​​Mark “Smitty” Smith KR6ZY and John Jacobs W7DBO join us to talk about workbench and ham radio gift ideas for this holiday season.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2019-holiday-shopping-show
Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/
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Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2019” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Benchduino back in stock - Holiday Sale on Bechnduino 20% off $40 through the end of the year!!! - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p11/benchduino-pcb-set.html

HRWB Holiday Shopping Shows - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/category/shopping-show

NanoVNA - https://www.rtl-sdr.com/reviews-of-the-nanovna-an-ultra-low-cost-50-vector-network-analyzer/

In-Line DC Power Meter - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-DC-combo-Meter-LCD-Watt-Power-Volt-Amp-RC-Battery-charging-Analyzer-M/152339793114?fbclid=IwAR0u9SlZi2Dm6zOJyZt4fDTu7w_pjBIEYD_FiNfLymxtQUbMjcNHjfB17P0

Airspy HF Discovery - https://v3.airspy.us/product/airspy-hf-discovery/

Prusa 3d Prusa Mini - https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-mini/

Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station - https://www.amazon.com/FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-Station-FX-888D/dp/B07XLNF5PK

Hakko FX-951 Solidering Station - https://www.amazon.com/AMERICAN-HAKKO-PRODUCTS-INC-FX-951/dp/B0012B8NW8

Hakko FR-300 Desoldering Gun - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR-301-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B07BKSLLG9

Hakko 611 Solder Spool Holder - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-611-2-Dual-Solder-Stand/dp/B009SCL8XE/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hakko+soldering+spool&qid=1573926267&s=hi&sr=1-2

Hakko FA-400 Solder Smoke Absorber - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FA400-04-Bench-ESD-Safe-Absorber/dp/B00FZPSEY4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hakko+fa-400&qid=1573926942&sr=8-1

JLC PCB Service - https://jlcpcb.com/

Seeed Nano V3 Pocket 200khz Oscilloscope - https://www.seeedstudio.com/DSO-Nano-v3.html

iFixit tool kit
https://www.amazon.com/Syntus-Precision-Screwdriver-Electronics-Controller/dp/B0772SP617/ref=sr_1_6?crid=11Q3MZM5LFV5D&keywords=ifixit+tool+kit&qid=1573927947&s=industrial&sprefix=ifixit%2Cindustrial%2C204&sr=1-6

100pcs Solder Seal Wire Connectors, Sopoby Heat Shrink Butt Connectors - https://amzn.to/2XuCwGR

Silicone Soldering Mat Heat Resistant - https://amzn.to/2KsqZCe

KAI-200 - Antenna Analyzer - WSPR Transmitter ($?)
http://jackdev23.wixsite.com/iw2ndh-swr-analyzer

Panavise Jr - https://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-Model-201-Junior-Miniature/dp/B000B61D22/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=panavise+jr&qid=1573926550&s=hi&sr=1-2

iFixIt Driver Kit - https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-299-4-Driver-Bit-64pc/dp/B0189YWOIO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ifixit&qid=1573928431&sr=8-4

W6BHZ, Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club selling a bunch of classic boat anchors from a local SK: https://www.w6bhz.org/for-sale/

AnyTone D578 - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/products/at-d578uv 

TAC-Comm Metal Enclosures - https://www.tac-comm.com/

CS-800 DMR - http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios%20CS800.htm

TYT MD-430 - https://www.mtcradio.com/tyt-md-430-uhf-400-470-mhz-2-watts-dmr-analog-compact-ham-radio-handheld-w-programming-cable/

​It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year.  During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording!  While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 2, we cover Ham Radio accessories and gifts for your Workbench.

Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench
Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact
Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/
BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423

STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip  - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM

The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast

SPRAT http://www.gqrp.com/sprat.htm

RADCOM FROM THE RSGB https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom/

National Contest Journal - http://ncjweb.com/

QRP Quarterly (QRP-ARCI Journal) - http://www.qrparci.org/

QEX: the forum for Communications Experimenters - http://www.arrl.org/qex

RT Systems Programming Software - https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/

Rig Expert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/

Bird Watt Meters - https://www.birdrf.com/Products/Test%20and%20Measurement/Power-Meters/Wattmeters-Line-Sections/RF-Wattmeters.aspx

RTL-SDR v3 Dongle - https://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-Blog-RTL2832U-Software-Defined/dp/B0129EBDS2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542432310&sr=8-4&keywords=rtl-sdr

Anker Powerline USB Cables (Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C) - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=anker+powerline

Begali CW Paddles - https://www.i2rtf.com/keys---paddles.html

MFJ-464 CW Keyer/Reader - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-464

Bioenno Battery - https://www.bioennopower.com/

Powerfilm Solar Panel - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/

RadioSport Headsets - http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/

Goal Zero Crush Solar Lantern - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/lights/crush-light/

Heil HT Headset - https://heilsound.com/products/handie-talkie-headset-hth/

Fenix USB Lantern - https://www.amazon.com/rechargeable-neutral-dedicated-camping-EdisonBright/dp/B075QZRFSP/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424334&sr=8-16&keywords=fenix+lantern

Fenix HL23 AA Headlamp
https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-HL23-Headlamp-Champagne-EdisonBright/dp/B00UHZXAYG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433548&sr=8-3&keywords=fenix+hl23

https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-Light-Life-Light/dp/B016UQNG9E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433912&sr=8-3&keywords=lightalife+mini

Airforce Boonie Hat - https://uspatriottactical.com/r-b-airman-battle-uniform-boonie-hat-abu/

Improved MilSpec Rain Poncho - http://store.oldgrouch.biz/immipomainus.html

Morseit by Picolabs CW App - https://pacolabs.com/iOS/MorseIt/

Free Amateur Radio Test Prep - https://HamStudy.org/

Coax Crimp Set (DX Engineering) - https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/coaxial-cable-prep-tools

Snap circuits - https://www.elenco.com/brand/snap-circuits/

Makeblock mBot Ranger Programmable Robot Kit - https://amzn.to/2TkgyDN

Kuman K4-US for Arduino Project Complete Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/2TlO50d

Chibitronics - LED Craft Kit - https://chibitronics.com/

QRP-Labs QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/

WinKeyer - https://www.hamcrafters2.com/

BITX QRP Transceiver Kits - http://www.hfsignals.com/

Hakko desoldering gun FR-301 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR-301-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B07BKSLLG9

Arduino sensor kit - ttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultimate-37-in-1-Sensor-Modules-Kit-for-Arduino-MCU-Education-User-Free-case/231757573899?hash=item35f5d3ef0b:rk:1:pf:0

Transistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/840pcs-Transistor-TO-92-Assortment-24-value-NPN-PNP-DIY-kit-2N2222-S9018-BC32/332682436699?epid=12020296536&hash=item4d756b205b:rk:1:pf:0

Resistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/130-values-2600pcs-1ohm-10M-ohm-W-Metal-Film-Resistor-Resistors-Assortment-Kit/221903164710?hash=item33aa759526:rk:1:pf:0

“The Radio Amateurs Workshop” - Joel Hallas W1ZR - http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-Radio-Amateurs-Workshop

Ratcheting Wire Terminal Crimper - https://amzn.to/2OKEI6N

MC4 Crimper https://amzn.to/2zhws9z

Dupont Crimping Tool - https://www.amazon.com/IWISS-Professional-Compression-Ratcheting-Wire-electrode/dp/B00OMM4YUY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542437709&sr=8-3&keywords=dupont+crimping+tool

​It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year.  During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording!  While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 1, we cover our workbenches and radio gear (topical since Black Friday is just around the corner).  In our next episode, we will cover radio accessories and gear for the workbench.

Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench
Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact
Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/
BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423

STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip  - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM

The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast

For inspiration Richard: K2EZ Mobile Rover - https://youtu.be/UwGoYCpGLko

Hans Summers QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/

Kevin Reeve N7RXE Cache Makers balloon launch - https://youtu.be/MxaKxS5POmY

California Near Space Project - http://www.cnsp-inc.com/

https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/4257043-to-infinity-and-beyond-lanark-space-agency-a-best-kept-secret/

Lanark Space Agency - https://lanarkspace.wordpress.com

Arduino and Baloons - https://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/

Tracksoar Balloon Controller - https://www.tracksoar.com/

NA4RR Hexbeam - http://www.k4hex.com/

George’s Benchduino Project - https://groups.io/g/benchduino

DX-Lab Software - https://www.dxlabsuite.com/

Icom RS-BA1 Software - https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/rsba1/default.aspx

Icom IC-9700 - http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9700/default.aspx

​CS-800D - http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/CS800D.htm

It’s Christmas Season once again and George and Jeremy are back to discuss gift ideas for your workbench!  This week, we’re joined by previous guests Nick KN6NK, Rod VA3ON, and Smitty KR6ZY.  This discussion will give inspire you with plenty of tools, test equipment, supplies, and stocking stuffers to add to your holiday workbench wishlist!

Twitter Workbench Picture Thread - https://twitter.com/smittyhalibut/status/931740952690958336

Double Cross Antenna - http://w7dbo.net/MARTES_Double_Cross_Antenna.pdf

Mount Panavise Jr. to an Arm!  - https://twitter.com/CyberQueenMara/status/931560219125063680

Hand Tools

• Weller ML100 Magna-Lite Micro Torch $10
  https://www.amazon.com/Weller-ML100-Magna-Lite-Micro-Refillable/dp/B000KL2CGO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510007582&sr=8-1&keywords=weller+torch
• Hakko CHP 170 Diagonal Micro Cutters $6 - https://smile.amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-170-Stand-off-Construction-21-Degree/dp/B076M3ZHBV/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1510971882&sr=1-1&keywords=chp170
• Stainless tweezers (curved, straight) $25 each, or super cheap set ($9)
• Slotted head ceramic driver/adjustment set ($14) - for tweaking trimpots without shorting stuff out
• iFixit 64-bit screwdriver kit ($30)
• Hakko flush cutters ($5)
• PowerPole crimper ($50)
• Wiha System 4 Precision Modular screwdrivers https://www.wihatools.com/tech-tools/system-4-precision
• Knipex mini Pliers set Of two  with Parallel jaws Knipex Tools 00 20 72 V01 Mini Pliers in Belt Pouch, Red, 2-Piece

Soldering Tools and Accessories

• Aoyue soldering iron and  hot air rework station $150 http://www.aoyue.eu/aoyue-int899a-smd-rework-hot-air-soldering-station-with-turbine-engine.html
• Entry Level Hot Air Rework $75 - http://www.newark.com/tenma/21-11424/temperature-controlled-hot-air/dp/25AC4940
• Aven Circuit Board Holder $12 - https://www.amazon.com/Aven-17010-Adjustable-Circuit-Holder/dp/B00Q2TTQEE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510976355&sr=8-3&keywords=board+holder
• PanaVise Jr $27 -  https://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-Model-201-Junior-Miniature/dp/B000B61D22
• MetCal Soldering PS2E $175 USED - https://www.ebay.com/itm/222692052462
• MetCal Soldering MX500 $250 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/272921431841
• How the MetCal works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Wmqc9O24w
• WES-51 or FX-888 soldering iron ($100)
• TS100 portable iron (requires external DC power) ($50-$80) Hackaday review  Video review
• Hot-air reflow station ($60)
• Controleo toaster reflow controller ($109)
• Tiny desk fan ($20) and solder fume extractor ($25-$50)
• Solder reel stand ($10-$20)
• Ceramic floor tile (12”x12” or larger), $1-$2

Workbench Accessories

• Pluggable USB Microscope $35 - https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Microscope-Flexible-Observation-Magnification/dp/B00XNYXQHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510971418&sr=8-1&keywords=plugable+microscope
• Stereo microscope ($190) with 5x/10x, 10x/15x, or 10x/20x
• Prusa i3 MK3 3D Printer $999 Assembled - https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/17-3d-printers
• CNC router ($400+)
• MillRight CNC Router Kits - https://www.millrightcnc.com/
• Laser cutter ($500ish)

