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RadiØKit-180

With metal case RF transistors (2N2222 and 2N2219) and ceramic variable capacitor (Xicon).

We do not use plastic transistors and varicap diodes with potensiometers because they cause serious efficiency degradation.

The kit is optimized so you may easily put it inside a metal box (altoids can or whatever metal case you have).

With band pass filter to minimize BC interference. Low pass filters do not offer proper immunity, specially from MW stations broadcasts.

We offer assembly and operating manual and full technical support from our forum. The manual is written in proper English.

RadiØKit-180 is part of a series of electronic kits that we offer not only to radio amateurs who want to discover the joy of building their own equipment, but also to all the electronics DIY enthusiasts who like to construct various devices for everyday use or just for the fun of it.

The kit is based on the famous Pixie transceiver introduced many years ago. The design was improved over the years and still catches the interest of many radio amateurs over the world due to it's simplicity, satisfying performance and ease of construction.

The construction is simple and easy and will not pose any difficulties even to the novice kit constructor.

RadiØKit-180 incorporates additions and improvements. The circuit board is constructed by FR-4 material, the placement of the components is silk screened on the top side. All the copper traces on the bottom side are solder masked to prevent short circuits and accidental bridging between conductors. All component holes are already drilled. There are also four drilled holes for placing the board inside a box using appropriate screws and spacers.

The components that are used for RadiØKit-180 are of the highest quality. All the resistors are metal film 1% type. The capacitors are of the MLCC type except for the electrolytic ones that are mini sized 85°C types. The inductors used are resistor type and provide high performance and minimum space usage. The famous 2N2222A and 2N2219 transistors are used in order to achieve the maximum possible output power.

A crystal is used at the oscillator circuit in order to have the best stability possible for such a little radio.

DC voltage is supplied by a 9 Volt battery or a power supply 9-12V (not included) and the output RF power produced can reach or exceed 500mW depending on the voltage applied. You only need to connect the battery, a Morse key, an earphone or small speaker and an appropriate antenna to have a fully working ham radio transceiver. RadiØKit pixie comes in many flavours. One for the 80M CW radio amateur (RadiØKit-180) band, one for the 40M band (RadiØKit-140) and one for the 20M band (RadiØKit-120). You will find all models if you visit our eBay shop. The link is at the bottom of the page.

This is Radi0Kit-180 designed to work on the 80M band. You have to solder the components on the board. All the components supplied are shown in the photo above. Detailed theory of operation, construction details, parts list, schematics and resistor, capacitor and inductors identification instructions are provided inside the printed owners manual accompanying the kit.

We would be happy to combine postage for multiple items in order to reduce P&P cost please email us after you place your order.

In case you decide not to keep the item you may return it within 14 days of receiving it, inside it's original packaging and at it's original condition for a full refund excluding shipping costs.

All items are covered by 2 years warranty. You may return them for repair under warranty to us, you only pay the shipping cost both ways. In case of DOA (you have to report it within 14 days after receiving the item) we will cover all costs for sending you another item and for returning the faulty item to us.

We accept Paypal. Payment must be done within 3 days of purchase.