4:1 Current Balun
Today’s bit of homebrew saw me wind and test a 4:1 Current Balun – The PZT Shack features an aerial connection plate in the wall cavity which includes a couple of 1:1 Choke Baluns – One of these is in…
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European Locator Map
On VHF and above, it’s useful to have a way of seeing the Maidenhead Locator against a European map – DX Atlas can display these as an overlay on the current view, very useful. In conjunction with Band Master, DX Atlas…
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Shack Plumbing
Routing coax and/or balanced-feeder into the average Shack can be problematic – whether you’re trying to get large coax through an air-brick or attempting to keep balanced-line away from metal objects, it sure tests your skills (and patience!). The PZT…
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CW and SSB Filtering Tips
Getting the best from your radio often requires reading the jolly old manual (RTFM), or just twiddling the various knobs until the right thing happens. One of the under-used (or over-looked) functions is the RF Gain control. But why should…
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