Storage and Organization

• Organization/storage tool rack  $11
• Global Industrial storage boxes (~$30-$70 per 100 boxes, mine are 4”W x 12”D x 4.5”H)
• Lift-N-Lok tool box (seem to not be available anymore)
• Veto Pro Pac Tool bag https://www.vetopropac.com/product/tech-mct
• Mechanics tool drawers (with organizers and Ptouch labels for the OCD crowd)
• DYMO LabelManager 160 Label Maker $15 - https://www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelManager-Handheld-Label-1790415/dp/B005X9VZ70/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511114832&sr=8-3&keywords=label+maker
• AKRO MILS - https://akro-mils.com/
• AKRO-MILS Small Parts Bins $30 - https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-10164-Plastic-Storage-Hardware/dp/B000LDH3JC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511115094&sr=8-3&keywords=akro+mils
• AKRO-MILS Mixed Parts Bins $30 - https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-10144-20-Inch-16-Inch-Hardware/dp/B003P2UOCO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511115094&sr=8-4&keywords=akro+mils
• AKRO-MILS Large Parts Bins $30 - https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-10124-Plastic-Hardware-6-5-Inch/dp/B003TV3NL0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1511115094&sr=8-5&keywords=akro+mils

Consumables and Supplies

• Bag of powerpole connectors - 10 pairs for $9.99 free shipping
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANDERSON-POWERPOLE-Sermos-AC-DC-Connectors-30-Amp-10-Pair/192363652204?hash=item2cc9c4646c:g:ZvAAAOSwTM5YxtBX
• Hatchbox 3D Printing Filament - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hatchbox
• Box o’ Resistors!  $7 - https://www.amazon.com/Cutequeen-750-Values-Resistor-25pcs/dp/B016NXK6QK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510972481&sr=8-3&keywords=resistors
• USB Cables!  Especially Anker Powerline for anything that is doing power
• RF Adapters (You use one for a project, and it lives with that project forever.)
• Snap-on RF Chokes
• Wire for signals hookup, power transmission
• RF Coax Cable - LMR400, LMR240, LMR195, etc
• Lifetime supply of 63/37 solder ($33) (get a smaller spool of thicker solder if doing power connectors
• Solder braid - https://www.amazon.com/NTE-Electronics-SW02-10-No-Clean-Solder/dp/B0195UVWJ8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511115385&sr=8-3&keywords=solder+braid
• Heatshrink tubing
• Glue-lined heatshrink ($12)
• SMD practice board ($1)

Test and Measurement Equipment

• Elecraft XG3 Signal Generator( Sweep Gen, Beacon CW and RTTY, Foxhunt Tx) - http://www.elecraft.com/XG3/xg3.htm
• Digilent Analog Discovery II  $279 (www.digilent.com / www.digikey.com ) http://store.digilentinc.com/digital-discovery-portable-logic-analyzer-and-digital-pattern-generator/
• Airspy HF+/Airspy R2/Airspy Mini $99-$199 - https://v3.airspy.us/
• Siglent SDS-1202X-E Oscilloscope - http://www.saelig.com/product/sds1202x-e.htm
• Non-contact thermometer ($19)
• Non-contact voltage probe ($19)
• Socket tester ($9)
• Component tester ($15)
• LC meter ($25)
• Frequency counter ($17)
• Bus Pirate ($28)
• 8ch 24MHz logic analyzer, works with Sigrok ($14)
• Saleae mixed-signal analyzers, ($110-$600)
• Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope ($400)
• Bench Power Supply - Generic unit, many options, $50-$100, may need to swap pots out for 10-turn
• Bench Power Supply eez-h24005, $400, but unknown when next manufacturing run
• Bench Power Supply Rigol (1-channel $300, 3-channel $475)
• Bench Power Supply Siglent (basic 3ch $270, or fancy 3ch $370)
• Spectrum analyzer - SSA3021X, ($1600) SDR dongle ($21), noise source ($12), directional coupler
• Fluke Mulitmeters - 87V $370 - https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-FLUKE-87-V-Digital-Multimeter/dp/B00T3LZLFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511115922&sr=8-1&keywords=fluke+87v
• EEVBlog Bryman 235 Digital Multimeter $125 - https://www.amazon.com/EEVblog-BM235-Brymen-Multimeter/dp/B01JZ1ADCO/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1511115964&sr=1-1&keywords=eevblog
• Siglent SDM3000 Series Benchtop Multimeters - http://www.saelig.com/category/siglent-dmm.htm?Screen=CTGY&Category_code=siglent-sdm-multimeters

