[SGVHAK] arduino based 20m/40m morse code radio

[James McDuffie]

Full schematics are available. I bet it could be built for less than the $200 retail price. Might be a fun project. I wonder why they couldn't just include an Atmega or PIC32 on board. 

On August 10, 2014 9:22:09 PM PDT, yoshio <ak209 at lafn.org> wrote:
>I saw this:
>http://www.tentec.com/rebel-model-506-open-source-qrp-cw-transceiver/
>
>The TEN-TEC Rebel model 506 transceiver is designed with the purpose of
>providing Ham Radio operators a platform for developing and writing
>code using the open-source Arduino programming environment. It is a
>factory built CW QRP radio with a Chip Kit Uno 32 Arduino compatible
>processing unit that holds the operating program. The radio is provided
>with programming for basic operating functions that allow it to be used
>immediately as a basic QRP transceiver. Additional operating functions
>can be programmed by the user, either by writing the code or
>copying/adapting code developed by members of a growing  number of
>Arduino special interest groups. It is this sharing of programming
>routines and ideas for functionality that is the heart of the Arduino
>open-source concept. 
>
>Basic features include a 40 & 20 meter QRP transceiver with internal
>jumpers to change bands.  Full band coverage on both bands.  Typical
>power output will run 4-5 watts with 13.5 VDC.  A drift free operation
>is achieved through DDS synthesizer technology.  CW sidetone through
>headphones. Three filter bandwidth choices and three tuning rate
>adjustments included with the stock program.
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