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Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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This forum has had an awful lot of traffic for the last six months,
but that may recede back to the levels of a year ago.
I'd prefer to keep the software discussion within this forum.
Regarding the test gear forum, I'd go with hamtest of the choices you gave.
Maybe hamtestgear, to avoid confusion with the FCC exams.
?
Jerry
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Hi Arv,
Great idea, I hope your "spectrum receiver" features prominently :-)
Phrases such as Home Built Test Equipment should be search
engine friendly and describes the group adequately?
tempting to add one or more phrases like amateur or radio to avoid
the porcine connection...
But as you say it starts to get unwieldy....
As the test equipment is not necessarily for the BiTX or uBiTX then
a freshly created group is good.
re adding more BiTX20 focused software / accessories groups
it got shouted down before but I don't see the negatives to using
sub groups off this main one,
if its a related topic otherwise we are diluting the usefulness of
this group.
(Previously it was voiced that everything should be in one place,
and it is....
(if the thread title is not clear and sometimes even if it is:-)
scratch or self built kit questions, or BiTX40 questions get
interpreted as uBiTX etc etc, due to the shear traffic due to it's
recent popularity compared to how this list started.
The BiTX40 wiki is hosted on here, but what has become the go-to
uBiTX 'Wiki' is on Mike's site
(I'm not in any way undermining the value of what Mike is doing, but
there are now many resources out of the IOgroup pages ownership. Not
Mikes, Some of them offer perhaps out of date or misleading info))
Once we are over the current hurdle, I guess Farhan will continue to
add fresh contributions and the product of the month will change
again with 10's of postings a day on something else...
Maybe take a drastic step of changing the groups name, "BiTX20"
doesn't reflect a majority of the current posts, maybe relax the
name to incorporate the current prebuilt products
BiTX & uBiTX experimentation, development etc, group
confusion reigns.... :-)
Throw it all to another members vote??
Alan
On 19/08/2018 23:09, Arv Evans wrote:
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Hello
A
few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate
discussion group for
home-brew
ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting
but I seem
to
be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be
short enough to type in
easily,
and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment
for testing
pigs
or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind:
- ???
(probably too long)
- ?
(Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas?
My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory
that already has
several ideas which could be used as a start for this new
discussion group.
I
am sure that others have similar card files or computer files
which would be
interesting
to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.?
This
does
raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test
equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test
equipment?
On
a slightly different direction........
In
the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of
software
discussion
here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of
possibly
starting
a separate discussion group specifically for software that is
relative
to
BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were
established, what
In
the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new
BITX-Software
group
we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We
already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which
is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job
and some
interesting
discussion has started.
I
can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that
someone else could do
the same.? The process involves logging into the " create
a group" page and
filling
out the form.? The process is quite easy
and straightforward.
It
will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the
above groups, or another
group.?
If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and
King of a
discussion
group...Go For It !
Arv?
K7HKL
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Test gear and test methods.?
Home built and otherwise derived (inclusive).
Construction, calibration, standards, process, math.
Allison
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The name would be best if a quick scan of the name indicated what the group is about. Maybe HBTestEquipment. Still not short, but maybe a compromise. The home brew part could be figured out after the quick scan sees test equipment and one takes a look at the group. There may be enough interest for such a group, but is seems when these splinter groups are formed they get lost in the noise and die. Are there already established groups covering this topic?
As harmonics and spurs are a big uBITX topic at the moment, I'd want to hear about home brew measurement ideas and solutions here rather than search far and wide across the web for random solutions.?
I agree that software should not be separated into another group. Radios and software are completely bound together now days. Would be really hard to discuss complete solutions to problems or improvements or new modes and fun uses for the uBITX or any radios, if the conversation had to be disjointed with the conversation needing to take place in separate forums. The uBITX, because of its cost, is a catalyst for many ideas and uses. Of course, in many cases, software and most other topics here, there have been topics that drifted far off topic. That will never change and as long as it does not go too far can still be informative and interesting.
The uBITX is a software powered radio. When I tune around the bands I hear more digital activity than SSB. Although, I'm happy amazed on how much CW activity there is still going on.
Tom, wb6b
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How about "uBITX tech" for all the technical topics, spurs, harmonics, amplifier engineering, IF conversion frequencies chains and gain, filters, measurement, math, software and such. Let the more general uBITX stuff remain in this forum.
Tom, wb6b
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Ah, perfect!
