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Elijah: /* Electronics/Software Projects */

2025-11-25T22:13:52Z

Electronics/Software Projects

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	I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. Here are a few of those - I think the magnetic loop is the most interesting. They are an excellent choice for HF if you are limited on space.		I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. Here are a few of those - I think the magnetic loop is the most interesting. They are an excellent choice for HF if you are limited on space.
	* [[Kachina 505DSP]] — An early HF radio utilizing DSP for filtering and mod/demod		* [[Kachina 505DSP]] — An early HF radio utilizing DSP for filtering and mod/demod
			* [[APRS Air Mobile]] — Running APRS while flying a small plane
	* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]		* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]
	* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]		* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]

Elijah at 02:47, 22 November 2025

2025-11-22T02:47:23Z

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	* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]		* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]
	* [[Chevy K1500 4L60E Transmission Rebuild]]		* [[Chevy K1500 4L60E Transmission Rebuild]]

			== Vehicle notes ==
			* [[Honda CRF230F]]
			* [[Polaris Sportsman 500]]

	== Misc Stuff ==		== Misc Stuff ==
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	* [[KD7LMO Archive]]		* [[KD7LMO Archive]]
	* [[Useful links]]		* [[Useful links]]
	* [[Honda CRF230F]]

Elijah: /* Electronics/Software Projects */

2025-10-30T21:41:26Z

Electronics/Software Projects

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	[[File:BalloonHorizon.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Image taken off an ANSR flight from approximately 40,000 ft]]		[[File:BalloonHorizon.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Image taken off an ANSR flight from approximately 40,000 ft]]
	I enjoy tinkering with electronics and software and I've done quite a few little side projects in this area. Here are the ones I remembered to write down and take pictures of :)		I enjoy tinkering with electronics and software and I've done quite a few little side projects in this area. Here are the ones I remembered to write down and take pictures of :)
			* [[Long range WiFi]] — How I got internet service to an offgrid location 5 miles away
	* [[OpenAWOS]] — Used at our glider field to automatically report wind over VHF radio.		* [[OpenAWOS]] — Used at our glider field to automatically report wind over VHF radio.
	* [[Vaisala 425A Anemometers]] — Used by my diy AWOS system above.		* [[Vaisala 425A Anemometers]] — Used by my diy AWOS system above.

Elijah: /* Mechanical Projects */

2025-10-21T07:09:21Z

Mechanical Projects

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	I have been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately I often don't think to take pictures or keep track of stuff I've fixed or worked on, but here are a few highlights.		I have been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately I often don't think to take pictures or keep track of stuff I've fixed or worked on, but here are a few highlights.
	* [[ASW 15]]		* [[ASW 15]]
			* [[ASW 20]]
	* [[PIK 20B]]		* [[PIK 20B]]
	* [[Cessna 140]]		* [[Cessna 140]]

Elijah: /* Electronics/Software Projects */

2025-10-21T06:34:35Z

Electronics/Software Projects

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	I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. Here are a few of those - I think the magnetic loop is the most interesting. They are an excellent choice for HF if you are limited on space.		I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. Here are a few of those - I think the magnetic loop is the most interesting. They are an excellent choice for HF if you are limited on space.
			* [[Kachina 505DSP]] — An early HF radio utilizing DSP for filtering and mod/demod
	* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]		* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]
	* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]		* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]
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	== Mechanical Projects ==		== Mechanical Projects ==
	I have been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately I often don't think to take pictures or keep track of stuff I've fixed or worked on, but here are a few highlights.		I have been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately I often don't think to take pictures or keep track of stuff I've fixed or worked on, but here are a few highlights.

Elijah: /* Misc Stuff */

2024-08-28T21:05:36Z

Misc Stuff

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	== Misc Stuff ==		== Misc Stuff ==
	* [[Dump Windows Cert Authorities]]		* [[Dump Windows Cert Authorities]]
			* [[ATSAMV71 Microcontroller Notes]]
	* [[OpenWRT expressVPN setup]]		* [[OpenWRT expressVPN setup]]
	* [[Convert MCS to BIN]]		* [[Convert MCS to BIN]]

