[HQRP] Fwd: SideKick---- kickoff no pun intended

[Ed Manuel]

FYI with a comment.  Note that the SW-40+ transceiver from SWL is $55 plus 
shipping.

Ed, N5EM

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>Date:   Sun, 3 Nov 2002 23:06:13 -0600
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>From: "Jay Bromley" <w5jay@alltel.net>
>To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" <qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU>
>Subject: SideKick---- kickoff
>
>
>Hi Gang,
>
>As you know, Mr. Doug Hendricks from NorCal QRP let the cat out of the bag
>about Fort Smith's new kit project, called the "SideKick".  This is a
>Manhattan style kit receiver that goes very well with all those Tuna Tin II
>transmitters that are out there.  Come to think of it this a great receiver
>project/companion for any 40 meter CW transmitter.  Why you may ask?
>Because, this is the same receiver that is in Dave Benson's SW40+.  Not only
>has Dave graciously given the Ft. Smith QRP Group permission to kit this
>fine receiver Manhattan style, but Dave has also graciously agreed to be one
>of our guest speakers at this years ArkieCon (2003).  More on that later!
>
>Here's the deal (Geez I am sounding like Doug now!).  There will be a
>limited number of these kits built.  There will be 3 production runs of
>SideKick Kits with 100 kits on each run.  Be patient if you miss the first
>run.  Remember this is work done with all volunteer labor.  It also takes
>time and money to obtain parts.  The cost is $34 for US orders and $36 on
>DX, this includes the shipping and handling.  Please make out your checks to
>me "Jay Bromley".  DX orders please help out by making sure your checks,
>money orders, etc, can be drawn off a US bank.  Cash at your own risk.  For
>you local and not so local guys who see me in person or can make it to the
>Fort Smith QRP Pizza Bash this coming Tuesday, Nov. 5th, the price is $30
>each.  Since this kit is a limited production run, please before you send
>your money, e-mail me at w5jay@alltel.net  .
>I will e-mail you a confirmation number along with the address for your
>check to be sent.  Then you may send your check to me, please include the
>confirmation number and a shipping label if you have one.  The shipping
>label is not necessary but it sure helps speed up the delivery time.  I will
>be using my e-mail date and time stamp to determine who receives the kits on
>the first come, first served basis.
>
>Not into Manhattan kitting, new to QRP,  but still like to burn solder?
>Then go to Dave Benson's Small Wonder Labs Website at
>http://www.smallwonderlabs.com/ and try the SWL40+.  This is one sweet
>transceiver that I still use today.  Same receiver as the SideKick plus a
>nice transmitter that has silky smooth CW break-in.  You can hear a pin drop
>with this rig.
>
>Update on the VE3DNL Marker/Generator and the Tuna Tin II kits offered by
>the Fort Smith QRP Group:  Thanks to NorCal's VE3DNL board donation, we will
>have a good supply of the VE3DNL Marker/Generator kits for some time to
>come.  However, I have parts for less than 250 Tuna Tin II's.  When these
>are gone, the Fort Smith QRP Group does not plan to kit any more.  So, if
>your hamshack isn't complete with a TT 2 get yours while you can.  No
>confirmation request on Tuna Tin II or VE3DNL orders necessary.  The cost
>for the VE3DNL Marker/Generator is $12 which includes shipping and handling.
>The cost for the Tuna Tin II is $15 which again includes shipping and
>handling.  Please make your checks out to me "Jay Bromley".  Ordering
>information is still on the NorCal web site at:  http://www.norcalqrp.com/
>
>I know we missed the November 1st kickoff announcement for the SideKick,
>however I was waiting for a few things to complete the first run.  I also
>knew the guys working the SS contest might miss the post.  I can't tell you
>how great the QRP community has been supporting these projects.  I want to
>thank each one of you.  The proceeds for these kits all go to fund the
>Springtime ArkieCon QRP forum held in Fort Smith, AR.
>
>A special thanks goes to the following:  Mr. Doug Hendricks for doing all
>the hard work kitting the SideKick, Frank Roberts, VE3FAO, for all the R&D
>on the SideKick, and of course Mr. Dave Benson of Small Wonder Labs.
>
>OK guys, it is now time to put me to work.
>
>Many thanks
>73 de w5jay..
>Fort Smith QRP Group
>
>P.S.  I still hate the nickname Doug gave me.  JayBob------Geezz, I hate
>this.  It is so un-dignified!!!!!!!!!!!  :-)