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“The Electronics Of Radio” NorCal 40B Transceiver Build Lab Notes: Problem 22
This continues a series of blog posts on David Rutledge’s text, “The Electronics of Radio”, that I am studying while building the NorCal 40B transceiver. This series of posts will not be a review of the book, nor is it a assembly manual. Rutledge presents a series of problems at the each chapter that aid …
“The Electronics Of Radio” NorCal 40B Transceiver Build Lab Notes: Problem 21
This continues a series of blog posts on David Rutledge’s text, “The Electronics of Radio”, that I am studying while building the NorCal 40B transceiver. This series of posts will not be a review of the book, nor is it a assembly manual. Rutledge presents a series of problems at the each chapter that aid …
Winter Field Day 2026 Reflections: Is Ham Radio Relevant For Emergency Communications And Prepping?
I say yes. There is a lot of debate amongst amateur radio operators as to whether or not ham radio can be an effective component of an emergency communication plan for a municiple or other governmental jurisdiction. The national organization for ham radio promotes the hobby as a way to “serve” agencies who purportedly need …
“The Electronics Of Radio” NorCal 40B Transceiver Build Lab Notes: Problem 20
This continues a series of blog posts on David Rutledge’s text, “The Electronics of Radio”, that I am studying while building the NorCal 40B transceiver. This series of posts will not be a review of the book, nor is it a assembly manual. Rutledge presents a series of problems at the each chapter that aid …
Dipping Toes Into Boat Anchors: Sencore FS 134 Field Strength Meter
A few months back I got a call from my Dad saying, hey, I found this thing I picked up from somewhere, do you want it? It was a half-century old Sencore FS 134 Field Strength Meter used for UHF/VHF television and FM broadcast frequencies. Fast forward to Christmas, and there it was sitting in …
“The Electronics Of Radio” NorCal 40B Transceiver Build Lab Notes: Problem 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D, 19E
This continues a series of blog posts on David Rutledge’s text, “The Electronics of Radio”, that I am studying while building the NorCal 40B transceiver. This series of posts will not be a review of the book, nor is it a assembly manual. Rutledge presents a series of problems at the each chapter that aid …
“The Electronics Of Radio” NorCal 40B Transceiver Build Lab Notes: Problem 16F, 16G
This continues a series of blog posts on David Rutledge’s text, “The Electronics of Radio”, that I am studying while building the NorCal 40B transceiver. This series of posts will not be a review of the book, nor is it a assembly manual. Rutledge presents a series of problems at the each chapter that aid …
Back To Basics: A Little Radio, Some Bad Morse Code, A Restless Shepherd, And Ten Beautiful Contacts (CUTLER PARK RESERVATION, POTA US-8407)
It is hard to believe that I am approaching seven years of ham radio. I started as a portable operator who liked to experiment with antennas and transceivers. This hobby is a source of tremendous joy and inspiration, leading me down paths I never knew existed. I consider myself a “hyperlocal traveler.” I take immense …