Both From Kits and from Scratch.. YES.. I have
Kit: Heathkit "Lunchbox" 2 meter am rig, Kinght Kit "Star Roamer" (My first receiver) Several other items
From Scratch, Several power supplies,, My Digital radio interface. And a few other items, When I say "Scratch" I mean paper and pencil level scratch (I designed them, THEN broke out the soldering iron) also antennas.
There are those who say you are not a REAL ham if you have not used a soldering gun to good effect.. I am not convinced of that.. But it's a theory and another thread somewhere. I just know I feel better knowing SOMETHING in my shack was "Home brew"
Oh,,, I buillt my own code key too.. It is made out of wood (A few screws but mostly wood)
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