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(A night-time photo of RF power applied to the feed line at my station. It is possible that I have a small mismatch.)
Amplifiers & more:
A few words about vacuum tubes. Ω
Tune-up procedure for tube-type amps. Ω
What makes a good HF amp (tube-type) ? Ω
Tube-type HF amplifier FAQ's. Ω
Selected ETO-Alpha amplifiers. Ω
The rare ICOM IC-4KL. Ω
When is an amplifier too big? Ω
Weak RF output? Ω
Noisy ICOM PS-125? Ω
Hot radio ? Ω
Fix your IC-756 series knob. Ω
Frequency calibration procedure, (for most rigs). Ω
Radio stories. Ω
DSP distortion? Ω
Dirty transmitters! Ω
Nostalgia in ham radio, which "road" will you choose? Ω
My gear, (at least some of it):
My Towers. Ω
Station radio gear at KK5DR. Ω
The newest home-brew (currently under construction) "conversion" project, named "Thor". Ω
My home-brew (currently operational) "triode" HF amplifier, named "Crom". Ω
My home-brew (under construction, but on hiatus) "tetrode" amplifier project, named "Loki". Ω
Ye ole TS-830S. Ω
My product reviews:
List of my product reviews. Ω
For first time home-brewers:
Advice for the newcomer to home-brewing. Ω
Why I Home-brew. Ω
"Building your own HF tube-type amplifier." Ω
Home-brew an amplifier keying "buffer" relay. Ω
Home-brew a microphone pre-amp. Ω
Use an old computer mouse to key your radio. Ω
My (home-brew) "Balanced-balanced" tuner. Ω
My "Lab gear". Ω
Essential gear for home-brew building. Ω
For U.S. veterans:
To U.S. military veterans. Ω
U.S. Navy S.E.A.L.s Ω
My friend Adam Farson VA7OJ/AB4OJ and his excellent web site. Ω
Looking for my e-mail address? Click here. Ω
An ICOM FAQ site. Ω
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