It was time to package my NodeMCU signal generator experiments into a finished product. Breadboard prototyping proved the concept. The software was written and working. Read more
Author: John VE6EY
Beverage Antenna Enables Intercontinental MW Listening
AM broadcast band radio signals travel great distances at night. You can hear medium wave signals from all around your continent. However, you can’t normally hear stations from across the Pacific or Atlantic. That’s not possible unless you use a Beverage antenna (shown above.) Read more
Brass Threaded Inserts Fasten 3D Printed Parts
Brass threaded inserts provide a great way to fasten plastic parts together. All you need is a soldering iron and a steady hand. Read more
WiFi Tracking You Right Now. Big time.
You are part of a large WiFi tracking network. Here are a few things you might not know. They affect your privacy in a big way. Read more
Seymour Lesonsky W6CCP Silent Key – Will Be Missed
Seymour Lesonsky, W6CCP, became a Silent Key on December 6th. “Silent Key” is the term used by amateurs to describe a ham no longer with us. He passed away at age 86 following a short illness. Read more
Cheap Radio Music for Broadcasting
I have always been amazed at how cheap radio music is for broadcasters. You might call it a 3% solution. Read more
Internet of Things Arriving in your Next Appliance Purchase
Welcome to the Internet of Things. You may soon need to reboot your toaster. Read more
Election Computer Past and Present
The election computer for broadcasters arrived in 1952. Read more
War of the Worlds – Reflections on Radio Broadcasting
Reflecting on the U.S. elections, I thought of a 1938 radio broadcast – War of the Worlds. Read more
NodeMCU I2C LCD Display Saves Pins
My NodeMCU I2C LCD Display finally arrived. It works great and saves pins on the ESP-12E board. Read more