May 2002 Issue 

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ARTICLES  

Learning RVK-Basic, Part 5 - by Bob Vun Kannon

Program structure is covered

Discover a new language that executes millions of lines of Basic per second for use with low-cost chips and can be downloaded free from the Nuts & Volts website. Download Compiler

Build Your Own Multi-Frequency

Digital Signal Generator - By Dennis Shepard

This PIC-based generator features lab-grade accuracy and is capable of thousands of frequencies.

 

Build a Radio Frequency Field Strength Meter - By Fred Blechman

This unit can be very useful for determining if transmitting devices are operating. Radio amateurs and experimenters can use the RF meter for tuning oscillators, transmitters, and antennas for maximum output.

 

 

COMPUTER INTERFACING  - PART 2 - By David A. Ward

Getting your computer "GUI" — Incorporating Visual Basic.

DAYTON HAMVENTION® NEWS BREAK: ENTRY

TECHNICIAN TEST WILL UNDERGO MAJOR CHANGES By Gordon West

IN 60 DAYS — JULY 1, 2002 — THE AMATEUR RADIO ELEMENT 4 EXTRA CLASS EXAMINATION WILL CHANGE.

Find out what’s changing, what’s not, and what it all means for today’s amateur radio operator.

COLUMNS  

 

Amateur Robotics - by Robert Nansel

Inspiration Aisle: Discovering a fast, cheap, linear actuator at the hardware store

New Column !

Micro Memories - By Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.

Profiles of significant micro and mainframe computers

from our recent past. This month: The TRS-80 Model 1.

Electronics Q&A - by TJ Byers

What’s Up: Not everyone is into building robots.

There’s still plenty of interest in EV and RC projects, particularly "electric" gas gauges. A unique antique "non-gasoline" engine gets a tachometer, and baby quails are given a chance at life in a home-made incubator. Lots of information on ferrite, potted, and toroid magnetics. And the never-ending quest for missing parts — this time the spotlight is on Heathkit

 

Laser Insight - by Stanley York
Complete construction details for a nitrogen laser.

Stamp Applications - by Jon Williams

I2C Fun For Everyone. I2C is a fantastic way to

expand the Stamp’s capabilities without chewing up a

bunch of pins.

Techknowledgey 2002 - by Jeff Eckert

Implantable heart patient survives first six months; Apple

Computer resists the trends; Alternative browser available;

Program tracks money laundering; CRTs for rugged environments; NAVAID phase-out delayed; Folding keyboard available for Palms; Earthlink co-founder pleads guilty; and Dell-Philips deal worth $5 billion.

   
 

   
   
   

 

 

 

 

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