Catastrophic Failure
Turns out that when a telescopic aluminium mast fills to the top with water it gets way too heavy. No damage other than the mast itself. Fiberglass pole quickly erected in the meantime. I think…
Read MoreTurns out that when a telescopic aluminium mast fills to the top with water it gets way too heavy. No damage other than the mast itself. Fiberglass pole quickly erected in the meantime. I think…
Read MoreAfter a loooooong process of renovations I have begun the building of a new shack. Well…technically. I have built the indoor and outdoor termination points for the feed lines (3 x right now, with capacity…
I recently installed an FT 8900R in my Jeep. It was a surprisingly simple installation with a remote head and speaker arrangement, dual band antenna and new mount+ feedline. The only 2 things I needed…
On the weekend of September 10 and 11 I helped WICEN with the Rally SA event. WICEN provide communications and timing assistance for the rally. After a last minute change to the roster due to…
From the RES Facebook Page: The Radio & Electronics Schools – Beginner to Advanced Course is now available in hard copy print version. This can be ordered NOW direct from CreateSpace Direct and shortly from…
Grabbed on of these from ebay to see how it might perform. 23000mAh (yep..23,000) with a max output of 19v/3A (12v and 16v and USB also options). I expect it will be good for my…
Here is an example of how Amateur Radio is directly making a difference to peoples lives (students/education) and indirectly to the planet (research). Well done to the AREG guys! UniSA students launch balloon into stratosphere…
Recently I heard about an inexpensive and simple low voltage alarm for LiPO and LiFePO4 batteries so I got my hands on one to try out. They are very simple and plug into the balance…
After many hours of frustration I have finally uploaded my first video to my new Youtube channel. There is a link in the menu above or you can find it here. What took about 5…
I don’t know about you but when ever I am setting up at a portable location and it is time to get all the wires and cables sorted I am faced with something that looks…