WA7GIL

Ron Taylor WA7GIL, while having a love for HF CW, boat anchor restoration, and kit building, still stays current with home brew equipment using Arduino controllers, the latest ham radio software, and the NanoVNA.  His beautiful ham shack and carefully appointed workbench and parts inventory allow Ron to build and fix just about anything.  WA7GIL is my QSO Today. ​

Ron Taylor YouTube Channe
Ron’s Compilation of QRP Labs QCX Issues Found and Fixed

First License: 1966, Age 15, WN7GIL

QTH: Peoria, AZ

Favorite Operating Mode: QRP CW

First Rig:  
Heathkit DX-60 Transmitter
Allied Knight Kit Star Roamer Receiver

Upgrade Rig: Heathkit HW-101 Transceiver

​Elmer:  Bob Gates, W7AYN

Terms
73 Magazine
Electrical Engineering, BSEE, Arizona University
Lindgren Screen Room
Electric Distribution Recloser
Electric Distribution Capacitor Bank
Collins 75A-2 Receiver
Johnson Viking 2 Transmitter
AM on 10 Meters 29.00 to 29.2 
Oscilloscope
Spectrum Analyzer
NanoVNA
Penntek TR45L Transceiver
SI5351 Synthesizer
FST3253 Tayloe Detector QRP Labs
Temperature controlled soldering station
Circuit Specialists
Icom IC-7300 Transceiver
Center For Amateur Radio Learning, Phoenix
Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club
Barry Goldwater, K7UGA
Collins S Line
RCA – Radio Club of America

Advice to new or returning hams: Keep your mind open to find intriguing opportunities.  Find a good mentor immediately.

WA7GIL Workbench

HB 5-band QRP transceiver with digital tuning

HB pocket size 20 meter QRP transceiver

Homebrew 6AG7/6L6 40 meter 35 watt transmitter