Spectrum Software closed its doors this summer, but has provided the free Micro-Cap Simulator. If you like designing electronic circuits, you may want to check out this industrial strength product. Read more
Tag: hamradio
FT8 Takes Over Ham Radio Communications
FT8 takes over as the dominant mode for ham radio communications. Just check the data, which also shows declines in voice and CW. Read more
Weak Signal Communications Software Everywhere on HF
Sometimes, all you can see on the ham bands are weak signal communications software exchanges chugging away. Are these robots or real people? Read more
Using PCBgogo PCB Fabrication
Using PCBgogo PCB fabrication is pretty painless. You save money at the cost of a few more steps and a bit of waiting for the postman. Read more
PCBgogo Printed Circuit Boards from China
I have had my first experience with ordering PCBgogo printed circuit boards from China, which seem to have turned out well. Read more
VA6OK Remote Wideband Loop – My Benchmark
If you want a sense of how well magnetic antennas can perform, check out the VA6OK remote wideband loop for yourself. It’s one click away.
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Understanding Voltage Regulator Power Dissipation
Do you need a heat sink to handle your voltage regulator power dissipation? Let’s see with some simple math. Read more
SDR Console Version 3.0.13 Improvements
SDR Console Version 3.0.13 brings some neat improvements, especially in signal strength and SNR meters. Check it out yourself. Read more
Loop Prototype Learnings during Summer
My loop prototype learnings this summer are mainly about waterproofing and reducing intermittent performance. It’s time to move on to the final build. Read more
Sound Card Radio – Our First ADC
Recently, Guy Atkins mentioned his first software defined radio receiver, the FlexRadio SDR-1000. In particular, he mused about trying to get this gear to work with different PC sound cards. Read more