Bob please ensure you use a foil covered umbrella over the experiment to meet FCC shelding requirements buddy.. I get a kick out of this video every time..
(The noonga from down under) About time I subscribe and exchange risky fun projects as well.
Ok...Since I got a comment from 'BlacKSacrificE' to please explain this odd device, I'll do so. Basically, this is an amplifier to make a transmitted radio signal bigger to broadcast farther out. Those of us in amateur radio service use such amplifiers just for that purpose; some of us build them, others buy them commercially, but their purpose is the same. It's part of the hobby, like a car inthuiest making a car more powerful to go faster...that's it in a nutshell.
If I was stranded on a desert island and had my choice to have anyone with me, you would be it! Lots of guys would say some beautiful woman or a good cook. Not me. I want off that island, and you could build a satelite from a washing machine! Brilliant.
Thanks mucho, but I think the Professor on Gilligan's Island would be a better choice. Anybody that can make a radio out of a coconut shell and a vine could do anything! ...and the Professor always came thru. ;-D
@bob4analog LOL Haha! That is true. I originally found your videos by chance looking for some pointers on building a custom (read: homemade) amp for my electric guitar. I am using four EL84 tubes (100w) and 12 ax7 preamp tubes. I am trying to find the right rectifier to use, and have been hunting for advice. Have any?
Surfed in via hackaday and stopped watching this after a minute or so as I have no idea what I'm looking at. Might I suggest covering what a linear amplifier actually is, and what differentiates it from other amp types, before going into how it works? Especially seeing as how the article that is driving the traffic does not mention anything more than "here is one"
@bob4analog yeah yeah I know lol it,s just that normaly, a "breadboard" dosn't take much place, but you... you take all your table XD and more. that's crasy!! keep it up man!
Thanks for the kind compliments! Yup, safety is indeed #1; after that, it's all about making it work and being a little creative. I'm planning on making a few more detailed vids on how to make these crazy things out of "household" items similar to what I've already made.
Bob please ensure you use a foil covered umbrella over the experiment to meet FCC shelding requirements buddy.. I get a kick out of this video every time..
(The noonga from down under) About time I subscribe and exchange risky fun projects as well.
remingtoncountry1100 2 weeks ago
Ok...Since I got a comment from 'BlacKSacrificE' to please explain this odd device, I'll do so. Basically, this is an amplifier to make a transmitted radio signal bigger to broadcast farther out. Those of us in amateur radio service use such amplifiers just for that purpose; some of us build them, others buy them commercially, but their purpose is the same. It's part of the hobby, like a car inthuiest making a car more powerful to go faster...that's it in a nutshell.
bob4analog 5 months ago
If I was stranded on a desert island and had my choice to have anyone with me, you would be it! Lots of guys would say some beautiful woman or a good cook. Not me. I want off that island, and you could build a satelite from a washing machine! Brilliant.
smacman68 5 months ago
@smacman68
Thanks mucho, but I think the Professor on Gilligan's Island would be a better choice. Anybody that can make a radio out of a coconut shell and a vine could do anything! ...and the Professor always came thru. ;-D
Bob
bob4analog 5 months ago
@bob4analog LOL Haha! That is true. I originally found your videos by chance looking for some pointers on building a custom (read: homemade) amp for my electric guitar. I am using four EL84 tubes (100w) and 12 ax7 preamp tubes. I am trying to find the right rectifier to use, and have been hunting for advice. Have any?
smacman68 5 months ago
The flux capacitor is missing.
sixstringfretter 5 months ago
GREAT!!!
DataID 6 months ago
Surfed in via hackaday and stopped watching this after a minute or so as I have no idea what I'm looking at. Might I suggest covering what a linear amplifier actually is, and what differentiates it from other amp types, before going into how it works? Especially seeing as how the article that is driving the traffic does not mention anything more than "here is one"
BlacKSacrificE 1 year ago
you call it a bread board prototype??
Yvessam 1 year ago
@Yvessam
Yes, indeed it is. It's always a good idea to test the unknown on 'open archetecture'; it helps to make quick changes when necessary.
bob4analog 1 year ago
@bob4analog yeah yeah I know lol it,s just that normaly, a "breadboard" dosn't take much place, but you... you take all your table XD and more. that's crasy!! keep it up man!
Yvessam 1 year ago
the insanity! nice work
AntiProtonBoy 1 year ago
@AntiProtonBoy
Insanity indeed! ...altho it is controlled somewhat. ;-D
bob4analog 1 year ago
Well done! Always glad to see a fellow tinkerer meet with success. I know you've got things well in hand, but just the same, stay safe. :)
DJPhilTBCollins 1 year ago
@DJPhilTBCollins
Thanks for the kind compliments! Yup, safety is indeed #1; after that, it's all about making it work and being a little creative. I'm planning on making a few more detailed vids on how to make these crazy things out of "household" items similar to what I've already made.
bob4analog 1 year ago
Excellent work! Exactly what I am building at the moment, except in a box :-)
sparkie21 1 year ago