We needed an illustration today. I was having trouble finding something suitable. Then the Radio Gods (along with Joe Peltola and the artist N0UJR) provided this. Obviously I can relate to the breadboard operation. I’m sure Pete can too. As for the mountain topping, that made me think of Colin, M1BUU. And of Wes, W7ZOI.
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Chassis are for whimps ! – I make the effort of building a chassis only, if a circuit has proven its performance breadborded – unfortunately they too often do. Back to the bench, you’ll guess what for…. 73! Peter/DL3PB
Looks like he needs a truck chassis to go mountain topping! Great book Bill, thanks for the free D/L!!
Someone took a photo of my workbench when I was building the Belthorn (Bell Thorn) III. Pete N6QW
I built my 10 GHz transverter back in 2005 – and it STILL looks like this: http://www.ka7oei.com/10GXVTR2L.jpg At least it’s an improvement over this: http://www.ka7oei.com/10GXVTR1L.JPG (Yes, both of the did/do work!) 73, Clint KA7OEI P.S. You might get a laugh out of this message thread from eHam several years ago: http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=35642.25;wap2