SolderSmoke Podcast #161 is available:
http://soldersmoke.com/soldersmoke161.mp3
26 May 2013
Homebrew Single Sideband — An Interview with Pete Juliano, N6QW
— Pete’s background: 55 years in radio. Boatanchors AND Arduinos. 40673 Mosfets. Guitar!
— A personal transition from CW to phone.
— The importance of passing on “tribal knowledge.”
— What you need: A library, tools, test gear and a junque box.
— A new word in the homebrew lexicon: Pete explains “noodling.”
— One stage at a time!
— The attractiveness of standard circuit blocks (that work!)
— The importance of IF selection.
— Building your own crystal filters is easier than ever.
— Thinking (early) about the enclosure.
–VFOs, VXOs, and (gasp) Direct Digital Synthesis
Thanks Pete!
Pete’s Web Site: http://www.jessystems.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_ft4-oTdCMlWlL4XXHScg/videos
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