Kit building? Are all of you afraid to talk about it?
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 6:51 am
Since Heathkit died years ago the number of kit suppliers increased for a while then decreased rapidly. I'm talking about serious ham shack related items like amps and station accessories, not led chasers and "clappers". Communication Concepts only lists 2 meter amp kits, Ten-Tec has a few transverters, and MFJ lists a few kits also. Does anybody know if a company has a 70 cm amp kit that runs 75-100 watts out for 3-5 watts in ? Kit building used to save us 20-40% over the assembled (wired & tested) unit's retail price.
I know it is easier and faster to "buy off the shelf" but I still enjoy putting things together myself. I like a kit because I dont have to chase all the parts down myself AND pay multiple shipping costs if I have to order from several sources.
When you put a kit together yourself, you have a good idea how to fix it, and you have the pleasure of knowing you built it on your own. Lots of fun to get out the soldering iron and build it with your own two hands. Maybe I didn't do an extensive enough web search to find a real ham radio kit supplier. Can anyone educate me on where to look ?
TNX - Fred KA2HLW
I know it is easier and faster to "buy off the shelf" but I still enjoy putting things together myself. I like a kit because I dont have to chase all the parts down myself AND pay multiple shipping costs if I have to order from several sources.
When you put a kit together yourself, you have a good idea how to fix it, and you have the pleasure of knowing you built it on your own. Lots of fun to get out the soldering iron and build it with your own two hands. Maybe I didn't do an extensive enough web search to find a real ham radio kit supplier. Can anyone educate me on where to look ?
TNX - Fred KA2HLW