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103. Echolink/Zello Gateway Interface.
Echolink 😄 is a software-defined radio system that lets you connect to other Echolink users or repeaters worldwide via the internet 🌐. An Echolink interface typically refers to a device or software that links your radio to the Echolink network 📞. Key Uses:1. Remote radio access: Connect to repeaters or users globally. 2. VoIP radio bridging: Link radios over the internet. 3. Ham radio networking: Chat with others worldwide using your radio + internet 📡. Think of it like a
Ronald Verweerdt
Jan 31 min read


102. 3W Forty-9er Shortwave Radio Transceiver for QRP Ham CW Radio. ZS6TJ Project weekend Project. 18 October 2025.
Completed Top View. Schematic Diagram.
Ronald Verweerdt
Oct 15, 20251 min read


101 Loop Antenna Amp. ZS6TJ Project By C.Turner ZS6GM. 20 September 2025.
A loop antenna amplifier is a type of amplifier designed to boost the weak signals received by a loop antenna, typically used for AM or shortwave radio reception. Here's a simplified overview of how it works: Basic Principle1. Weak Signal Reception: Loop antennas are designed to receive weak electromagnetic signals from distant radio stations. 2. Amplification: The loop antenna amplifier boosts the weak signal to a level that's strong enough for processing by a radio receiver
Ronald Verweerdt
Oct 4, 20252 min read


100. CubeSat Simulator Project. ZS6RVC. 27th July 2025.
https://www.amsat.org/cubesatsim-kits-available-at-hamvention/ Watch this space for more information as the kit is being build.
Ronald Verweerdt
Jul 27, 20251 min read


98. Arduino Nano Cable Tester. Andrew & Ronald. 05 July 2025.
Eagle Schematic. Eagle PCB. A cable tester is a diagnostic tool used to verify the integrity, connectivity, and performance of...
Ronald Verweerdt
Jul 6, 20251 min read


97. Astatic D104 PreAmp Circuit. Mark ZS6MDG 27June 2025.
Using a preamp with the Astatic D-104 microphone is often essential when pairing it with modern transceivers —and here’s why: 🎙️ Why Use a Preamp with the Astatic D-104? The Astatic D-104 is a high-impedance crystal microphone originally designed in the 1930s for use with vacuum tube radios , which had high-impedance mic inputs (typically around 100kΩ). Modern radios, however, use low-impedance inputs (around 600Ω), which creates a mismatch. 🔧 Key Reasons for Using a Pr
Ronald Verweerdt
Jul 6, 20252 min read


96. 27Mhz 11m Band 1/2 wave Antenna. June 2025.
An 11-meter 27 MHz end-fed antenna is a type of half-wave antenna that’s fed from one end rather than the center, making it compact and...
Ronald Verweerdt
Jun 29, 20251 min read


95.VCO's for my favorite CB's June 2025.
A Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) plays a crucial role in both transmitters and receivers by generating signals whose frequency can...
Ronald Verweerdt
Jun 29, 20251 min read


94. ESR_Meter..29 June 2025.
An ESR meter is a specialized electronic device used to measure the Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) of capacitors—especially...
Ronald Verweerdt
Jun 29, 20251 min read


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May 12, 20250 min read


92. TRANSVERTER 5760 MHz MINI4. R3GC. 2019. Awaiting components.
The transverter is designed for amateur radio communications in the 6 cm microwave range together with a 430 MHz transceiver. On a...
Ronald Verweerdt
May 11, 20253 min read


91. SDR Receiver: Hennie Van Rensburg ZS6EY. 7 February 2024.
https://www.eytraker.com/SDR.htm
Ronald Verweerdt
May 11, 20251 min read


Ronald Verweerdt
May 11, 20250 min read


89. Berry Radio SDR Remote Monitor Station Project. ZS6RVC & ZR6AIC. December 2024.
https://www.giga.co.za/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=910 http://kiwisdr.com/public/ http://zr6aic.giga.co.za:8073/...
Ronald Verweerdt
May 11, 20252 min read


Ronald Verweerdt
May 10, 20250 min read


87. Two Tone Osc. ZS6RVC for ZS6TJ Club build project. May 2024.
PCB and Components are available for R350-00 and are used for educational building projects at the club..
Ronald Verweerdt
May 10, 20251 min read


86.Multi-Featured-VF0. ZS6RVC for ZS6TJ club project. January 2025.
PCB's Have Arrived and will be populated soon..Watch this Space for further progress.
Ronald Verweerdt
May 10, 20251 min read


Ronald Verweerdt
May 10, 20250 min read


Ronald Verweerdt
May 10, 20250 min read
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