Arkansas Island
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
QRP... A Very Relative Thing 47
by Lynn Lamb, W4NL
Contest Operator of the Quarter: K7RE 50
by Randy Foltz, K7TQ
FDIM '01 or Bust! 56
by VE3ELA, VE3JC, and KB8U
QRP Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 58
New Products Seen at Dayton 22
A Thumbnail History of the Vibroplex 40
Semiautomatic Key
by Paul Bock, K4MSG
Dayton 2001 Wrap-Up 52
by Greg Buchwald, K9QI
Editor's Spot 3
by Craig Behrens, NM4T
Base Current 5
by Jim Stafford, W4QO QRP ARCI President
Ramblings of a Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad 21
in Maine
by Joel Dennison, KE1LA
QQ Correspondence 4
About the July QQ Front Cover 19
2001 QRP Hall of Fame Inductees 44
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
Four Days in May Donors, Prizes, and Winners 47
FDIM 2001, A Photo Essay 48
by Craig Behrens, NM4T
Application for ARCI Membership 63
IMHO--CW Nit 64
by Ron Stark, KU7Y
The Last Word 64
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 6
A Homebrew Twinlead Connector, N2CX
Adding 2nd 8V Reg. to Improve
NorCal-40A Freq. Stability, W1HUE
Modifications for the MS-15
Transceiver, KD1JV
ALTOIDS Tins in Various Sizes, K4BNI
More on the Upccoming MN9 QRP Kit, W6MN
Six Volt Gel Cells Charged from
Twelve volts, AE4GX
Locating an Open Circuit in Coax
View Sine Waves with Better
Resolution, WA8MCQ
On-Line Notes on the SST Transceiver
The CSS Receiver 13
by Larry Stambaugh, WB0RMT
A Simple Multi-Band Attic Antenna 14
by Victor Dively, KG4HTT
Picturing the Rest of Your Antenna System 17
by Dan Maguire, AC6LA
A Versatile Remote Control Antenna Tuner 22
by John Cumming, VE3JC
Some Comments on Powering the FT-817 29
by Barry Johnson, W4WB
A Switchbox for Soundcard Digital Modes 35
by Don Wilhelm, W3FPR
How to Build KwiKits 39
by Denny Baker, W9OCP
QRV? Which Kit to Buy? Yes! 44
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Test Topics... And More 50
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Milliwatting Triple Crown Winners 13
Confessions of a New DX Hound--QRP Style 21
by Steve Melachrinos, W3HF
PSK31 "Across the Pond" 32
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
Using the FT-817 in PSK-31 Mode 38
by Barry Johnson, W4WB
Contest Operator of the Quarter... 42
Jim Lageson, N0UR
by Randy Foltz K7TQ
Adventures in Milliwatting 46
Shortened 80M Vertical
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
Out in the Cold with the Cheeseheads 52
by Craig Behrens, NM4T
QRP Contests 57
by Randy Foltz, K7TQ
Review--Patcomm 500, A Quickie Review 16
by Jim Stafford, W4QO
Review--New Mini-Paddle Announcement 24
by Johannes Hiller, DL9SCO
Review--My Thoughts on the New 25
Yaesu FT-817 QRP Transceiver
by Greg Buchwald, K9QI
New Product Announcement 47
KK7B R2Pro Receiver Module Kit (Kanga)
Editor's Spot by Craig Behrens, NM4T 3
Base Current by Jim Stafford, W4QO 5
QRP Clubhouse by Lles Shattuck, K4NK 30
Ramblings of a Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad 31
in Maine by Joel Denison, KE1LA
QRP ARCI Awards by Thom Durfee, WI8W 47
Remember When by Les Shattuck, K4NK 48
Profiles in QRP... Les Shattuck, K4NK 49
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QQ Correspondence 4
Announcement--Four Days in May 5
Announcement--FDiM or Bust--Cycling to Dayton 37
How to Host Your Own Pixie Party 54
by Victor Gann, W4VEG
Application for ARCI Membership 63
IMHO--QRP & California Power 64
by Wayne Burdick, N6KR
The Last Word 64
Four Days in May Registration cover 3
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 6
More on the N2CX Calibrated Weak
Signal Source, N2CX
Tweaking Transmitter Output Tank
Circuits, W0VT and W7ZOI
PCB Fix for the NJ QRP SOP
Receiver Kit, N2APB
Cure for AGC Pumping in the
MFJ Cub, W1HUE/7
The Right Tuning Knob for the K2, K0ZK
Useful Internet QRP Sites Worth Checking
A Useful Tool-Super Long, Flexible
Screwdriver, GM6JAG
Polarity Reversal Switch for Paddles, KU7Y
Modifying the DSW Rigs to Receive SSB, N7RR
Repairing Cotton Covered Headset Cords, K3TKS
Instruments for Measuring Various Power
Levels, VE3DNL
Handy Test Accessories for the
Workbench, WA8MCQ
QSY Box 20
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ
QRV? Putting the MRX on 80 Meters 22
by Mike Boatright, KO4WX
Test Topics...And More 23
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Tinker Toys for Adults: 26
Notes and Ideas on PVC for
Antenna Applications
by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL
Universal Notch and Bandpass Filter 31
by Randy Hargenrader, WJ4P
Matching accessories for the ZM1 Tuner 32
by John L. Sielke, W2AGN
Overview--DSP Software for Weak Signal 34
Detection
by Roger Rehr, W3SZ
Try 6-Meters 46
by Richard Stroud, W9SR
DX-101 -- NADXC tutorial on working DX 38
by Chuck Lewis, N4NM
Adventures in Milliwatting 41
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
Appalachian Trail Award Program 42
by Ron Polityka, WB3AAL
Appalachian Trail Part 2 43
by Ken Newman, N2CQ
C6A/WA3WSJ with Tuna Tin-2 45
by John Harper, AE5X
QRP Touring in France 47
by Jim Speck, W5AI
Run for the Kudzu 2000 48
by Pickett Cummins, AD4S
Rebirth of a Ham Operator 50
by Tom Mize, KO4SY
DXpedition to FP (Saint Pierre Island) 52
by Hank, K8DD
Mike Gipe K1MG and Paul AK1P Do QRP Afield 60
MilliWatting in the CQWW 61
by Jerry Scherkenbach, N9AW
Review: Code Warrior Key 20
by Paul Christensen, W9AC
Review: Paddlette Keys 21
by Denny Morales, AD6EZ
Review: The PK-3 Keyer 37
from Jackson Harbor Press
by Cam Hartford, N6GA
Editor’s Spot by Craig W. Behrens, NM4T 3
Base Current 5
by Jim Stafford, W4QO, QRP ARCI President
Ramblings of a Peaux Displaced Cajun Lad 20
in Maine
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
QRP ClubHouse by Les Shattuck, K4NK 51
Remenber When by Les Shattuck, K4NK 51
QRP ARCI Awards by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK 55
Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 56
QQ Correspondence 4
Four Days in May--Call for Papers 18
Four Days in May--Registration Form 19
Meet Joe Spencer, New ARCI V.P. 61
by Joe Spencer, KK5NA
Call for 2001 QRP Hall of Fame Nominations 62