I can go camp out in this new forum and avoid
all the talk about new forums.? ? ;-)
Jerry
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How about "uBITX tech" for all the technical topics, spurs, harmonics, amplifier engineering, IF conversion frequencies chains and gain, filters, measurement, math, software and such. Let the more general uBITX stuff remain in this forum.
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Arv:
I wouldn't worry too much about the length as I would that it be descriptive. First, most of us have probably put our favorite sites on our browser's "favorites bar", which makes it easy to open a tab. Second, while I like HBTE, it's too short to provide a solid Google hit. That's why I would have no fears over "HomebrewHamTestEquipment" as the name. It will likely get shortened to HTE anyway. (I created the Greater Cincinnati Builders Group and the host shortened it to CGBG.io.)
Jack, W8TEE
On Sunday, August 19, 2018, 6:10:16 PM EDT, Arv Evans <arvid.evans@...> wrote:
Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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Exactly.? It¡¯s immaterial what you call the group.? You can call it anything in your favorites¡ and once in your email program, you¡¯ll never have to touch it again. ? ?
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Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2018 9:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] New Group Specifically for "Homebrew Test Equipment"? I wouldn't worry too much about the length as I would that it be descriptive. First, most of us have probably put our favorite sites on our browser's "favorites bar", which makes it easy to open a tab. Second, while I like HBTE, it's too short to provide a solid Google hit. That's why I would have no fears over "HomebrewHamTestEquipment" as the name. It will likely get shortened to HTE anyway. (I created the Greater Cincinnati Builders Group and the host shortened it to CGBG.io.) On Sunday, August 19, 2018, 6:10:16 PM EDT, Arv Evans <arvid.evans@...> wrote: A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas?
My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has
several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment? On a slightly different direction........ In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group. We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some interesting discussion has started. I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do
the same.? The process involves logging into the "create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward. It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a discussion group...Go For It ! -- ¡_. _._
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How about:?Test Equipment and Measurement as a name for a new group?? I had proposed this for the eHAM site in the past and would be glad to be a moderator for the group.
My own complement of test gear includes:
- Four channel, Tektronix Oscilloscope
- SparkFun Bus Pirate (for monitoring digital activity such as SPI, I2C, etc.)
- USB Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Handheld Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Resistance Substitution Box
- Capacitance Substitution Box
- Variable Power Supply
- Capacitance Meter
- Inductance Meter
- Function Generator (x2)
- Home brew quick component tester box
- Various Digital Multimeters
- Home brew RF Signal Generator
- Frequency Counter
- RF Signal Generator,
- Heathkit Vacuum Tube Voltmeter
- Heathkit Frequency Counter (the COOL one with Nixie Tube readouts)
- Heathkit Tube Tester (starting to get into 'hollow state' electronics again)
- Vector Network Analyzer
- Antenna Tuners
- SWR Wattmeter
- RF Dummy Loads (various values)
And probably a few things I have forgotten.......
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This is a good suggestion. Please keep the name simple and searchable. It can be small without acronyms. 73 Ajay, VU3YWK
On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 5:32 PM Dennis Zabawa < kg4rul@...> wrote: How about:?Test Equipment and Measurement as a name for a new group?? I had proposed this for the eHAM site in the past and would be glad to be a moderator for the group.
My own complement of test gear includes:
- Four channel, Tektronix Oscilloscope
- SparkFun Bus Pirate (for monitoring digital activity such as SPI, I2C, etc.)
- USB Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Handheld Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Resistance Substitution Box
- Capacitance Substitution Box
- Variable Power Supply
- Capacitance Meter
- Inductance Meter
- Function Generator (x2)
- Home brew quick component tester box
- Various Digital Multimeters
- Home brew RF Signal Generator
- Frequency Counter
- RF Signal Generator,
- Heathkit Vacuum Tube Voltmeter
- Heathkit Frequency Counter (the COOL one with Nixie Tube readouts)
- Heathkit Tube Tester (starting to get into 'hollow state' electronics again)
- Vector Network Analyzer
- Antenna Tuners
- SWR Wattmeter
- RF Dummy Loads (various values)
And probably a few things I have forgotten.......
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Again, it doesn't need to be small because you can dedicate a tab on your browser to the address...type it once and you're done! To me, it is MUCH more important that the name be clear so it yields definite results on a search engine. I would prefer: HamTestEquipment-Measurement. Using "Test equipment" could yield hits on everything from measuring the moisture content of apples to urine tests on zebras.
