E-Packet electronics delivery from China is really cheap for me, which is why I source my parts offshore whenever I can, even if I have to wait a few weeks longer. Read more
Category: Electronics Projects
Panasonic Cord Cutter Home Phone
We’re not quite there yet, but this Panasonic cord cutter paves the way to get rid of the old land line, and just rely on cell phones at home and away. Read more
Cheap Chinese E-Commerce Threatened
You may have heard that the days of cheap Chinese E-Commerce may be ending. Or at least being disrupted. Here’s why. Read more
Loop Transmission Line Shielding
Proper connection of my CAT7 provides loop transmission line shielding for lower noise reception at my location. My loop now performs properly on lower HF and below. Read more
Initial Wideband Loop Testing
My initial wideband loop testing shows reasonable MW and Lower HF performance, but I need to address shielding and impedance matching to prevent the CAT7 from acting as an antenna. Read more
Solder Paste Dispensing Tips – Lee Valley Provides
If your solder paste tube comes with a 14 gauge needle, you can get some smaller solder paste dispensing tips from Lee Valley, the woodworking supplier. Read more
3D Printed Solutions for Magnetic Loop Antenna
Have you ever tried to attach a nut inside a small diameter tube? How about a one-of-a-kind mounting bracket? 3D printed solutions are magic. Read more
Magnetic Loop Compendium – Summary of Work
For the past five years I have experimented with magnetic loop antennas. I thought it was time to publish a magnetic loop compendium of my work, complete with links to all articles. Read more
Simpler Lighter PEX Wideband Loop
This week I created a simpler lighter PEX wideband loop. It has half the weight and better stability than my first version. Looks better, too. Read more
Loop Construction Modular Approach
Since the start, I have taken a loop construction modular approach which makes it easy to experiment with different ideas. Read more