The newest ham radio thing to geek out about right now is the Pebble HF, a community-driven, ultra-affordable QRP (low-power) HF radio kit developed by the Ham Radio Duo (Becky N4BKY and Mike N4FFF) in collaboration with Barb WB2CBA and Guido PE1NNZ. Priced at a target of $50 USD (with early backers paying slightly more), it’s designed to be accessible even for first-time builders, featuring only 14 through-hole components and pre-populated surface-mount parts. Its standout features include USB-C power input (allowing operation directly from a phone), a built-in straight key and microphone, and a compact, portable design ideal for Parks On The Air (POTA) activations. This device is coming to the market soon. Get in line now!