Jack, W8TEE
On Monday, August 20, 2018, 9:05:37 AM EDT, Ajay Kashikar <ajaykashikar@...> wrote:
This is a good suggestion. Please keep the name simple and searchable. It can be small without acronyms. 73 Ajay, VU3YWK
On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 5:32 PM Dennis Zabawa < kg4rul@...> wrote: How about:?Test Equipment and Measurement as a name for a new group?? I had proposed this for the eHAM site in the past and would be glad to be a moderator for the group.
My own complement of test gear includes:
- Four channel, Tektronix Oscilloscope
- SparkFun Bus Pirate (for monitoring digital activity such as SPI, I2C, etc.)
- USB Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Handheld Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Resistance Substitution Box
- Capacitance Substitution Box
- Variable Power Supply
- Capacitance Meter
- Inductance Meter
- Function Generator (x2)
- Home brew quick component tester box
- Various Digital Multimeters
- Home brew RF Signal Generator
- Frequency Counter
- RF Signal Generator,
- Heathkit Vacuum Tube Voltmeter
- Heathkit Frequency Counter (the COOL one with Nixie Tube readouts)
- Heathkit Tube Tester (starting to get into 'hollow state' electronics again)
- Vector Network Analyzer
- Antenna Tuners
- SWR Wattmeter
- RF Dummy Loads (various values)
And probably a few things I have forgotten.......
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Hello Arv
Good idea. I like? But I can not be a moderator because I'm not a technician just a handyman radio amateur. I am continuing to work on the realization of the spectrum analyzer at the base of VFO / SigGen of QRPLabs, attenuator and mixer with your schema.
73 QRO Gilles F1BFU / FR
Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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Jack, Test Equipment is not endemic to Hams.? Make the group heading less exclusive.?
Besides, couldn't a Ham want to check the moisture content of the apples in his orchard or test the urine of his Zebra herd??
Wink, wink - nod, nod - say no more, say no more (with apologies to Monty Python)
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Dennis
I will keep you in mind for a Moderator.?
I'm still working on a few loose ends and then will be back on the new test equipment group
effort.?
Thanks again,
Arv
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On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 6:02 AM Dennis Zabawa < kg4rul@...> wrote: How about:?Test Equipment and Measurement as a name for a new group?? I had proposed this for the eHAM site in the past and would be glad to be a moderator for the group.
My own complement of test gear includes:
- Four channel, Tektronix Oscilloscope
- SparkFun Bus Pirate (for monitoring digital activity such as SPI, I2C, etc.)
- USB Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Handheld Digital Signal Oscilloscope
- Resistance Substitution Box
- Capacitance Substitution Box
- Variable Power Supply
- Capacitance Meter
- Inductance Meter
- Function Generator (x2)
- Home brew quick component tester box
- Various Digital Multimeters
- Home brew RF Signal Generator
- Frequency Counter
- RF Signal Generator,
- Heathkit Vacuum Tube Voltmeter
- Heathkit Frequency Counter (the COOL one with Nixie Tube readouts)
- Heathkit Tube Tester (starting to get into 'hollow state' electronics again)
- Vector Network Analyzer
- Antenna Tuners
- SWR Wattmeter
- RF Dummy Loads (various values)
And probably a few things I have forgotten.......
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Gilles F1BFU
Thanks for your comments.? Moderators do not have to be technical specialists. The
task of moderating a discussion group seems more like "herding cats" than verifying
technical claims.? The rest of the group will make sure technical statements are
accurate and timely.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to comment about "herding cats". ?? 8-)
Arv K7HKL
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Hello Arv
Good idea. I like? But I can not be a moderator because I'm not a technician just a handyman radio amateur. I am continuing to work on the realization of the spectrum analyzer at the base of VFO / SigGen of QRPLabs, attenuator and mixer with your schema.
73 QRO Gilles F1BFU / FR
Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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Hi Arv
Yes Arv, in these conditions I want to be?moderator. I will call the real technicians when the questions will exceed my abilities to answer.
73 QRO for F1BFU?
Gilles F1BFU
Thanks for your comments.? Moderators do not have to be technical specialists. The
task of moderating a discussion group seems more like "herding cats" than verifying
technical claims.? The rest of the group will make sure technical statements are
accurate and timely.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to comment about "herding cats". ?? 8-)
Arv K7HKL
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Hello Arv
Good idea. I like? But I can not be a moderator because I'm not a technician just a handyman radio amateur. I am continuing to work on the realization of the spectrum analyzer at the base of VFO / SigGen of QRPLabs, attenuator and mixer with your schema.
