Doug K6JEY is back to talk about the test equipment and methods for optimizing receiver performance.

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HamShack Hotline - https://hamshackhotline.com

https://hamshackhotline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HH-FAQ.pdf

DX Engineering - How Hamshack Hotline works

Corsair Components, Inc.           (Streamdeck, etc)

​This week, Mike, George, Rod, and Jeremy discuss the approach and tools of prototyping.

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Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/
Coupon Code HamRadioWorkbench2021

Build your own electronics workshop book - https://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Electronics-Workshop-ebook/dp/B00820LWHK

​MakerPipe - https://makerpipe.com/

Dan Quigley N7HQ, Director of Amateur Products at Flex Radio, joins us discuss the role of your network in your shack.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/the-network-in-your-shack

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Previous HRWB Episode on Network Concepts - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/introduction-to-networking-and-network-security

Download Files for the Flex Radio 19” Rack Patch Panel - HERE

WIHA Electric Screwdriver - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08W7RXFWK/

MoCA - Multimedia over Coax Alliance - http://www.mocalliance.org/

Node-RED - https://nodered.org/

Node-RED Ham Radio Group - https://groups.io/g/nodered-hamradio

Netgate Routers - https://shop.netgate.com/

Ubiquiti Network Equipment - https://www.ui.com/

DynDNS - https://account.dyn.com/

Free DNS services - https://techwiser.com/dyndns-alternatives/

​Free diagramming - https://draw.io/

Join George, Jeremy, Smitty, Vince, Mike, and Rod as we answer audience questions live from the 2021 QSO Today Ham Radio Expo

​Winter is going, and that means it’s time to start preparing for springtime operations!  George, John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW, and Rod VA3ON join to talk about their projects to prepare for Spring.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/spring-project-roundtable

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Join us LIVE Friday March 12th at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo at 9PM EST/6PM PST
https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/

Low Band Systems - https://lowbandsystems.com
​
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/lbs-six2two-uhf/media/video

Some great Technical slides with all the math / science (Hamvention 2017) - https://static-sl.insales.ru/files/1/7984/4996912/original/Using_High_Performance_Multiplexer_Technology_v1c.pdf

RadioStuff - https://groups.io/g/RadioStuff

www.eb104.ru

Cool little HDMI Camera - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1526285-REG/aida_imaging_hd_100a_hdmi_pov_camera_with.html

Cool video switcher/streamer -
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20200730-02

This week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget.  George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present their recommendations while Mike VA3MW and Jeremy KF7IJZ give insight to the selections offered.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/250-dollar-workbench

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Join us at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on Friday 3/12, 2021 at 2100 EST / 1800 PST - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ 

BayCon 2021 Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAM3ZqzDZxL2Ez5R2oD-Qw

Mike's $31 DMM - https://www.banggood.com/ANENG-620A-4_7-inch-Large-LCD-Screen-Automatic-+-Manual-Intelligent-True-RMS-Digital-Multimeter-Resistance-Diode-Capacitance-Temperature-Frequency-Test-p-1805601.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN&ID=6287842

Vince D'eon VE6LK - http://ve6lk.com/ and https://twitter.com/VE6LK

George Builds an IC-705 portable case - ttps://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html

Tester Diode Triode Capacitor Resistor Transistor LCR ESR NPN PNP MOSFET - https://www.amazon.com/wisTek-Transistor-Capacitor-Resistor-Colorful/dp/B07SZQ7VTF/ref=sr_1_83?dchild=1&keywords=lcr+esr+meter&qid=1613767657&sr=8-83

Plasti-Dip - https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plasti-Dip/N-5yc1vZ6z7 

Veto Pro Pac - https://vetopropac.com/ 

Cycle25 Club YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_0gANQteAstN8wHJR8QPw

George's List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuskqruwVKmGCd15li9__VOVXv45fz8rd7jqtpyL3Yw/edit?usp=sharing

Vince's List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JQDEhrkI1ZuVnZaAKkoyyCSBUsRNBswHgkL9JVmRsxI/edit?usp=sharing

Dan's List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ES1RqjK2JgH22COja79vSv4Dl4XJSfucV9wjfFxRd4I/edit?usp=sharing

