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The mysteries of tuning a random wire
As you know, long-wire antennas have a large inductive component. Some antenna couplers do not have the capacity to deal with such inductance and they rely on the operator to install the antenna coupl
As you know, long-wire antennas have a large inductive component. Some antenna couplers do not have the capacity to deal with such inductance and they rely on the operator to install the antenna coupl
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Solder Paste / Flux ... where to buy
Try this link: https://www.radioshack.com/search?q=solder&type=product I have been buying things from RS on line for some months now. They sometimes have good deals, but they are still RS quality. In
Try this link: https://www.radioshack.com/search?q=solder&type=product I have been buying things from RS on line for some months now. They sometimes have good deals, but they are still RS quality. In
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HF Magnetic Loop and Pacemaker
Although it is true that tuning a loop antenna while transmitting is bad for your help, it is also true that you may very well be able to tune the antenna in reception mode by listening to the noise c
Although it is true that tuning a loop antenna while transmitting is bad for your help, it is also true that you may very well be able to tune the antenna in reception mode by listening to the noise c
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Recommendations for electronics books
The FCC recommends the US Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series for those seeking to obtain the FCC certification. You may download the entire course (25 modules) by going to https://www.fc
The FCC recommends the US Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series for those seeking to obtain the FCC certification. You may download the entire course (25 modules) by going to https://www.fc
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Electronic visual aids for working with SMD (i.e. microscopes)
In these cameras, the zoom is digital (controlled by the software) and the focal point is optical (controlled on the camera). With mine, I worked as close as a few millimeters from the PCB to as far a
In these cameras, the zoom is digital (controlled by the software) and the focal point is optical (controlled on the camera). With mine, I worked as close as a few millimeters from the PCB to as far a
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Electronic visual aids for working with SMD (i.e. microscopes)
I got one of those $40 USB digital microscope cameras and it works very well for me. Since it has its own flexible stand, I do not need to hold a device, which allows me to see what I am doing in real
I got one of those $40 USB digital microscope cameras and it works very well for me. Since it has its own flexible stand, I do not need to hold a device, which allows me to see what I am doing in real
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Head Magnifier Redux
Got me one of these, too. Very good for the price. 73 de W4OED (Oscar)
Got me one of these, too. Very good for the price. 73 de W4OED (Oscar)
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Anyone else watch "Young Sheldon" on CBS?
I think that the producers had to show an "antenna" of some kind so non-radio viewers would recognize it as such. When I was in high school (late 60s), one of my classmates came home because he wanted
I think that the producers had to show an "antenna" of some kind so non-radio viewers would recognize it as such. When I was in high school (late 60s), one of my classmates came home because he wanted
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Murania history
And the reason to call the kit "Murania" would be...(clarification here, please). Very interesting thread, BTW. Oscar W4OED Fort Lauderdale, Florida
And the reason to call the kit "Murania" would be...(clarification here, please). Very interesting thread, BTW. Oscar W4OED Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Free Antenna Book
I gave them my office phone and address, just in case.
I gave them my office phone and address, just in case.
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Free Antenna Book
Update on the download. I HAD to accept receiving Palomar's emails to continue to Checkout. Moreover, I had to give them my address and phone number for the DOWNLOAD button to show. I agree with givin
Update on the download. I HAD to accept receiving Palomar's emails to continue to Checkout. Moreover, I had to give them my address and phone number for the DOWNLOAD button to show. I agree with givin
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Free Antenna Book
Hi there, Thank you for the link. However, there is no download button after placing the item in the shopping cart. I assumed that the button would be further down the checkout process, but it seems t
Hi there, Thank you for the link. However, there is no download button after placing the item in the shopping cart. I assumed that the button would be further down the checkout process, but it seems t
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Anti Static soldering mats
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 for pr
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 for pr
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Anti Static soldering mats
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 very w
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 very w
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Anti Static soldering mats
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 wrap
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 wrap
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