Construction

Although it can be difficult to make a rig comparable to some of the latest touch screen radios with multi-bands and spectrum scopes, there are plenty of things which can be assembled either from kits or, if you have the knowledge, scratch built. NARC has many experienced constructors who will be happy to help others and it would be great to see regular construction evenings when we meet on alternate Wednesdays at CNS. We have had a few club projects where we bulk buy in parts (eg RF amplifier, End Fed half wave antenna) or club buys of kits from company’s like QRP Labs where there were significant savings because of a club discount and carriage sharing.

I am happy to help coordinate projects but equally very happy for others to suggest initiatives like the Raspberry Pi Jam and evenings like the recent 3D print and laser cutting evening.

Please get in touch if you have some thoughts and ideas!

David G7URP – radio@dcpmicro.com