TO DO - Projects, plans

Shack - TO DO List

To Do

Update Win 7 computer, install

•    radio software
•    Satellite tracking software
•    SDR software to run RTLSDR usb stick  

Install new version of Linux  (Ham version) Debian Installed
Setup third LCD display, one for each, Mac, Linux, PC
Finish IBT (Iddy Bitty Radio Telescope)
  On the back burner - lost my old satellite dish in the move
Install VHF/UHF antenna on truck (more perm install)
Set up new ham shack

 

To Make  / To Buy

Offf Center End Fed Dipole on a Crappy Pole  Done

J Pole Antenna  Done
2m/70cm lightweight portable yagi combo for satellite comms
6M vertical 1/2 wave(copper pipe) 5/8 wave 2M
Buy ribbon cable to make NorCal40 dipole antenna
   Cable acquired, on to making the antenna  Done
Audio Distribution panel for all radios and computer hookups
Preselector panel for receivers
Dummy Load, ~10 W / 100 W range
      This looks interesting as you can tap the attenuated signal for an output check (f)
          http://www.bgmicro.com/ACS1564.aspx
      Or http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=MDL
      Or http://www.n5ese.com/dummy3.htm
SWR Meter
Power Meter, low power for 2M/70cm/HF  Got a Bird 43 off ebay

Morse key  Got a Bunnell antique and a Bencher BY-1 key off ebay


Complete construction of digi adapter for FT 817s
    https://www.yo3ggx.ro/ft8x7data/FT817_DIY_data_modes_interface.pdf

 

CW keyer This will be an Arduino design (NanoKeyer?)
    https://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/

Michigan Mighty Might (M3)
   http://www.qsl.net/wb5ude/kc6wdk/transmitter.html
Wideband discone antenna for SDR radio