Hi John It may look hideous but it works superbly! My sister told me when she saw my new Prius - "That car is Butt-Ugly!" She bought her own within six...
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lowpowerop
Feb 1, 2013 10:01 pm
hahaha. Ok Grant. I will certainly keep that in mind! john...
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Petr
ok1rp
Feb 6, 2013 9:23 pm
Paul, welcome to our group. Paul built a Sierra and it's a keeper... Enjoy it over here. 73 - Petr, OK1RP...
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Petr
ok1rp
Feb 6, 2013 9:25 pm
Scott, welcome to the Sierra group! Scott has a 40a on the way and would like to join us. So I hope that You will be happy with that and maybe You will try to...
1142
acemme53
Feb 11, 2013 5:26 pm
I just wanted to say Hi to the group. Thanks for the invite. I am looking for the build manual that shipped with my Wilderness Sierra, I thought it might be in...
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Petr
ok1rp
Feb 24, 2013 10:16 am
Grover, welcome to our Sierra group. Grover is proud owner of a Sierra built many years ago. He has been tempted to sell it but he just can't "let the little...
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k7tp
Feb 24, 2013 4:05 pm
I'm pleased to have found this group. I built my Sierra many years ago, equipped it with all the goodies, and even had Wayne look at it when my Buzznot seemed...
1146
Cam Hartford
camqrp
Feb 24, 2013 10:49 pm
Grover - Ship it South. I've got a working 17M module I can compare it to. 72/73, Cam N6GA...
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Grover Cleveland
k7tp
Feb 25, 2013 2:46 am
Hi stranger. It's on its way to Paul W0RW. What's going on on your world these days? Grover Cleveland ... www.sierratraveler.com...
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camqrp
Feb 25, 2013 8:13 pm
Grover - If nothing else, your request for help on the Sierra caused me to dust off mine and put it on the air. I don't think I'd ever had a 17 M QSO with it...
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Grover Cleveland
k7tp
Feb 25, 2013 8:37 pm
I think the SOTA operators have it right - lightweight and simple. We've missed something on the way up the technology ladder. My friend Jeffrey W6JP keeps...
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ve3wmb
Feb 25, 2013 8:49 pm
Grover : After seeing your pictures I now regret selling my St Louis Tuner kit years ago. It makes a nice companion for the Sierra. Good luck with you 17m...
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k4cml
Mar 2, 2013 3:00 am
Hi fellows; I have a problem I wonder if any others have had. My Sierra was working fine earlier; was getting 4W or better out on 40.Now, on any band I can...
1152
Alex
vk2ket
Mar 2, 2013 6:47 am
Hi Played with Sierra #3 - the Wilderness version this afternoon, unsuccessfully. I have solar power panels installed on the roof, and the S9 hash and spikes...
1153
Alex
vk2ket
Mar 3, 2013 5:45 am
Hi While building the additional modules for my Wilderness Sierra, I was wondering if anybody has the part of the manual that might refer to a S meter point in...
1154
k7tp
Mar 5, 2013 5:46 am
I'm guessing that this is a direct substitute for the existing output transistor. Is there anything special I need to do? I'm now getting zero power after the...
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k4cml
Mar 5, 2013 10:47 pm
Will try to get a chance to copy the page Alex and send it to you. Please send me a note to cfaison@... and I will reply when I get it copied. Colin...
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Alex
vk2ket
Mar 5, 2013 11:04 pm
Hi Colin Apparently the S meter is and add on HB board noted in the manual addendum. Thank you for the offer, however QRP Bob will be copying a manual (he has...
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cfaison@...
k4cml
Mar 6, 2013 12:36 am
Hi there Alex; My Sierra was one of the last ones made. There is a diagram showing a power output meter an/or an S-meter which couples in at back of mine...
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Alex
vk2ket
Mar 6, 2013 5:15 am
Hi Colin Thanks for the reply, and yes it was generous of QRP Bob to volunteer to copy the manual for me - and really appreciated. Bob's photo and description...
1159
k4cml
Mar 14, 2013 8:22 pm
Hi guys; Has anyone tried to see how low a voltage the Wilderness Sierra will operate on? Would be interested in finding out how low this rig would go for a...
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Alex
vk2ket
Mar 15, 2013 4:23 am
Hi Colin Not having a variable power supply yet I can say that both my HB ARRL/Noga versions put out 1.25 watts RF on a 2S 7.4 volt lipo battery at 40m. Rx...
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Andy - GM0NWI
timsontour2004
Mar 26, 2013 4:59 pm
" ... Good Afternoon Good People ! ..." Today I UPLOADED 2 photo's of a couple of " Wilderness Sierra QRP Transceivers " to a folder in the groups " Photo's "...
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acemme53
Mar 28, 2013 4:05 pm
I'm looking for a copy (PDF) of the Wilderness Sierra assembly / alignment manual. I looked in the Files section, but could not find it. If anybody has a file...
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devans422003
Apr 5, 2013 10:24 pm
I have a very well built Sierra with the KC-2 option. It also has two modules built with it. It is set up great! Call me if you are seriously interested. ...
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Petr
ok1rp
Apr 6, 2013 7:36 pm
Herb, welcome to our group. Herb is interesting in building a Sierra from the ARRL handbook. He has the Far Circuits boards for the project, but would also...
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Andy - GM0NWI
timsontour2004
Apr 12, 2013 4:53 pm
Does Anyone On The Group Actually KNOW ... What size of CONNECTOR (the Black Plug that solders to the Red n Black Power Lead) ... What size this CONNECTOR is...
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Kelly E McClelland
kmcmindo
Apr 12, 2013 6:13 pm
Andy, Manual for Wilderness Sierra says 2.1mm and yes red is + and center 72, Kelly K4UPG...
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Andy - GM0NWI
timsontour2004
Apr 26, 2013 1:45 pm
Good Afternoon Good People ! Just wanted to throw this out there, in the hope that "Someone Might" be able to help ... Maybe a long-shot but I'm open to ANY...
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Andy - GM0NWI
timsontour2004
Apr 26, 2013 4:07 pm
Guy's 'n' Gal's ... Further to my earlier post regarding the need for an un-molested (stock) - Wilderness Radio Sierra Rear Panel I have uploaded to my folder...