An amazing gift from Ken N6TZV

A few months ago, the microprocessor in my old Index Labs QRP+ failed. With no way to repair it without replacing the rare (non-existent?) part, I lamented the loss online. My plan was - and still is - to build a QMX+ into the case of the old QRP+.

But I missed the real QRP+ and have always loved that radio despite its flaws.

A few weeks later I received an email from Ken Lopez N6TZV. Ken had a QRP+ that he hadn't used in ages and wondered if I would like to have it.

Of course I would! How much was he asking?

To my amazement, he wanted to gift it to me so that it would be put on the air and used as it was meant to be - all he asked was that I cover the cost of shipping!

During our email exchanges, Ken was dealing with the repercussions of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, stressful dealings with insurance claims and everything that goes along with that. But he took time to check the rig out since he hadn't used it in ages.

He pronounced it "good to go" and refused any additional $ amount from me to pay for the radio - he was insistent that I only pay for the shipping.

The radio arrived well-packed and I immediately tested both receive and transmit with good results. First contact was today with Craig WB3GCK, who was activating a park in PA.

I'd like to thank Ken publicly for this classic 30+ year-old radio. It will be on the air frequently and with much appreciation.

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