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Professional look, for thatVE3GFN74Mar 68 
Aluminum's new faceW4BRS60May 68 
Punching aluminum panels (HN)W7DIM57Jun 68 
Soldering fluxes (HN)K3HNP57Jun 68 
Tilt your rig (HN)WA4NED58Jun 68 
Rack and panel constructionW7OE48Jun 68 
Small parts tray (HN)W2GA58Jun 68 
Deburring holes (HN)W2DXH75Jul 68 
A dab of paint, a drop of wax (HN)VE3BUE78Aug 68 
Solder dispenser, simple (HN)W2KID76Sep 68 
Industrial cartridge fuses, using (HN)VE3BUE76Sep 68 
Grommet shock mount (HN)VE3BUE77Oct 68 
Filter chokes, unmarkedW0KMF60Nov 68 
Silver plating for the amateurW4KAE62Dec 68 
Transformers, repairingW6NIF66Mar 69 
Coaxial cable connectors (HN)WA1ABP71Mar 69 
Center insulator, dipoleWA1ABP69May 69 
Underwriter's knot (HN)W1DTY69May 69 
Grounding (HN)W9KXJ67Jun 69 
Homebrew artW0PEM56Jun 69 
Wiring and groundingW1EZT44Jun 69 
Watercooling the 2C39K6MYC30Jun 69 
APC trimmer, adding shaft to (HN)W1ETT68Jul 69 
Coax relay coils, another use (HN)K0VQY72Aug 69 
Mobile installation, putting togetherW0FCH36Aug 69 
Trimmers (HN)W5LHG76Nov 69 
Miniature sockets (HN)Lawyer84Dec 69 
BNC connectors, mounting (HN)W9KXJ70Jan 70 
Mobile mount bracket (HN)W4NJF70Feb 70 
Soldering tip (HN)Lawyer68Feb 70 
Rack construction, a new approachK1EUJ36Mar 70 
Rectifier terminal strip (HN)W5PKK80Apr 70 
Parasitic suppressor (HN)WA9JMY80Apr 70 
Coax connectors, repairing broken (HN)W0HKF66Jun 70 
Heat sinks, homemade (HN)WA0WOZ69Sep 70 
Ferrite beadsW5JJ48Oct 70 
Uhf hardware (HN)W6CMQ76Oct 70 
Workbench, electronicW1EZT50Oct 70 
Printed-circuit labels (HN)WA4WDK76Oct 70 
Modular converter, 144-MHzW6UOV64Oct 70 
Printed circuits without printingW4ZG62Nov 70 
Screwdriver, adjustment (HN)WA0KGS66Jan 71 
Blower-to-chassis adapter (HN)K6JYO73Feb 71 
Printed-circuit boards, cleaning (HN)W5BVF66Mar 71 
Printed-circuit boards, low-costW6CMQ44Aug 71 
Printed-circuit boards, practical phototabrication ofHutchinson6Sep 71 
Drill guide (HN)W5BVF68Oct 71 
Hot wire stripper (HN)W8DWT67Nov 71 
Component marking (HN)W1JE66Nov 71 
AC line cords (letter)W6EG80Dec 71 
Toroids, plug-in (HN)K8EEG60Jan 72 
Color coding parts (HN)WA7BPO58Feb 72 
Vectorboard toot (HN)WA1KWJ70Apr 72 
Soldering aluminum (HN)ZE6JP67May 72 
Cold galvanizing compound (HN)W5UNF70Sep 72 
Uhf coax connectors (HN)W0LCP70Sep 72 
Noisy fans (HN)W8IUF70Nov 72 
Capacitors, oil-filled (HN)W2OLU66Dec 72 
Neutralizing tip (HN)ZE6JP69Dec 72 
Restoring panel lettering (HN)W8CL69Jan 73 
Hot etching (HN)K8EKG66Jan 73 
Ferrite beads, how to useK1ORV34Mar 73 
Printed-circuit boards, how to makeK4EEU58Apr 73 
Antenna insulators, homemade (HN)W7ZC70May 73 
Printed-circuit tool (HN)W2GZ74May 73 
Magnetic fields and the 7360 (HN)W7DI66Sep 73 
Noisy fans (HN)Correction (letter)67Oct 73 
Nuvistor heat sinks (HN)WA0KKC57Dec 73 
Exploding diodes (HN)VE3FEZ57Dec 73 
IC lead former (HN)W5ICV67Jan 74 
Minibox, cutting down to size (HN)W2OUX57Mar 74Issue Available
Thumbwheel switch modification(HN)VE3GDX56Mar 74Issue Available
Printed-circuit standards (HN)W6JVE58Apr 74Issue Available
Files, cleaning (HN)Walton66Jun 74 
Enclosures, homebrew customW4YUU50Jul 74 
Volume controls, noisy, temporary fix (HN)W9JUV62Aug 74Issue Available
