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AmateurLogic.TV Episode 223 is now available for download.

Replacing a lead acid UPS battery with a LifePO4. HF Mobile Antenna installation surprises. The ultimate tool for quickly designing nice 3D printed boxes.

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This episode covers the following key segments:

Battery Comparison: George conducts a performance comparison between a standard lead-acid battery and a LiFePO4 battery for an APC Back-UPS 600 unit (6:10 – 19:24). The LiFePO4 battery, while slightly more expensive, provides longer run time and is significantly lighter.
3D Printing Project Boxes: Tommy demonstrates using OpenSCAD and a customizable print script from printables.com to design and 3D print custom project boxes, including features like gaskets and threaded inserts (24:09 – 38:09).
Mobile HF Antenna Installation: Mike walks through his process of installing a Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet Mini HF antenna on his Ford Maverick pickup truck, highlighting challenges like bracket modifications and creating custom 3D-printed bushings (41:47 – 48:15).
Documentary News: The team highlights a forthcoming documentary about the life and legacy of Martin F. Jue and the history of MFJ Enterprises (38:09 – 40:07).
Tech Updates: The hosts discuss recent issues with air traffic control systems and Microsoft/Outlook services that occurred on the date of the recording (52:57 – 54:16).

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 223 is now available for download.

Replacing a lead acid UPS battery with a LifePO4. HF Mobile Antenna installation surprises. The ultimate tool for quickly designing nice 3D printed boxes.

Download
YouTube

This episode covers the following key segments:

Battery Comparison: George conducts a performance comparison between a standard lead-acid battery and a LiFePO4 battery for an APC Back-UPS 600 unit (6:10 – 19:24). The LiFePO4 battery, while slightly more expensive, provides longer run time and is significantly lighter.
3D Printing Project Boxes: Tommy demonstrates using OpenSCAD and a customizable print script from printables.com to design and 3D print custom project boxes, including features like gaskets and threaded inserts (24:09 – 38:09).
Mobile HF Antenna Installation: Mike walks through his process of installing a Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet Mini HF antenna on his Ford Maverick pickup truck, highlighting challenges like bracket modifications and creating custom 3D-printed bushings (41:47 – 48:15).
Documentary News: The team highlights a forthcoming documentary about the life and legacy of Martin F. Jue and the history of MFJ Enterprises (38:09 – 40:07).
Tech Updates: The hosts discuss recent issues with air traffic control systems and Microsoft/Outlook services that occurred on the date of the recording (52:57 – 54:16).