DDS VFO for the DX-60a
I got this CB VFO at a hamfest for $2. Perfect case for a DDS VFO.. First thing was to gut it and save all the bits, especially the gear…
Amateur Radio
New Life for a DX-60 Amateur Transmitter
I picked up this nice condition Ham transmitter last weekend. It should go nicely with my Heathkit receiver.. I’m amazed at its condition. Except for the yellowed meter face it’s…
Upgrade to an old Cantenna Dummy Load
A few years go I made a Cantenna Dummy load. I filled it with mineral oil left over from some woodworking projects and it;s worked great for a long time.…
Heavy Duty BalUn or UnUn
First day of vacation and I wanted to tune up my Kenwood Ham Radio. Its a great working hybrid transceiver. It has 3 Vacuum Tubes. The driver and a matched…
3D Coil Forms for Ham Radio
It used to be so easy to go to Canal street and buy radio parts. Now even simple things like open air coils are hard to find. I wanted to…