Application for ARCI Membership 63
IMHO--V/UHF QRP...you bet! 64
The Last Word 64
Technical Correspondence: Modified 15m MFJ Cub 1
by Larry East, W1HUE
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 4
Drilling PC Board Enclosure Panels, N2CX
Epson Programmable Oscillators
Too Noisy? WA8MCQ
Adapting the Sierra RIT to the
MFJ Cub, IK2BCP
Simple RIT for the MFJ Cub, W1HUE
RIT for the K9AY/A&A Engineering
Transceiver, WB8UOJ
"Microvolting" the Poor Man's Way, W9SCH
Using the G5RV on 160m, W2WW
Thoughts on Step Attenuator Repair, WA8MCQ
QRP Online
Cub QSK Revisited 17
by Rick Littlefield, K1BQT
Notes on the Terminated Wide-Band 18
"Folded Dipole"
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Georgia Seirra Gets a Voice Transplant 22
by Bob Confrey, WA1EDJ
Sam Billingsley, AE4GX
Revisiting the Resonant Feed-line Dipole 24
by Bob Boatwright, KO4WX
Bypassing Your Automatic Antenna Tuner 25
by Grant Bingeman, KM5KG
NoGa Twin Tube 80 Transmitter 30
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ
South Dakota Resonant Vertical 35
by Ade Weiss, W0RSP
High Dynamic Range Power Meter 48
and Antenna Tuner Aid
by Steven Weber, KD1JV
About the Cover by Fred Lesnick, VE3FAL 1
Adventures of a Displaced Cajun by Joel, KE1LA 29
The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence 40
by Larry East, W1HUE
Q-R-Pedaling--K2/Gary Fisher Style 44
by John Cummings, VE3JC
(Visit the VE3JC Bicycle Mobile web page)
Putting Your Mike Where Your Mouth Is 47
by Jim Gooch, NA3V
Sneak Preview: Elecraft's K1 QRP Dual-Bander 42
by Conrad Weiss, NN6CW
Editor's Desk by Mary Cherry, NA6E 2
Base Current by Jim Stafford, W4QO 3
Profiles in QRP by Rich Arland, K7SZ 28
Test Topics... and More 32
Adventures in Milliwatting by Jim Hale, KJ5TF 34
Remember When by Les Shattuck, K4NK 34
QRV? by Michael Boatwright, KO4WX 41
Awards by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK 43
QRP Clubhouse by Doc Linsey, K0EVZ 52
Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 53
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ 4
The "Long Title" Loop Antenna, N2CX
Devices to Hold SMT Parts, N5IB & KD7S
Curing VFO Drift, W1HUE
Use Soda Straws to Find Cause of
VFO Drift, W3TS
Source for New 365pF Variable
Capacitors, WA8MCQ
Keeping Toroids in their Place, W1HUE
PCB Pattern for SWR Indicator, N7MOB
AM Modulated Signal Source, W4LJD
QRP Online
The LDG Z-11 Automatic ATU 11
by Nils R. Bull Young, W8IJN
Unfolding the Story of the Folded Dipole 18
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
The Hamoeba--A 100mW Single-Cell CW Transceiver 24
by Duncan Walters, G4DFV
1-Volt QRP Transceiver 28
by Helmut Seifert, DL2AVH
Antenna and Antenna Tuner for Your Pocket 31
by Helmut Seifert, DL2AVH
Panel Layout Using Microsoft Powerpoint 34
by Bill Sepulveda, K5LN
Modifications for MFJ QRP-Cub Transceiver 42
by Larry East, W1HUE
Solo II CW Sub-Woofer 49
by Rick Littlefield, K1BQT
Reusing the Wall Wart 54
by Phil Karras, KE3FL
QRP-L Foxhunt Team Tesla's Terrors 23
by Mary Cherry, NA6E
1000 Miles per Wall on ALL HF Bands 58
by Wayne Sutherland, NQ7Q
Review--Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 32
Transceiver Kit
by Rod Cerkoney, N0RC
Review--NorCal SMK-1 Kit 38
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ
Review--MFJ Step Attenuator 52
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ
Review--MFJ Cub Transceiver 56
by Russ Carpenter, AA7QU
Hall of Fame Y2K Inductees 16
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCCQ
FDiM Building and Design Photos 30
FDiM and Dayton 2000 Photos 40
From the Membership Chairman 43
by Dale Halloway, K4EQ
FDiM 2000 Seminar Speakers 48
Editor's Desk by Mary Cherry, NA6E 2
Base Current by Jim Stafford, W4QO 3
Profiles in QRP by Rich Arland, K7SZ 36
Remember When... by Les Shattuck, K4NK 43
Test Topics... and More by Joe Everhart, N2CX 46
QRV? by Michael Boatwright, KO4WX 50
Awards by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK 59
QRP Clubhouse by Doc Linsey, K0EVZ 60
Adventures in Milliwatting by Jim Hale, KJ5TF 62
Contests by Randy Foltz, K7TQ 63
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 4
PC Board Boxes
Night Vision for the Argosy I
Cheaper replacement for 2N3553
Varmints eating wires and cables
Some antenna comments
Rehash and update on the Boonton 260A
New Amidon Part Numbers
Source of Surplus Surface Mount Parts
The Zig-Zag Doublet 19
by L.B. Cebikm W4RNL
CW Adapter for the Radio Shack HTX-10 28
by Jim Giammanco, N5IB
Transistor PA RF Output Power vs. 34
Load Impedence
by Grant Bingeman, KM5KG
Model MN9 QRP Transceiver 42
by Frank Nance, W6MN
Mutterings of a Displaced Cajun 12
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
Ultimate Backpacking Rig? 13
by Bill Jones, KD7S
Shootout at the PA Corral 14
by Jim Gooch, NA3V
QRPp--The QRPer's QRP! 33
by Leighton Smat, GW0LBI
Natural Power... Solar Powered Field Day 46
by Jim Giammanco, N5IB
Review--MFJ QRP-Club 14
by Jim Stafford, W4QO
Review--Some Mods for the Norcal-20 Transceiver 15
by Larry East, W1HUE
Review--Small Wonder Labs DSW-20 Transceiver 38
by Russ Carpenter, AA7QU
Review--Ten-Tec Powermite Transceiver 40
by John Marranca, Jr., KB2HSH
Comings and Goings: 13
"Special Fellow" by Ron Stark, KU7Y
"New Board Members Elected"
by Jim Stafford, W4QO
"New Membership Chairman"
by Dave Johnson, WA4NID
2K in 2K Membership Drive 15
Welcome to the QRP ARCI 27
Editor's Desk by Merry Cherry, NA6E 2
Base Current by Jim Stafford, W4QO 3
Test Topics... And More by Joe Everhart, N2CX 16
Bitten by the Bug--Profiles in QRP 22
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QRV? by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 26
QRP Clubhouse by Doc Lindsey, K0EVZ 33
Awards by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK 47
Remember When... Historical Notes 48
by Les Shattuck, K4NK
Contest Corner by Randy Foltx, K7TQ 49
Adventures in Milliwatting by Jim Hale, KJ5TF 58
CQ QRP (A little off topic) 59
by Mary Cherry, NA6E
Idea Exchange by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 5
40 Meter NV Antenna, N2CX
Voltage Probe Antenna, VE7BPO
Power Attenuator, WA8MCQ
