Thunderbolt Display firmware files now available
PICAXE .bas files have now been added to the main article. Full details on how to upgrade your VK4GHZ Thunderbolt Display, and ThunderBolt Commander
Amateur Radio
VK4GHZ Thunderbolt GPSDO Display firmware fix
I have a fix for the Thunderbolt GPSDO date error! The VK4GHZ Thunderbolt Display no longer uses the Year, Month and Day data fields
Weller WTCPT soldering iron switch mod
This simple modification replaces the standard rocker switch with an illuminated type rocker switch that is a drop-in replacement. One annoying thing about the
5/16″ SMA Spanner Mods
Doug, VK4OE, shows us some handy modifications to a 5/16″ combination spanner to make it more user friendly when dealing with SMA connectors in
3.3 GHz FPV Cloverleaf Antenna
I was curious about how much bigger a 3.3 GHz cloverleaf antenna would be, compared to a 5.8 GHz antenna, to see if it
Android Applications for Ham Radio
There are many ham radio orientated apps available from Google Play for your Android device, and I will be documenting a few of the
2.4 GHz Shoot Out Site Recce
The idea of 2.4 GHz “shoot out” was raised with the VK4 microwavers present at the last 5.7 GHz shoot out. Both myself and
PE1RKI 150W 23cm Power Amplifier
Looking for a 1296 MHz (23cm) Power Amplifier? After discounting a W6PQL based kit, a PE1RKI 23cm 150W Power Amplifier was decided upon. Like
W.I.A VHF/UHF Field Day Results
Results for the WIA VHF/UHF Field Day Summer 2014 contest have just been released. I was amused (it doesn’t take much) to note that
S/E QLD Microwave Activity Day, Jul 2013
Finally! Presenting the VK4 Microwave Activity Day video for July 2013. Thank you to all those who shot some video – without the efforts
Microwave Antenna Mounting Schemes
Depending on the size and wind load of your antenna system, you may be able to get away with using tripods and mounting schemes
R&DRC Car Boot Sale
On Saturday 1 February 2014, the Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club Inc will be holding a “Car Boot Sale” at the club house in
FT-7800R Programming Lead (CI-V adapter lead)
This article also applies to: Yaesu FT-7800, FT-7900, FT-8100, FT-8800, and FT-8900 Having just recently acquired a pair of Yaesu FT-7800R VHF/UHF Twinband transceivers,
Thermal Interface Material
“TIM” is the gunk that improves heat transfer from the device you’re attempting to cool down, to the heat sink. Also known as heat
ThunderBolt GPSDO Rebuild
A Trimble ThunderBolt GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO) is the main 10 MHz station reference, and was originally built into a dual-band 2.4/3.4 GHz transverter
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Eltek Flatpack2 Touchscreen Controller Kit
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Australia Post Domestic Extra Cover
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Australia Post International Extra Cover
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