6 Meter CW Transmitter QRP

[N8XYN]

I'm looking for a 6 meter cw only qrp kit (transmitter) for setting uo a beacon. I'v crused the web with no resaults, anything from 1 to 5 watts, anyone know of a source for such a device?

Please contact me at jimawhitaker@gmail.com

73's and thanks.

[KC5FM]

I'm looking for a 6 meter cw only qrp kit (transmitter) for setting uo a beacon. I'v crused the web with no resaults, anything from 1 to 5 watts, anyone know of a source for such a device?

Google is your friend.

Top results lists links to 6-meter QRP transmitters.

73

[N8XYN]

Ok, I followed your link and yes I'v been using computers since 1980 when you had to write your own software in machine language. I found lots of 10 meter and 6 meter beacons but not one kit such as a Ramsey or ten tec or vectronixm, you know something with a printed board bags of parts and a nice manual.

[KM1H]

The MFJ 6M QRP transceivers can be found pretty cheap on the used market. Also see what FAR Circuits has available for boards.
http://www.farcircuits.net/

Carl

[WB2WIK]

Frankly, if you have commercial (AC line) power available at the beacon site, I'd shoot for something that can run 10W output all day long, 24/7/365 and not have to think about it, such as a used Ameco TX-62 and a crystal for the beacon frequency.

It has a built-in AC power supply and can run 40W output on six meters, but is easily turned down to 20W or 10W if you wish. It's an AM-CW rig, which you'd be using in the "CW" mode. Very reliable, will run 10W output continuously, for years. Cheap nowadays, I see them going for under $100 all the time.

[W1VT]

http://www.kangaus.com/6and2_meter_cw_source.htm
Kanga kits sells a 10mW VXO controlled signal source kit that can be used with a keyed amplifier to build a beacon.

6M kits are rare in the USA due to the tight FCC spectral purity requirements compared to what is needed at HF and UHF.