The HF Test Set  is  Sold Out

As announced at OzarkCon 2007, 4SQRP has developed a new kit, a multifunction HF test set, designed by Wayne McFee, NB6M. This new kit contains the following individual pieces of test equipment:

 

  • Frequency Counter
  • Crystal Oscillator
  • Wideband Noise Generator
  • Audio Oscillator
  • 50 Ohm Dummy Load
  • RF Probe
  • Time Domain Reflectometer

Instruction and assembly manual download here:

Download the manual

(695 KB .pdf format)

Here are some photos of the prototype, as built by Joe Porter, WØMQY. The photos are "clickable to view a larger image file.
Counter is measuring the internal crystal oscillator frequency.
Crystal oscillator signal generator is coupled to an antenna.
HF test set front view showing the audio level control and the TDR output. Sorry, the NASCAR box is not included.
HF test set rear view showing the RF oscillator output, DC power input, dummy load input, frequency counter input, noise generator output and audio oscillator output..

The kit includes all onboard components. The builder will provide the enclosure, the connectors and controls.

Only through-hole parts are used in this kit, no SMT parts to solder. This is not a complex project, so beginning builders should be able to successfully complete the project. Each individual test set unit can be built and tested before proceeding on to the next unit.  See  assembly manual download on this page.

The TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) requires an external oscilloscope for this function to be utilized. The TDR can be used to test coaxial transmission lines and will determine the distance to a fault.

Audio output waveform as viewed on a scope and measured on a counter.

This test set will make a handy addition to the QRP'ers work bench.

Price: $50 (Canada and DX is $55) shipping included.

Availability: Sold out!  No more orders are being accepted.

All proceeds from kit sales are being used to finance OzarkCon 2008.

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Page updated December 4, 2007