The Brendon DSB Transceiver

QRP Buildathon
at HFC 2008

Steve Hartley G0FUW will be organising a QRP Buildathon on 11/12th October for this year's HF Convention at Wyboston Lakes on the Cambridgeshire/ Bedfordshire border.

There are still a few places left on the course.

Steve and the team will be providing all the tools and test equipment required and will be supervising closely to ensure success.

Building on the first Buildathon held in Bath earlier this year a second session will be held at this year's HFC at Wyboston Lakes. The idea is to encourage newcomers to have a go at constructing. The Buildathon will allow those with limited soldering experience to develop their skills under the watchful eye of some very experienced homebrewers.

The kit chosen for the Buildathon is the Brendon DSB Transceiver from Tim Walford's Somerset range of kits.
The QRP transceiver has been specifically designed for the newcomer so you can be confident that you will go home with a working 80m voice transceiver.

The Buildathon will take place within the HFC on Saturday and Sunday 11/12th October and is planned to run from 10.00 to 17.00. All soldering and test equipment will be made available on the day and refreshments will be provided. All you need to bring is a bucket full of enthusiasm. The cost of the day will be £65 to include the cost of the kit, refreshments (excluding lunch), room hire, etc.

The event is open to anyone who would like to try out constructing for the first time. So whether you are studying for your Intermediate exam, or you have held a full licence for years but never raised any solder smoke in anger, this is the event for you. Why not stay over and book a place at the HFC Gala Dinner?

If you are interested in joining in the fun, please contact Steve Hartley, G0FUW on 01225 464394 (7-9pm weekdays), or by e-mail at G0FUW@tiscali.co.uk

Places will be limited to ensure that everyone gets good mentoring from one of the local 'Elmers' so interested parties are advised to book early.

The first Bath Buildathon
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/november2007/
first_bath_buildathon.htm

HFC 2008 - The Worlds premier HF & IOTA event!
http://www.rsgb.org/hfc/

Wyboston Lakes
http://www.wybostonlakes.co.uk/

• Tim Walford’s range of amateur radio kits includes transceivers, various accessories and test equipment. Further details can be found at www.walfordelectronics.co.uk