HRWB137-HF Watt Meters
With Dr. Doug Millar K6JEY Doug Millar returns to HRWB to talk about HF Watt Meters PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/HF-Watt-Meters Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Today’s show is all about the Function and Selection of the Watt Meter Our guest is longtime friend of the show Doug Millar For a better listening experience please be sure to download Doug’s slides at: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/uploads/1/1/9/9/119903037/k6jey_wattmeter_talk.pdf What’s on your workbench? Doug 122Ghz Radios http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/k6ml-122ghzradio-baycon2018.pdf Rod Colin KC8DHY shipment of surplus circuit boards and components from an estate - thanks to the wonderful US Postal service Station controller - New hardware arrived here in Canada - Thanks George, Time to be a Beta Tester! Amateur Extra -I got my US Amateur Extra last week - Whew! Vince The desoldering tool has arrived Hakko FR-301 https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07BFVFMS9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Morse Tutor Kits almost ready to ship https://ve6lk.com/morse-tutor-kits/ George Station controller - New hardware arrived 3 Beta testers (Rod, Mark, Mike) Macro program Controls DCN, Icom, Yaesu (new & old) New HRWB DC power strip kit 1 in / 5 out, fused, power LED If people want to get in touch with you, what is the best way? Doug drzarkof56@yahoo.com Rod Twitter @VA3ON YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Cycle25 www.cycle25.ca Vince Twitter @VE6LK www.ve6lk.com George DMR TG 31075
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Today on the workbench, We talk test equipment with Doug Millar K6JEY.
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This week, Jason Chonko from Siglent America joins us to talk about getting your first piece of bench test equipment. We also explore signal generators, RF test gear, and exciting things coming from Siglent. Siglent will appear at the 2019 Hamvention.
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/ 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/ Novexcomm IC-7300 Rack Mount Panel - https://www.ebay.com/itm/3U-RACK-PANEL-FOR-ICOM-IC-7300-WITH-SPEAKER-AND-OPTIONAL-30-AMP-POWER-SUPPLY/382552443289?hash=item5911e70999:m:mJFFPuWcLZBPDsKsT1PTRZw&frcectupt=true Novation Circuit Synth/Groovebox - https://novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit EEVBlog Siglent VNA Teardown Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxBcQDooAYs Siglent 200mhz 2 channel Oscilloscope SDS1102X-E (under $400!) - https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds1000x-e-series-super-phosphor-oscilloscopes/ Siglent 100mhz 4 channel Oscilloscope SDS1104X-E - https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds1000x-e-series-super-phosphor-oscilloscopes/ Siglent DC Power Supplies - https://www.siglentamerica.com/power-supplies/ Siglent Signal Generators - https://www.siglentamerica.com/waveform-generators/ Siglent YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTMHHYrlZtYZ7v9L4QVPSQ 
Jason Chonko from Siglent America is joined by Nick KN6NK to give an in-depth intorudction to spectrum analyzers. We talk about the specs, features, and engineering that make up this handy piece of frequency-domain test equipment. We also explore several common spectrum analyzer uses such as filter and cavity tuning as well as radio purity evaluation.
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/ 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/ Siglent America - https://www.siglentamerica.com/ Siglent SSA3000X Series Spectrum Analyzers - https://www.siglentamerica.com/spectrum-analyzers/ EEVBlog Interview with Eric Qin Founder and CEO of Siglent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9M397sUkEA Spectrum Analyzer Do’s and Don’ts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6P-R0C9ro0 Sweeping an Antenna for Return Loss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X50qybdiLuk LXI Tools https://github.com/lxi-tools/lxi-tools SSA3021X/SSA3032X reviews: EEVBlog review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkLciTsjGZg teardown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8fr_otW0q4 Block diagram in teardown at 27:05 https://youtu.be/-8fr_otW0q4?t=27m5s The Signal Path http://thesignalpath.com/blogs/2017/09/20/siglent-ssa3032x-9khz-3-2ghz-spectrum-analyzer-tg-review-teardown-experiment/ 
When working with circuits diagnosis and design become nearly impossible if you can’t see what’s going on. Digilent has created a super portable and affordable instrument that when combined with its Waveform software suite, it delivers to its users a bench worth of test and measurement instruments in a USB device slightly larger than a deck of playing cards. George has been a huge fan of this device for a while and suggests that it’s a great option for those who need a lot of capability on a budget or those who need a lot of instruments in a portable package. Join Kaitlyn Franz, Instrumentation Product Manager for Digilent, as she introduces us to the many functions of the Digilent Analog Discovery 2.
