TPA3116d2 module from AliX to replace a busted old module in a (very) compact desktop amp I built many moons ago.
Varactor diodes to fix that damn pioneer tuner with. From RS, they are specced identical to the original part but of course they're SOT23-3 surface mount (it seems almost all current production is smt) so I also bought some breakout boards from AliX so I can do a tidy job.
And it looks like I'm about to "buy" an after hours vet bill for Penny (cat) who's got a huge leaking abcess on her forearm. We're there waiting now.
Varactor diodes to fix that damn pioneer tuner with. From RS, they are specced identical to the original part but of course they're SOT23-3 surface mount (it seems almost all current production is smt) so I also bought some breakout boards from AliX so I can do a tidy job.
And it looks like I'm about to "buy" an after hours vet bill for Penny (cat) who's got a huge leaking abcess on her forearm. We're there waiting now.
Nailed down 500 pieces of NOS PN4303 jfet (National) - a medium IDSS, medium low-noise device for general messing around. They worked very well in my first implementation of an SRPP-based phono preamp. Closest Japanese sub would probably be 2SK30A.
Congrats deadpool. When do you take possession?
have already settled, its nice to move to my own place and no more rent or home loan
deadpool, buyers market I hope. Congrats, owning beats renting hands down, until you need to do repairs any way.
yeah low balled an offer, perfect time for me to buy and covid helped in this case
My son sent me the address of a property that may come up for foreclosure.
I rode by this evening and it looks promising at the right price.
I am going to set up an appointment at my credit union for a signature loan to be ready in case it pans out.
This will be the last place I buy, Retirement Home it may be.
I rode by this evening and it looks promising at the right price.
I am going to set up an appointment at my credit union for a signature loan to be ready in case it pans out.
This will be the last place I buy, Retirement Home it may be.
Good luck with that Gimp. Hope it pans out.
Deadpool, I have fond memories of what you speak.
Cheers to both.
Deadpool, I have fond memories of what you speak.
Cheers to both.
Hi Kodabmx,
Cool!
Did it cost you any extra?
-Chris
Nope. You can choose UPS, FedEx, or DHL for free (if your order >100$).
CS8406 from Ali. Think I may or may not try modding one of my players to bypass HDCP. Tried to pick ones that looked genuine and paid more, but it's always a crap shoot.
Two book cases and some desk organization stuff for my new sort of office.
Hi ubergeeknz,
I hope all is well with the cat and whatever caused the wound was extracted easily.
Hi Hi Kodabmx,
Thanks! I usually choose Fedex, but DHL looks like an excellent option as well. Anything but UPS!!!
-Chris
Hi ubergeeknz,
I hope all is well with the cat and whatever caused the wound was extracted easily.
Hi Hi Kodabmx,
Thanks! I usually choose Fedex, but DHL looks like an excellent option as well. Anything but UPS!!!
-Chris
I bought some 50s Foton 6P3S on a whim, since I had not seen any dated that early.
As above, like with ICs, time will tell if it was a wise purchase🙂
As above, like with ICs, time will tell if it was a wise purchase🙂
Hi AnalogJoe,
Yup, I am for sure. What make and model?
-Chris
Its a Triarchy VSG2G5C, Triarchy Technologies, good price for the features.
anyone else here also into RF besides audio?
I spent 41 years working at a Motorola plant. 30 of those were as an RF engineer in two way radio or cell phone product design, and technology research. I retired 6 years ago and just tinker a bit for now.
There are a few other RF guys here:
No RF gear here?
A supercapacitor for the backup power in a Sony surround receiver. Always starts up in demo mode after having the plug out for more than 10 minutes.
I spent 41 years working at a Motorola plant. 30 of those were as an RF engineer in two way radio or cell phone product design, and technology research. I retired 6 years ago and just tinker a bit for now.
There are a few other RF guys here:
No RF gear here?
Thanks for the link!, sure sounds that you have great years of experience. As for me, I designed and built a class F amplifier at 2GHz. with >80% efficiency, I also designed continuous class J, and continuous class F for my Master's degree, it is a whole different game dealing with microwave frequencies
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I just broken down and bought a little DDS function generator, 5 MHz. Nothing special.
-Chris
-Chris
I just broken down and bought a little DDS function generator, 5 MHz. Nothing special.
-Chris
There are a lot of bare circuit boards on e-bay, cheap and effective. For instance:
RF signal generator with sweep function RF signal generator 140MHz~4.4GHz | eBay
DSO138 2.4" TFT Digital Oscilloscope Acrylic Case DIY Kit SMD Soldered New R2C0 | eBay
RF Noise Source Noise Generator Simple Spectrum Track Source Frequency Sweeper- | eBay
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