Re: Protoboards
Hi Todd, I rolled my own already, because ordering 10 boards from JLCPCB is already cheaper than other options. https://oshwlab.com/3ym3ym/RF_prototyping_board Look for the second version of the PCB,
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vbifyz
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#8929
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Re: Protoboards
Todd For many of us modular construction goes well, and the modules can be enjoyed in more than one project. And means of construction can be varied. Yes having a practical means to mix SMT and leaded
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Curt
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Re: Protoboards
Ryan, thanks for the quick response and link to video. And thank you for a great proto board with free gerbers! To me it makes a lot of sense as a Manhattan-alternative. Dead bug makes sense.
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Todd W2TEF
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Re: Protoboards
The W7RLF board is designed to use IC's either dead-bug style, or with the grounds being used to mount the IC to the groundplane only, and the rest of the pins being bent up to float above the board
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Ryan Flowers
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Re: Protoboards
I've bought a few various PCB's but haven't used any yet. Take a look and you might be pleasantly surprised at the variety and price. Amazon is pretty amazing, we buy virtually everything from my
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Jim WB4ILP
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#8925
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Re: Protoboards
Jim, I did NOT know about that: thank you. I generally avoid Amazon in my own little one-person Quixote protest. But sometimes one just has to admit they've won and go there! Do you have some
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Todd W2TEF
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Re: Protoboards
Hey Todd, I'm sure you already know but maybe this will help others. There are a ton of protoboards available on Amazon in various sizes and aspect ratios with a variety of trace patterns. They are
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Jim WB4ILP
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Protoboards
I've watched this group for some months, and remember the hey-day of QRP-L and Manhattan construction when I was first getting into Amateur Radio. Recently re-licensed, I've been building back up my
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Todd W2TEF
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2N2/40+ Transceiver Schematics
I downloaded the parts list from Jim K8IQY's web site labeled "2n2_40+_new_piggy.pdf" and at the top of the list it says "revised for 11/23/2003 schematics".
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Alan N8WQ
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#8921
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Re: SW+ and the ME40+ replacement from Midway Electronics
Sorry for the email not working. Lots to do since I took over operations of a broadcast radio station and am contract engineer for seven other radio stations. This cuts into my free time but I'm
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R. Choy
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#8920
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Re: SW+ and the ME40+ replacement from Midway Electronics
Hello Rick, I do not think it is premature to post the FAQ so early.? I think it is a good thing because some of us were worried if the store was closing or something because all the radios
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Daniel KK4MRN
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Re: SST-20 from Wayne Burdick, N6KR - Manhattan Circuit Construction Madness Project
Re; SST transceivers, for those considering a homebrew version: For my 20m SST, I made several worthwhile mods: 1. I added a JFET amplifier after the crystal filter feeding into the '603 product
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Walter Thomas/K3ASW
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Re: WWV receiver
Looks like a W1AW-specific version of the venerable "Neophyte." Should be fun! --Kirk, NT0Z My book, "Stealth Amateur Radio," is now available from www.stealthamateur.com and on the Amazon Kindle
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Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z
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Re: SST-20 from Wayne Burdick, N6KR - Manhattan Circuit Construction Madness Project
Daniel The output power depends upon bias voltage and the impedance presented to the output of the final. If this transistor directly feeds the low pass filter, at 12-13 volt bias it will provide 1.5
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Curt
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Re: SST-20 from Wayne Burdick, N6KR - Manhattan Circuit Construction Madness Project
I finally searched for Dave AA7EE blog site and yeah, wow - that is a beauty. https://aa7ee.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/a-scratch-build-of-n6kr-and-wilderness-radios-sst-for-20m/ Dave has a link to
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Daniel KK4MRN
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Re: Multi-function test jig idea for homebrew radios.
Werd! Your boards look inventive! When I latched onto DipTrace* my desire to do Manhattan evaporated! From then on, it was look for projects, design, inspect, submit orders, wait, rinse & repeat. The
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k6whp
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Re: Multi-function test jig idea for homebrew radios.
Edit.. sorry, I forgot the image. William, Here is mine I made with Kicad and made at JLCPCB. ?This was maybe 3 years ago, cheap shipping was higher then. Cost about $6 shipped for the 5 boards. 40
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wb6ogd
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Re: SST-20 from Wayne Burdick, N6KR - Manhattan Circuit Construction Madness Project
Daniel All is well. Looking forward to you building an SST or something to your liking. Examine AA7EE projects for inspiration, I recall he describes all the details. If you build a modern SST I
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Curt
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#8911
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Re: SST-20 from Wayne Burdick, N6KR - Manhattan Circuit Construction Madness Project
Daniel - There are cheap unauthorized knock-offs of QRPGuys' designs on eBay. That is probably what you are seeing, unless you're seeing ads for people selling their genuine gear from QRPGuys. It's
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Dave AA7EE
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#8910
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Re: Multi-function test jig idea for homebrew radios.
Gary, Below is a board I ordered after a tutorial by Jim Kortge re the panelizing and scoring. Occurred about a year ago. In the PCB below, the math works out to? $4 additional for the scoring as an
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k6whp
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