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May 22, 2024. New Stuff from K7TFC at mostlydiyrf.com.

Todd, K7TFC has dropped a new issue of his newsletter and if you are into homebrewing then this is a must see.


There are many new products that cover the realm from Circuit Modules to Circuit Protection and finally Test/Measurement tools. 

A General-Purpose Audio Amp


The above audio amp module is for those who must see all the components to consider anything as homebrew and who loathe the idea of using a LM-386 or LM-383 or LM-380.


G3URR Test Oscillator.

Following along is the G3URR test oscillator for evaluating crystals prior to fabricating a homebrew crystal filter. This oscillator is like the gold standard for crystal evaluations.

There are also some boards he showcased that are in development including this one for the W3NQN Low Pass Filters.


LPF Boards

What K7TFC has done is to select an array of modules and tools that are current technology and made it in a form (Boards) that can be easily integrated into your project.

I can shout all day long about the capabilities of various bits like J310 DGM's or the BFR106 or the MAR-6+SM MMIC device (in the future queue). However, there is a huge chasm between that device and a circuit board to use those devices. Todd has provided a bridge over that chasm.

Incidentally if you missed out on ordering the P3ST SSB Transceiver kit another round has been opened up for purchase.



P3ST SSB Transceiver Kit

The next batch of P3ST's includes some upgrades from the original that were developed as a result of customer feedback from the first build.

Lest I forget there is also a Digital Attenuator and boards to clean up your dirty power supplies.

Sign up for the Newsletter and Happy Homebrewing.

73's
Pete N6QW

A bit of a disclaimer: I am not directly involved financially or otherwise with Todd's venture. I do however share with him projects I have done that may be something that other homebrewers could use. From there Todd does his magic to turn that into kits/boards/modules for sale. The P3ST and J310 DGM are two such examples.

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