​Stocking Stuffers

• Wago 221 Lever-Nut Assortment Pocket Pack $19.95
  https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1510008024&sr=1-1&keywords=WAGO+WIRE+NUTS&dpID=41fWIAdO%252BDL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=src
• Airspy Mini $99 - https://v3.airspy.us/product/a-airspy-mini/
• QRP Labs CW QCX Transceiver - https://www.qrp-labs.com/qcx.html
• BITX40 40M QRP SSB Transceiver - http://www.hfsigs.com/
• Assorted jumper wires ($8)
• Breadboard + jumper wire kit ($12)
• Breadboard power supply ($6, 3-pack $8, 6-pack $11)
• FTDI USB/TTL adapter: 3.3v, 5v ($15) (avoid eBay, lots of FTDI counterfeits)
• Lady ada toolkit $100 https://www.adafruit.com/product/136
• Leatherman Squirt electricians edition (ES4)  $32
• Allen wrench handles (Lee Valley Tools) http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=75480&cat=1,70373,70375. $15
• Membership for a Makerspace https://spaces.makerspace.com/directory/

George and Jeremy enjoy a fireside chat about shopping for your Workbench and Shack.

Antenna Analyzer Project Information - http://hamradio360.com/community/partsmaterials-list/build-project-parts-listlinks/

Everything Ham Radio Podcast  - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/

QSO Today Podcast -  http://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/4z1ug

Holiday project - 3D Printed Trees - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:197668https://www.youmagine.com/designs/christmas-tree-with-space-for-led-light#activity

New PackTenna linked dipole feedpoint prototype board arrived - http://www.packtenna.com

Tools

• Time to progressively upgrade!
• Powerwerx - https://powerwerx.com
• Powerpole crimper - https://powerwerx.com/crimping-tools
• Irwin Automatic Wire Stripper - https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Self-Adjusting-Stripper-2078300/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479526683&sr=8-1&keywords=irwin+wire+stripping+tool
• Lighted magnifying loop
• Soldering Iron - Hakko FX-888D - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/HAKKO-FX888D-23BY-/94-1275
• Good wire cutters such as Xcelite - http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?cataf=&view=list&w=xcelite+cutter&x=0&y=0
• Upgrade all of your hand tools to Xcelite! - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/search.aspx?M=01001245
• Digital caliper w/ CR2032 Battery - $40-$50 - https://www.amazon.com/iGaging-ABSOLUTE-Digital-Electronic-Caliper/dp/B00KDUD67G/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1479735338&sr=8-7&keywords=digital%2Bcaliper&th=1

Digital Multi Meters

• Tenma 72-7780 - $60 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-7780
• EEVBlog Brymen - $135? - https://www.eevblog.com/product/bm235-multimeter/

Lab Power Supply

• Rigol DP711 30V, 5A $300 - https://www.rigolna.com/products/dc-power-supplies/dp700/
• Tenma 72-8345A 36V, 3A - $150 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-8345A
• Tenma 72-8350A 20V 5A - $160 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-8350A#review

