Trying to Choose Between the Elecraft KH1 or Elecraft KX2? Here Are Some Questions You Should Ask Yourself.
By Thomas (K4SWL) One of the question I’m asked often by readers—especially those looking for a highly capable, do-it-all...
Category: QRP Radios
Vintage QRP with the Heathkit HW-8
by Matt (W6CSN) The Heathkit HW-8 has a certain mystique among QRP enthusiasts. This four-band direct conversion(D-C) solid-state transceiver,...
Century 22: Mike’s “Barn Find” Radio!
by Mike (VE3MKX) A ham radio “barn find” is discovering vintage piece of amateur radio gear (transmitters, receivers, test...
The 2026 QRPer.com Calendar Is Here — And It Supports Local Recovery
I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes: the 2026 QRPer.com calendar is now live...
Boomerang Radios: Anyone Else Have This Problem?
You’ve likely heard me talk about what I call “boomerang radios”-radios that have such an odd, undeniable appeal that...
Rediscovering the Elecraft K2: Why This Classic Kit Radio Still Shines in 2025
If you’ve been following my field reports lately, you may have noticed that I’ve been using the Elecraft K2...