Tag Archives: radio

February 14, 2020
15:50
by: Dan

Fixing bad filters in a Kenwood TK-7160H

I recently got a good deal on a condition-unknown Kenwood TK-7160H radio. This is a nice 50W VHF high-band commercial transceiver, and I figured that even if it was a little sick, it could probably be used to add support … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2014
22:32
by: Dan

A Manual Tune Button for the LDG AT-7000

The LDG AT-7000 automatic tuner is very popular among Icom HF radio owners, especially those with IC-7000 and IC-706 radios. It’s small, simple, and works really well. The problem is, it’s so simple that it has no controls of its … Continue reading →

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June 28, 2012
19:18
by: Dan

Field Day 2012

This past weekend was the 2012 ARRL Field Day, which is the biggest amateur radio event of the year in the US. The reason it’s called field day is that you’re supposed to get out into the field and operate … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2007
16:48
by: Dan

J-Pole

A while back, I built a J-Pole (aka “Copper Cactus&#8221 antenna for the 2-Meter band.  The intent was to put it up in the peak part of the attic, which would be the highest spot possible without getting it above … Continue reading →

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