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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Dan KF5DAN's FB SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver


It is a happy occassion whenever we get to announce a new member of the SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver Hall of Fame.  And Dan KF5DAN has entered the hallowed halls.   Congratulations Dan.  We are really glad you are doing the happy dance.   Above you can see Dan's receiver inhaling SSB, in the video below you see it receiving CW. 

Dan writes: 

I would like to present proof of life! I found the motorboating issue in my amplifier. R18, 1K resistor was connected from the power rail to the base of Q5, instead of the collector. I moved it, and had already added a 470uF cap from earlier troubleshooting. There is a lot of noise, probably due to some stormy weather in Arkansas this evening. I'm doing the happy dance over here.
Thank you very much! I am very appreciative of all the guidance and suggestions everyone has provided. I am very happy to be in this group of hams and homebrewers.

1 comment:

  1. Congratulations Dan. Beautiful build, nice clean layout, great audio. Keep building. 73 - Rick - N3FJZ

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