Transmitters ideally generate a single radio-frequency carrier. In reality, non-linear devices (amplifiers, mixers, oscillators) generate harmonics — unwanted frequencies that occur at integer multiples of the fundamental operating…
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How to Taste Whisky Like a Pro A practical, repeatable method anyone can use Professional whisky tasting is not about having a “better” palate—it is about process, consistency,…
This is the safest way to manage your FT-5D programming without fighting weird clone/transfer issues. Goal 0) One-time setup: create a “radio baseline” This becomes your “factory +…
Radio: AnyTone AT-D878UVII PlusTarget Use: Personal hotspots (Pi-Star, WPSD, OpenSpot, ZumSpot, etc.)Networks: BrandMeister-style dynamic talkgroupsDesign Goal: Fast access, zero clutter, predictable behavior Core Design Philosophy Hotspots are not…
Few topics generate as much debate among whiskey drinkers as whether to add water or ice. Purists argue that whiskey should be consumed neat; others insist that dilution…
Step 1 — Identify the symptom category A) “SWR is high everywhere” Likely causes: Action: B) “SWR is reasonable, but RF in the shack / hot mic /…
A. Which mix to use (HF-focused) Mix Best general region Typical “why” Practical guidance Mix 31 ~1–30 MHz Excellent for choking common-mode on HF; good broadband behavior Best…
Baluns and ununs are often treated as interchangeable “black boxes,” but selecting the correct impedance transformation ratio is critical for efficiency, bandwidth, and feedline behavior. Choosing incorrectly can…
There’s something magical about the first time you fly a Tiny Whoop through your living room. These palm-sized drones zip between furniture, dive under tables, and perform acrobatic…