GQRP / Kanga Regen Receiver - Ham Radio project

I was sent this regen kit this week for a test build. This kit will feature as the buildathon kit for the 2015 GQRP convention hosted at Rishworth.

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Very well done! You put a lot of love in your building actions. Enjoy listening to the magic of shortwave. Much love, Matthias DL1NDG

[@G0FUW]

Well done Dan, nicely demonstrated. Tweaking the coil core has made mine more lively for sure and having 7MHz in the middle of the swing makes it easier to find the amateur signals.

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+Steve Hartley hey Steve, Ditto - have now tweaked mine, its made a huge difference. Also have earthed the front panel to the PCB, that has stabilised it quite a bit. 73 Dan

[@fenech97]

I like this video very much. As soon as the kit is available , I will be getting one. Thanks for sharing.

[@Brummiejohn200]

Great video enjoyed watching it, it took me back to the 80's when I built a short wave radio from a Babani book by R.J.Penfold it used Denco plug-in coils, I spent hours listening to that radio even fitted a simple BFO for sideband, atb John.

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+John Wellings Morning John, thank you ! Yes something strangely comforting about shortwave listening. It really takes me back to my youth. I trust you are well. Better get on and meet up soon ! 73 Dan

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+John Wellings Hey John, was it this book by any chance ? www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Short-Wave-Receiver-Construction/dp/0859342204/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1445503812&sr=1-3&keywords=babani+shortwave I used to sell Babani books when i worked in L.F Hanney in Bath.

[@Brummiejohn200]

No it was a supperhet I built and used Denco coils that plug into a valve socket, no coils to make, not sure if the book is still in print as you can't get Denco coils now.

[@SpeccyMan]

I remember building that myself. I still have my copy of Bob's Electronics Build & Learn and his Babani book CB Projects. I been building stuff since the early 80's and owe Bob Penfold a debt of gratitude for getting me involved in the subject. Almost 40 years on and I still enjoy a good tinker.

[@caulktel]

Great video Dan, now I guess it really happened:-) looks like a great kit, might have to pick one up myself.

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+Joel Caulkins Thank you Joel. It really happened - and it really worked first time too ;-) Many thanks for watching & feedback. much appreciated. 73 Dan

[@stephenwilliams5201]

2 hours? At 68 i would savor the time spent looks like a keeper. All my kangas work well brought from bill n8et

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Nice demo vid well made and easy to follow

[@MauriatOttolink]

What a refreshing change to listen to someone who actually knows what he 's talking about! I'm surprised that he's not been banned off Internet where generally, Internet Gurus & idiots rule.. Excellent stuff... Might go back to my early days and do the same with my horde of valves, tuning caps, Slo Mo drives etc. Today's newcomers might be surprised to know that time was that this type of regen.. receiver but using valves was, the MAIN station receiver for world wide "hamming! AND during WW2, sets of this simplicity provided klandestine links from occupied territory, to Bletchley Park who unravelled them and could tell Montgomery's Desert Foxes, where to point their guns in the African Desert and exactly when to pull the trigger, spoiling Rommel's day a bit!

[@wkaibigan]

Nice little build. Will keep an eye out for it to become available. Wouldn't mind making one.

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+wkaibigan Excellent. Thanks for the kind words. The skit is available from Kanga - give Dennis a call, and see when its released to the general public. 73 Dan

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+wkaibigan Hey, just seen they are £23.95 and available from www.kanga-products.co.uk Happy to help.

[@wkaibigan]

+ColdestMoon nice one. will order next week

[@PapasDino]

Nice job Dan - it's amazing how well a regen can work as long as you realize its limitations. 73 - Dino KL0S

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+Dino Papas Thank you Dino. I've since made a few adjustments and its a really strong little radio now. Its been lovely being a SWL all over again.

[@justinelliott3529]

@@ColdestMoon_Channel what did you do

[@tonystreet7565]

Some great tips there dan,well done its going to be a great help when I start the kit 73's tony 2E0FTQ

[@ДмитрийРассказов-ц7й]

Солидный дядька!Ещё-бы и схему глянуть...

[@КоляХомяк]

Nice regen!

[@AndyWattsSP2]

Thanks for a great tutorial - Andy G7MJV

[@allanmacuser]

thanks for the video regards Allan G6TMO

[@G1VDP1]

Inspirational, Wanting something to do now the evenings are drawing in so I think this may be on the bench for some fun listening. Little disappointed that the Kanga Kits website is down as was going to have a look and see what else they have to offer.

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

+Chris Colclough Thanks Chris. Yes a great kit for almost instant gratification. Managed to get some decent 40m reception on it last night. Which is pretty good for my home QTH. Speak soon my friend. Dan

[@musasugen2364]

Do you think share the project file😅?

[@CLAUDNEY2002]

nota 10 !

[@raykiii]

I think it's great! Absolutely brilliant. Can we get them in the U.S.?

[@peterarmitage5357]

Not so sure your the right person to be giving advice about kit building! One of many reasons is your soldering skills leave a lot to be desired.

[@ColdestMoon_Channel]

Never had a problem with any of my soldering. But, please show us all how you do it. As I’m sure you’re perfect.

[@peterarmitage5357]

I have seen some other videos of yours, my comment references your soldering skills, constant touching and retouching of soldered joints, is it not possible for you to make a good soldered joint first time around?.. the stress you add to electrolitic capacitors as I've seen before is not a good way to teach others???...