Two Build-A-Thon Sessions
Learn to Build Kits at the Expo

There are two, live two-hour sessions at the Expo where you can learn to build electronic kits from Rex Harper, W1REX, and Stephen Houser, N1SH, where they will work with you, virtually, to complete each of two kits available from QRPme.  If you miss the live session, it will be available on the 30 on-demand period after the Expo weekend.  Join us at the Expo!
Another slightly more difficult LIVE Build-a-thon
Presentors: 
REX HARPER W1REX
​Stephen Houser N1SH
Level: Intermediate
Kit: Tuna Can Switch Inductor Tuner
Click here to go to QRPme to purchase this kit
Beginners Build-a-thon
Presentors:
REX HARPER W1REX
Stephen Houser N1SH
Level: Beginner
Kit: WBB Transmitter
Click here to go to QRPme to purchase this kit
For Blind or vision impaired, video listing is here:  https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/vod-list.html

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo , March 2021
is now closed   

Click Here for the March 2021 Presentations

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Join us for the next QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
on August 14th and 15th 2021
Our Keynote Speaker

David Minster, NA2AA, CEO,  ARRL
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Saturday, March 13th,  12:00 PDT  20:00 UTC
​Our first QSO Today Expo was a great success with over 16,000 attendees!  We’re working hard to make our upcoming Expo even better with new speakers, panel discussions, kit building workshops, easy-to-use video technology to meet with exhibitors, and much more.  There’s no need to travel - anybody can participate in this groundbreaking, amateur radio Expo built on a virtual reality platform.
After our last Expo, we asked for feedback from the amateur radio community on how we could make our next Expo even better.  We received great suggestions, many of which we’ve incorporated into our upcoming event.  Whether you’re a ham that doesn’t want to travel because of Covid or just live too far from a hamvention, the QSO Today Expo offers the opportunity to learn from many great speakers, meet with exhibitors to see the latest technology, and engage with fellow hams without leaving your home ham shack. And save thousands of dollars since you don’t have to worry about travel, food, and lodging!  Early Bird Tickets are just $10  and $12.50 starting March 12th.  Ticket includes entry for the Live 2 day period as well as the 30 day on-demand period.
​Attendees have the opportunity to:  
  • Listen to and engage with 60+ internationally recognized ham radio luminaries that have committed to lead Expo sessions.   For the list of speakers and speaker topic, click here
  • Take part in Live virtual kit building workshops.  Kits will be available for purchase and delivered to you in time for the Expo so you can participate and build from the convenience of your home.
  • Walk through our virtual exhibit hall filled with popular amateur radio suppliers. Watch new product demos and interact directly with booth staff.  At this Expo we’ll introduce new video technology to enable a better experience when engaging with exhibitors.​
  • Return over the next 30 days to listen to speakers you missed during the Live period, explore, and re-engage exhibitor offerings.
"The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo was a SUPERB EVENT!  I’ve never been able to attend so many presentations because at in-person events there are too many other things to do.  I purchased lots of equipment including some radios, a battery pack, and some powerpole products.  For hams that can't travel to big hamventions either because of cost or physical issues, the QSO Expo is the event to attend.  I'll be there at the March 2021 show!” - Andy W5ACM

Build-A-Thons at the "Expo"

Learn to Solder
Instructors:  Rex Harper, W1REX; Stephen Houser, N1SH
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This workshop will introduce wannabe kit builders to the basic tools and techniques of building electronic kits. Participants will build a custom, self contained  20m transmitter kit, called the 20 Meter Sender, designed specifically for this workshop.  It includes a built-in key and 9v battery.  This 20m QRPpp transmitter kit is a fairly simple build.  It has enough components to perform a useful function but not too many so it becomes a difficult project. Traces and pads are large so the kit is largely “bullet proof” in order to endure the untrained skills of beginner solderers. 

Order your kit before the Expo here:   http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=20S
Build it!  The NS-40 QRP Transmitter
Instructors:  David Cripe, NM0S; Virginia Smith
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The NS-40 is a 'No-Simpler' design, only 14 components, yet delivers 5 watts of RF at 7.030 MHz from 12vDC.  This is an ideal first kit for budding homebrewers and will also appeal to the seasoned QRPer due to it's innovative design. Just because this is a simple transmitter, doesn't mean that there is a compromise in performance. The transmitter incorporates a two transistor MOPA (Master Oscillator-Power Amplifier) circuit, with a 2N7000 crystal oscillator driving the IRF510 Class E final. Both are keyed for a clean, click-and-chirp-free signal. The innovative Low Pass Filter (LPF) provides harmonic rejection to greater than -50 dBc. The signal is a clean >5 watts into a 50 ohm load. Using the rugged and low-cost IRF510 MOSFET this transmitter utilizes a Class-E final amplifier for maximum efficiency and reliability. 

Order your kit before the Expo here:  https://tinyurl.com/yxgkdet8
Build a Kit!  Building the Cric-Key
Instructor:  Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB
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​The Cric-Key is a simple CW keyer with paddle, well suited for not only use at home, but in the field as well.  This kit is designed to complement 4SQRP's popular CRICKET series of QRP transceivers with a useful and easy-to build keyer circuit.  High quality, double sided printed circuit board construction is used, with solder mask and silk screened component reference designators. All components are through-hole for easy assembly. The CRIC-KEY can be constructed by beginners as well as experienced builders. Construction time is approximately 30 to 90 minutes, depending on experience level.
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Order your kit before the Expo Here :  http://www.4sqrp.com/crickey.php
Let’s BUILD Something!  (The Mini-Sudden Receiver)
Instructors: Rex Harper, W1REX; Stephen Houser, N1SH
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​Participants will build the Mini-Sudden, a pocket & mint tin friendly direct conversion 20m receiver. It is a time tested direct conversion receiver that just simply WORKS!  The Mini- Sudden receiver is mint tin friendly and comes complete with a pair of 20m crystals. While it is more of an intermediate level kit due to the density and close soldering tolerances of the parts, it can still be built by beginning builders who exercise care while soldering.

Order your kit before the Expo Here:  http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=mSR

The "Expo" in the Media
About
The QSO Today Virtual Ham Radio Expo is sponsored and created by:
QSO Today Podcast
​Eric Guth, 4Z1UG
​email:  eric (at) qsotoday (dot) com
KEG Media, Inc.
4470 W Sunset Blvd #92485
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: +1-213-577-0091

​Host of the QSO Today Podcast
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Cast of Characters:
Eric Guth, 4Z1UG,  Chairman, 213-577-0091  eric (at) qsotodayhamexpo (dot) com

Brad Grob,  Marketing and Publicity,  213-577-0092  brad (at) qsotodayhamexpo (dot) com

Ken Peterson, N6CHO,  Exhibitor Sales Manager, 213-577-0094  kenpeterson (at) qsotodayhamexpo (dot) com
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