Printed-circuit boards, low-costW8YFB16Jan 75Issue Available
Aluminum tubing, clamping (HN)WA9HUV78May 75Issue Available
Metric conversions for screw and wiresizesW1DTY67Sep 75Issue Available
Inductance, toroidal coil (HN)W3WLX26Sep 75Issue Available
Drilling aluminum (HN)W6IL67Sep 75Issue Available
Circuit boards with terminal inserts (HN)W3K8M61Nov 75Issue Available
Soldering tipsWA4MTH15May 76 
IC holders (HN)W3HUC80Aug 76Issue Available
Printed-circuit boards, how to cleanK2PMA56Sep 76Issue Available
Soldering tip cleaner (HN)W3HUC79Oct 76Issue Available
Transfer letters (HN)WA2TGL78Oct 76Issue Available
Etch tank (HN)W3HUC79Jan 77 
Silver plating made easyWA9HUV42Feb 77 
Capacitors, custom, how to makeWB0ESV36Feb 77 
lnductors, graphical aid for windingW7POG41Apr 77 
Indicator circuit, LEDWB6AFT60Apr 77 
Coils, self-supportingAnderson42Jul 77 
Silver plating (letters)WA0AGD94Nov 77Issue Available
Wire-wound potentiometer repair (HN)W4ATE77Feb 78Issue Available
Printed-circuits, simple method for (HN)W4MTD51Apr 78Issue Available
Microcircuits, visual aids for working onK9SRL90Jul 78Issue Available
Rejuvenating transmitting tubes with thoriated-tungsten filaments (HN)W6NIF80Aug 78Issue Available
PC layout using longhandWB9QZE26Nov 78Issue Available
Anodizing aluminumVE7DKR62Jan 79Issue Available
Crystal switching, remote (HN)WA8YBT91Feb 79Issue Available
Cabinet construction techniquesW7KDM76Mar 79Issue Available
Metalized capacitors (HN)W8YFB82May 79Issue Available
PC layout using longhandComments, W5TKP6Jun 79Issue Available
Phone plug wiring (HN)N1FB85Jun 79Issue Available
Anodize dyes (letter)W4MB6Sep 79Issue Available
Cliplead carousel (HN)WB1AQM79Oct 79Issue Available
Anodizing aluminumComments, WA9UXK6Nov 79Issue Available
Lightning protection (letter)K9MM12Dec 79Issue Available
Coax cable, salvaging water-damaged (HN)W5XW88Jan 80Issue Available
Coaxial cable connectors, homebrew hardline-to-uhfK2YOF32Apr 80Issue Available
AN/UPX-6 cavities, converting surplusW6NBI12Mar 81Issue Available
Metal cleaning with dip-type cleaners (HN)W5XW82Jan 82Issue Available
Set screws, taming (HN)W5PGG64Mar 82Issue Available
Metal cleaning with dip-type cleaners (HN)Comment, K6YPD8Jun 82Issue Available
Printed circuit layout and drilling templateWA4WDL73Jul 82Issue Available
Fan, speed control (HN)K4KI77Sep 82Issue Available
Dust buildup, decreasing (HN)K4KI77Sep 82Issue Available
Cheap dots (HN)W6XM77Sep 82Issue Available
Custom resistors, nomogram designWA5EKA68Jun 83Issue Available
Audio filter building blocksKB0CY74Jul 83Issue Available
Heatsink cooling fan (HN)W6XM22Jul 83Issue Available
Antenna carriage and track pole mountK83K46Aug 83Issue Available
IC2AT, carrying case for (HN)W6XM62Aug 83Issue Available
Antenna hingeN4LI70Aug 83Issue Available
Heatsink cooling fan (HN)Comments, W2GH8Oct 83Issue Available
Audio filter building blocksShort circuit92Nov 83Issue Available
Turns per inch from wire size (HN)K8UR97Dec 83Issue Available
Power FETS: trend for VHF amplifiersPeters, Daniel and W7PUA12Jan 84 
G.O.E.S. reception: a simple approachWA4WDL46Jan 84 
Quick fix for soldering irons (HN)W2YW62Apr 84Issue Available
Heatsink cooling fan (HN)Comments, DJ4BZ12May 84Issue Available
