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A little while ago I picked up a Dick Smith Electronics (DSE) 100 Watt 2m Linear Amplifier kit. The kit featured in the March 1986 edition of Electronics Australia. DSE stopped producing these kits in the 90s, and fortunately while this kit had been opened it was still largely complete.

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An interesting point for consideration in Amateur circles; perhaps more in the HF space but definately a subject to be wary of.

George Boorer ZL3PN was recently featured in the Otago Daily Times commenting on his experiences with an energy saving lightbulb.

What do you think? Is Halogen the answer? Should incandescent bulbs be retained on sale (perhaps more expensively) as a useful alternative for some situations? Or do the energy savers need a complete rethink?

Mark Foster ZL1VMF is interested in your thoughts. Please use the Contact Us link to send him your feedback. Also vote on the Poll he has on his site and then keep an eye on it for what others think....

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Well with the winter months slowly coming to an end, it’s the time to think about preparation for things we like to do in summer time. One thing is hill topping, going out to a high spot and playing around with the SHF bands.