Implementing a wideband loop antenna head end appears fairly simple with a transimpedance amplifier. But there are some tradeoffs between gain, stability and bandwidth you need to make. Read more
Electronics Lab Cable Hanger Sorts Things Out
If you have a bunch to test cables lying around, you can easily organize them with a proper lab cable hanger. If you have a 3D printer, just make one. Read more
LCR-T4 Component Tester – Good Stocking Stuffer
Did you find an LCR-T4 Component Tester in your Christmas stocking this year? At around $10, it’s a pretty neat gift for electronics makers. Read more
LTSpice Digital Breadboard – Learning Accelerator
Download your free LTSpice digital breadboard and have some fun learning electronics. Test and understand your ideas before you actually build something. Read more
La Crosse Wireless Weather Station
Last summer, we replaced our La Crosse Wireless Weather Station with a new model, this time in living color. Works great and looks good. Read more
Wideband Loop Transimpedance Op Amp Selection
You can select candidates for a wideband loop transimpedance op amp by reading data sheets and simulating performance in LTSpice. Read more
Wideband Loop Antenna Implementation Begins
Enough theory. It’s time to start the wideband loop antenna implementation using real parts and circuits. Read more
2018 Content Review – Lots of SDR and Electronics
As we head into our fourth year, it’s time to look back and do a 2018 content review. What did I actually accomplish over the past 365 days? Read more
Collecting Stuff – A Hobby for Everyone
Collecting stuff is lots of fun. Recently, I noticed that my fireplace was being overrun by my wife’s Santa collection. Read more
Remembering Ham Radio Magazines
Ham radio magazines have been part of my life for fifty years. The best of them all was actually called “Ham Radio Magazine”. Remember it? Read more