Test Equipment

Grafting a Fluke Tilt Bail onto a HP 5315A

January 14, 2020 by admin

The tilt bail on a HP 5315A Universal Counter is broken and spare parts are nigh impossible to obtain.

An old Fluke 7220A Frequency Counter which was beyond repair and about to be chucked in the bin, but hang on a minute…

Hmmm… could the Fluke’s tilt bail be grafted onto the HP’s enclosure?… Read more...

Weller WTCPT soldering iron switch mod

October 14, 2016 by admin

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 Weller WTCPT soldering iron is, there is no in-your-face indication it’s on, and it’s easy to inadvertently leave it on.… Read more...

Dumb Ideas! Multirotors Test Equipment

LC100-A LC Meter Mods

August 12, 2015 by admin

Apart from measuring regular capacitor and inductor parts, an LC100-A LC meter can be handy tool for measuring the inductance of your mini-quad motor windings, to determine if a particular motor has shorted turns or not.… Read more...

Amateur Radio Modifications Test Equipment

HP-5315 Ext 10 MHz Ref Mod

October 17, 2013 by admin

I was recently considering the purchase of one these 2.7 GHz frequency counters, available from Jaycar and other suppliers.

Although 2.7 GHz capability is very appealing, a primary requirement was to have the ability to lock it to the shack 10 MHz Master Reference, a Trimble Thunderbolt GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO).… Read more...

Amateur Radio Microwaves Test Equipment Video

Video: Windfreak SynthNV

August 30, 2013 by admin

We take a look at sweeping an M2 23CM35 yagi for 1296 MHz using a Windfreak SynthNV USB powered and programmed RF Signal Generator / RF Power Detector from Windfreak Technologies LLC.… Read more...