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Curious about what the “10 MHz” connector on the back of your test equipment or radio is? Interested in calibrating an SDR to reduce tuning error? Do you want an accurate frequency source for tuning radios? How about a super accurate sense of what time it is? This week, Dr. Frank M Howell K4FMH joins Jeremy and George to talk about GPS Disciplined Oscillators and Frequency references for your workbench.
Hurricane Watch Net - https://www.hwn.org/ Icom IC-9700 - http://qrznow.com/icom-ic-9700-vhfuhf1-2ghz-prototype-transceiver-shown-at-tokyo-hamfair-2017/ Circuit Board Printer - Voltera - https://www.voltera.io/ Circuit Board Printer - BotFactory - https://www.botfactory.co/page/homepage KF7IJZ’s Workbench
KJ6VU’s Workbench
K4FMH’s Workbench
K4FMH’s Blog - http://k4fmh.com WWV - https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/radio-stations/wwv EEVBlog Frequency Reference Videos Rubidium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPPB7ZzO_TA Cesium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTL06ZU5SU Lady Heather Disciplined Oscilator Control Program - http://www.ke5fx.com/heather/readme.htm U-Blox GPS Receivers and Timing Devices - https://www.u-blox.com/en Gerry Sweeny on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/gezzasw WGUR “The Noise” - http://www.gcsuradio.com/ K4FMH on Linux in the Ham Shack - http://lhspodcast.info/2015/10/lhs-episode-155-interview-with-frank-howell/ K4FMH on Twitter - https://twitter.com/frankmhowell
Continuing the conversation with Alan Wolke W2AEW on Oscilloscopes. This time we focus on digital oscilloscopes and how they compare with analog oscilloscopes.
Alan W2AEW's Test Equipment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew Alan W2AEW on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanAtTek Packtenna: http://www.packtenna.com Pacificon 2016: http://pacificon.org Don W6GPS Videos on the Kenwood TH-D74: https://www.youtube.com/user/w6gps Interview with Don W6GPS on the Kenwood TH-D74: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlLnll6TGc TH-D74 Manual (from Japan) Here KF7IJZ’s Raspberry Pi Cluster Setup Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ5uX-JJbyY Einstein@Home: https://einsteinathome.org
Alan Wolke W2AEW from Tektronix joins us to talk Oscilloscopes. Alan is a field application engineer for Tektronix, the world's most well-known oscilloscope maker. He also has a YouTube channel that is chock full of great information for those wanting to better understanding oscilloscopes and test equipment in general. Alan joins us for a two part session to deep drive on oscilloscope features and applications. In part one, we introduce the oscilloscope, what it's used for, some introductory concepts, and some comparisons of analog and digital scopes. We also discuss probe quality.
Alan Wolke W2AEW Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew QRZ - http://www.qrz.com/db/W2AEW Twitter - https://twitter.com/alanattek Rigol DS-1XXX Z Series: https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/ds1000z/ Great community support from http://www.eevblog.com/forum/ Inexpensive Used Tektronix or HP Scope, Tektronix 465B Used Tektronix, Hameg, Leader, Kenwood, Hitachi Don't buy a service grade scope! Stay away from Vacuum tube models! Tektronix 465, 475, 485 Tektronix 2215 (2200 series in general) 2225, 2400 series 2445, 2465 Make sure probes are rated for frequency or greater and make sure compensation range contains the input capacitance of the scope Find Dave Jones video on Proper Probe Usage (how not to blow up your scope!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaELqAo4kkQ Pico Scopes: https://www.picotech.com/oscilloscope/2000/picoscope-2000-overview Bit Scope: http://www.bitscope.com Saleae: https://www.saleae.com Digilent Analog Discovery 2: http://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-2-100msps-usb-oscilloscope-logic-analyzer-and-variable-power-supply/ Red Pitaya: http://redpitaya.com Alan's Best Suggested OScope Video Links for Show Notes Video Index PDF file Basic operating and controls tutorials:
Some Useful Applications of a scope in the hamshack and radio workbench:
George and Jeremy discuss test and measurement equipment - RF Power Meters, DC Power Meters, and Digital Multimeters.
