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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast layabout. Accredited Examiner Canada/USA | ARES/AuxComm AEC #Emcomm | Creates solder smoke | www.ve6lk.com | #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
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RT @BusfaceontheAir
You know why I learned #morsecode? I was getting bored with #hamradio. I played with FT8/4, JS-8 for a minute but that was the most hands off I had ever felt with the hobby. Morse Code brought all the fun back!
@N3VEM thanks for all you've done to support POTA.
Somewhere, someone finally made this and I think it's beautiful: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4687836
Ethernet | RJ45 clip to secure/repair/fix broken tab by guss67

This clip was design to fix/repair/secure the broken or loose tab of a RJ45 Ethernet connector and avoid crimping. Designed to prevent from moving, wiggling, falling from the connector and easy to install.UPDATE v.4.9 | 28/01/2021Added the 3 following files which have slightly wider body (0.25mm) than 4.7 version and small upgrade on the tip.1. "4.9.nf.supported" (extension) comes "with supports" for the ones are not very familiar with. But I still prefer S3D's supports.2. "4.9.nf" (extension) with "no fillet", to make it easier printing with supports.3. "4.9" (extension) with fillet, for "smooth edges". On FDM printers isn't that much noticeable.UPDATE v.4.7 | 01/01/2021Added another version with "no fillet" (".nf" extension), actually it has sharp edges to make it easier printing with supports.PrintingSuggested printing orientation is the one as the files are stored, why?Printing the tab from the base to the tip in X-Y axis makes it stronger and more flexible since its printed in one continued string.If you change the orientation with the tip on top then tab's base will start from the bottom and builds up while the Z axis is sticking the rest of it till the tip. With this orientation the tab has more possibilities to brake since Z layers don't bond the same as the method I suggested.*If you have another solution let me know.Supports Supports needed and you need to be experienced with good slicer settings. Also attention needed when removing them from the actual print.Or you can print the file with "4.9.nf.supported" (extension) which comes with supports. But I still prefer S3D's supports.Installation note:1.Before install the "printed clip" check the left overs of the broken tab. If it is too long the tip of the "printed clip" might not click underneath the left-over. So, I suggest to leave a length of the broken tab about "0,5-1,0mm". If the broken tad left-over is to small or cuted flash then the printed one might not click and hopefully that would work well, haven't tested that scenario.2.Follow the sketches to install the "printed clip", also while sliding in if you find it a bit hard some wiggling might help.*You may call it the "ScorpioNet" or "Devil's Network Tail"! Designed in InventorIf you enjoy and want to support my work you can donate me on the link below,Thank you!

Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects
RT @kj6vu
Well, the time has come to move to Mastodon. If you want to follow me, KJ6VU, or the Ham Radio Workbench podcast in general, you will have to come over to the Fediverse. Look for me @KJ6VU
RT @AlanAtTek
I put together a short video showing my portable "shack in a pack" kit for portable ham radio operations: https://youtu.be/CMRpv_CN3to
#362: Ham Radio: My Elecraft KX2 portable QRP shack kit for Parks On The Air (POTA), SOTA, and more

YouTube
Thanks to all that visited me on 20m CW for @POTAspots VE-5933; 33 contacts in 40 minutes I think I'm getting more comfy with this. 73 #POTA
RT @km4ack
RadioMail open beta is here. Get in on the fun at https://radiomail.app/ Video coming next week 👍
RadioMail

Beautiful amateur radio experience for Winlink email on your iPhone.

Wideband Loop Antenna Polarization - Making It Up

I am afraid today's post will be disturbing to some readers. We are going to destroy several myths about loop antenna polarization.

Making It Up
In case you missed it, over on TheBirdSite I'm live micro-blogging a KX3/PX3 Go-Kit build. This is the link to the latest #Superthread https://twitter.com/VE6LK/status/1593094930167398400 and where I show you how badly distorted a LM386 module can be IRL
#noxp
@[email protected] | YouTube.com/@VE6LK | Vince on Twitter

“Welcome to Superthread part 4. Follow along as I build my new-to-me KX3 + PX3 + Accesories into a @PelicanProducts 1500 Part one is here https://t.co/NapMde9pdQ Part two is here https://t.co/qyDeZvuj3q Part three is here https://t.co/mT8SwiK4F9”

Twitter
This is only a re-re-test [of the Mastodon/Twitter x-bridge]
Please do not adjust the horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, Vin, Vout, Pin, Pout, impedance, reactance, resistance, capacitance, weights, measures.
Or anything else you can think of and a few things you didn't 🤣