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/cutting_holes_in_laminate_0501/ Learn the best way to cut holes in laminated furniture. tech_tips Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/floor_plans_and_furniture_design_0501/ Take the studio floor plan and place the furniture design on top of it to avoid some common problems. tech_tips Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/antenna_installation_0501/ A pigtail jumper eliminates the potential problem of connecting a transmission line to an antenna. tech_tips Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/working_with_corian_0401/ Need to drill a hole in Corian? Mount something to Corian? Here are some tips. tech_tips Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/handy_tools_sensible_products_0401/ Two handy items to add to your toolbox. tech_tips Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/shielded_loop_antennas_for_the_am_band_0313/ Here are some ideas on how to build your own shielded-loop AM antenna. tech_tips Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:01:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/roll_your_own_rf_filters_0213/ Here are ways to make an RF filter using transmission line sections. tech_tips Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tutorials/lba-group-lba-university-cold-exposure-safety-0131/ Online course tutorials Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/fix_it_in_a_pinch_with_on-hand_parts_0113/ Here are some ideas for using on-hand parts in some fashion other than what they were originally intended for. tech_tips Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/in-house_signal_distribution_1201/ Doug Irwin offers more ideas on distributing FM, AM and TV signals around a facility. tech_tips Sat, 01 Dec 2012 09:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/reception_issues_resolved_1112/ Need to pick up multiple FM signal from different directions? Here are some methods that will capture weak signals. tech_tips Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:55:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/tool_cases_site_security_1001/ Doug Irwin finds some things to keep your tools organized and easy to find. tech_tips Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:02:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/layer_2_switch_troubleshooting_and_setup_0901/ More on Layer 2 Ethernet switches. This time we'll look into the setup menu. tech_tips Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/layer_2_switches_in_detail_0801/ Having a spare switch on hand is a great idea. But is it configured and ready to go when it's needed? tech_tips Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:20:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/remote_equipment_reset_without_ip_connection_0701/ This outlines how to construct a simple self-contained remote control relay interface that will allow you to remotely power cycle your recalcitrant equipment with an external relay closure of less than 20Vac at 35mA. tech_tips Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/tutorials_tips/tech_tips/adding_status_inputs_to_a_remote_control_0601/ Need additional status inputs on a remote control? Here's a way to use a sampling input to display status. tech_tips Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:27:00 EST 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