Identify That High Voltage
Transformer, K5KVH
Variations on the G5RV Antenna, K5KVH
Journals for those in the Trades, WA8MCQ
The 1 Volt Challenge - QRP-L Comments
The St. Louis Vertical, Radial and Express, 20
Part 2, by Ade Weiss, W0RSP
The Georgia Sierra QRP Transceiver 29
by Mike Branca, W3IRZ
NJ QRP Fireball SOP Receiver 32
by George Heron, N2ABP
Verticals Without Vertigo 36
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Model MN9 QRP Transceiver 44
by Frank Nance, W6MN
QRP EleganceKit Enclosures 45
by Jim Giammanco, N5IB
Power Altoids: A Curiously Strong Amplifier 52
by Steven Weber, KD1JV
Direct Solar PowerPart Two: 58
Switching Regulators
by Wes Spence, AC5K
Wire/Rope Antennas 59
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
High Pass LC Filter Design 66
by Ian C. Purdie, VK2TIP
Building and Using the Elecraft K2 Transceiver 15
by John King, KB3WK
What is DX for the QRPer? 35
by Leighton Smart, GW0LBI
Ramblings of a Displaced Cajun 44
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
Bicycle Mobile QRP CW 48
by Wes Spence, AC5K
The Perfect Contest 49
by Ron Stark, KU7Y
Review--The Elecraft K2 Receiver 42
by Russ Carpenter, AA7QU
Review--PICing It Up 62
by Bruce Muscalino, W6TOY/3
Review--Kanga US Spectrum Analyzer Kit 68
by Ed Lockhart, K4GEL
QRP Hall of Fame for 2000 4
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
About the Cover by Jim Giammanco, N5IB 17
FDIM 2000 by Ken Evans, W4DU 18
Atlanticon 2000 QRO Forum 28
by George Heron, N2ABP
QRP HomebrewerGreat New QRP Publication 41
by George Heron, N2ABP
Board of Directors Nominations QRP ARCI 69
Editor's Desk by Mary Cherry, NA6E 2
Base Current by Jim Stafford, W4QO 3
Awards by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK 26
QRP Clubhouse by Doc Lindsey, K0EVZ 27
Bitten by the BugProfiles in QRP 33
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
QRV? by Mike Boatright, KO4WX 56
Test Topics . . . And More 60
by Joe Gervais, AB7TT
QRP Correspondence by Mary Cherry, NA6E 64
Adventures in Milliwatting by Jim Hale, KJ5TF 65
Contest Corner by Joe Gervais, AB7TT 71
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 3
Up Your Frequency, N2CX
W4RNL Antenna Web Page Moving, W4RNL
Reprinted Schematics from July, WA8MCQ
QRP Wattmeter with an LM3914, KC8KFI
Prototyping Organizer, AE4GX
True Ladderline Available, K5QLF
Easy Heatsink Installation, K6QQ
Easy Heatsink Installation, VE2KN
Easy Heatsink Installation, VE3SUY
Inexpensive BNC Mounting Tool, WA8MCQ
The Drainpipe Special Antenna, GW0LBI
Custom Oscillator Cans, WA8MCQ
Two Dollar Mixer, WA8MCQ
QRP-L "The QRP Daily", WA8MCQ
Verticals Without Vertigo, Part 2 15
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
An RX Noise Bridge, Part 2 28
by Rich Dailey, KA8OKH
The St. Louis Vertical, Radial and Express 36
by Ade Weiss, W0RSP
The NOGAPIG-North Georgia Power Indicator/Guard 42
by Sam Billingsley, AE4GX
Phil Specht, K4PQC
Bob Confrey, WA1EDJ/4
Correction: QRP Plus Modifications, Part 1 43
by Larry East, W1HUE
The "Jouster" the Official Knightlites' 46
20 Meter Antenna
by Randy Hargenrader, WJ4P
Direct Solar Powered Radio Operating 12
by Wes Spence, AC5K
Hams on Wheels: Working Mobiles in the 30
Florida QSO Party
by Jim Gooch, NA3V
QRP DX with Indoor Antennas 32
by Dave Gauding, NF0R
News Release--ARRL Hosts QRP ARCI 35
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Ramblings of a Displaced Cajun 47
by Joel Denison, KE1LA
Review: Target 2001--the Tuna Tin 2 Clone 33
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Review: The New LDG DWM-4 Digital Wattmeter Kit 45
by Jeff Gold, AC4HF
From the Editor by Mary Cherry, NA6E 2
Guest Editorial by Ron Stark, KU7Y 2
Bitten by the Bug--Profiles in QRP 13
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
Test Topics... And More 24
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Still QRP Really! 26
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Adventures in Milliwatting 31
by Jim Hale, KJ5TF
FDIM 2000--A Call for Papers 40
by Ken Evans, W4DU
QRP Clubhouse by Jim Stafford, W4QO 41
Members' News by Richard Fisher, KI6SN 44
Notes from the President 48
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
QRP ARCI 2000--Notes from the VP 49
by Jim Stafford, W4QO
Do You Want to Write a Review? 51
by Larry East, W1HUE
Contest Corner by Joe Gervais, AB7TT 52
Awards--1000 Miles Per Watt Records 58
by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK
The Last Word by Mary Cherry, NA6E 61
QRP Hall of Fame for 1999 23
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
Call for Board of Director Nominations 50
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
QRP Hall of Fame for 2000 51
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
Another Portable Vertical Antenna 11
by John Cumming, VE3JC
Temperature Stabilization for the W1HUE 13
QRP-Plus Final Amplifier Mod
by Larry East, W1HUE
Verticals Without Vertigo, Part 1 22
by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL
An All-Band CW/SSB QRP Transceiver Update 27
by Frank Nance, W6MN
An Rx Noise Bridge - Part 1 37
by Rich Dailey, KA8OKH
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 39
Microwatting, W7ZOI
The Quickie Tone Oscillator, N2CX
Doctor Solder Talks About Weller, NN6CW
Bad Surplus LM-301's, N2CX
Paddle Dust Covers, K3CHP
Audio Generator, W4LJD
Mobile Foam Goes Home, AG5P
More on LED Night Lights, W4LJD
Independent Volume Control for
Sidetone, KD1JV
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily", WA8MCQ
About the Cover by Ed Loranger, WE6W 3
Still QRP Really! QRP Wisdom from Uncle Bruce 15
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Contests by Joe Gervais, AB7TT 28
Review--Small Wonder Labs DSW-40 Transceiver 4
by Chuck Adams, K5FO
Software Review by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3 16
Review--K2 Logger Program 47
by Charles L. Stackhouse, WA2IPZ
From the Editor by Monte "Ron" Stark, KU7Y 2
Guest Editorial by Laura Halliday, VA3LDH 2
Members' News by Richard Fisher, KI6SN 6
Notes from the President 21
by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
QRP Clubhouse by Jim Stafford, W4QO 26