Elijah at 06:51, 10 March 2024

2024-03-10T06:51:42Z

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	== Electronics/Software Projects ==		== Electronics/Software Projects ==
	[[File:BalloonHorizon.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Image taken off an ANSR flight from approximately 40,000 ft]]		[[File:BalloonHorizon.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Image taken off an ANSR flight from approximately 40,000 ft]]
	~~This is~~ a ~~collection of~~ side projects ~~related~~ to ~~electronics~~ and ~~software. I enjoy tinkering with both.~~		I enjoy tinkering with electronics and software and I've done quite a few little side projects in this area. Here are the ones I remembered to write down and take pictures of :)
			* [[OpenAWOS]] — Used at our glider field to automatically report wind over VHF radio.
	* [[OpenAWOS]] Used at our glider field to automatically report wind over VHF radio.		* [[Vaisala 425A Anemometers]] — Used by my diy AWOS system above.
	* [[Vaisala 425A Anemometers]] Used by my diy AWOS system above.		* [[Remote Cellular Switch]] — Used to turn on an engine pre-heater remotely.
	* [[Remote Cellular Switch]] Used to turn on an engine pre-heater remotely.
	* [[FLARM Teardown]]		* [[FLARM Teardown]]
	* [[Fixing a Stratus 1\|Stratus 1 Teardown]]		* [[Fixing a Stratus 1\|Stratus 1 Teardown]]
			* [[Single Digit VFD Clock]]
			* [[Single Digit IN-18 Nixie Clock]]
			* [[Vocore Temperature Logger]]
			* [[Voltage Regulator Tube Lights]]
			* [[Iteris RZ-3 Cameras]]

	Arizona Near Space Research (ANSR) flies unmanned high altitude balloons around Arizona both for fun/education of its members and in support of several college programs. I have been involved in the maintenance and design of the flight tracking beacons identified below. For general info on the club or on student payloads, please visit our main site [http://ansr.org ansr.org].		Arizona Near Space Research (ANSR) flies unmanned high altitude balloons around Arizona both for fun/education of its members and in support of several college programs. I have been involved in the maintenance and design of the flight tracking beacons identified below. For general info on the club or on student payloads, please visit our main site [http://ansr.org ansr.org].
	* [[KA7NSR-12]] ~~(Flight Computer)~~		* [[KA7NSR-12\|Flight Computer 1.0]] — The original ANSR flight computer and crossband repeater.
	* [[New Flight Computer]] ~~(KA7NSR~~-~~14)~~		* [[New Flight Computer\|Flight Computer 2.0]] — Gen 2 of the flight computer. My first attempt at a non-trivial embedded project...
	* [[PIC APRS Beacon]] ~~(AD7ZJ-11)~~		* [[PIC APRS Beacon]] — A simple APRS tracking beacon. My goal was to generate the AFSK output without a modem chip.

	I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. I'm an ~~extra class operator and that just means I have extra fun with this kinda stuff :)~~		I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. Here are a few of those - I think the magnetic loop is the most interesting. They are an excellent choice for HF if you are limited on space.
	* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]		* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]
	* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]		* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]
	* [[DIY Current Meter]] Just some pics and ideas		* [[DIY Current Meter]] — Just some pics and ideas
	* [[VHF and UHF antennas]] Some practical antenna construction tips		* [[VHF and UHF antennas]] — Some practical antenna construction tips

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	== Mechanical Projects ==		== Mechanical Projects ==
			I have been mechanically inclined for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately I often don't think to take pictures or keep track of stuff I've fixed or worked on, but here are a few highlights.
	* [[ASW 15]]		* [[ASW 15]]
	* [[PIK 20B]]		* [[PIK 20B]]
	* [[Cessna 140]]		* [[Cessna 140]]
	* [[solar tracker\|DIY Large Solar Tracker]]		* [[solar tracker\|DIY Large Solar Tracker]]


	* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]		* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]
			* [[Chevy K1500 4L60E Transmission Rebuild]]

	== Misc Stuff ==		== Misc Stuff ==
	* [[Useful links]]
	* [[Voltage Regulator Tube Lights]]
	* [[Honda CRF230F]]
	* [[Iteris RZ-3 Cameras]]
	* [[Single Digit VFD Clock]]
	* [[Single Digit IN-18 Nixie Clock]]
	* [[Raspberry pi notes]]
	* [[KD7LMO Archive]]
	* [[Dump Windows Cert Authorities]]		* [[Dump Windows Cert Authorities]]
	* [[Vocore Temperature Logger]]
	* [[OpenWRT expressVPN setup]]		* [[OpenWRT expressVPN setup]]
	* [[Chevy K1500 4L60E Transmission Rebuild]]
	* [[Convert MCS to BIN]]		* [[Convert MCS to BIN]]
			* [[Raspberry pi notes]]
			* [[KD7LMO Archive]]
			* [[Useful links]]
			* [[Honda CRF230F]]

Elijah at 03:31, 10 March 2024

2024-03-10T03:31:47Z

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	Hi, I'm Elijah Brown and welcome to my site, AD7ZJ.net! The name AD7ZJ is my ham radio callsign, and I occasionally post stuff I'm working on here for my own reference and for the benefit of anyone else who is interested.		Hi, I'm Elijah Brown and welcome to my site, AD7ZJ.net! The name AD7ZJ is my ham radio callsign, and I occasionally post stuff I'm working on here for my own reference and for the benefit of anyone else who is interested.
			[[File:C140_sunset.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Flying my Cessna 140 over Roosevelt lake]]

			== Electronics/Software Projects ==
	[[File:BalloonHorizon.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Image taken off an ANSR flight from approximately 40,000 ft]]		[[File:BalloonHorizon.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Image taken off an ANSR flight from approximately 40,000 ft]]
			This is a collection of side projects related to electronics and software. I enjoy tinkering with both.

