QRP SSB kits from Spain
EA3GCY sells a range of QRP kits including single band, single PCB, SSB transceivers for 20m or 40m. These look easy to build and test and good value for money. Currently there is a 5% off offer running too.
See http://ea3gcy.blogspot.it/2013/03/iler-20-4-5w-qrp-ssb-monoband.html .
See http://ea3gcy.blogspot.it/2013/01/iler-40-4-5w-qrp-ssb-monoband.html .
He also does a CW kit and other accessories. Look out for the ILER range.
Your best bet to hear Chile on shortwave is sttioan Voz Cristiana on 17.680 mHz broadcasting from Santiago, Chile in Spanish language only. They are scheduled to broadcast from 8 Am to 8 Pm their local time (if I’ve done the time calculation correctly).I’m listening to this now on a portable shortwave radio. I don’t understand Spanish so I can’t comment on if they are talking about the earthquake or rescue efforts.