"The Contraption" a handheld QRP HF radio

Have you ever wished you could play radio just about anywhere? That is why we built "The Contraption". It is an absolutely ridiculous way to be able to use a QRP radio handheld.

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The Contraption is basically a 3D printed case that allows you to put a QRP radio such as the QMX or QCX-mini, a USB PD battery, mount The Just OK Mini Antenna on top, and optionally mount a magnetic key on the side There is also a special cutout so you can use the N6ARA TinyPaddle also.

Here is a video of the prototype in action:

The current plan:

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sell it on the HamRadioDuo shop, including 3D printed case + hardware (tripod connecting hardware and metal plate)
make it available as a free download for anyone who wants to print their own and source their own parts

What do you need to build The Contraption?

The Contraption 3D case with antenna mount and magnetic CW key mount
a QRP radio such as the QMX or QCX-mini
this specific USB PD battery USB PD battery and 12 V USB PD cable
a Just OK Mini 20m antennaAntenna
a magnetic key to mount on the side or N6ARA TinyPaddle on use on the bottom

Mike and Becky using The Contraption for a POTA activation

Thank you for your interest in our wild adventures and ideas!

73 Mike and Becky