ARRL and MFJ Team Up to Offer 40 Meter Transceiver Kits

Earlier this fall, ARRL introduced the third edition of its Low Power Communication book, authored by Rich Arland, W3OSS. This new edition includes the complete assembly manual for a 40 meter transceiver kit produced by MFJ Enterprises. “ARRL has also bundled the book with the kit, giving readers a firsthand experience at project-building and operating,” said ARRL Sales and Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R. This is the first time ARRL has offered a publication bundled with a radio kit. Inderbitzen said orders for the kit have been brisk. “We’re delighted that MFJ agreed to collaborate with us on this unique publication and product undertaking. The initial surge of interest exceeded our expectation, and we’ve already gone back to MFJ a couple of times for more units.” With such a high demand for these kits, the ARRL has experienced a large number of orders and the League regrets any inconvenience with order delays. The kit selected for this offering is the MFJ 40 Meter CW Cub Transceiver Kit. The project includes some pre-assembled parts such as surface mounted components. Kit builders get to solder on connectors, inductors, trimmer capacitors and potentiometers. It takes only a few hours to complete the kit and get it on the air. “Building the kit is a natural application for someone enjoying this book,” said Inderbitzen. “ARRL is committed to developing active radio amateurs. I can’t think of a better way to encourage more hams to experience low-power operating and building, as well as helping to grow the community of active QRPers.” Visit the ARRL on-line catalog for more information about ARRL’s Low Power Communication–third edition, the Cub Transceiver Kit and other new publications.

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