This was a design for a tiny QRP CW transceiver for 40m CW. This short video shows the radio with a digital display, which was non-standard.
See https://www.norcalqrp.org/files/49erOrigMnl.pdf
Kits are still available.
24 Feb 2026
Christ's College, Cambridge, UK
Today the scaffolding had been taken down, so I took this photo.
We see this several times every week for free. Others travel across the planet to see some of these sites.
10m 200mW WSPR TX (Tuesday)
My beacon was turned on at breakfast.
UPDATE 1636z: So far, 40 spots. See table.
UPDATE 1922z: Spotted by 43 stations today with the best AE5AU (7209km) who has spotted me 11 times! Now QRT. Map by Phil VK7JJ.
23 Feb 2026
Heathkit
In the late 1960s Heathkit made some great radios. Take, for example, the SB101.
Then the Japanese started making transceivers that meant there was little difference in making a kit. Most bought a ready made transceiver instead.
“Lord of the flies “ TV series
This famous book by William Golding is being serialised by the BBC. It tells the tale of children isolated on a remote Pacific island following a plane crash. They revert to savages and hunt for food.
Much of western civilisation depends on inter-connected trade these days. It would take very little for western civilisation to collapse and us having to return to savagery . There’s a message here.
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002qk4w/lord-of-the-flies
Bouvet Island DXpedition
For many years I have not actively chased DX. We are all different thankfully, so this might be important to you. I think this was delayed.
British politics
In case you are puzzled by the British political system, this diagram may help. I found it earlier.
10m 200mW WSPR (Monday)
My beacon was turned on at about 0945z .
UPDATE 1721z: Spotted widely even though the SSN is zero! See table.
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