S-Pixie CW QRP Transceiver Telegraph Shortwave Radio Radio 7.023Mhz 40 Meter+Case Assembled

The transceiver worked fine on transmit and receive. The few extra $ to get an assembled version (with my old eyes and hands) was welcome. When it arrived, I was surprised to find that the plexiglass case still had the brown paper protective layer on it. To get it to look like the photos on Amazon, I'll have to take the case apart, peel off the paper and reassemble it. When it arrived, I noticed that a thin piece on one of slots on the top was broken, as shown in the second picture. This doesn't have any serious effect on the integrity of the case, but I wouldn't mind if the vendor sent me a replacement for that part.

So I purchased this receiver for my nieghbor because the DIY kit purchase failed with not enough parts to complete the build. And thus far all we can hear is static but at least it’s something trying to work the bugs out possibly it’s our Antenna hookup. Not sure but my nieghbor is trying to get more out of it.

Amazed how well it works.

Would be great if it was complete, missing buzzer???

It is what it is- inexpensive rockbound trail friendly QRP Rig.Just used it for the first time. The Direct Conversion Receiver front end was overloaded from local AM Station- used my Tescun PL-330 for recieve and sidetone. First time transmitting, I can tell its getting out- my inverted V Anteena was oriented in wrong drection. Did not have QSO or be spotted on Reverse Beacon Network. Rome was not built in a day.Unless you are very lucky these QRP rigs take patience, skill, and propagation knowledge. Many beginners would get discouraged. CW might be your thing? consider more of a base station with some power and features for making contacts.I like the challenge of setting up and operating anywhere in nature.It will work, but don't expect miracles.