Digital Multimeter Comparison Video - https://youtu.be/tl76f0S3iOU LM317 power supply Kit - http://www.ebay.com/itm/LM317-Adjustable-Voltage-Regulator-Step-down-Power-Supply-Module-LED-Voltmeter/141812241288?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37470%26meid%3D8a24a918e95b4208bffa4707fe8c0eed%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D330942829760 Cheap kits and electronics - www.banggood.com https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/08/11/portable-adjustable-power-supply-3dthursday-3dprinting/ Icom released a new ID-51 Plus2 - http://www.icom.co.jp/world/news/160808/ID-51_PLUS2_colorvariation.pdf Kenwood TH-D74A Information - http://www.jvckenwood.com/en/press/2016/08/press_160808.html KF7IJZ’s Raspberry Pi 3 Cluster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJKhRLKXr-Q Must have Digital Multimeter features
Digital Multimeter Recommendations
Clamp Current Probes - Tenma - $40 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-9180#review RF Watt Meters:
DC in-line power monitor:
Sparkfun - How to use a multimeter - https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter Fluke - ABC's of DMMs (Digital Multimeters) - http://support.fluke.com/find-sales/Download/Asset/1260898_6116_ENG_M_W.PDF Ideal Industries - Basics of Digital Multimeters - http://www.triotest.com.au/shop/images/basics_of_digital_multimeters.pdf EEVBlog Multimeter Videos
George and Jeremy take a look at power supplies for powering radios and working on electronic projects. They explain the differences between traditional radio power supplies and “lab” Constant Current / Constant Voltage power supplies. They also provide helpful tips on what to look for when selecting power supplies for your radio or your workbench.
Tim KE4KE Website - http://www.ke4ke.com Vance N3VEM - http://www.n3vem.com Packtenna Mini - http://www.packtenna.com/ YouTube Packtenna Mini Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4RONXiPnkE&feature=share New KJ6VU KX2 portable case video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfhqIH3wuk8 Bioenno LiFePO4 Batteries for ham use - https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-8ah-lfp-battery-abs-sealed-black-case?variant=1014198656 Raspberry Pi Clock - from N0BEL - http://n0bel.net/v1/index.php/projects/raspberry-pi-clock 2 Categories
Ham “High Current” power supply considerations and tradeoffs Linear vs Switch? Variable Voltage vs Fixed Voltage? Meters vs no meters? What do you add as you go up in price?
Linear 12V High Current Power Supply: Astron RS-35A - $180 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-004434 Switching 12V with Analog Meters: Samlex 1235M - $130 - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-008965 Switching Variable Voltage with Meters: Powerwerx SPS-30DM - $160 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-011684 Switching 12V: Powerwerx SPS 30DV - $110 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-010662 Switching 12V Variable Voltage: Alinco DM-330MVT - $160 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003728 Power Supply Accessories
Workbench Power Supply - What specs do you care about?
What do you add as you go up in price?
Dave Jones EEVBlog - earth ground vs ground referenced circuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaELqAo4kkQ Tenma 72-8345A 1-36V 3A Power Supply - $150 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-72-8345A-/72-8345A Tenma 72-8350 1-20V 5A Power Supply - $160 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-72-8350A-/72-8350 Tenma 72-9465 1-36V 5A USB Controllable - $200 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-72-9465-/72-9465 GW Instek GPS-1850D - $200 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/GW-INSTEK-GPS-1850D-/72-12100 Rigol Bench Power Supplies - https://www.rigolna.com/products/dc-power-loads/ Siglent Bench Power Supplies - http://siglentamerica.com/pd.aspx?tid=17&T=1 |
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