Well, as it happens, just now found the SparkFun libraries https://www.sparkfun.com/EAGLE , which look promising. Not sure how missed these. I am going to wander through those parts to see what the

Bob, ESD mats are for benchtop usage. The same applies to the Craft E Mat or the Kasis S-140 previously mentioned before. Large ESD floor mats or even ESD floor paint exist, but they are mostly

Is the idea to use this on a bench as a work surface or on the floor under your feet? Bob KG5GTE > I had problems following the links. I went to Amazon and searched > for Bertech Rubber ESD and

Hi Curt, Like you, I prefer to have enough copper on the board to be able to work with it easily. For something like a DIP package, the lead spacing is 0.100" The drilled holes are about 0.040"

At age 71, decided to attempt learning how to design a PCB for fabrication by the numerous available shops. Selected Eagle, using the free version at least for starting, managed to draw a schematic

Hi there, My apologies for responding to this posting after having responded to a much later one before. I did investigate the Kaisi S-140 mat offered by Amazon. Not only it is neat, it is also

Hi all, Thanks for the replies. Frank, you mentioned a 4:1 balun. If I am connecting the 2-wire feedline directly to the tuner binding posts, how do I make / find a "bal-bal"? Or, are you

There were 12 entries this month, including several new participants, a fine showing.  Maybe everybody is still pumped up over Ozarkcon.  A big welcome to Steve (WB5CTS) and George (K3EMS). If my

I had problems following the links. I went to Amazon and searched for Bertech Rubber ESD and there you go........ all kinds of choices. Thanks Bill for that info, used these years ago but here in

Reminder: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 17 April 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where: 40 and 80 Meters Organizer: jomatlock@... Description: The 40

Hi there, I sensed that there was a bit of confusion regarding ESD mats and I would like to clarify a few things, if I may. BTW, I work at an electronics equipment factory and I wear an ESD wrist

Sounds like a Norcal Doublet.... https://www.n5dux.com/ham/files/pdf/NorCal%20-%20Doublet%20Antenna.pdf 4S tuner is designed to work best with random wire antennas. But I'd try it anyway. -- 73 de

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I guess I need to reiterate that everyone participating in the SSS should think about those with Bayou Jumpers (and other rock-bound rigs) and scan around 7122 (+/- 1 kHz or so) and other 4SQRP

I would love to participate. I am OK at abt 12wpm. However, my 7122 xtsl is actually 7121.1. I have a second 7122 xtal that tests out at 7120. I have my Bayou Jumper. I might have my SDR Cube on

I backed into the Sprint. I responded to Terry's post and found 3 guys on 7122 and then found Terry on 3564... The QSB was fast but I got em. de Paul N0NBD Sent from Outlook

This is a friendly reminder to enter your Second Sunday Sprint scores by tonight.  Go to qrpcontest.com/4sqrp to do so.  I will tabulate the results tomorrow and publish them by Wednesday

Opps...forgot the link https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Mat-Oversize-Worry-Silicone/dp/B07GBFRCJY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=craftemat&qid=1555288975&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Bill...wa8bda Virus-free.

I just worked w2sh ON 7122 BAND LONG AND TOUGH QSB pAUL Sent from Outlook

Yes, these silicone mats are nice for bench work/kit building. I have been using the one below now for a few months. Grand kids orginally bought one for craft projects and I was attracted to the large