Todd W2TEF's FB SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver

 

Admirably, Todd W2TEF proved that you can build this receiver even if you don't have an oscilloscope. He used a lot of simple tests, including listening for the band noise when he had all four boards finished. He got the kind of help from friends that all of us use while homebrewing.  And he tuned in SSB signals for the first time.  FB.  SSB in the video above, CW below. 

Todd writes: 

1. ... thanks to Dean and Bill for putting this together and guiding me into a great beginning project. And to Chris and others offering guidance here in Discord. I love seeing a project through to completion, and am still amazed that twisted up coils of wire can grab intelligence out of the air!