HOW TO SET UP THE ANTENNA?

HOW TO SET UP THE ANTENNA?Almost all users as a stationary radio stations (including those intended for civil radio on 27 MHz), and automobile radios and 4M AM (amplitude and frequency modulation) are faced with the need for optimal coordination of antenna-feeder devices (hereinafter — AFD) with the transmitter. To increase the range of a portable (wearable) mobile stations are sometimes also connected to respective external antenna, for Example, in the CBS range on an antenna called “5/8” vertical polarization and pin around 1450 mm That is the solution of the mentioned problem is important for all radio Amateurs with an active and effective (long-distance) communications.

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CORD PROTECTION

Cord electric soldering iron is typically not heat-resistant insulation. Therefore at its hit on a hot tip, perhaps a quick melt insulation and short circuit of wires. To avoid this, it is necessary to wear a cord round the required number of ceramic insulators that are used in the irons and frying cabinets. Plug contemporary Read more…

THUNDER FROM A CLEAR SKY

THE BOMBSHELLOn the drawing Board stood out the contours of a completely new fighter, interceptor unprecedented for that time qualities. He will not have to look for enemy bombers — a plane meteoric rise when they enter in the area of its action. A monstrous climb rate will enable an interceptor for a few seconds to attack enemy aircraft, leaving his pilots time maneuvering.

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CUT DOWN ON THE SEWING MACHINE

CUT DOWN ON THE SEWING MACHINEThe idea is to make the jigsaw came to me many years ago, but brought it to life much later — when I got someone thrown the faulty sewing machine production Podolsk factory. From the “inside” machines only took the main shaft and the node of the “needle bar”, and other parts dismantled. Cut and the front part of the platform, leaving only a foot under the bar of a G-shaped case. On the sandpaper I ground off all the tides on the lower surface. The bearing at the corners of the drilled hole and through them, inverted the machine was attached to the top of the pedestal bottom. By the way, the Cabinet is also used from the old foot-operated sewing machine. However, to find such a Cabinet should be harder than the machine itself. But it may or may not be made of chipboard with 20 mm thick Top cover closed steel sheet thickness of 1.5 mm (and dural).

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IMAGINATIVE CRAFTSMEN OF KARELIA

IMAGINATIVE ARTISTS OF KARELIAAlexander A. Koksharov distant from the Karelian village of Loukhi — one of the most loyal subscribers of the magazine “modelist-Konstruktor” with 40 years of experience. Since childhood he enthusiastically engaged in the design and manufacture of improvised mechanized equipment. From the pictures that Alexander sent to the editor, only a very small part of what he has created— he has over 50 homemade. Some of them are already dismantled, and others have served the century, part is operated by friends and acquaintances.

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CLOWN OF WOOD, BUT AS A LIVING

A CLOWN MADE OF WOOD, BUT AS A LIVINGWho in the circus like children? Of course, fun and funny clown. And a shaggy red wig, and bright baggy clothes with huge shoes, and tricks — all causes kids (and adults) happy laughter. Such a funny figure of the Croatian magazine “ABC technology” and offers parents do for their children, perhaps with their involvement because if you do not cut, then paint the bright colors of the clothing of a clown any boy.

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“THE FIREBIRD” ON THE LEDS

A souvenir depicting fairy-tale “the Firebird” with the use of LEDs, can make even novice hams. The details of the electric circuit, except the LEDs are placed inside a plastic soap dish suitable sizes, are the basis. Two red (or orange) led, is inserted in place of eyes, connect to the unsymmetrical multivibrator, and seven flashing LEDs in the tail feathers twinkle themselves. Details of the scheme: VT1, VT2, R1, R2, C1 is located on the PCB about the size of 40×20 mm, which is fastened inside the base by two screws M4. The power switch (microtubles) is displayed on the top cover.

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THE CHANDELIER IS CONTROLLED BY THE DIODE

THE CHANDELIER IS CONTROLLED BY THE DIODEChandelier, sconce or a floor lamp in every house. They often burn on several lamps. Do I need it? Not always. And here is the owner of such a lamp becomes involuntary “waster” of electricity. But only because turning off “unnecessary” lights are not available. However, you can add a third wire. But in flats with concealed electrical wiring immediately raises a problem: where to spend it. And that’s where the master comes home… diode.

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