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A compact 1:1 Choke Balun with decent power handling, for less than $50

Here is a simple weatherproof choke balun, capable of 100w+ power handling, compact in size, neat looking and low cost.

17/10/2009
A simple 30w class C PA unit for 2m use

This is a power amp that is great for giving your 2m HT a bit more grunt.

30/05/2010
A subtone encoder for allowing older radio's to use repeaters

This is a simple subtone encoder that anyone can build, which will generate 123Hz (default), 91.5Hz -or- both at the same time, for convenient repeater access. I have to advise, that I am not sure of the legality of running both 91.5Hz and 123Hz at the same time, but it does work :)

01/08/2010
Attenuator

An attenuator suitable for foxhunting and other equipment testing

VK8GG
19/09/2009
Audio Function Generator with Frequency and P-P voltage display

This is an audio signal generator that does sine or square wave, operates from 20Hz to just over 30Khz, has a frequency display with 1Hz resolution, and a P-P output voltage indicator with a resolution of 100mV.

04/12/2009
Building a Dummy Load and Measuring Power Accurately

The title says it all. This article is published with the permission of the author, Ken Kemski K4EAA.

13/11/2009
Suppressing RF Interference

Ferrite is your friend, and more often than not, the simplest solution to RFI problems.

29/09/2009