http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/ Content from the Tutorial and Tech Tips section of Radio magazine. en-us http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/all_about_storage_0501/ Connectors, parts and more all need to be stored for easy use. Here are some ideas to organize your supplies. tech_tips Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/convenient_power_with_diode_combining_0412/ What do you do when a signaling voltage is needed? Take advantage of what's already available. tech_tips Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/computer_upgrades_serial_killer_0312/ Legacy equipment has serial control. New computers don't. Here's what you can do. tech_tips Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/need_db_connector_0312/ 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. tech_tips Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/how_much_data_in_cap_0212/ Now that the IPAWS OPEN server is on-line, it makes sense to get your CAP-enabled EAS equipment going. tech_tips Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/more_ferrites_0212/ Have some ferrites but don't know their value? Here are some resources. tech_tips Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/usb_charger_0212/ Why carry an ac-to-USB converter with you? Install one at the outlet. tech_tips Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tutorials/diy_bass_traps_0212/ Chris Wygal built bass traps for his personal studio. tutorials Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:10:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/tech_tips_spring_cleaning_0112/ Some tips on keeping the transmitter site clean. tech_tips Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/more_on_ferrites_1211/ We look at using ferrites to solve RFI problems, such as those caused by an AM or FM transmitter close to a neighborhood or even businesses. tech_tips Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:40:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/using_ferrites_1101/ Ferrites are helpful components in the fight against RF interference. tech_tips Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/expertise_soldering_1011/ Need to improve your soldering skills? This site can help. tech_tips Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:16:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/sage_endec_level_set_1011/ Once you install a new Sage Digital Endec, be sure the audio levels are set properly. One reader discovered they were not. tech_tips Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:16:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/right_connectors_in_shop_1011/ Need adapters, filters and other tool supplies? Doug Irwin has a list of sources. tech_tips Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:16:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/lost_headphones_0911/ Recycle an old vending machine to keep the jocks happy. tech_tips Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/stringing_mp3_together_0911/ No need for an editing program if you can get the command line in Windows. tech_tips Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/drying_electronics_0911/ A common restaurant trick might save your device. tech_tips Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/hard_to_reach_nut_0911/ Get that hard-to-reach nut back in place. tech_tips Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/better_than_velco_power_grip_0911/ Take a tip from the guitar players to keep things in place. tech_tips Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/111c_coils_0811/ These former mainstays of telephone circuits are audio gold. tech_tips Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tutorials/lightning_explained_1_0711/ Part one of this three-part series explains the basics of lightning and its energy potential. tutorials Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tutorials/lightning_explained_2_0711/ Part two of this three-part series explains ways to protect systems from lightning damage. tutorials Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tutorials/lightning_explained_3_0711/ Part tree of this three-part series looks at currents methods of lightning protection. tutorials Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/fixed_cellular_terminals_remote_sites_0711/ As anyone who has tried to use a cellphone at a mountain top site knows, often coverage is spotty. Some rural transmitter sites are so rural they can't support a reliable connection to the PSTN. tech_tips Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/installing_directional_antenna_0611/ Before the day the riggers are on the tower looking down at you expecting an answer, consider just how to set a bearing angle in the field. tech_tips Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST