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There is no end to useful home brew projects for use with amateur radio. This PTT (Push To Talk) switch is a fine example of ham radio ingenuity, solving a problem with intellect and drive instead of with dollars. This…
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Memory channels on most modern radios can be programmed with PC to radio interface cables. Several types of ICOM and Alinco radios are programmed from PCs with a USB serial interface cable kit manufactured by ICOM and sold under the…
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The homebrew 20M QRP CW transceiver was designed and built in 1984. It has recently been refurbished and upgraded as described in this article. Background and Design Activities In 1984 Motorcycle touring, camping, and ham radio are activities I’ve immensely…
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An RF Probe is an important tool to have for electronics and radio troubleshooting. They allow you to probe into different parts of circuits to find where you do or do not have an HF/VHF/UHF signal. With this information, you…
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A USB Radio Interface is often desirable in modern amateur radio operations for connecting a personal computer to a radio transceiver. On the computer side, the USB port is generally the most convenient and widely used interface medium. Things are…
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