Photography
Cameras are cool, too…. testing the zenfolio plugin.. For the 100AW rally, I decided I wanted to catch some action photos… which is not a horrible challenge, if one has…
A generic radio programming cable
Many years ago, programming the memories in an amateur radio was a “neat” feature. As the capability was included in more radios, the radio manufacturers also began charging a hefty…
A Whetstone Bridge – and what it’s good for….
Another Article with back story… at about 4:20 PM, I was getting ready to leave work, when my phone rang. Bryan was asking what I knew about whetstone bridges. While…
Return Loss – A new take on VSWR measurement
Well, first some background – and definitions I’ll give some basic definitions and descriptions… if you want the full detailed technical description, try here http://microwaves101.com/encyclopedia/index.cfm Network Analyzer A network analyzer…
Adding IF Taps to the FT-1000 for Station Monitoring
So, about a year ago, I decided I wanted to tinker with SDRs. Many of these, such as the Flex radios, were way too expensive – so I looked into…
A CHEAP Software Defined Receiver
My thoughts on the works of others – and the performance and uses for this unique idea… Allright folks- Barry asked for it, so here it is: I was I…