KIT-BUILDING

As time spent at home has grown, so has the number of projects to do at home. Of course, for me, that also includes building more kits. I have also kept busy with my project of making clear face shields for our local first responders, primarily doing the 3D printing and assembly of these face shields (see last month’s column). Although the audio noise level of my printer makes operating SSB or CW a bit annoying, operating FT8 / FT4 is not a problem.

I never imagined my 3D printer would be given the workout it has, being run almost around the clock. So far, it has performed well, and as long as>.