Why is this a different Rig?
Well it is isn't different from many other rigs I have built. The Tried and True Plessey Amp stage is installed on either side of a packaged crystal filter and life moves on with a standard bi-lateral IF module. This time the amps are fabricated using SMD 1206 sized components and the FT-23-43 cores.
The 2N2219 is used in the Bi-Directional Amp stage as well as the Driver Stage. The Final is an IRF510. The Mic Amp is a 2N3904 and the Audio Amp a 2N3904 with a LM-380N-8.
The Nano/S-5351 provides the LO and BFO and this one has the larger ILI9341 Display. The physical size is 6X8X2.75 inches.
I made an error when I cut the 1st front panel but with a bit of aluminum expanded metal to cover the hole it is now the back panel. It looks like I was trying to pay attention to provide ventilation -- Nope --just repurposing some material.
I am looking to build a N6QW version of the Spillsbury Tindall SBX-11A
Some very clever ham suggested this be called the "Spillsbury Do Boy". Hey that has a nice ring to it.
Still a lot of work to do but is getting close to being done for Field Day. The best DX so far is Brazil running 100 watts.
