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DIY Headset for Icom Radios Pt 2
I poked around on the Internet looking for a schematic for the HM-219 hand mic. Believe me, Icom didn’t make it easy to find, but…
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DIY Headset for Icom Radios Pt 1
This amateur radio hobby can be quite expensive. I’ve tried to be patient and frugal, and it has paid off. I’m fortunate to have acquired…
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Building My Hamshack Part 5
Now that I have a plan for my shack layout and the stations I will have, it’s time to begin construction. As I explained last…
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Building My Hamshack Part 4
One of the great things about having a clean slate is the freedom to build exactly what you want. After spending some time sitting in…
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Building My Hamshack Part 3
In parts 1 of this series, I looked at two possible locations in my home to set up my amateur radio operating room. I considered…
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Building My Hamshack Part 2
A closer look at grounding According to ARRL, grounds fulfill three distinct functions: Safety ground. This protects you from a shock hazard if one of…
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Building My Hamshack Part 1
In part 1 of this series I share my thoughts on selecting the best spot in my home in which to build my humble shack. …
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Building a 2 meter Yagi
Why a Yagi? There are four 2 meter FM frequencies I want to talk on regularly. Three of these are club repeaters to my Northwest.…
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Off the shelf Battery Box
WHY I love the power / weight ratios of the newer battery chemistries for portable operations, but let’s face it, these new batteries aren’t cheap.…
