This post describes a QRP Field Kit that I am cobbling together. The idea is to take the kit into the field, string up an antenna, and work the bands at QRP 5 watts.
Revisions
02/21/2025 Initial publication. Specs and design still being developed.
Specifications
- The design shall be "grab and go." This means it must be fully operational without adding any extra gear. Self contained in a carrier that can be picked up and carried off.
- Operable from 80 M to 10 M using a tuner
- Power output: 5 W into a 50 ohm load
- Modulation: transmit CW, receive CW and SSB
- Antenna shall be an 80 end fed wire antenna with breakaway connections for 40, 30, 20, 15, and 10 Meters.
- Kit shall contain means to recharge device batteries.
- A voice recorder shall be provided with proper cabling to record audio from the RX.
- Noise cancelling headphones shall be provided with Bluetooth connectivity for future applications.
Design Description
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Youkits HB1B Radio Transceiver |  |
| QRP Z-Match Manual Antenna Tuner 3-28 MHz |  |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC Power Supply, 120 VAC to 12 VDC |
| End Fed Wire Antenna | |
| Coax Interconnect | WQ1 - Connects HB1B to QRP Z-Match |
| Coax Feed Line | WQ2 - Connects QRP Z-Match to End Fed Wire Antenna References |
| Carry Bag | References
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| Headphones |
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