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== HF Transceiver Kits ==
== HF Transceiver Kits ==


[http://www.elecraft.com/ Elecraft]. The premier HF kig kit manufacturer
Widely regarded as the premier HF kig kit manufacturer, Elecraft makes a range of products, including the small backpackable [[Trail-Friendly Radio|trail-friendly]] [[Elecraft KX1|KX1]], the slightly larger [[Elecraft K1|K1]], the higher-end [[Elecraft K2|K2]], and the recently introduced top-of-the-line [[Elecraft K3|K3]].
 
The firm also sells a range of useful devices, such as [[transverter|transverters]], [[Buddipole portable antennas]], and [[balun|baluns]].
 
Elecraft is one of three significant US-based ham radio manufacturers, the other two being [[Ten-Tec]] and [[MFJ]].  The company is based in Aptos, CA.
 
For more information, see the company web site (link below).
 
[http://www.elecraft.com/ Elecraft].


== QRP rig kits ==
== QRP rig kits ==

Revision as of 18:09, 6 March 2008

See also User Groups for people collaborating on antenna design, construction, deployment and use.

Antenna Kits

  • MNCARGThe Mid North Coast Amateur Radio Group manufactures an HF portable kit known as the Ozipole. This operates from 6m to 40m, and to 80m with an add-on kit. They are in the process of getting other kits ready for production and sale. A review of this kit can be found here.

HF Transceiver Kits

Widely regarded as the premier HF kig kit manufacturer, Elecraft makes a range of products, including the small backpackable trail-friendly KX1, the slightly larger K1, the higher-end K2, and the recently introduced top-of-the-line K3.

The firm also sells a range of useful devices, such as transverters, Buddipole portable antennas, and baluns.

Elecraft is one of three significant US-based ham radio manufacturers, the other two being Ten-Tec and MFJ. The company is based in Aptos, CA.

For more information, see the company web site (link below).

Elecraft.

QRP rig kits

Hendrics QRP Kits Manufacturers of QRP rigs and accessories, including SSB and SDR rigs.

VHF, UHF and Microwave kits

Minikits Mark, VK5EME makes a good range of transmitter and receiver kits for the VHF and up bands. With a good selection for voice or ATV use. He also supplies a wide range of parts, eg, relays, semi's, coax connectors etc.