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July 11, 2024. Stuff from Amazon

Flash the Plastic for this stuff. I am sharing things I have purchased from Lauren Sanchez's boyfriend (Bezos).

 








It comes with Unbuntu preloaded. Scrap that Crap and load Linux Mint 20. Nice Machine. This may be a bridge too far for some as you have to load over the Unbuntu OS using a USB Stick. But I have QUISK, and the Arduino IDE on this machine. It can be powered from either 5VDC or 12VDC and has a built-in healthy Audio Amp. You will need a powered USB hub to add USB ports as it comes with only two but that is not a showstopper! Add the RTL SDR Dongle and now you have a piece of test equipment on the bench.

The Best Ever Needle Nose Pliers




Not cheap ($16) but have had these for two years and are my "go to" tool. 1st Rate!

TORX Screwdrivers. I think who ever invented the TORX bolt head had one mission -- to frustrate hams! I bought this set and even found with careful application can sub as splined hex wrenches for the Collins (and others) set screws in tuning knobs.




Transistor Tester Yes, there are those who will say I use my Digital VOM and I get values. But I like this one ($16) as it has a LCD display and those amazing deal Banggood special transistors show up as a resistor. If you are looking for matched pairs this will tell you about the ones with a close Hfe.



For those who lack knack skills you are SOL as you have to assemble the pieces -- yes, it is a kit (mostly mechanical assembly of the case).

Finally knobs . When a homebrewer fabricates a rig, he needs knobs!  Here are some look alike Drake knobs to dress up your rig. Don't get too excited as these are smaller than the Drake knobs but work well.




Less than $10 gets you 10 knobs for 1/4-inch shafts.

I just added close to $150 to your Credit Card balance but just like the YL's who always have to have more shoes -- you absolutely need this stuff for your shack.

TYGNYB.

73's
Pete N6QW

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