Rod's List
Rod - Pliers kit (6)
Craftsman
Stanley Black & Decker/Dewalt
22
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Pliers-6-Piece-Pouch-CMHT81716/dp/B07QL3CLRS/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=electronics+tool+set&qid=1613782573&sr=8-9

Screwdrivers (16) (iPhone)
Craftsman
Tell this story
20
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-944979-Pieces-Set-Electronics/dp/B01HZWV0JU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=craftsman+electronics+screwdrivers&qid=1613782859&sr=8-5

Ratcheting screwdriver/Bits
Craftsman
Have this already?
20
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-26-Piece-CMHT68001/dp/B07SGVXKZ9/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/146-1530988-4851835?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07SGVXKZ9&pd_rd_r=c4901bbb-ba48-4453-b4ad-5578484f367f&pd_rd_w=SsvfV&pd_rd_wg=JDFZ7&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=MRA12DNAN97M113YKF9Z&psc=1&refRID=MRA12DNAN97M113YKF9Z
Soldering
Rod - 
Solder Station
Weller WESD51
Used 48
48
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Weller-WESD51-Digital-Solder-Station-50-W-350-850-F/114680045896?hash=item1ab376a148:g:s8AAAOSw~Q9gJadb

 we1010na
New 109
0
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WE1010NA-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B077JDGY1J/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=WE1010NA&qid=1613781309&sr=8-2

 Education kit
159 usd with lb solder and xcelites
  Test Equipment
DMM - Digital Multi Meter
Fluke Model 101
New
51
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-101-Multimeter-Resistance-Capacitance/dp/B00HE6MIJY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fluke+101&qid=1613781680&sr=8-1
Consumables
Solder
Kester "44" 63/37 .031
New
12.49
https://www.amazon.com/Kester-Rosin-Core-Solder-Dispense-Pak/dp/B017WK9HQS/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=SOLDER+kester+63%2F37&qid=1613781863&s=industrial&sr=1-7

Solder wick
Tiny roll (Yellow)
New
3.5
https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Desoldering-Length-Yellow/dp/B008O9W78C/ref=sr_1_7_mod_primary_new?dchild=1&keywords=solder+wick+yellow&qid=1613782353&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-7

Sponge
Fits in caddy
New
2.2
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WCC104-Solder-Cleaning-Sponge/dp/B0091A7CUG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Sponge+for+weller+soldering+iron&qid=1613782468&sr=8-3

​Jeremy's List
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANZRT4M/
Hakko CHP-170 Micro Cutters - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPDG1K/
Uni-T UT-139C Digital Multimeter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016JXASYE/
Irwin VISE GRIP Wire Stripper - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQ21CA/
iFixit Mako Precision Screwdriver Set - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0189YWOIO/
Mitotoyu Pocket Steel Rule - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OBX14Q/
1/4" Right Angle Driver Set - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062FSAVI/
EEVBlog BM235 DMM - https://www.amazon.com/EEVblog-BM235-Brymen-Multimeter/dp/B01JZ1ADCO/
​

​It's time for BayCon once again! In this episode, Mike Walker VA3MW walks us through his station automation and talks about leveraging Node Red for control.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2021-station-automation

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Intro to Station Automation Video - https://youtu.be/AJGhu8r7cYU?t=11671

​Using Node Red for Station Automation Video - https://youtu.be/AJGhu8r7cYU?t=15234

​Steve Hicks N5AC, Chief Technology Officer for FlexRadio, joins us to talk about the approach that Flex takes to build not just radios, but radio platforms.

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Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker.

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​Mke K8MRD stops by to talk about portable operation.  George and Jeremy discuss their new ICOM IC-705s.

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K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff

G90 Go Box/Solar Generator video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHS1ONJ3TrI&t=1s

G90 Go Box/Solar Generator build video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ45RgHDUNU

Harbor Freight Apache Cases - https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=apache%20case

Sherwood Engineering RF Receiver Comparison - http://www.sherweng.com/table.html

IC-705 ZMount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4LX3RF

IC-705 cage - https://www.peovi.com/product/ic705-tatical-cage/

​IC-705 Cage option 2 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/protective-case-cover-folding-stand-Antenna-Bracket-For-ICOM-705-IC-705/174559653485?hash=item28a490ee6d:g:W7AAAOSwaOtf2CxQ