Using a Smith Chart to Match Transmitter to Antenna Effectively
You have probably heard the statement about standing wave ratio: “I changed the length...
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You have probably heard the statement about standing wave ratio: “I changed the length...
One engineer remembers his quest for a quiet network line
Use common sense to save time and money when servicing equipment
Rick Sewell Rick Sewell is a Chicago engineering manager for Crawford Broadcasting. This article...
A little work on this $22 device creates a $220 sound
What in the world are SWR, VSWR, reflected power and return loss? Why do...
Getting data packets where they need to be, when they need to be there
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of designing and building a...
One of the most useful pieces of test gear to become generally available to...
Take care when packing your precious gear for service and repair
Joe Pollet looks back and shares lessons from the Katrina experience
Build-it-yourself clipper for (gently) maximizing your FM modulation
If AC power enters the property, an EMP can enter by the same route....
Build a multi-mic tube pre-amp with compander and remote control
Fuses and circuit breakers protect you by protecting a device’s power supply
After initial fine of $7,000, FCC reduces levy to $5,600 for 2012 infraction
Ron Nott answers a reader comment about his RWEE article
Lightning and static electricity can be eliminated simply by discharging their energy sources
Inexpensive items that save you time, money and aggravation
More tips to keep your transmitter tubes in tip-top shape
Proper signal chain configuration brings out the full potential of digital radio broadcasting
Gustav Kirchhoff focused on current and voltage to expand on Ohm’s Law
These articles focus on electronic components and formulas that have been critical to the...
Understand the properties of capacitors and you’ll understand wireless communications
Sometimes, you just need to “roll your own”
A radio receiver consisting of just a very good analog-to-digital converter connected directly to...
Create a great sounding replacement for old transformers with minimal parts
An oldie but still a goodie for sharing between networks
Don’t be afraid to use crowd noise in your audio mix for that in-the-stands...
Was it a pirate station, deliberate interference or a switching power supply gone wild?
An analysis of high-voltage power controller repair
‘Mr. T’ is fated to deal forever with various plumbing fixtures
Impress the bean counters by salvaging a speaker or two for only a few...
Here’s something the FCC can do to help many AM stations
The first formula that engineers learn is still one of the most useful