Time for me to enjoy the RSPduo dual channel receiver, especially with wideband loop antennas and diversity reception here in western Canada. Let my journey begin! Read more
Author: John VE6EY
My Life Through Solar Cycles
As I approach 70, it’s time to look back at my radio life through solar cycles. I have enjoyed my hobby through five cycles, and hope to get a bit of joy from the sixth. Read more
Understand Climate Science for What It Is
Should we make trillion-dollar social and economic policy based on playing a video game? You need to understand climate science for what it is. Read more
Customer Service Channels – Porting My Phone Number
Running customer service channels efficiently and effectively is hard work. At the end of the day, you need well trained and caring humans in the chain. Read more
Understanding PCB Flatness – Essential for Milling
With a height map, your CNC should easily compensate depth of cut for variations in PCB flatness. Take a look at how this works. Read more
Goodbye Landline – We Are Wireless Only
Well, we finally took the plunge. Goodbye landline. We are now wireless only at our house. Read more
Arrange SDR Receivers – New Radio Shack Ideas
At some point, you may want to arrange SDR receivers for easy antenna switching. Here’s how I accomplished this with my SDR radios and active antenna controllers. Read more
Spring Snow – Poplar Tree Distress
Did we get spring snow? Not really. It’s just tons of fluff flying off our poplar tree, making us sneeze and making our outdoor activities miserable. Read more
High Pass Filter Board – Isolation Milling
Milling a high pass filter board with your desktop CNC is a good beginner’s project. Here is how I made mine. Read more
American Independence Day – Take a Step Back
Today is July 4th, American Independence Day. COVID-19 has muted celebrations. So, maybe this would be a good time to take a step back and consider the state of the union. Read more