With LTSpice and a loop antenna model, you can easily compare wideband loop amplifier performance. Here is my evaluation of several popular circuits. Read more
Category: Electronics Projects
LTSpice Magnetic Loop Model
You can experiment with wideband magnetic loop design with the LTSpice Magnetic Loop Model. Download here. Read more
Wideband versus Narrowband Mag Loops
Once and for all, let’s understand wideband versus narrowband mag loops. It’s a case of open and closed, circuits that is. Read more
Impedance Matching Test Jig 3D Printed
Another great ham radio use for a 3D printer is making an impedance matching test jig. Cheap and cheerful. Read more
Aluminum Core PEX Loop Antenna Material
You can make an aluminum core PEX loop antenna easily. This material is cheap, lightweight and easy to form a permanent loop shape. But hard to find! Read more
LTSpice Ham Radio Simulation – Great Learning Tool
LTSpice ham radio simulation is a great way to learn more electronics and design useful projects. Why have I waited so long to use it? Read more
Red Pitaya Programmable Hardware Community
Looking for a Christmas present in 2018? Check out the Red Pitaya programmable hardware solution for your electronics lab or software defined radio. It’s amazing. Read more
Migrating To Nvidia Shield Android TV
At first glance, my new Nvidia Shield Android TV is a great replacement for my troublesome WD TV Live Streaming box. Merry Christmas to us all. Read more
Arduino Single Chip Radio – Connect and Control
Building an Arduino single chip radio is pretty straightforward. Perhaps the hardest part is handling the tiny surface mount chip. Read more
Workbench Magnifying Light – Better to See With
My best Christmas present last year was a really good workbench magnifying light. As you get older, good task lighting becomes a must. Read more