SM6LKM's D.I.Y. corner

This page has been visited times.

Optimist-80

A QRPp DSB transceiver for the 80 meter band (1 Watt P.E.P.).

Click a picture for full size view

PCB overview:

• Preview the Optimist 80 schematics
• Preview the Optimist 80 component list
• Preview the Optimist 80 building instructions

Files for download:

If you have a HP LaserJet with postscript capabilities, or a compatible printer:

• Entire Optimist-80 (English version) optieng.zip
• Entire Optimist-80 (Swedish version) optiswe.zip

If you don't have a laser/inkjet printer:

• Building instructions and component list as text files (English) opti_txt.zip

PCB tracks, component overlay and ground plane as:

• GIF files pcb_gif.zip
• PCX files pcb_pcx.zip
• BMP files pcb_bmp.zip
• HPGL plotter files pcb_plt.zip

Scaling information:
The resolution of the bitmap pictures is 200 dpi.
The board size is 3400 x 3937 mils = 86.4 x 100.0 mm.

For some additional notes on the Optimist-80 click here

A linear 4 Watt amplifier for 80 meters. View schematics
(There are no files to download for this amplifier. Ask your browser to save the .GIF image if you like it.)