Archive for the 'Online Resources' Category


Two Net Links

Got these two links from the latest Electronics Development e-mail newsletter:Tips & Tricks for Digital Logic Circuit Design
Digital logic circuits are widely used today, from simple circuits consisting of just a few logic gates to complicated microprocessor based systems. Get some hints and tips on designing and using digital logic [...]

RF App Notes Old, But Certainly Not Obsolete

Although most people now know Hewlett-Packard as a leading manufacturer of computers and printers, old-timers knew them as the pre-eminent maker of electronics test and measurement gear. They actually got started making computers as a sideline. The computers were to be used to control the instrumentation in automatic test setups; they never intended for [...]

Miscellaneous Links

Here are some miscellaneous links that I’ve come across lately:

Extra Class Math Guide. On the Extra Class test, they actually expect you to know how to calculate things like resonant frequency and phase angles. If you don’t remember your high school math, download this free guide.
Nightfire Electronic Kits. Want to start playing around with surface [...]

DXTuners.Com Free (for a while, anyway)

DX Tuners provide access to a global network of remotely controlled shortwave and VHF/UHF receivers via the Internet. You aune the radios with your browser and get live audio. Normally, you have to pay to get access to all of the network’s receivers, but to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the launch of DxTuners.com, [...]

PIO Tools Available on CD-ROM

From Allen Pitts, W1AGP, ARRL Media and PR Manager:
The Swiss Army Knife for PIOs 2006 edition is available on CD and now there’s also a copy on the internet.
The ‘Knife is a collection of the most used tools, files, and ideas from PIOs around the country. It is the “go to first” place for [...]

More Ham Radio Blogs

One cool thing about having an amateur radio blog is that you get e-mail from people who read your blog. Lately, I’ve gotten e-mail from hams who have blogs of their own. Below, find links to and mini-reviews of these blogs.