Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQR

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Radio amateur for 50 years. Originator of the SolderSmoke podcast and blog. Lives part of the year on the Eastern tip of the Dominican Republic.
Show threadBill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRNov 15
@WA5PSA Our very first listener. We were thrilled to hear that someone was listening while jogging throught Tulsa. Thanks Brad! 73 Bill
Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRNov 15

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You can homebrew a 40 meter direct conversion receiver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pLH...

Join the discussion - SolderSmoke Discord Server:
discord.gg/Fu6B7yGxx2

Documentation on Hackaday:
hackaday.io/project/1903...

SolderSmoke YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@soldersmoke

The SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver Project -- August/September 2025 Presentation to G-QRP.
YouTube video by SolderSmoke -- Homebrew Ham Radio
www.youtube.com

Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRApr 1, 2025
https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2025/04/fcc-to-ban-direct-conversion-receivers.html
FCC to Ban Direct Conversion Receivers

ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast

Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRFeb 25, 2025
https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2025/02/wayan-yd9baxs-soldersmoke-direct.html
Wayan YD9BAX's SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver -- From Bali, Indonesia

ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast

Show threadBill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRJan 22, 2025
@DM5TU Yes, I saw this video, but I commented that -- for me at least -- ham radio was just never this socially advantageous!
Show threadBill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRJan 14, 2025
@VE7WYC
Just hit refrersh in your browser and you will get the correct image or video. Thanks, 73 Bill
Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRJan 14, 2025

New SolderSmoke Podcast -- In audio and video:

https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2025/01/soldersmoke-podcast-256-hny-skn-la.html

SolderSmoke Podcast #256: HNY SKN, LA Fires, Barkhausen! Southern Cross, Homebrew vs. Kits, AN762 Kit, Woe, Beacon, ARRL Kids, SDR Build, DC RX videos, Pete Hacked! Power alternatives, KWM4, Mailbag

ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast

Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRJan 10, 2025

https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-saw-southern-cross-crux-this-morning.html

#hamradio

A Saw the Southern Cross (Crux) This Morning (first time in 30 years!)

ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast

Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRJan 6, 2025
https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-tale-of-woe-troubleshooting-my-15-10.html
#hamradio
A Tale of Woe -- Troubleshooting my 15-10 Rig in the Dominican Republic

ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast

Bill N2CQR HI7/N2CQRDec 27, 2024

The challenge: Homebrew a ham radio receiver. N9TD just did it. Others are working on theirs. Take up the challenge!

https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2024/12/derek-n9tds-magnificent-build-of-tj.html

#hamradio #Amateur/Hamradio

Derek N9TD's Magnificent Build of the TJ Direct Conversion Receiver

ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast