by Adam Davis | Apr 3, 2011 | Bruce's Bench 2011
I love the BC-348, it was my first tube receiver as a young shortwave listener, so I was understandably delighted to find another some years back. This orphan from World War II has always had a place in my radio collection. Generally, once recapped, the sets are quite...
by Adam Davis | Mar 19, 2011 | Bruce's Bench 2011
Full computer control of the K2 is possible with the KIO2 installed, the KIO2 provides true RS-232 levels.The system is compatible with most contesting and logging software, including some Mac based programs.The KIO2 Programmer’s Reference provides extensive...
by Adam Davis | Mar 12, 2011 | Bruce's Bench 2011
With the Elecraft K144XV internal 2 meter module installed, the K3 makes another leap forward in versatility. The K144XV covers the full 144-148 MHz U.S. allocation, sp weak-signal CW/SSB work is possible, as well as access 2-m repeaters. The receiver has excellent...
by Adam Davis | Feb 22, 2011 | Bruce's Bench 2011
Found that modulation was only possible to 60-70% before distortion occurs. Measuring set up used – Retro 75 transceiver built by W1UJR, Elecraft DL1 Wideband Dummy Load, Elecraft CP1 Directional Coupler, Elecraft 2T-gen 2-Tone Test Oscillator, and Elecraft W1...
by Adam Davis | Jan 30, 2011 | Bruce's Bench 2011
Been as busy as a beaver over the last few weeks with radio kits, and have more coming this week! As from Elecraft, I’ve also enjoyed kit from the good folks at Small Wonder Labs, www.smallwonderlabs.com, building a number of their kits over the years. Recently...
by Adam Davis | Jan 30, 2011 | Bruce's Bench 2011
The Amateur’s Code, written by Paul Seagal W9EEA in 1928, is an excellent reminder of what amateur radio is really all...
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