Bryce Anderson, K7UA, has recently revised his handbook for new DXers and given permission for it to be republished. It is a pretty interesting read, and you can obtain a copy by clicking this link: “New DXers Handbook”
Allison Phillips Gives Presentation on Prototyping
Allison Phillips, a professional engineer, gave a walk through of the design, simulation, and production of simple circuits using free tools, during last nights NCRC meeting.
Allison Phillips Presenting to NCRC Members
Allison used LT-Spice, a free circuit simulation tool, available from Linear Technology at: http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/
For her PCB Prototypes, she used another free tool that is well integrated with the DigiKey parts catalog, called ExpressPCB. This CAD software is used to capture a schematic and layout a PCB which is then produced in a few days by ExpressPCB (a set of 3 identical small boards costs $51, for example)
Allison reviews Googled oscillator designs
Coincidentally, the February 2015 QST had an article on rapid prototyping: “Make Homebrewed Look Factory Built”. That article also described using ExpressPCB, as well as other companies to produce metal enclosures and attractive front-panels. (Reprinted with permission, February 2015 QST; copyright ARRL)
(Thanks to Dave Brown, KC1AAA, for the photographs)
Meeting Reminder: 7 PM KVH TONIGHT
We will be having the first regular meeting of the year on Monday, January 12, at KVH Manufacturing (75 Enterprise Drive Middletown, RI 02842).
Eight people are applying for membership, and the night’s presentation will be given by Ms. Allison Phillips, showing us how to design and produce simple PCBs using Express PCB.
See you there!
Algonquin ARC Ham Radio Flee Market
The Algonquin Amateur Radio Club of Marlborough MA is holding its annual Ham Radio flea market on Saturday, February 14, 2015. VEC licensing exams will also be available, starting at 9:00 AM.
The market will held at the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School (25 Union St, Marlborough MA), located within about two miles of the intersection of I-290 and I-495.
Doors open at 6:30 AM for vendor setup and 9:00 AM for buyers. We have alternate/overflow parking at the nearby Marlborough High School with a bus running between parking lots and the flea entrance.
General admission is $5. Vendor tables may be purchased in advance for $15 (before Feb 6 or $20 at the door) and include admission for one.
Details and a flyer with a vendor reservation form are available through our web page: www.n1em.org (aka. www.qsl.net/n1em/)
Further queries can be sent to:
fleamarket@n1em.org
Christmas Tree Light QSO
Up to no good as usual, John, WA1ABI, and Bob, WB4SON, engaged in several 2 x Christmas Tree Light QSOs today. You can see a bit of the results on Bob’s post here: http://wb4son.com/wpblog/?p=1424