FDIM/Dayton 1999 Report 32
by Jim Stafford, W4QO
First Major East Coast QRP Gathering 34
Rated "Success"! by George Heron, N2APB
So You Want to be a Writer 45
by Richard H. Arland, K7SZ
The Tuna Tin 2 Lives! 47
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Dayton Banquet Prize List 48
Build a Differential GPS Receiver 3
by Jim Bixby
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 16
A Wide Range VXO, W7ZOI
A QRP Light for Field Use, N2CX
Burnishing Paddle and Bug Contacts
Caution on Gates Cyclon Cells, WA8MCQ
Fix Antenna Traps with a Bottle, KT3A
Ladder Safety
Connectors on "Wireless" Radios, WA8MCQ
RF Keying Monitor, W5NOE
QRP-L Archives Now on CD-ROM
Link-Coupled Antenna Tuners, Part 5 27
by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL
Rainbow Power Meter, Part 2 33
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Voltage Feeding SCV Loops 37
by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL
An All-Band CW/SSB QRP Transceiver 40
by Frank Nance, W6MN
LC Oscillators--A Brief History 44
by Chris Trask, N7ZWY
Low Noise RF Amplifier 46
by Todd Gale, VE7BPO
The G5RV Antenna System: Some Myths, 49
Questions, and Improvements
by Al Bates, W1XH
A Thermal Test Chamber 51
by Curtis Preuss, WB2V
A Simple Satellite Mobile QRP Station 54
for the Beginner
by Douglas Quagliana, KA2UPW
Apollo Beep for SSB Transceivers 63
by Arjen Raateland, OH2ZAZ
Build a Step-UP DC-DC Converter! 64
by Larry East, W1HUE
An RX Noise Bridge--Part 1 66
by Rich Daily, KA8OKH
A (Dubious) De-Soldering Primer 73
by Wayne Burdick, N6KR
QRP Transceivers for Less than $10 81
by Jim Larsen, AL7FS
QRP--Getting Started 12
by Jim Larsen, AL7FS
QRPing the RAC Contests 25
by Jim Gooch, NA3V
The Great Power Divider 31
by Al Bates, W1XH
Contesting--What, Why, and How 36
by Monte "Ron" Stark, KU7Y
Remember When... QRP Nets 48
by Les Shattuck, K4NK
QSL Cards: Bane or Blessing? 84
by C. F. Rockey, W9SCH
Review--The MFJ 1788 Super Hi-Q Loop Antenna 14
by T. J. "Skip" Arey, N2EI
Review--The K2 Logger Program for ARCI Contests 26
by Bruce Milne, WB2QAP
Review--EZNEC Antenna Modeling Program 32
by Denton Bramwell, W7DB
Review--The Kanga "Oner" Mini-Stockton 53
QRP Power Meter
by Tony Fishpool, G4WIF
K2 Reviews 57
Notes from the President 39
by by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
From the Membership Chairman 50
by Dave Johnson, WA4NID
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick, N0EB 68
Members' News by Richard Fisher, KI6SN 70
Contests by Cam Hartford, N6GA 74
FDIM Announcement 85
The 1999 Dayton Hamvention QRP ARCI Banquet 86
by Scott Rosenfield, N7JI
FDIM Notes from the VP by Jim Stafford, W4QO 86
Milliwatting--10dB below QRP 87
by Bob White, WO3B
QRP ARCI Awards by Steve Slavsky, N4EUK 88
The Last Word 89
Link-Coupled Antenna Tuners 4
part 4: Series Circuits and Resonance
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 8
New E-Mail for WA8MCQ
RF Sensing Power Switch, N2CX
"Shoe Goo" for holding Toroids, N2EI
Batteries for HP AC Voltmeter, W1HUE
Update on Samlex Power Supply, W1HUE
Easy Ground Rod Installation, W1HUE
More on ARRL Spectal Purity
Testing, W1RFI
Modify SWR Meter to Read RF
Power, SM0VPO
Wide Range Crystal Control on
80m, G3ESP
Simple Ramp Generator, W4LJD
On the Road with Foam Insulation
Tubes, AG5P
Untangling Portable Antennas, N2EI
IC Socket Pins Connect Wires
to PCB, KA0GKC
Miniature W2FMI Baluns--Not!, N4LGH
Better Sideband Rejection for the
Argo 509, KN1H
AC Voltmeters and Waveforms, VE3DNL
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily"
Build a $15 Computer Control Interface for 18
Your Scanner
by John Montalbano, KA2PYJ
"Add-On Kit" for the Rainbow Tuner 26
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
The QRP Cannon--A Resonant Speaker for CW 31
by George "Danny" Gingell, K3TKS
Component Alternatives for Homebrew Design 33
and Construction
by Gary Breed, K9AY
Stealth CW 38
by Stan Wilson, AK0B
Computer Control Korner 41
by George Heron, N2APB
Audio Power--from the Acoustic Side 46
by Dennis Blanchard, K1YPP
A Dozen Ways to See and Love Your Feedlines 49
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Rainbow Power Meter 63
by Joe Everhart, N2CX
Yet Another DDS VFO--"The 9850 DDS VFO" 68
by George Heron, N2APB
Ham Radio, PIC Microcontrollers, and You! 74
by Claton Cadmus, KA0GKC
Alternatives to the "Ever So Umble" PCB 78
by Dick Pascoe, G0BPS
The ZEFI Frequency Indicator 84
by Charles Polma, PA3CKR
Review--The Oak Hills OHR-500 17
by Steve Bornstein, K8IDN
Review--The Ten-Tec RX320 PC Receiver 25
by Tom Copper, W1EAT
Eight Bands on Two Wheels 29
Part 2
by John Cumming, VE3JC
(Visit the VE3JC Bicycle Mobile web page)
The Arkansas QRP Club (ARQRP) Nets 32
by Bob Schill, N9ZZ
Watt Goes Up Must Come Down 37
A Look at QRP Contesting
by Jim Gooch, NA3V
Hamfest Portable Station 47
Jim Nestor, WK8G
Still QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3 65
Members' News by Richard Fisher, KI6SN 70
QRP ARCI Contest Awards by Chuck Adams, K5FO 75
Pacificon Recap 82
by Ron Stark, KU7Y
Twenty Years--A QRP Story 85
by Les Schattuck, K4NK
Contests by Cam Hartford, N6GA 86
From the Editor by George Heron 2
"What is a True QRPer"
by Rich Arland, K7SZ
Notes from the President 3
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
Announcing: Four Days in May QRP Conference 40
by QRP ARCI
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick, N0EB 44
Announcing: Atlanticon QRP Forum 62
by New Jersey QRP Club
QRP-ARCI Quality Recognition Program 90
by Steve Pituch, W2MY
From the Membership Chairperson 91
by Dave Johnson, WA4NID
Link-Coupled Antenna Tuners 14
Part 3: The Output Story
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 23
New E-Mail for WA8MCQ
Resistive SWR Bridge Applications, N2CX
Refurbishing Old KNobs, N9JXY
Samlex PSA-305 Power Supply Fix, W1HUE
Soda Bottles Give Portable Antenna
Insulators, AG5P
Using Solder-In Feed-Through Capacitors
with Cast Aluminum Boxes, W7ZOI
Test Jig for AADE L/C Meter, K5FO
"Hard as Nails" as Q-Dope
Substitute, W4LJD
Recycling Used Chassis with Dishwasher
Panels, K5ZTY
A "QRO" QRP Amplifier, SM0VPO
Salvaging Stepper Motors from Floppy
