we will be calling CQ SP for the Spartan Sprint. I will be operating QRP and will be submitting for the ARS Spartan Sprint. It is a QRP CW group contest for the first Monday of the month. Look it up on WA7BNM contest calendar for more information. THE ADVENTURE RADIO SOCIETY Check it out and see you tonight!
Monthly Archives: June 2026
40m End-Fed Half Wave Antenna Bill of Materials
Gabe KJ5JOW BOM for the EFHW build, complete with links to all parts as well as a price/tool breakdown. Total price for all parts with tax/shipping is half ($49) of a comparable ARRL kit, which already has a decent price (~$98 with tax/shipping). Sourcing your own parts is a money saver! Impedance Matching Transformer Enclosure (IP65 3x3x2”, $4 Amazon) Ferrite Core (Mix 43 Fair-Rite 2643251002, $6.70 Digikey) RTV silicone adhesive (Permatex, $6 Home Depot) OR Zip tie mounts/ties ($.10/ea Amazon) Winding wire (16-18 AWG enameled copper, ~50in, $1.60 Amazon) 100 pF capacitor 3kV (TDK Ceramic, $.43 Digikey) SO-239 chassis […]
May Meeting Minutes 2026
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