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The new QRP Labs kit "QCX" is now available, a single-band 5W transceiver with high performance and packed with features, including a WSPR beacon, built-in test equipment, CW decoder, synthesized rotary-encoder VFO, etc. The kit price is $49 (equivalent to £38.06, 41.73€ at time of writing).

Order here: https://shop.qrp-labs.com/qcx . Shipping is $6.30 to anywhere in the world and delivery is tax-free.

The 137-page assembly/operation manual can be downloaded here http://qrp-labs.com/qcx and includes circuit diagram and comprehensive description of circuit operation.

Here is the test of the public notice from the FCC. This document explains the Felony Question that will be showing up as of September 7th. PDF Document.

As of September 7th, if you are a felon your license application will be delayed or denied. You will have 14 days to explain your conviction to the FCC, then they will make a decision as to whether you get to upgrade, modify, or even be issued a new license.

The Indiana Elmer Network will be having an exam session in Indianapolis IN, on July 20 from 6p to 8p at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. IEN is part of the Laurel VEC team, so there is no charge for this exam. Pre-Registration is requested, walk ins OK too...bring photo ID and your FRN.