	~~== Airplane Stuff ==~~		* [[OpenAWOS]] Used at our glider field to automatically report wind over VHF radio.
	* [[~~Cessna 140~~]]		* [[Vaisala 425A Anemometers]] Used by my diy AWOS system above.
	* [[~~ASW 15]]~~		* [[Remote Cellular Switch]] Used to turn on an engine pre-heater remotely.
	* [[PIK 20B]]
	* [[Remote Cellular Switch]]
	* [[Fixing a Stratus 1]]
	* [[Vaisala 425A Anemometers]]
	* [[OpenAWOS]]
	* [[FLARM Teardown]]		* [[FLARM Teardown]]
			* [[Fixing a Stratus 1\|Stratus 1 Teardown]]

	~~== Balloon Beacons & Tracking ==~~
	Arizona Near Space Research (ANSR) flies unmanned high altitude balloons around Arizona both for fun/education of its members and in support of several college programs. I have been involved in the maintenance and design of the flight tracking beacons identified below. For general info on the club or on student payloads, please visit our main site [http://ansr.org ansr.org].		Arizona Near Space Research (ANSR) flies unmanned high altitude balloons around Arizona both for fun/education of its members and in support of several college programs. I have been involved in the maintenance and design of the flight tracking beacons identified below. For general info on the club or on student payloads, please visit our main site [http://ansr.org ansr.org].
	* [[KA7NSR-12]] (Flight Computer)		* [[KA7NSR-12]] (Flight Computer)
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	* [[PIC APRS Beacon]] (AD7ZJ-11)		* [[PIC APRS Beacon]] (AD7ZJ-11)

	~~== Ham Radio ==~~		I have done a handful of projects related to ham radio and antennas. I'm an extra class operator and that just means I have extra fun with this kinda stuff :)
	~~Radio's~~ I~~'ve had,~~ projects I'~~ve done.~~
	* [[Kenwood TS-2000]]
	* [[Motorola XTS-5000]]
	* [[Kenwood TM-D710]]
	* [[Kenwood TH-D72]]
	* [[Vertex VXA-700]]
	* [[Vertex VXA-150]]
	* [[Icom IC-A21]]
	* [[Yaesu VX-8GR]]
	* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]		* [[Helical Magnetic Loop Antenna]]
	* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data ~~Radios~~]]		* [[Maxon Radio\|Maxon Data Radio info & repair]]
	* [[DIY Current Meter]]		* [[DIY Current Meter]] Just some pics and ideas
	* [[VHF and UHF antennas]]		* [[VHF and UHF antennas]] Some practical antenna construction tips

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			== Mechanical Projects ==
			* [[ASW 15]]
			* [[PIK 20B]]
			* [[Cessna 140]]
			* [[solar tracker\|DIY Large Solar Tracker]]


	~~== Renewable Energy==~~
	* [[solar tracker\|DIY Solar Tracker]]
	* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]		* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]

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	* [[Chevy K1500 4L60E Transmission Rebuild]]		* [[Chevy K1500 4L60E Transmission Rebuild]]
	* [[Convert MCS to BIN]]		* [[Convert MCS to BIN]]

	~~== Getting started with MediaWiki ==~~

	* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
	* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
	* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
	* [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

Elijah: /* Renewable Energy */

2024-02-26T22:46:25Z

Renewable Energy

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	== Renewable Energy==		== Renewable Energy==
	* [[solar tracker\|DIY Solar Tracker]]		* [[solar tracker\|DIY Solar Tracker]]
	* [[~~SS-MPPT-15_charge_controller~~\|~~Plotting data from an SS-MPPT~~-~~15 charge controller~~]]		* [[Small solar systems\|Small off-grid solar setups]]

	== Misc Stuff ==		== Misc Stuff ==

Elijah: /* Renewable Energy */

2024-02-26T22:40:54Z

Renewable Energy

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	== Renewable Energy==		== Renewable Energy==
	* [[solar tracker\|DIY Solar Tracker]]		* [[solar tracker\|DIY Solar Tracker]]
			* [[SS-MPPT-15_charge_controller\|Plotting data from an SS-MPPT-15 charge controller]]

	== Misc Stuff ==		== Misc Stuff ==