I like to post things about weird electronics and old technology, with the occasional random ramble.
This is the "let's chat" outlet for my project blog.
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There were several mods in the Heathkit AG-7 that's on the bench - but not all of them were just someone installing parts.
Check out what I found, and some extra info that was related to me on projects.
At the request of a friend who wanted to see how I worked on devices, I've started a youtube channel.
By "channel," I mean I sit there, work on a chassis, try to explain a little bit of what I'm doing, and ramble about it as well. It's kind of an interesting way to document things for myself, but maybe someone can find an interesting tidbit contained within.
It's mostly all long form content, so I understand it's not going to appeal to everyone.
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/@bottomdrawerprojects
Projects from the Bottom Drawer is a site where I talk about old technology, try to make it work again, and wonder exactly what the previous owner was trying to accomplish with it. There's a little bit of home automation, some general talks about tech industry things I've encountered, and a whole lot of vacuum tube goodness. I make mistakes along the way, don't be shy - point them out so we can learn something. Check the links below for Projects and the Project Hub.
The Breezeshooters Hamfest is happening this weekend.
This is a great mid-sized show that happens at the Butler Farm Show, an event area just outside of Butler, PA. There’s usually quite a few vendors, with indoor and outdoor exhibits. Rain kept last year down a little, so hopefully this year things will be a bit sunnier.
Breezeshooters Hamfest
Butler Farm Show Grounds
625 Evans City Road (Route 68)
Butler PA 16001
June 14th 2026
8AM - 2PM
$10 admission
https://breezeshooters.org/ns/hamfest/
Sometimes you can get away with a repair. Sometimes, you have to rebuild it.
The Heathkit AG-7 on the bench falls into the latter category. Check that out on projects: https://wereboar.com/projects/index.php/2025/06/30/the-heathkit-ag-7-audio-generator-part-5-its-gonna-need-everything/
Saturday turned out to be a wet day at Hamvention. I toured the event halls in search of a new scope, but no test equipment vendors save Bird were there - and they aren't selling hobby gear. The mix inside has changed, lots of SDR things and very few of the cottage industries that used to show up.
I did manage to sneak in some shots in-between showers, but vendors had already started packing up by the time I left at noon.
Check out my Saturday photos:
https://wereboar.com/projects/index.php/2026/05/18/saturdays-photos-from-the-2026-dayton-hamvention/
Let's (try to) make some repairs to the Heathkit AG-7 on the bench.
"Try" being the optimal word here...
https://wereboar.com/projects/index.php/2025/06/18/the-heathkit-ag-7-audio-generator-part-4-repairs/
