Now get on the air—and keep the hints coming.
Instead of digging through drawers, mount a magnetic strip above your bench. It keeps pliers, wire strippers, and screwdrivers at eye level and within reach. For non-magnetic stainless steel tools, a small piece of heat-shrink tubing can be used to secure a tiny neodymium magnet to the handle. The "Third Hand" Upgrade New- Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur
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You need to desolder a through-hole component. The last piece of solder wick vanished months ago. For non-magnetic stainless steel tools, a small piece
Ferrite beads are expensive, and winding a 1:1 balun takes time. Use a small metal trash can (or a large coffee tin) as a shield. Place a 6-turn winding of RG-174 through four stacked FT240-43 cores, then drop the entire assembly into the metal can. Connect the can’s lid to your station ground. This creates a Faraday-shielded choke that kills even the most stubborn 160-10m hash from switch-mode power supplies.
One of the most critical aspects of being a successful radio amateur is setting up your station. Here are a few hints and kinks to keep in mind:
Each volume is organized into thematic sections to help operators quickly find solutions for their specific needs. Hints & Kinks for the Radio Amateur 19th Edition - ARRL