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Better CW and SSB Audio

Getting the best from your radio often requires you to read the jolly old manual (RTFM), or just twiddling the various knobs until the right thing happens. One of the …

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A Shack PC

One of the integral parts of your Shack is your computer – if you choose to allow one, of course! Whatever its purpose; something to browse the internet, read forums …

blog / construction / homebrew / interference / operating / pztips / shack / technical

EMC/RFI Mains Filter

Being able to pilfer from the Ham Goodies stock can be rather convenient at times – especially when it comes to wiring-up a new Shack and deciding that a “proper” …

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4:1 Current Balun

It’s often said that you must use a 4:1 Balun on your G5RV or where ladder-line meets coaxial cable. I often hear this topic discussed on the airwaves and the …

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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 …