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CT1BWW
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2009 03:19
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SUPER QRP TRANSECEIVER!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've already mounted some different QRP's.
I decide to purchase the ROCKMITE and was very surprise with this KIT. This is Realy a SUPER QRP Transceiver, it's very easy to mount ofcourse you must have some knowledge about electronic but I'm sure you can do it.
There is a Very Good Instructions Manual .
When you buy the Kit from Small Wonders Lab you will found on the Package a good Quality of PCBoard with identification all places for components and with Instructions you will see that's easy to build yourself.
There is also a ROCKMITE Yahoo Group when you can share your comments or if you have any difficulties other Members can help you.
My First RockMite was 20 meters, I call "ROCKY-TWENTY" , i "love" so much this LITLE QRP that NOW I've Purchase the 30 Meters.
The Great Challenge for a Operator is using a RIG builting by yourself and using LOW POWER.
I'm sure you will Never Disapointed and ONE THING is SURE! You will Learn a Lot with QRP KITS and electronics.
Disfrute Radio and QRP!
73s from Marq/CT1BWW
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W0PT
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 13, 2009 10:31
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Very nice kit!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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You can't go wrong with these kits! I just finished my 80m rockmite and it worked perfect when I powered it up. This is a nice quality kit.
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PA3FUN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 10, 2009 11:38
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Awesome!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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A great QRP-rig at a QRPP-price.
Quality of PCB & components cannot be beaten!
Easy to build, even for a beginner, thanks to the outstanding documentation.
Guys, wake up - if you want to go really qrp(p), build one of these!
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WD6DBM
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 28, 2008 17:04
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TOTAL BLAST
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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It's all been said--these kits are about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. I've built two so far, and ordered three more. With both kits I plugged them into an antenna and worked someone immediately. They are easy to build (no toroids) and when put in the the MightyBox are just about bulletproof. Lead time is often a month or more (like now) so get your order in. There is even a built-in keyer!
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WA6L
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 31, 2008 15:17
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Fun, Fun, Fun!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I am getting ready to build my third Rockmite. This one will be a 40m version to go along with my others.
For the price of a nice dinner, you get a beautifully designed kit that is easy and fun to build. And once you are finished, you have a real, working CW rig that actually makes QSOs!
I can't add to much to the many thoughtful reviews already submitted. However, I do have to say that one of the big attractions for me is the ability to experiment and modify with this rig. You can add a nice keyer chip for just a few bucks. You can add a VXO, or you can change the output transistor to see what affect it has on power out. You learn a lot, and the worse that can happen if you blow it up is that you are out $30.
Dave Benson provides a great service with these kits and the others at Small Wonder Labs. I hope he never stops!
73,
John, WA6L
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NP4ZB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 4, 2008 12:26
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Great QRP Transceiver.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Well what can I really say.
I have had own this this great Rockmite 40m radio more than a year. I have made some great dx contacts mostly to Spain and Germany. I did Changed out the Q6 transistor to a 2n3053 and R18 to 2.2ohms. The power output is set at 1 watt. I will never trade or sale this great QRP radio. I also have took it to a camping trip with a end-fed antenna and a homebrew antenna tuner for the end-fed antenna. I found the diagram for the antenna tuner in the internet. If you want to fun again with Amateur Radio you can buy this radio build it within 1 to 5 hours, or take your time and build it in two weekend, it's up to you really. Then just connect a antenna, a 11vdc to 14vdc power supply or battery and cw key and headsets and get ready to have fun.
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GM0ELP
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 7, 2008 15:34
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Simply the best :-)
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought it, built it, love it! Put it straight on the air and worked Southern Ireland and England within 1 hour. I'm waiting for the mitty box to complete the package but have it 'rats nest' style on the bench at the moment and just can't leave it alone. Great value and great fun!
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NU4B
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 12, 2007 07:24
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Amazing little radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Rock-Mite is an amazing little radio. The price is great. The amazing thing is you can make QSO's with 500mW of power and a DC reciver. But what I think makes this radio so great is that you can easily build it. You can easily modify the rig, add audio filters, add or change keyers, cryatals, VXO circuits, etc... For 27 bucks you can get away from mundane appliance operation. From there you can play and/or learn about circuits without getting too techincal.
Many hams enclose these rigs in an Altoids can, but you can put it in anything or nothing if your experimenting with it.
And you definitely can make QSO's. I have run mine at the standard 500mW output into a Butterfly Beam and made contacts with over 14 countries, including several into Europe. This is with a 20 meter Rock-Mite.
The 30 meter Rock-Mite comes with a 10.106Mhz crystal which is the QRP frequency. However that freq. also attracts several DX stations at times.
So on several levels this rig rates a 5
1) Price - you can't beat the price
2) Easy project - its a simple project that's loads of fun to build and operate
3) Learning experience - This is a great kit to teach and/or learn about basic circuits, and mods
4) Loads of support - Not only from SWL, but the various web pages and groups dedicated to this little rig
5) You really can make QSO's with it.
6) Nostalgia - DC receiver, XTAL controlled.
7) Just plain fun
My best QSO was a Rock-Mite to Rock-Mite QSO with HK3CQ in Bogota. Both running 500 mW. I had a big smile after that one.
So if you want to have some great fun for less than a tank of gas, get one
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N4QA
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 28, 2006 10:40
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Noooo problem!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Howdy, WS4V.
Looks like your Hi-Mite (and many others') ships tomorrow, 29 Nov 06. Enjoy!
Now, I am on the top of the backlog list.
My Hi-Mite-10 will ship any day now!
Small Wonder Labs rocks!
Long live DSW-, SW+-, RM-, HM-, PSK-, etc etc- series rigs!
72.
Bill, N4QA
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