I recently inventoried my QRP transceivers, twenty-one of them. Most are CW-only transceivers, but a few, like the K2, the IC-705, and the TX-500 are all-mode. Sixteen of them were built from kits, but the point is, I have a lot of QRP transceivers and I recently ordered one more.

The Four State QRP Group (I’m member #127) continues to supply high-quality kits for low-powered enthusiasts. I’ve built several of them over the years. The latest is a variation on the Hilltopper, an earlier model.

They call it the HillTopper TallBoy.

Dave Benson K1SWL, founder of the renowned Small Wonder Labs, listened to you and has designed a version of his winning Hilltopper design than you can build for the band of your choice (40 through 15 Meters). Four State QRP Group is honored to have been selected to kit this transceiver, and has added some extra features, notably an LCD digital display and an XIT function. The Hilltopper is a high performance CW transceiver. It is the perfect solution to your portable operation needs - small, lightweight, wide full-band frequency coverage and low current drain, extending the life of your portable power source. The receiver is adapted from K1SWL’s SW+ Series with minor modifications.

I ordered a 30 meter version because I already HillToppers for have 20 and 40.

Group discounts are available, 5 kit minimum order required.