The Rebel 506 utilizes a chipKIT Uno32 prototyping board which give users access to an Arduino
Basic features include a 40 and 20 meter CW QRP transceiver
FEATURES
- ChipKIT Uno32 32 bit, 80MHz processor with 128K of flash memory
- DDS based VFO for no drift operation
- 100% Open Source hardware & software
- Covers 20 and 40 meter bands, Hardware hooks for user added features
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Price: $199.00
LEARN MORE
- View the full chipKit Uno32 specs HERE
- Download the MPIDE IDE HERE
- Visit the TenTec 506 Rebel Yahoo group HERE
Documentation
Schematics v1.0
Board File v1.0
Manual v1.0
Control Code
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