Nader wrote:
Hello everyone! After more than 30 years, I've rebuilt the DCR again. I wanted to share the fun of the 40m SolderSmoke DCR Challenge with all of you. It was a fantastic project — fully documented, with many people sharing their experiences online. I'm truly delighted to show you my prototype. The best part? It ran from the very first power-up — no smoke, no tuning needed! Yes, all on one board. The audio amp isn't quite ready to challenge the role yet, but it's still a lot of fun.
Nader's Sudanese callsign rang a bell with me. I had talked about him in SolderSmoke podcast #58 on May 13, 2007. Here it is: https://www.
He clearly built the receiver, with excellent results. He used the innards of a glue stick to build the support for the PTO inductor. But he has not yet built the three-transistor AF amplifier. So, in the interim, I am placing him in the "Honorable Mention" category. When he completes the AF amplifier, he will be promoted to full membership in the Hall of Fame.
