But 1st, the MHST had its first 40M QSO yesterday with a check in to the Jefferson Noontime Net. The temptation was too great and that weird in band signal is not totally gone -- but the MHST does work and now a real incentive to get it working 100%.
But the real news of the day which I proudly present forthwith is the "Mouse Tuning Knob". I have wanted this capability for a long time on my SDR Rigs and arising from the depths of the Silicon Forest is the Mouse Tuning Knob. This is a real boon for those of us with Fat Fingers and whose eye hand coordination may be on a downhill slide.
Some detractors of SDR complain about the lack of knobs, especially a Tuning Knob. Complain no more! This is so cool and a real aid to those of us with FFS. The Mouse Tuning Knob is revealed.
I am just an Alpha Tester and had no involvement in its development, but this is one sweet tool. Sign up for Todd's newsletter at his website. https://www.mostlydiyrf.com as the product release will be announced via that newsletter.
Once again to respond to the detractors from the Howdy Doody Peanut Gallery, the K7TFC creation has been tested on Linux based and Windows based SDR software as well tested with high end SDR Software such as Thetis and SDR Console (watch the video). It may be yet a bit before you have one in hand as this is an Alpha Test of the prototype. However, that does not prevent you from signing up for the newsletter or also contacting K7TFC to express an interest in acquiring The Mouse Knob.
Them that know can make it go!
Easy on the Jellybeans and Cadbury chocolate eggs when you raid the grandkids Easter baskets tomorrow. Happy Easter and enjoy the time with the family especially your XYL or Partner. This year I will miss hearing "stay out of the chocolate bunnies!"
73's
Pete N6QW