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 … Read more...
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 … Read more...
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.
To make the LC100 … Read more...
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 … Read more...
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.
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This is a small and convenient microwave signal generator, for use in the shack or out in the field as a check source.
It is based upon the popular VK3XDK PLL Synthesizer board.
The antenna is a WA5VJB log periodic, … Read more...
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