Tutuorials/Tips
Cutting Holes in Laminate
Learn the best way to cut holes in laminated furniture.
Floor Plans and Furniture Design
Take the studio floor plan and place the furniture design on top of it to avoid some common problems.
Antenna Installation
A pigtail jumper eliminates the potential problem of connecting a transmission line to an antenna.
Working with Corian
Need to drill a hole in Corian? Mount something to Corian? Here are some tips.
Handy Tools: Sensible Products
Two handy items to add to your toolbox.
Shielded Loop Antennas for the AM Band
Here are some ideas on how to build your own shielded-loop AM antenna.
Roll Your Own RF Filters
Here are ways to make an RF filter using transmission line sections.
LBA Group LBA University Cold Exposure Safety
Online course
Fix it in a Pinch with On-hand Parts
Here are some ideas for using on-hand parts in some fashion other than what they were originally intended for.
In-house Signal Distribution
Doug Irwin offers more ideas on distributing FM, AM and TV signals around a facility.
Reception Issues Resolved
Need to pick up multiple FM signal from different directions? Here are some methods that will capture weak signals.
Tool Cases and Site Security
Doug Irwin finds some things to keep your tools organized and easy to find.
Layer 2 Switch Troubleshooting and Setup
More on Layer 2 Ethernet switches. This time we'll look into the setup menu.
Layer 2 Switches in Detail
Having a spare switch on hand is a great idea. But is it configured and ready to go when it's needed?
Remote Equipment Reset Without an IP Connection
This outlines how to construct a simple self-contained remote control relay interface that will allow you to remotely power cycle your recalcitrant equipment with an external relay closure of less than 20Vac at 35mA.
Adding Status Inputs to a Remote Control
Need additional status inputs on a remote control? Here's a way to use a sampling input to display status.
All About Storage
Connectors, parts and more all need to be stored for easy use. Here are some ideas to organize your supplies.
Convenient Power with Diode Combining
What do you do when a signaling voltage is needed? Take advantage of what's already available.
Computer Upgrades Can Be a Serial Killer
Legacy equipment has serial control. New computers don't. Here's what you can do.
Need of a DB Connector
The number of devices that use serial communications rather than IP and Ethernet is shrinking rapidly, but there are still plenty of serial devices around.
For Want of a USB Charger
Why carry an ac-to-USB converter with you? Install one at the outlet.
How Much Data in CAP?
Now that the IPAWS OPEN server is on-line, it makes sense to get your CAP-enabled EAS equipment going.
A Bit More on Ferrites
Have some ferrites but don't know their value? Here are some resources.
DIY: How to Make Bass Traps
Chris Wygal built bass traps for his personal studio.
Tech Tips: A Jump on Spring Cleaning
Some tips on keeping the transmitter site clean.
