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A podcast dedicated to the technical aspects of amateur radio, featuring in-depth discussions on homebrewing, test equipment, and project building.

Demonstrates the construction of 'The Virgin', a **direct-conversion receiver** specifically designed for the 40m amateur radio band. This project, completed in February 2016, features a fixed operating frequency determined by a crystal oscillator, requiring a physical crystal change to alter the reception frequency. The design incorporates two integrated circuits and a power regulator, emphasizing simplicity with a single control knob. The author details the initial design, subsequent modifications to the front end, and troubleshooting steps addressing common issues like audio motorboating and power supply instability. The resource presents the final design of the receiver, reflecting the author's first experience building such a unit between December 2015 and February 2016. It offers practical insights into basic circuit construction and the iterative process of refining a homebrew radio project. The content is particularly relevant for those interested in fundamental receiver principles and hands-on **QRP** transceiver building.

Home page of CE3SAD with information on his activity and progress expecially on the six meters band with audio recordings of some 50 MHz QSOs.

We are a non-profit amateur ham radio association located in the rural Lakes Region of New Hampshire. We actively promote 2 way radio, also known as ham radio. Our members are friendly and knowledgeable. If you are a first time visitor and are curious about this great hobby, we provide testing for ham licenses, have fun get-togethers, and are ARES affiliated for emergency communications. We also are home to 6 repeaters. Three are located on Bennett Hill in Ossipee, one on Mt. Rowe in Gilford and two on New Durham Ridge, New Hampshire.

Home of the Chester & District Radio Society. We meet weekly throughout the year with a full programme of lectures/events and activities. Our call is G5CH