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As we race to shrink the size of electronics, we all end up at some point needing to work on surface mount devices or SMD. These microscopic parts require a new way of working compared their through hole counterparts. Mike … Continued
When building any AC project from an RF oscillator to a power supply, choosing the right capacitor for the job is often more important than you might first expect. In another great video by Mr. Carlson, he breaks down each … Continued
Ever wanted the true broadcaster’s feeling in the amateur bands? Thanks to the work of Mr. Carlson, you can. Here is his video explaining and exploring his Gates BC-250-GY commercial AM transmitter. He has modified this particular 250 W broadcast … Continued
This was found and forwarded due to a inside joke at the technical committee. A particular rig of discussion apparently uses a light bulb as a fuse in the output stage to prevent current inrush from the antenna. Well, here … Continued
On a recent excursion at our repeater site, Jiri VA3CZK took his quadcopeter to enjoy a 100 foot view of the tower and surrounding countryside. In the footage you can also see Fred VA3FVD, as well as Mike VA3MCX who … Continued
Thanks to YouTuber Tom Scott, we have a glimpse into something quite interesting to hams. The Green Bank Telescope sits in the United States National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) is a roughly 100 mile2 area where radio communications fall under … Continued