Welcome to MiscDotGeek

Welcome to MiscDotGeek! If it’s geeky, it’ll be here eventually. QRP, home brewing (electronics, not beer), welding, bicycles, and more. If I’ve dabbled in it, you’re bound to find a post about it here.

Review: More Hand-Carried QRP Antennas

Ever since I restarted with ham radio in 2016, I have looked up to Peter Parker, VK3YE. His extensive coverage of various topics on his YouTube channel was inspiring, and you can see his influence ...
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JS8Call is Growing: You can help!

Longtime followers of MiscDotGeek know that we're about two things: DIY and QRP. With the solar cycle being at a minimum, digital modes have really taken off. FT8 is extremely popular, but for those of ...
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Ready for a new PC? Now’s a Good Time!

If you're anything like me, you wait until you just can't use your old computer anymore because it's too slow- then you upgrade with the least expensive parts possible. I did this in 2018, and ...
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QSX Update and Winter Project Ideas

Most of us have been waiting patiently for the QSX, but some have been waiting a little less patiently. Unfortunately this has put a lot of pressure on Hans over at QRP Labs, but he's ...
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QRP-Labs goes QRO!

QRP Labs has announced a new kit: A 50W Amplifier for the QCX series of CW transceivers! And get this: It's only $29.50! Given the cost of much of the lousy kits available on ebay ...
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