Drives, EA2SN
HF 4 Watt QRP Linear Amplifier, SM0VPO
CW and Notch Filters, SM0VPO
K6BSU Voice Memory Keyer Update, VE6XT
Draining Antenna Static Charge, WB5RUE
Receiver Noise Floors and Audio
Volt Meters, WA8MCQ
More on Noise Floors, NA5N
Different Types of Spectral Purity
Measurements in QST, W7ZOI
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily"
Portable QRP Antenna Notes 37
By Joe Everhart, N2CX
Computer Control Korner 41
by George Heron, N2APB
The Back to the Future Project: The CB Slider 43
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Sneak Preview: 35
EleCraft K2 Multiband Transceiver
by Conrad Weiss, NN6CW
Review: The RAC "CodeBoy PUP" Keyer Kit 39
by Chuck Carpenter, W5USJ
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3 10
Members' News by Richard Fisher, nu6SN 18
Eight Bands on Two Wheels! 47
by John Cumming, VE3JC
Visit the VE3JC Bicycle Mobile web page)
The Challenge of QRPp in the Real World 49
by Chuck Adams, K5FO
Ft Tuthill `98 - QRP Symposium 51
by Bob Hightower, KI7MN
Oklahoma City 1998 Ham Holiday 52
by Dick Stimson, KK5XO
The Murphy Files by Mike Perry, PA3ASC 53
Seek You QRP! de Contest de Contest 54
by Dave Fisher, NC7W
Contests by Cam Hartford, N6GA 59
From the Membership Chairperson 7
by Dave Johnson, WA4NID
QRP-ARCI Quality Recognition Program 9
by Steven Pituch, W2MY
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick, N0EB 11
Call for Nominations to the 13
QRP Hall of Fame, 1998
by Mike Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
Dayton QRP Banquet Prizes 17
by Scott Rosenfield, NF3I
Time for QRPers or What is UTC? 22
by Chuck Adams, K5FO
Reader Survey Report 34
by Ron Stark, KU7Y
Announcing the Quality Recognition 40
Program (QRP) Awards
by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
Financial Report for FY 97-98 55
by Ken Evans, W4DU
What is Your HAMdicap? 57
by Grant Bingeman, KM5KG
Link-Coupled Antenna Tuners, Part 2 13
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 23
Connecting Wires to a PL-259, W6ZH
Rainbow Bridge and Tuner Design
Considerations, Part 1, N2CX
The Versatile VHS Cassette, AG5P
Filter Mod for the SST Transceiver, K7SZ
Low-Voltage Receiver Design, N4LH
Sockets for the NE-602?
Comments on the OHR100A (20m), KB3WK
Spacers Protect Components During
Soldering, WA8MCQ
New Tiny Mixer for Tiny Rigs, WA8MCQ
Spreadsheet and Junk Crystals for
Signal Source, VE6XT
CW Message Recorder-Keyer, K6BSU
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily"
A Sealed-Acid Battery Primer, Part 1 34
by Richard Bachmann, N3SLR
The W5VBO Power Supply 49
by Brian Kassel, W5VBO
The ZM-40 - A Tiny QRP Antenna Tuner for 40m 54
by Pete Hoover, W6ZH
The Rainbow Antenna Analyzer 56
by George Heron, N2APB
Joe Everhart, N2CX
Clark Fishman, WA2UNN
Computer Control Korner 65
by George Heron, N2APB
Review--The WM-2 QRP Wattmeter from Oak Hills 52
by Ralph Irons N7RI
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3 10
Members' News by Richard Fisher, nu6SN 18
The Murphy Files by Joe Gervais, AB7TT 48
Remembering "The Good Old Days" of 68
Amateur Radio
by C.F. Rockey, W9SCH
Contests by Cam Hartford, N6GA 69
The QRP Hall of Fame, 1998 7
by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick, N0EB
This Gang of Ours (Banquet Speech, 1998) 11
by Adrian Weiss, W0RSP
Announcing the NorCal 20 Transceiver Kit 53
by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ
From the Membership Chairman 66
by Dave Johnson, WA4NID
Do You Want to Write a Review? 67
by Larry East, W1HUE
The Missing Page from the Article 74
"Measuring Capacitors and Inductors"
by Bill Carver, W7AAZ in the
January, 1998, QRP Quarterly
Link-Coupled Antenna Tuners, 13
Part 1: Inductive Coupling
by L.B. Cebik, W4RNL
Solar Phenomenon of the Active Sun, Part 2 24
by Paul Harden, NA5N
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski, WA8MCQ 29
The CPR/MON Receiver, N2CX
Hang--Don't Stretch--Your Antenna, NV1E
Phone Jack for Isolated Lines, W4LJD
Motorboating in LM386 Audio Amps, W1HUE & AC6SL
A Simple SWR Meter for QRP Levels, WB0POQ
SST Coyote Killer--One Easy Step, N6KR
A Ton of HW-9 Mods, AB7MY
Testing a Radio Shack RF Choke, WA8MCQ
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily"
Zero Beating and Offsets in Two Way 45
Communication by Preston Douglas, WJ2V
Transmitter Output Networks 50
by John Moriarity, K6QQ
A 2 to 50 MHz Microwattmeter 52
by Charlos Potma, PA3CKR
What CW Tone do you prefer? 55
by Jon Iza, EA2SN
Introduction to SMT, Building a Colpitts 59
Oscillator and Buffer
by Laura Halliday, VE7LDH
The Back to the Future Project, The Tuna Tin 2 62
by Doug Hendricks, KI6DS and
Doug DeMaw, W1FB
The Back to the Future Project, 68
The NorCal Herring Aid 5 Receiver
by Glenn Torr, VK1FB
The Back to the Future Project, 71
Troubleshooting the NorCal Herring
Aid 5 Receiver
by Doug Hendricks, KI6DS and
Dave Fifield, AD6AY
SPICE for QRPers, Part 2 80
by Chuck Adams, K5FO
Review--EMTECH ZM-2 QRP Antenna Tuner 42
by Bob Kellogg, AE4IC
Review--OHR-100A 30M Transceiver Kit 66
by Chuck Adams, K5FO
Review--NorCal Paddle Kit 67
by Larry East, W1HUE
QRP Really! 8
by Bruce Muscolino, W6TOY/3
Members' News 19
by Richard Fisher, nu6SN
Milliwatting: 10dB BELOW QRP 44
by Bob White, WO3B
Cheap and Easy RTTY 65
by Bill Jones, KD7S
Contests 73
by Cam Hartford, N6GA
Incoming Mail 7
by Ron Stark, KU7Y
QRP Clubhouse 10
by Bob Gobrick, N0EB
From the Membership Chairperson 44
by Dave Johnson, WA4NID
QRP in JAPAN 48
by MINOWA, Makoto 7N3WVM
Vectors and Bitmaps 56
by Adam B. Kanis, N2BRT
QRP Quarterly Reader Survey 58
by Joe Gervais, AB7TT
Don't Be Phased by Phasing
by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 13
Solar Phenomenon of the Active Sun, Part 1
by Paul Harden NA5N 20
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 24
Measuring Capacitors and Inductors
by Bill Carver W7AAZ 37
L/C Tester Applications by Bill Carver W7AAZ 38
Lossless Feedback Amplifiers
by Chris Trask N7ZWY 40
Dealing with Computer Generated RFI/EMI
by Daniel Wee 9V1ZV 44
Computer Control for Your Homebrew Rig
by Daniel Wee 9V1ZV 49
SPICE for QRPers by Chuck Adams K5FO 55
