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MKARS80 Update # 9

I have mentioned earlier that I had added a relay to the speaker circuit to remove the audio feedback that occurs when using a speaker/microphone. This is a similar modification that I did to my BITX 20 V3. To fit … Continue reading

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MKARS80 Update # 7

It has been some time since I have written of my MKARS80 QRP kit. It is still going well and I took the plunge recently and added a relay to disconnect the speaker before applying PTT. This has, no surprise, … Continue reading

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MKARS80 Update # 6

Having now finished with the hike to French Island I was able to turn my attention back to my MKARS80 QRP radio kit. A couple of days before the French Island trip I hooked my MKARS80 up to my PSK … Continue reading

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MKARS80 Update # 5

Today was the day I made a big mistake. I’m sure I will work a way around it but for 30 seconds of care it could have saved hours of extra work. Today I decided to keep pressing ahead with … Continue reading

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MKARS80 Update # 4

Well, it’s all getting a lot closer to working. After my last update I went off to Altronics to look in the specials bin at some back lit LCD. Unfortunately the displays on offer were not back lit. I have … Continue reading

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