And what did we buy today?

[ubergeeknz]

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.

 

[wrenchone]

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.

 

[deadpool]

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]

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

 

[TheGimp]

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.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Good luck with that Gimp. Hope it pans out.

Deadpool, I have fond memories of what you speak.

Cheers to both.

 

[kodabmx]

Hi Kodabmx,

Cool!

Did it cost you any extra?

-Chris

Nope. You can choose UPS, FedEx, or DHL for free (if your order >100$).

 

[cogitech]

Yep, DHL every time for me.

 

[soundbrigade]

Two CDs from Russian group Spleen/Splean: Key to the Cipher and Opposite Lane

 

[leadbelly]

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.

 

[anatech]

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

 

[mondogenerator]

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

 

[AnalogJoe]

Just bought a 0-2.5GHz Vector signal generator, anyone else here also into RF besides audio?

 

[anatech]

Hi AnalogJoe,
Yup, I am for sure. What make and model?

-Chris

 

[AnalogJoe]

Hi AnalogJoe,
Yup, I am for sure. What make and model?

-Chris

Its a Triarchy VSG2G5C, Triarchy Technologies, good price for the features.

 

[Tubelab_com]

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?

 

[korpberget]

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.

 

[AnalogJoe]

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

 

[anatech]

I just broken down and bought a little DDS function generator, 5 MHz. Nothing special.

-Chris

 

[AnalogJoe]

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