Review--L/C Meter IIB from AADE
by Larry East W1HUE 36
Review--Ten-Tec Model 1330 QRP Transceiver Kit
by Dennis B. Dolle NX5W 48
Comments on the NN1G 40-40 QRP Transceiver
by Edward Beach K4MKX 50
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 8
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 15
Development of a Portable Antenna System
by Pet Hoover W6ZH 52
Amateur Radaio in the 1930's
by Brice Anderson W9PNE 58
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 59
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 66
New Assistant Editor by Ron Stark KU7Y 5
Incoming Mail by Ron Stark KU7Y 7
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick N0EB 10
Pacificon '97 Report by Joe Gervais AB7TT 32
A Strong Foundation by Bob Cutter KI0G 34
The QRP Website Cookbook by George Heron N2APB 42
From the Membership Chairman
by Dave Johnson WA4NID 51
Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 63
NorCal Contest Announcements 6
The NorCal 2222 Desing Contest
by Wayne Burdick N6KR
1998 QRP to the Field Contest
"Border Operations"
by Doug Hendricks KI6DS/M0BIV
To Trap or Not to Trap by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 12
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 24
In Praise of Knurled Nuts, N2CX
NE602 Oscillator Secrets Revealed,
WA4KAC
HF2V Vertical on 30 Meters, K3CHP
Improved Audio Output for the
MFJ-9420, W4JLD
Fixing HW-8 VFO Capacitor Plates,
K5ZTY
Preventing Deformation of Cheap
SO-239s, W4JLD
Inexpensive Front Panel Coverup, N5SAN
Changing Attenuator Impedences, WA8MCQ
Fixing QRP Plus "Chirp", W1HUE
Substitute for Ten-Turn Pots in
Voltage-Tuned Rigs, N7IVR
One Jack for Phone and Key, KC5ZF
Two "Dials" for Voltage-Tuned Rigs
Simple, G3XXQ
Fancy, KD7S
Dummy Load Notes
Why Wirewound Resistors are Poor
Dummy Loads, WA8MCQ
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily"
A Simple Transmit/Receive Switch, N5FOS
A Top Band Transmitter and Receiving Convertor
by William Parmley KR8L 35
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 8
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 14
A Sierra Goes Traveling by Pete Hoover W6ZH 20
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 40
Call for QRP Hall of Fame Nominations for 1998
by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 44
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 45
New Technical Editors
by Bill Carver W7AAZ and
Chris Trask N7ZYW 6
Incoming Mail by Ron Stark KU7Y 7
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick N0EB 10
Freidericshafen 1997 by Dick Pascoe G0BPS 17
HAARP--A Center for Ionospheric Exploration
by William Gordon 18
From the Badger's Nest
by Nils Bull Young WB8IJN 22
Mint Tin Projects by Darrel Jones WD6BOR 23
Quarterly Back Issues Available
by Danny Gingell K3TKS 38
Treasurer's End of Year Report
by Ken Evans W4DU 39
Award Samples by Chuck Adams K5FO 46
Self-Contained Vertically Polarized Wire
Antennas by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 18
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 21
Regulator/Low Battery Indicator, W1HUE
How to Split Your Battery, N2CX
Useful Tool: Metal Nibbler, WA8MCQ
Cheap and Easy Antenna RF CHoke, KC1DI
Regarding Fuses and Circuit Protection
Toroids--Don't Sweat the Half-Turns,
WA8MCQ
Toroids--How to Wind Tight, WA8MCQ
Toroids--Gluing Back Together, WA8MCQ
VFLB CW Sequence Generator, F1NTT
QRP-L, The "QRP-Daily"
Electronic Newsgroups on USENET
QRP Plus Modifications--Notes and Corrections
by Larry East W1HUE 29
The EverReady--A Transceiver in a 9 Volt
Battery Case! by Jeff Anderson WA6AHL 31
Review--The W6SAI HF Antenna Handbook
by Danny Gingell K3TKS 33
Milliwatting: 10dB Below QRP by Bob White WO3B 11
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 12
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 14
QRP Operating Techniques by Ken Orton VE7BLU 33
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 35
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 40
Hall of Fame Inductions
by Bob Gobrick N0EB and
Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 7
Incoming Mail by Ron Stark KU7Y 10
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick N0EB 16
Dayton Report by Tony Fishpool G4WIF 34
Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 41
A Tunable Preselector for the QRP Plus
by Norbert Heyder DL8BDF 12
Wire Yagis for 30 and 40 Meters
by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 18
Idea Exchange by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 20
PC Dots for RF Breadboarding, N2CX
Simple RF Power Measurement, WA3NSR
20 dB Couple for Testing, WA8MCQ
Sidetone for 40-9er and Pixie II, KD6MNP
Comments on the S&S Engineering
TAC-1, AB7MY
PCB Parts Placement Error: NN1G Rig,
W4INQ
Bypass Relay for MFJ-971 Tuner, W4LJD
HW-9 Bandspread Mod Update for 30m,
K4BNI
Stereo-Mono Headphone Jack, Standart
Power Plug, Parts Containers,
WB9NOO
Extra-Wide Range VXO, 7N3WVM w/N1OOQ
Sierra 17m Birdie Cured, N6KR
Smoke-Proofing New Rigs, WB6TNL
Potted Antenna Center Insulators, AC5K
Simple Antenna Tuner Tuner, W4LJD
QRP-L, The "QRP Daily"
Did Your Input Fall Through the
Cracks?
Making the QRP Plus LCD Display Backlit
and a Slectable Attnuator
by John McClun N3REY 30
Modifications and Enhancements for the QRP Plus
Transceiver (Part 2--Transmitter
Modifications) by Larry East W1HUE 32
Review--"The Milliwatt"--Electronic Edition
by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 7
Review--The S&S Engineering DVFO (Digital VFO)
by Don Shipman W3RDF 42
Review--"QRP Power"
by Michael A. Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 43
Milliwatting: 10dB Below QRP by Bob White WO3B 6
QRP Wisdom by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 10
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 14
Results of the Adventure Radio Society's
"TFR Challenge" by Richard Fisher KI6SN 38
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 41
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 44
Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 51
Error Correction by Bruce Williams WA6IVC 5
Is Fear of a Microphone Keeping You From
Becoming a Ham?
