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    RF Amplification: Is it a Bad Idea?

    My home is about 1.2KM LOS from work. I want to use my work's internet connection at home. I have a pole available as well. Right now from rooftop to rooftop, I do get a signal but it's weak and goes off sometimes. I'm using a 200MW wifi bridge. So at a recommendation of a friend, I got a 1watt...
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    Can I convert my 20M QRP transmitter for audio transmission?

    Hello all; Wifey got me a 20M QRP radio transmitter (1watt) for X-mas, knowing I love playing with this stuff:tongue: I have never heard of QRP before and was very surprised to find that there is no audio input on it:bugeye: So I stuck the kit together in about 2 hours and my spectrum...
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    Orbital Speed: Earth vs Moon - How Does Altitude Affect Orbital Velocity?

    Just can't get my head around this one. If at 100Km high above Earth the orbital speed to maintain altitude is X, then what would the speed be for the same object around the moon? Since gravity of the moon is smaller then earth's? I assume the orbital speed would need to be less?
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    Solving Voltage Drop Problem on Robotics Project

    Thanx for all the help, I did a cheap fix. Went with a 2 cell 7.4V 1000MAH lithium polymer battery with a 5V voltage regulator...
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    Solving Voltage Drop Problem on Robotics Project

    22 Dec 2009 21:16 Voltage drop question Hi All; Total noob, first post:smile: I'm working on a small robotics project. I have an embedded computer (5V) and 2 motors with a controller. It's all powered from a 4.8V NIMH battery. The problem I'm having; As the battery gets...
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