Episode 077 - David Cripe - NM0S
Radio kit design for the Four State QRP Group is one of the passions of Dave Cripe, NM0S. As a amateur radio generalist, with a strong discipline and technical background, Dave enjoys a wide range of operating modes and power levels, and home-brewing in addition to mentoring prospective hams through the Boys Scouts of America. NM0S is Eric, 4Z1UG’s guest on QSO Today. |
Alfred P Morgan - First Electrical Book for Boys First Elmer: Jeff Fisher, AB5E First License: Novice, KA9MCV Upgrade to Extra Class: AI9E, later to NM0S Baltimore Science Center 73 magazine code practice First Rig: Yaesu FT-101 Transceiver CQ magazine QRP Special Edition Projects Breadboards and Perf boards - for building one off projects or prototyping Workplaces:
Mosfet - 3 terminal semiconductor device Primary Operating Mode: HF SSB in public demonstrations, such as Field Day or JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) Boy Scout Troop 40, Mt. Vernon, IA Electronics Merit Badge BSA No User Serviceable Components Inside - this sticker on electronic devices does not stop a determined ham radio operator. Science Nights at local elementary schools Maker Movement - getting in touch with building and making things Dean Kayman - First Inspires Program to get kids into technology Kit Companies Mentioned: Ozark Con, Branson, MO - QRP convention in Branson, MO 73 Magazine - Wayne Green’s ham radio magazine, now defunct. NM0S Vintage Gear:
Ears to our World - non-profit founded by Thomas Witherspoon to put short wave radios for educational purposes into the hands of people living in the third World. Humana Light - LED light that uses up the remaining energy in a AA battery. Kit proceeds support Ears to Our World. ICQ Podcast - Amateur radio podcast out of England Voice of America WBCQ Shortwave Radio Arnie Coro, CO2KK Radio Havana, Cuba The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG. | Yaesu FT-101E HF Transceiver WRL Globe Scout Transmitter Ten-Tec Triton lV Transceiver |