by Fred Bonavita W5QJM 6
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick N0EB 8
Incoming Mail by Ron Stark KU7Y 13
Product News by Ron Start KU7Y 39
"Four Days in May (c)" QRP Symposium
by Bob Gobrick N0EB 40
Some Notes on Antenna Bandwidth
by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 17
The QRP Workbench
by Bruce Williams WA6IVC 18
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajeski WA8MCQ 20
Tool for Slotted Nuts on Phone Jacks
Altoids Box Substitutes, K4BNI
Antenna Tensioner, N2CX
QRP-Plus Microphonics, W4LJD
KeyCAD for DOS Now on CD-ROM, WA8MCQ
Gel Cell Charging & Monitoring, W4LJD
A Useful Tool--Dial Calipers, WA8MCQ
Dual Use Connectors, NorCal QRPers
Prolong Life of Soldering Iron Tips
Cures for Walking Paddles
The FD4 Antenna, W5QJM
Another Meter Testing Hint, WA3TID
Epoxy Tips, WA8MCQ
Franklin VFO on a Header, W4LJD
An SPC Antenna Tuner, K3ZQI
The "38 Special" NorCal Design Contest Winner
by Ori Mizrahi-Shalom AC6AN 29
Mint Tim Rainbow SWR Bridge and Tuner:
NorCal Design Contest Winner
by Joe Everhart N2CX 32
Modifications and Enhancements for the
QRP Plus Transceiver (Part 1--Receiver
Modifications) by Larry East W1HUE 37
Review--The LDG Auto QRP Antenna Tuner
by Don Shipman W3RDF 13
Review--White Mountain SSB Kit
by Preston Douglas, WJ2V 28
Milliwatting: 10dB Below QRP by Bob White WO3B 7
NorCal to the Field by Ron Stark KU7Y 8
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY/3 9
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 14
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 42
Incoming Mail by Larry East W1HUE 6
Call for Elections by Board of Directors 10
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 11
1997 Dayton Building Contest
by Doug Hendricks KI6DS 29
Pacificon, 1996, Pictures by Ron Stark KU7Y 36
1996 Index by Byron Johnson WA8LCZ 45
QRP RX-Plus, Reprinted from the New England
QRP Club Newsletter
by Steven Weber KD1JV 17
The R2 SSB Direct Conversion Receiver,
Revisited: The R2A
by Glenn Leinweber VE3DNL 19
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajeski WA8MCQ 22
Power Attenuator Quickie, N2CX
Gluing Toroids on Circuit Boards,
N2MNN
QRP Anti-Theft Alarm, KB4ZGC/W4LJD
Ground Rod Discussion from QRP-L
Wax Aids in Mounting Washers, AE4IC
An Unusual Vertical Antenna, WB6AAM
Fancy Panels for Homebrew Rigs,
from QRP-L
Narrow/Wide Filter for NN1G Rigs,
from QRP-L
RF Sampler, K5ZTY
OHR 400 Filter Bandwidth Mod, AA0XI
Multiband Antenna, WB9CJB
MFJ-90XX Diode/Fuse Protection
by Phil Karns KE3FL 30
Review--Two Good Antenna Books
by Danny Gingrell K3TKS 5
Review--Two Keyers, Two Reviews, Two Bobs
by Bob Follett WA7FCU
and Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 6
Review--QRP Companion
by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 11
Review--T-Kit 1202 Power/SWR Meter Kit
by Stuart Rohre K5KVH 27
Round Robin Review '96
by Preston Douglas WJ2V 28
Milliwatting: 10dB Below QRP by Bob White WO3B 8
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY/3 12
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 14
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 32
Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 37
Incoming Mail by Larry East W1HUE 5
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 9
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 31
An Update on the Forty-9er Transceiver
by Larry East W1HUE 15
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajeski WA8MCQ 23
New E-Mail and Packet Addresses
Danny Stevig is Back
Bridge for Small Inductors, KB4ZGC
Adapting to Your Rigs, N2CX
Varying HW-8 T/R Frequency Offset,
WA8MCQ
Inexpensive Sockets for Tiny Crystals,
KI6DS/KD6ETI
TTL Crystal Oscillator for Above
13 MHz, KB4ZGC
Update on OHR Explorer II VFO Notes,
W1HUE
Home Made Coil Winder, K5KVH
Stereo to Mono Phone Adapter, WB2GIN
Filter Crystal Evaluator, WA4KAC
ALC Modifications for Kenwood TS-130V,
N4BP
All-Band Dipoles
by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 31
Review--The New Square Vibroplex Brass Racer
by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB
Review--Comparison Between and "Old" and "New"
QRP-Plus Transceivers
by Larry East W1HUE 20
Review--The ARRL "Vertical Antenna Classics"
by Fred Bonavita W5QJM 30
The QRP Hall of Fame for 1996
by Michael Czuhajeski WA8MCQ 4
Milliwatting: 10dB Below QRP by Bob White WO3B 9
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 10
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 13
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 34
Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 42
Incoming Mail by Larry East W1HUE 8
ARCI Sponsored 1997 Dayton Design and Building
Contest by Doug Hendricks KI6DS 11
QRP Clubhouse by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 18
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingrell K3TKS 41
Cheap and Easy Keyer Paddles
by Bill Jones KD7S 9
Making Your Own Quality Microphones
by Steve Pituch N2MNN 10
Toroid Inductors and Transformers for QRP
Applications by Paul Kranz W1CFI 15
The G3YCC Mini Dipole for 14 MHz
by Frank G3YCC 20
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 22
NE4040 Comments and Reply, N6URH & NN1G
Reversed SWR Meter for More
Sensitivity, N6URH
QRP Plus: Stereo Phone Jack; "Drift",
KB4ZGC
Peaking Tuned Circuits with Trimmer
Caps, KI7KW
Watching Your I's and V's, N2CX
High Impedence Phones Cause Problems,
W6EMD
Beware Super-Flexible Antenna Wire,
WA8MCQ
The Franklin VFO, KB4ZGC
OHR Explorer II VFO Notes, W1HUE
Adding an SWR Indicator to the
Norcal 40A, W1HUE
Autek RF Analyst Power Fix, KE4KDT
RF Testing Plastic Materials, K5KVH
Mesauring Power with a Scope, WA8MCQ
The Forty-9er: A 9-volt 40-meter Transceiver
by Wayne Burdick N6KR 37
A Regenerative Receiver
by Paul Harden NA5N 39
Yet Another Idea--The Stealth Antenna
by Danny Gingell K3TKS 47
Review--Improved Harmonic Suppression for the
Ramsey 40m CW Transmitter
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 34
Review--Wilderness Radio Sierra QRP Transceiver
and KC1 Keyer/Counter Kits
by Stan Cooper K4DRD 41
Review--I Won a Sierra at Dayton
by Byron Johnson WA8LCZ 45
Review--The Ramsey CB-1 Voice Recorder Kit
by Larry East W1HUE 48
Review--ICOM IC-706 HF/VHF All Mode Transceiver
by Marrie Rosenbrand PA3FZS 55
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 13
Milliwatting: 10dB Below QRP by Bob White WO3B 29
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 31
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 51
Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 57
Incoming Mail by Larry East W1HUE 7
2nd Annual Great Dayton Building Contest,
Sponsored by Norcal QRP Club
by Doug Hendricks KI6DS 37
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 66
ATUs, Delta and Losses
by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 18
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 34
Receiver Input Protection for the
QRP Plus, W1HUE
Parts Bonanza: Old VCRs, VE7LDH
Cure for "Lost" Coil Cores, K4BNI
Potting Compounds and Corrosion
More on the Charlie Tuner, W5QJM
More on Reverse Polarity Protection,
PA3BHK, G4SXH
LED Battery Voltage Monitor, KB4ZGC
Comments on July and Recycled Fuses,
K3TKS
Possible Signal Generator, KB4ZGC
Homebrew Balun Checks with the
Autek RF-1, N2CX
Arcs and Sparks and the 2N7000, N6KR
Simple VHF Signal Sources, WA1VVH
Capacitors: Q, Dissipation and Loss,
N6KR and WA4KAC
Review--CodeBoy Electronic Keyer
by Larry East W1HUE 24
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 13
I Wimped Out by Bob White W03B
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 27
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 42
QRP ARCI WAS Award Form by Chuck Adams K5FO 48
Miles per Watt Awards Issued Listing, Partial
by Chuck Adams K5FO 49
Resumes of the Board of Directors Nominiees
by VO1DRB.WA6ERB, WA8LCZ, K3TKS, KI6DS,
KT3A, K8DD, KA3YJG, WA4NID, and W4QO 5
Ballot for Board of Director Voting and
QRP ARCI Fiscal Year Report
by Myron Koyle, N8DHT 9
Incoming Mail by Larry East W1HUE 10
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 12
Ireland and Real Guinness by Dick Pascoe G0BPS 16
A QRP Transmitter from the Computer
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 8
Yet Another Simple Marker Generator
by Stephen Trier KG8IH 15
A Handy Hunting Tool
by Dave Peterson KD9IG 17
Improving SSB Performance of the Ten-Tec
Argonaut 509 by Larry East W1HUE 33
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 37
Another Look at "Intro to RF Design",
K7OWJ
Inexpensive 100 KHz Crystals for
Calibrators, W1HUE
Rubberizing a Common CB Rig Crystal,
N2CX
Modifying Scout/Argo Module for WWV,
KB4ZGC
Holder for Scout/Argo Modules, W5QJM
The "Copper Top" Antenna, W9SCH
Quick, Easy, and Super Audio Filters,
K7OWJ
Testing VHF TV Balun Cores, N2CX
Artificial Turf and the CWF-2
Audio Filter, N0OCT
Quiet Audio Amplifiers, KB4ZGC
Programmable Attenuators, WA8MCQ
Antenna Masts for the QRPer
by Paul R. Schaffenberger KB8N 16
Review--Low Power Communications, Volume III
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 11
How the QRP ARCI Became a QRP Club
by Adrian Weiss, W0RSP 6
How Far Is It? (Great Circle Calculations
via the Internet)by Chuck Adams K5FO 13
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 19
The RST Standard of Reporting
by L. B. Cebik W4RNL 21
Watts are for Wimps!
