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CAT Cable on the Cheap

September 19, 2019September 21, 2019 - by M0PZT

I recently needed to re-program my FT-857D with some new memories but didn’t have a spare USB CAT cable to hand. Then I remembered that all of the various radio …

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IC-7300 Notes

July 1, 2018January 10, 2020 - by M0PZT

I purchased a new IC-7300 in June 2018 to revamp my /P setup – after mixing the KX3 and FT-857 depending upon my operating mood, band conditions etc, I wanted …

Simple 1:1 Choke Balun

May 26, 2018August 31, 2019 - by M0PZT

As you’re probably aware, it’s good practice to have a Balun where BAL(anced) meets UN(balanced) feeder and the following is my latest accessory for when I’m operating “Portable“. This is …

TS-590SG Cooling Fans

December 16, 2016October 10, 2019 - by M0PZT

This post comes as a result of reading Ulf DK5TX’s blog regarding the TS-590SG – I was surprised to hear that there was a possibility of my 590 being not …

4:1 Current Balun

July 28, 2016November 23, 2019 - by M0PZT

Today’s bit of homebrew saw me wind and test a 4:1 Current Balun – The Shack features an aerial connection plate in the wall cavity which includes a couple of …