Here are some resources to learn the basics of soldering, tool use, and building of electronic kits. This is a supplement to the 2021 Winter Build Project, but is a great resource for anyone trying out soldering for the first time!
Soldering
Multimeters and Measurements
Electronic Tools
Kit Building
Kit Websites
- QRP Guys – https://qrpguys.com/
- QRP Labs – https://www.qrp-labs.com/
- HF Signals – BITX – https://www.hfsignals.com/
- QRPme – Rockmite ][ – https://qrpme.com/
- ARRL Kits – https://www.arrl.org/shop/Kits-and-Maps/
- HF Kits – antennas – https://www.hfkits.com/
- Kits and Parts – https://www.kitsandparts.com/
- Pacific Antenna – http://www.qrpkits.com/
- Hans Summers – http://www.hanssummers.com/
- Elecraft – https://elecraft.com/pages/full-solder-kits
- Kanga Products – https://www.kanga-products.co.uk/ourshop/
Podcasts of Interest
- Soldersmoke Podcast – http://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/
- Ham Radio Workbench – https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/
Favorite Electronics/Ham Related YouTube Channels
- VK3YE – https://www.youtube.com/user/vk3ye
- W2AEW – https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew
- Charlie Morris – https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlieMorrisZL2CTM
- TRX Lab – https://www.youtube.com/user/TRXBench
- EEVblog – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DjFE7Xf11URZqWBigcVOQ
Want To Try More?
- Surface mount soldering can be challenging, so here is a kit to help you along – https://www.ebay.com/itm/313626646123
- How To Solder SMD Correctly – Part 1 /SMD Soldering Tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW9Y8rDm4kE