Category Archives: MKARS80

MKARS80 Update # 7

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Peter Fraser

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

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Peter Fraser

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

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Peter Fraser

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

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Peter Fraser

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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MKARS80 Update # 3

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Peter Fraser

I got a pleasing note from Steve G6ALU after update # 2 saying it looked like I was doing fine and that I should take my time. I have slowed a little but not because I am troubled by construction, … Continue reading →

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