DDK6 (Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany)

From goughlui.com 3 months ago in Blogs

The triplet of stations from Germany (DDH3/DDK3/DDK6) are distinguished in the radiofax field. They operate on a +/-425Hz shift (whereas others operate on +/-400Hz), and they have the highest transmission powers – 10kW for DDH3 and 20kW for DDK3/DDK6. This … Continue reading →

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Fake: Hoya PRO1 Digital UV Filter

From goughlui.com 2 days ago in Blogs

Recently, having purchased a new lens (even though it was only a kit lens), I thought it would be a good idea to protect the front element with a clear UV filter. While this practice is sometimes debatable as filter...

Beta Tested: Cooee Busways On Demand Public Transport Service

From goughlui.com 2 days ago in Blogs

Residents in the Hills district have much to celebrate, as after many years of promises, the North-West Metro medium-capacity rail system is close to being finally commissioned for service. Areas previously neglected by public transport will now have a high-frequency...

long Rnd(): Birthday Analysis, Spoiling Myself, Fixing Stuff, Thrifty Finds, Parking Tickets & More

From goughlui.com 2 days ago in Blogs

It’s been a busy long-weekend, but there’s no better post than a “long random” for a long weekend! This time around, it just so happens to be my birthday as well. Happy Birthday to Me? Really? Well, what can I...

Project: DSE K4309 Daytime Running Lights for Cars Kit (SC 8/99)

From goughlui.com 1 week ago in Blogs

When it comes to good things, they say moderation is best. Don’t eat all your candy at once, or so they say, but instead I’m diving right in for a Dick Smith Electronics kit overdose. This is kit four of...

Experiment: Charging Ni-MH Batteries with Constant Voltage?

From goughlui.com 1 week ago in Blogs

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the following experiments were conducted under controlled conditions. No responsibility will be taken for any outcomes including damages incurred from the use, misuse or inability to use the information that follows. You are responsible for any...

Project: DSE K7220 EA 12/90 Transistor Tester Kit

From goughlui.com 1 week ago in Blogs

Two kits? Why not make it three. I’m enjoying this trip down memory road – but this one is rather interesting as well, as I’ve seen some of these units around but never had one of my own. This kit...

Project: DSE K7120 Thermocouple Adaptor for DMMs Kit (SC 12/98)

From goughlui.com 1 week ago in Blogs

The trip down memory lane continues with the second Dick Smith Electronics boxed kit that I purchased from the CCARC Wyong Field Day. You could say, I’m on a roll when it comes to these kits … The Kit This...

Project: DSE K5408 Two-Channel Audio Camcorder Mixer Kit

From goughlui.com 1 week ago in Blogs

A while back, I stumbled across a number of old Dick Smith kits being sold at the CCARC Wyong Field Day. I promised the seller that I would build the kits (eventually) and they might even make it onto the...

Tested: Mirabella Vintage Style Filament 25W Clear ST58 E27 Decorative Globe

From goughlui.com 2 weeks ago in Blogs

While I have looked at some vintage filament style globes in the past and come to the conclusion that they’re absolutely horrid for energy efficiency, they do have a visual appeal. This week, while rummaging through a thrift store, I...

Review, Test & Teardown: BlitzWolf BW-S6 30W QC3.0 Dual-Port Charger

From goughlui.com 2 weeks ago in Blogs

It’s a bit of a shame that some of the mobile phones out there which have Qualcomm chipsets and are capable of quick charging are shipped with regular “plain old” 5V/2A chargers. As an owner of various Xiaomi phones myself,...