The closing words: ” So it’s time to abandon the religion of environmentalism, and return to the science of environmentalism, and base our public policy decisions firmly on that.” In 2003 Michael Crichton sent environmentalists into a rage when he exposed them as nothing more than another religion. He was able to get away with […]
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The National Broadband Network surprise
Up until very recently our phone service was provided via an overhead cable from across the street supported on the far end by a power pole. This phone line also carried our broadband internet service. The two adjoining neighbors were also connected in the same manner. I have long suspected that the broadband services were […]
Fitting PL259 connectors to RG6 Coax.
You will require a Junior Hacksaw and a crimping tool suitable for RG59 coax and a 5.5mm drill. Take a standard PL259 reducer suitable for RG58 50 ohm coax and drill out the center with the 5.5 mm drill. Now slice the reducer with the Junior hacksaw up to the threaded section, this makes the […]
Band Pass Contest Filters
Does your club participate in contests on multiple Bands? If it does you are very likely aware of the interference that can be experienced from nearby radios operating on adjacent bands. Filters can be purchased from numerous commercial suppliers; however a set of filters for each band will set you back many hundreds of dollars. […]
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