HamRadio 2012
It was once a gain HamRadio Friedrichshafen-time. I was there – unfortunately on sunday. So.. Here are the pics.
Read moreeZ430-Chronos unboxing
This was in my mail today… It’s from Digi-Key! Let’s crack this sucker open… Ok, I’ll see what I can do… 😉 Look!!! I found an eZ430-Chronos! 🙂 The Chronos was on sale on tiDeals for $25 or so, so I bought one… Little extra: The CHronos RF modem and a MSP-eZ430U Debugger (epic win!!) As Dave would say: “Don’t turn it on, take it apart” (actually with the supplied screwdriver..), this is what you cet; the Chronos watch module (with debugging connector). Unfortunately the Chronos is a little ugly (even more than on the website – so I think I won’t wear it.. 🙁 ). Also it consistently measures the altitude 500m too high (haven’t found barometer setup yet). But it sure is a great toy and the MSP-eZ430U Debugger/Programmer is worth it’s money. So.. Stay tuned!
Read moreMagmount refurbishment
I do (of course) have an antenna on my car, which was to date mounted with a pretty rusty old magmount. I don’t know; our local marten didn’t like that at all, the RG-58 which was unprotected ~20cm was completely torn to peices. To cut it short; I didn’t document the process. I could only reuse the magnet from the original magmount, the connector was completely encased in PVC and thus irretrievable. So i turned a new connector holder out of delrin (POM) and milled the fitting for the connector with my CNC. After I de-rusted the magnet, drilled matching holes, applied a base coat and some layers of laquer I screwed on the holder with V4A INOX screws. Tada…. (click for larger..)
Read moreThe X1-THERMOMETER
The Termometer for my FrancisFrancis! X1 is done… CLICK HERE
Read moreFUNcube Dongle Pro unboxing
My FUNcube Dongle Pro arrived today (via FedEx). Ingenious tool, the first tests after the firmware upgrade were very promising; even with the “universal”-antenna which I ‘stole’ from my trusty Yaesu VX-3E… 😉 Using windows, the usage of the ‘FCD’ is easy. Even though I am able to change frequency under Linux, it is a matter of demodulation software there. More about working with the FCD hopefully soon, now some exclusive images… 😉
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