Thought this might interest some over here. It was Wayne's (very cool, I might add) idea, after all. 

I was talking to Gary, KB9ZUV, several weeks ago and he had a couple of great ideas for things he'd like to see in such a kit, and I agree with his ideas. Especially the tenna dipper, except with audible feedback instead of an LED. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



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> From: "ken evans" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [FPqrp-L] QRP ARCI ACCESSIBILITY CHALLENGE-UPDATE
> Date: April 24, 2012 10:00:35 AM EDT
> To: "Flying Pigs" <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
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> 
> QRP ARCI issued an Accessibility Challenge in January, 2012.  It was
> announced in the Winter 2012 QQ, the club website (see
> http://fdim.qrparci.org/content/view/128/ ) and various QRP lists.  The core
> of the challenge is for QRPers to create a kit that can be built by our
> visually impaired hams.  The rules are found at the web site above.  The
> intent was to make this a special category in the FDIM 2012 building
> contest. Entries would be on display at FDIM 2012 and a team of three judges
> would select the winning entries.
> 
> Since issuing the challenge, we have received feedback from a number of
> sources stating that a four month timeline was overly optimistic to perform
> all the needed steps to develop such a kit.  We have discussed various
> alternatives and have decided to extend the timeline.  The rules will stand
> as initially stated, however this will be a special category at FDIM 2013.
> Thus giving a full year for the development and design effort.
> 
> This extension will also give time to adequately publicize the challenge and
> insure a high level of participation. We apologize for our overly optimistic
> start.  Form your design teams and heat up the irons.  We look forward to
> seeing the results at FDIM 2013.
> 
> Ken Evans, W4DU
> President - QRP ARCI 
> 
> 
> 
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