Category Archives: Technology

Yaesu MH-48 Microphone Mod

Posted on 2009-12-05 by Nigel VH

You’ve all known for a while that I’m a HAM radio operator. Recently I was reading around online about things that people have modified on my model of radio to improve performance, expand range, etc. One of the things I … Continue reading →

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Myriad of Madness

Posted on 2009-11-19 by Nigel VH

Alright, so I get it. Yes, it’s been a whole month since I’ve posted anything here. I’m sorry. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been doing things. Thus, despite the lack of posts, I do have a good chunk of content … Continue reading →

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Sweet Industrial Switch

Posted on 2009-09-22 by Nigel VH

I was at a yard sale the other day and found this cool industrial switch. For now I’ve got it hooked up to a simple little sugar cube relay controlling some halogen lighting.

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HeathKit Oscilloscope Continued

Posted on 2009-09-04 by Nigel VH

Well, I promised a few days ago to get a video of the oscilloscope, I’ve so kindly received as a gift from my girly, in action. Here’s a short clip of it displaying a song. I’ve also hooked up a … Continue reading →

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HeathKit Oscilloscope

Posted on 2009-08-30 by Nigel VH

It’s finally happened. I’ve acquired an oscilloscope. Woot! This is a vintage HeathKit IO-12 Laboratory Oscilloscope. It’s not in perfect shape, but it’s not bad by any means, and the best part is that it works! There’s a bunch of … Continue reading →