High-frequency dummy load (HN)W1KWE64Jun 84Issue Available
Reflected power limiterK4KI63Jul 84Issue Available
Cooling semiconductors part 1: designing and using heatsinksMartin, Vaughn D.33Jul 84Issue Available
Air-wound coils, constructingW7BKE37Aug 84 
Build a better boxGruchalla, Michael45Aug 84 
Cooling semiconductors part 2: blowers and fansMartin, Vaughn D.52Aug 84 
Junk-box ingenuity; how to buy, use, and recycle surplus electronic partsWB4EHS32Aug 84 
Silk screen techniques, make your own board usingW3QOM83Nov 84 
Superhet coilset, design with a microcomputerSterrenburg, F.A.S.113Nov 84 
Microstrip impedance programK8UR84Dec 84Issue Available
Polymer film transforms mechanical energy to electrical energyWA4KFZ55Dec 84Issue Available
Solar power for your ham stationNH6N14Dec 84Issue Available
Inductance equation, a different approach (HN)K4KI116Dec 84Issue Available
Silverplating, safe, sensibleK9EYY29Feb 85 
Dummy load, DCW4MLE91Apr 85Issue Available
Bulkhead connector (HN)K9CZB78Apr 85Issue Available
Elevation indicator, inexpensiveW5JTL67Jun 85Issue Available
Bulkhead connector (HN)Short circuit74Jul 85Issue Available
Battery charger, NiCd, constant current, a pulsedK2MWU67Aug 85Issue Available
Passive audio filter design, part 1: development and analysisNiewiadomski, S.17Sep 85 
RF filters, Build narrowbandWB4EHS10Mar 86Issue Available
Practically speaking: Keep it coolK4IPV75Apr 86Issue Available
Universal analog breadboardGruchalla, Michael85Jun 86Issue Available
RF filters, Build narrowbandShort circuit36Jun 86Issue Available
Make a homebrew sheet metal brake for chassis construction projectsWB6BIH43Jun 86Issue Available
The Guerri report: pc boardsW6MGI109Sep 86Issue Available
NE5205 wideband RF amplifierGruchalla, Michael30Sep 86Issue Available
Build narrowband RF filters, CommentsWB4EHS9Sep 86Issue Available
Practically speaking: parts sourcesK4IPV78Nov 86Issue Available
Ham notes: Waterproofing fittingsW4MLE101Nov 86Issue Available
Advanced CW processorW6NRW25Dec 86 
ZX-81/TS1000 controller: new use for old computersN9NB31Dec 86 
NE5205 wideband RF amplifierShort circuit72Jan 87Issue Available
Rewinding transformers with CADW6WTU74Mar 87 
Practically speaking: grounding and shielding, pt.1K4IPV47Apr 87Issue Available
Practically speaking: grounding and shielding, pt.2K4IPV81May 87Issue Available
Practically speaking: grounding and shielding, pt.2Comments: KA8DKT6Aug 87 
Carpet samples in the ham shackK1ZJH82Sep 87Issue Available
Low-cost pc board layout softwareFreeman, Eve8Oct 87 
Design an amplifier around the 3CX1200A7W7DHD33Dec 87Issue Available
New uses for old tunersW6WTU25Jan 88Issue Available
Practically speaking: drift and shiftK4IPV75Jan 88Issue Available
Practically speaking: noise, signals and amplifiersK4IPV77Feb 88 
Homebrewing equipment from parts to metal workW7KBE26Mar 88 
Practically speaking: feedbackK4IPV60May 88 
Practically speaking: "ferriting" out the problemK4IPV72Jun 88 
2-meter monitorWA3ENK64Jul 88 
Practically speaking: non-ideal linear IC amplifiers typical problemsK4IPV72Jul 88 
Simple low-cost comb generator frequency calibratorMartin, Lorry78Jul 88 
Remote baselsimplex phone patch controllerAA4NX and KK4LA54Aug 88 
Precision high-voltage dc regulatorAG6K75Aug 88 
