My workbench!
Complete multiPIG with 40 meter module
First QSO made 14 July 2000 at 1555Z with KI8EK, Don in McCarthur, OH. Don gave me a 559 using 3 Watts.
1st multiPIG QSO logged! Main tranceiver module - IF strip and variable bandwidth crystal filter
Volume control and noise blanker in front.
40 meter transmitter module with receiver preamp
Those metal posts in the middle are holding the heat sink to the Final.
Capacitive Touch paddles with K1EL K10 keyer chip.
Circuit board courtesy of WB6JBM, Rick.
PLL main tune oscillator.
4 hexidecimal switches select the frequency sub-bands. Coverage is from 0 Hz to 29 MHz
PLL lock display. 10 LEDs (0-10 volts) run from LM3914. Green LED is 6 volt indicator for best lock voltage.
Freq Counter - tranceiver frequency display.
Main tuning knob and multiturn pot in front.
