Weighing just a few grams and costing less than a cup of coffee (if you buy a kit), the S-Pixie is often a hacker’s first step into homebrew radio. However, its simplicity is deceptive. Without a proper , many users struggle with poor sensitivity, frequency drift, or no receive audio at all.
If you are following the S-Pixie QRP Kit Student Manual or similar guides from Pixiekits.com , keep these key specs and tips in mind: S-Pixie QRP Kit - Banggood
Solder the antenna (BNC), power, and audio jacks last. Operating Guide S-Pixie QRP Kit - Banggood s-pixie cw qrp manual
Add a 47nF capacitor across pins 1 and 8 of the LM386 to reduce high-frequency hiss.
Once you master the stock version, try these popular mods: Weighing just a few grams and costing less
In the world of amateur radio, few devices have captured the spirit of "real radio" quite like the Pixie series. The is a modern evolution of the classic Pixie 2 design. It is an ultra-low-power (QRP), single-band, direct-conversion Morse code (CW) transceiver that fits in the palm of your hand.
The is a compact, micro-power CW (Morse code) transceiver designed for the 40-meter amateur radio band (approximately 7 MHz). Derived from the classic "Pixie 2" design, the S-Pixie incorporates modern improvements like an onboard buzzer for sidetone, an LED indicator for transmission, and an acrylic protective shell. Technical Specifications If you are following the S-Pixie QRP Kit
This radio is a "rocker" style transceiver. It does not have aVariable Frequency Oscillator (VFO). Instead, it uses a quartz crystal to determine the frequency. The "S" variant often includes refinements such as a smoked acrylic case, a smoothing capacitor for the key input, or an updated PCB layout for better signal flow.
If your S-Pixie is deaf or dumb, work through this flowchart.