Happy day, my digest is back. Local server had problems. Thanks Jim!
I am not a gifted writer, so no technical report. I did get the 400
completed with no major hitches, and installed my three year old keyer kit.
Thanks to Harvey for the documentation on the keyer. This is a swell
kit/rig! I have lusted after one for a couple of years, and it was worth it.
If you plan to try this one, take your time, look at all solder joints under
magnification, and have a good friend, like KK5RO, give moral support. He
came to watch me bundle the wires, and ended up helping hold things. The
alignment was much easier than I expected. You do need a frequency counter
and scope! Yes, I would do it again.
Does anyone have a DD-1 you don't want? Has anyone used the DD-1 as a stand
alone counter? I didn't think I wanted one, but now...........
Almost done. After finishing the new kit, I now have four rigs for 30m. Will
sell my Explorer 11 for $85.00. Built in June of 1996, by me. Two watts out,
and worked 3B8CF with it for my 1000 mile/watt award. Might consider trade
for a 20m Explorer 11.
Thanks and 72, Clif
Clifton Sikes AB5UA Earlsboro,Ok.
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