Test equipment

• Digilent Analog Discovery II - http://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-2-100msps-usb-oscilloscope-logic-analyzer-and-variable-power-supply/
• Rigol scope $400  Rigol DS1054Z Digital Oscilloscope 50 Mhz DSO 4 Channels -http://www.tequipment.net/Rigol/DS1054Z/Digital-Oscilloscopes/?Source=googleshopping&gclid=CjwKEAiA6rrBBRDsrLGM4uTPkWASJADnWZQ48jklPQOV8YJ4GQNF5VuTGsVrW-jmDSOai1nCShefXRoCLeHw_wcB

RF

• Spectrum Analyzer - Rigol spectrum analyzer Rigol DSA815-TG 9kHz to 1.5GHz with preamplifier and tracking generator - $1500 - http://www.tequipment.net/RigolDSA815-TG.html?v=0
• Rigol DSA705 100kHz to 500MHz Spectrum Analyzer - $700 - http://www.tequipment.net/Rigol/DSA705/Spectrum-Analyzers/?v=0
• Bird 43 Power Meter and Slugs - $400- ??? - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/meters/1739.html
• Diamond Antenna Dual Band Power/SWR Meters - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/meters/2315.html
• RigExpert AA-54 Antenna Analyzer - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-011715

Kits

• HamRadio 360 Workbench Antenna analyzer
• WinKeyer USB - www.hamcrafters.com  $75
• http://www.hfsigs.com/  BITX Kit radio   $45
• NanoKeyer - K3NG Arduino based CW Keyer https://nanokeyer.wordpress.com/nanokeyer-info/https://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/ ~$40
• Elecraft DL1 20W Dummy Load Kit - http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#dl1
• Elecraft W1 140 Watt Meter/SWR Bridge 160M-10M $99 - http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm
• Emtech Z Match antenna tuner - https://steadynet.com/emtech/
• BITX 40M QRP Kit - http://www.hfsigs.com

Books

• Make Electronics - Learning through Discovery:  https://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Learning-Through-Discovery/dp/1680450263/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479528305&sr=1-1&keywords=make+electronics+2nd+edition
• ARRL Antenna Book
• ARRL Handbook - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015330
• Arduino Projects for Amateur Radio:  https://www.amazon.com/Arduino-Projects-Amateur-Radio-Purdum/dp/0071834052
• The Art of Electronics 3rd Edition - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Electronics-Paul-Horowitz/dp/0521809266/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479528234&sr=1-2&keywords=electronics+3rd+edition
• Arduino for Ham Radio https://www.amazon.com/Arduino-Ham-Radio-Electronics-Microcontroller/dp/1625950160/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BYWTZHEQZ91JW7KKFH0Q

Parts

• Coax connectors and adapters (N, UHF, BNC, SMA)
• Audio connectors and adapters
• Well stocked nut and screw selection - #4, #6, #8 screws, washers, nuts
• Ebay 347pc NUT BOLT SCREW AND WASHER ASSORTMENT KIT SET $5.99
• Parts bins to put it all in
• DC, Hookup Wire
• Coax

Free Stuff!

• CadSoft Eagle - https://cadsoft.io
• Autodesk Fusion 360 - http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview
• SolderSmoke Podcast - http://www.soldersmoke.com
• ARRL - The Doctor is In Podcast - http://www.arrl.org/doctor
• The AMP HOUR Podcast - http://theamphour.com
• https://archive.org/details/73-magazine
• The MagPi - Official Raspberry Pi Magazine https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/
• 3D Printing Today Podcast - http://threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com

RF Poster:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/llnl/9403051123/sizes/l/

Places to go for cool stuff

• MCM Electronics - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/
• Adafruit - http://www.adafruit.com/
• Seeedstudio  - https://www.seeedstudio.com
• Sparkfun - https://www.sparkfun.com
• Banggood - http://www.banggood.com
• DealExtreme - http://www.dx.com
• Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/
• Digikey - http://www.digikey.com/
• Newark - http://www.newark.com
• Mouser - http://www.mouser.com
• Jameco - http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
• Anchor electronics - http://anchor-electronics.com
• Pimoroni - https://shop.pimoroni.com
• TEquipment.net - http://www.tequipment.net​