Tuning indicator for RTTY and packet radioW0HZR65Sep 88Issue Available
Construction techniques using PVC pipe to make antennasW2OQI98Sep 88Issue Available
Elmer's notebook: the mysterious "Q"W1SL110Sep 88Issue Available
DTMF tone signaling circuitWV6A42Sep 88Issue Available
Code practice oscillator (weekender)N2DCH65Oct 88Issue Available
Simple receivers from complex ICsW6VEH10Nov 88 
Practically speaking: Overview of op amps- part 1K4IPV100Nov 88 
Two in one: trace doubler for CRO, and square wave and pulse generator (HN)Tseng Liao26Dec 88 
Practically speaking: overview of op amps- part 2K4IPV83Dec 88 
Homebrew tuning dialN2DCH75Dec 88 
Get the most from your NiCds (Weekender)K3OF88Dec 88 
Structural evaluation of Yagi elementsK5IU29Dec 88 
Elmer's Notebook: Transistors and How They WorkW1SL62Jan 89 
An NE602-based QRP Transceiver for 20-meter CWK1BQT9Jan 89 
Collector Matching NetworksKZ9J34Jan 89 
Elmer's Notebook: FETS-The Other TransistorsW1SL104Feb 89 
Understanding and using 723 Voltage RegulatorsK3OF42Mar 89 
Practically Speaking: Light Metal and Other TopicsK4IPV23Apr 89 
Elmer's Notebook: Voltage-variable CapacitorsW1SL100Apr 89 
Analog Panel MetersW6WTU39Apr 89 
Remote Driver/Controller for a Two-antenna SystemNH6N79Apr 89 
Homebrew Neutralizing CapacitorN4LC38May 89Issue Available
Motorized Agitator for Your Printed Circuit BoardsK3OF68Jun 89Issue Available
An RTTY ConverterW1VO76Jun 89Issue Available
Simple DC Amplifier for Your MeterW0JF10Jun 89Issue Available
Linear Tuning with a War Surplus CapacitorN2DCH40Jun 89Issue Available
Simple Infrared Detector, A (HN)K1ZJH27Jun 89Issue Available
Common-point Grounding: Lightning Protection for RepeatersKIZJH24Jul 89Issue Available
Elmer's Notebook: Visual Aids- Liquid Crystal DisplaysW1SL81Aug 89 
Automatic Rotor Brake DelayWA1SPI89Aug 89 
Keeping an Eye on Your Sideband PEPGW4NAH17Sep 89 
Protect Your Amateur Station from LightningKY9L25Sep 89 
Remote Control Switching SystemVK2WD62Oct 89 
PEP WattmeterWA1SPI76Oct 89 
Digi-KeyerAB4DP68Oct 89 
Extend Your DVM's Measurement CapabilitiesN6YC72Oct 89 
Variable Gain 160-Meter PreampKD9SV46Oct 89 
Wideband Frequency AnalyzerAA4FB9Nov 89 
Elmer's Notebook: Simple Instruments RF Output MonitorW1SL91Nov 89 
Transmit Control for Mobile OperationG4CLF24Nov 89 
An Audio Patch Panel for the Multimode StationKB6IC65Dec 89 
A New Addition for Your TNCK9MLD72Dec 89 
Five-band Junkbox TransmitterW3RMD42Dec 89 
Ultra Low Power Four-digit Sequence Touch Tone DecoderWA4ADG30Dec 89 
Elmer's Notebook: elementary electronics- exploring resistanceW1SL92Jan 90 
Making printed circuit boardsWA3JUF27Jan 90 
Near linear tuning with dual eccentric pulleysN2DCH53Jan 90 
Two in one: trace doubler for CRO, and square wave and pulse generator (HN)Short circuit26Jan 90 
Elmer's Notebook: elementary electronics- capacitorsW1SL90Feb 90 
Ultra Low Power Four-digit Sequence Touch Tone DecoderShort circuit87Mar 90 
Elmer's Notebook: elementary electronics- inductors and ACW1SL84Apr 90 
Elmer's Notebook: elementary electronics- alternating current and capacitorsW1SL67May 90 
Elmer's Notebook: elementary electronics- wrapping up AC theoryW1SL63Jun 90 

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