[HCARC] Medina Radio Club meeting

[Peter Naumburg]

We enjoyed a good meeting. Peter worked hard to clean the coffee pot and it was reported that the coffee was better. The Core breakfast - pizza, Kolaches and mixed berry muffins were great.
Some of the things that were shared were:
A Hantek2D72 70MHZ handheld Oscilloscope/multimeter and rugged Yellow instrument enclosure from CircuitSpecialists for $239.95 delivered. This portable O Scope is a must have tool. Who every dreamed that at this price point we could enjoy such a test instrument.
A GPSDO 10MHZ output sine wave + antenna + power supply 2020 $133.50 from rf-experts 
A long conversation ensued about the history of timing standards, including the difference between an oven controlled crystal oscillator and a temperature controlled one. The advantages of a GPS Disciplined Oscillator were discussed. 
Mort had handouts on the GPSDO which were great.
A MR4 Sniffer $295 made in Australia used for DFing and Fox Hunting was shown.  It has an automatic attenuator built in and is used with a highly tuned 3 element yagi $175 from Bob Miller Enterprises.
Conversation of how electronics continue to get better and cheaper.
A good time was had by all.
Hope to see you next month.
Peter Naumburg
k5lb at arrl.net