73 QRO Gilles F1BFU / FR
Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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I can help moderate the new forums(s). I'm an electrical engineer and Extra class ham.
Jim
Gilles F1BFU
Thanks for your comments.? Moderators do not have to be technical specialists. The
task of moderating a discussion group seems more like "herding cats" than verifying
technical claims.? The rest of the group will make sure technical statements are
accurate and timely.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to comment about "herding cats". ?? 8-)
Arv K7HKL
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Hello Arv
Good idea. I like? But I can not be a moderator because I'm not a technician just a handyman radio amateur. I am continuing to work on the realization of the spectrum analyzer at the base of VFO / SigGen of QRPLabs, attenuator and mixer with your schema.
73 QRO Gilles F1BFU / FR
Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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Giles
Okay.? I have one other volunteer for moderator.? I will let you both know when I get the
group up and functioning.? Probably only a couple of days until that happens.
Arv
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Hi Arv
Yes Arv, in these conditions I want to be?moderator. I will call the real technicians when the questions will exceed my abilities to answer.
73 QRO for F1BFU?
Gilles F1BFU
Thanks for your comments.? Moderators do not have to be technical specialists. The
task of moderating a discussion group seems more like "herding cats" than verifying
technical claims.? The rest of the group will make sure technical statements are
accurate and timely.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to comment about "herding cats". ?? 8-)
Arv K7HKL
_._
Hello Arv
Good idea. I like? But I can not be a moderator because I'm not a technician just a handyman radio amateur. I am continuing to work on the realization of the spectrum analyzer at the base of VFO / SigGen of QRPLabs, attenuator and mixer with your schema.
73 QRO Gilles F1BFU / FR
Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment.? The idea still seems interesting but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group.? It needs to be short enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment for testing
pigs or homemade beer,? Some possible options that come to mind: - ??? (probably too long)
- ? (Home Brew Test Equipment)
- or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names.? Any ideas? My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group. I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.? This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum.? That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is relative
to BITX based equipment.? Again, if such a forum were established, what
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
which is working quite well.? The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else could do the same.? The process involves logging into the " create a group" page and filling out the form.? The process is quite easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above groups, or another
group.? If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv? K7HKL
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When I'm googling for something home brewed, I use the term DIY. Such as DIY screwdriver antenna. I get the most hits that way.
Vince.
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On 08/19/2018 06:09 PM, Arv Evans wrote: Hello
A few days ago I mentioned an idea for starting a separate discussion
group for
home-brew ham radio test equipment. The idea still seems interesting
but I seem
to be struggling with what to call the group. It needs to be short
enough to type in
easily, and still definitive enough to not be confused with equipment
for testing
pigs or homemade beer, Some possible options that come to mind:
* groups.io/g/hamtest <>
* groups.io/g/homebrewhamtest <>
(probably too long)
* groups.io/g/HBTE <> (*H*ome *B*rew *T*est
*E*quipment)
* or....?
There are probably a myriad of better names. Any ideas?
My Linux NFS File Server has a Test Equipment directory that already has
several ideas which could be used as a start for this new discussion group.
I am sure that others have similar card files or computer files which
would be
interesting to the rest of us who like building our own test equipment.
This
does raise questions about how to differentiate hardware test equipment
projects from combination hardware and software based test equipment?
On a slightly different direction........
In the past there have been a few complaints about the amount of software
discussion here on the BITX20 forum. That raises the question of possibly
starting a separate discussion group specifically for software that is
relative
to BITX based equipment. Again, if such a forum were established, what
should it be called?
* groups.io/g/BITX-SW <>
* groups.io/g/BIT-SOFT <>
* groups/g/BSoft
* or...?
In the case of Homebrew Test Equipment and a possible new BITX-Software
group we would need a couple of volunteer moderators for each group.
We already have spawned an Antenna discussion group at
groups.io/g/antennas <>
which is working quite well. The moderators are doing a good job and some
interesting discussion has started.
I can start new discussion groups, but it is possible that someone else
could do
the same. The process involves logging into the "create a group
</creategroup>" page and
filling out the form. The groups.io <> process is quite
easy and straightforward.
It will not hurt my feelings if you want to start one of the above
groups, or another
group. If you have ever envisioned yourself as being the Lord and King
of a
discussion group...Go For It !
Arv K7HKL
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