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Repairing a dead RX-888 (no A/D converter clocking)
On this blog I have posted three previous entries related to the RX-888 (Mk2) which may be of interest to the reader:Figure 1 - The (stock) RX-888Using an external clock with the RX-888 (Mk2) - link -...
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Observations, analysis and modifications of the JPC-12 vertical antenna
The JPC-12antenna (possibly made by BD7JPC) is relatively inexpensive a portable vertical antenna - made in China, of course - that may be found for sale at quite a few places under a few different...
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Reducing QRM (interference) from a Renogy 200 watt portable solar panel system
Figure 1: Renogy 200 watt folding panel, in the sunClick on the image for a larger version.A year or so ago I got a 200 watt foldable solar panel system. This unit - made by Renogy - consists of two...
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Rewinding the stainless steel for silver-plated copper coils on the JPC-7 and...
Portable antennas (verticals, loaded dipoles) typically use coils on the lower HF bands to make them electrically "larger" - but what about losses in those coils?While it's "traditional" to use copper...
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Neon bar-graph VSWR/Power meter using the ИН-13 (a.k.a "IN-13") "Nixie" - Part 1
Figure 1: Power/VSWR meter using ИН-13 (a.k.a. "IN-13") neon bar-graph indicators.Click on the image for a larger version.Several years ago I bought some Soviet-era neon bar-graph displays - mainly...
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DRAFT - Neon bar-graph VSWR/Power meter using the ИН-13 (a.k.a "IN-13")...
Figure 1: Power/VSWR meter using ИН-13 neon bar-graphindicators.Click on the image for a larger versionIn Part 1 I laid out the requirements of the ИН-13-based neon bar-graph VSWR/power meter....
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Hiking and POTA (Parks On the Air) operation from Arches National Park (US-0004)
Figure 1:Double-O ArchClick on the image for a larger version.Earlier this month I had the opportunity to spend nearly a week in Arches National Park in south eastern Utah. As the name implies, there...
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The "Universal TCXO" - better stability for the TS-590 (and other radios)...
Figure 1:The TS-590G into which the ProgRock was installed.A useful accessory for many amateur transceivers is a TCXO - a device, often offered as an option, that improves the absolute frequency...
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Frequency response of the RX-888 SDR at the high and low ends (above 30 MHz...
Figure 1:The RX-888 Mk2.The RX-888 Mk 2 (hereafter referred to as the RX-888 or '888) is a versatile device, essentially providing a means by which "all of HF"(0-30 MHz - or even 0-60 MHz) may be...
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Charging LiFePO4 batteries from a vehicular electrical system - the problems...
Figure 1:The Renogy RNG-DCC1212-20 - an isolatedand current-limited battery charger, intendedfor use with vehicle electrical systems.Click on the image for a larger version.There are times - usually on...
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A short-term "UPS" for mini (NUC-type) PCs
The problemFigure 1:A "Beelink" small form-factor PC. This unit sports a Ryzenprocessor. and runs from an external 19 volt supply.Click on the image for a larger version.Very small computers...
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Ali Express "SDR TX/RX Switch" - A design not well thought out...
Figure 1: Front panel of the SDR switchI've you've been following this blog, you'll note that I've used SDRs (Software Defined Radios) a bit - particularly for reception. Transmitting in the vicinity...
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Repairing a NanoVNA "V2" (Blown up input)
Figure 1: The SAA-2N, a variant of the Version 2. As noted in the textI chose this version as it had N connectors and was well suitedfor my specific needs and has served well for several years.Click...
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