DZKIT Sienna

[WB6VHK]

I just finished my new DZKIT Sienna. For now, it is just the basic model ( receiver only no front panel ). It was a very straightforward kit to build and the quality is the best I have ever seen for a kit radio. When you get done building it you will really have something. It took me around 35 hours to finish it and around 2 hours for alignment and some finishing touches. For now I am using ham radio deluxe software to control it and the radio sounds awesome!

I am waiting for my new front panel kit I just ordered, and after that is finished I will get the transmitter kit. ...Stay tuned!

I will give this radio a solid 5 stars for its innovation, Quality, ease of construction, and well written manual.

Anyone with basic soldering skills, common sense, and the ability to follow the manual will have no problems building this radio. I will post more when I finish the front panel....73, Darrell, WB6VHK

[RV3APM]

Hello
I also have one Sienna with no FP.
- agree serious and original kit.
But on this moment with pair HRD-Sienna I have strange effect
jumping FREQ and slowly tune..
Also AGC ... Learning it but I can not to say today what I am satisfied.
Waiting......
73
Serge

[WB6VHK]

I am sorry you are having a bit of trouble with your alignment, It sounds like it may be computer related? The AGC was a little tricky for me but once done works very well. Let me know how it turns out!

[WB6VHK]

My new front panel was delivered by Fedex yesterday and was promptly built ( around 4 hours) and installed on the radio ( around 25 minutes ). I also purchased and installed the Inrad 70.455 mhz roofing filter. This radio is a absolute joy to play with and listen to. It will only get better as I add more filters. Even though this is a "up conversion" reciever it is surprisingly quiet, even with both of the preamps turned on. Now on to build the transmitter!

What you cannot really see in the pictures of this radio too well is the quality of the components. All of the coax interconnect cables are milspec, and while the chassis is aluminum, the front panel and cabinet top are heavy gauge steel. ( the cabinet is powder coated black ). I like how the buttons light up when depressed ( letting you know when that function is on ) and both of the tuning encoders are velvet smooth. The knobs are very high quality, and the display is just about the nicest I have ever seen for a radio.

Another update when the transmitter is built and working.....73, Darrell / WB6VHK

[RV3APM]

Probably you are right and control board have trouble..
Anyway support from DZKit, Brian - is VERY GOOD.
73!