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 25
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 27
QRP Net Information by Danny Gingell K3TKS 31
QRP ARCI Awards by Chuck Adams K5FO 45
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 46
QRP ARCI Operating Awards Program, Information
and Application Forms
by Chuck Adams K5FO 51
QRP Society of Great Britain
by Dick Pascoe G0PBS/G0ROO/9H3JX 24
What Amateur Radio Means to Real Hams
by Michael Vonlanthen HB9AFO 32
Regional Club Announcements 58
Multiband Modular Amateur Station Based on the
Rick Campbell R2/T2 Modules
by John Seboldt K0JD 4
Transistorizing the T-368 Exciter
by John Seboldt K0JD 12
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 19
Bounty from Batteries, N2CX
Fixes for the OHR Classic, ND3P
LED Indicator for MFJ RIT, NA5N
Wiring Phono Jacks for Mono/Stereo
Headphones, W1HUE
Thoughts on VFO Drift, N2CX
A Simple Capacitor Tester, KB4ZGC
Tuned Audio Transformer in 35mm
Film Can, W3GY
Good Source of Used Meters, KB4ZGC
Mizuho/AEA QRP Rig External Power
Mod, WD8DAS
VCR Ferrite Binocular Cores as
Power Splitters, N0OCT
Turning "Worthless" Metal Collars
into Dials, KI6DS/WA8MCQ
Curing VHF Interference in
Ten-Tec Argonauts, W1HUE
Miscellaneous NE4040 Notes, WA8MCQ
Zener Diode Protection for Rigs, N1OOQ
QRP on the Internet, WA8MCQ
Linear-Loaded Shortened Antennas
by John Stanford NN0F 8
The Z-Match: An Update
by Charlie Lofgren W6JJZ 10
Ecstacy in the Hardware Store
by Joe Everhardt N2CX 41
Review--Loop deLoop
by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 15
Review--Digital Readout for the Heathkit HW-9
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 36
Review of Three Popular QRP Kits
by Preston Douglas WJ2V 40
Summary Report on the 40m "F" Beacon
by Mike Pulley WB4ZKA 16
New Home for the Internet QRP Forum
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 18
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 30
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 33
QRP DXCC Honor Roll by Daniel P. Walker WG6G 39
Contests by Cam Hartford N6GA 43
Better Ears for the HW-7
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 4
Fox Hunting: Low Band, QRP Style
by Steve Modena AB4EL 10
Review--Index Labs QRP Plus
by David Feldman WB0GAZ 8
Review--New Rig from S&S--TAC1
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 12
Review--The New England QRP/NN1G NE4040
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 14
Review--"Introduction to Radio Frequency
Design" by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 15
Review--Ten-Tec 555 Scout and 556 Argo
by Stuart Rohre K5KVH
Bob White W03B
Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 18
Review--Oak Hills Research QRP Classic Dual
Bander by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 24
Review--MFJ Super Hi-Q Loop
by Bob Gobrick VO1DRB/WA6ERB 26
Review--Autek RF Analyst
by Joe Everhart N2CX 46
QRP Really! by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 20
Contests by Cam Hartford NG6A 28
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 31
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 37
The "Sky Plane" Antenna Revisited,
W1HUE
Going on a Bender, N2CX
Thoughts on Touch Keys, N2CX
Avoid Coax Nicks and a Use for Used
Wick, VE3UWL
Estimating Toroid Wire Length, KM6WT
Spotting Switch for the MFJ 9040,
KU7Y
Two Phone Jack Tips, KB4ZGC
Needle Test Probe for Tiny Spaces,
W0ETB
Dipper Accessory for the MFJ-247
SWR Analyzer, KB4ZGC
Fix for the Curtis 8044 Power-On Burp,
WA8MCQ/K5FO
More HW-8 Power on 15M? WA8MCQ
The Uniden HR-2600
by Ken Dreckman WK9C 3
Zero Beat--Hitting Them Dead On!
by Bob Eaton N2IPY & Bob Bobrick WA6ERB 6
Peak Power Modification for WM-1 QRP Wattmeter
by Larry East W1HUE 8
Idea Exchange by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 20
Good, Cheap Schematic Program, WA8MCQ
Two Meter Antenna, KB4ZGC
New Type of Antenna Wire, K3WRV
Checking Toroids on the Run, KK6GM
Alternative to the Sucrets Box, K4BNI
Another Cause of VFO Instability:
The Frequency Counter, K3WRV
Yaesu FT-7 CW Offset Fix, WU2J
Speaker/Keyer Switch Box from Radio
Shack, KG0OT
160M Antennas for Small City Lots,
N8CQA
Joes Quickie #12--Getting the Power
Out, N2CX
Low Current Operation of LEDs, W1HUE
Norcal 40 Mods, W5QJM
The Portable Random Wire Vertical
by David F. Gauding NF0R 10
QRP in Cyberspace
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 12
It Seems to Me
by Byron Weaver WU2J 14
QRP, Really!
by Bruce Muscolino W6TOY 16
Members' News by Richard Fisher KI6SN 27
Review--QRP Plus HF Transceiver
by Pete Meier WK8S 13
Review--S&S Engineering ARK4
by Michael Czuhajewski WA8MCQ 36
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