Doug Ronald · Amateur radio call sign W6DSR
Engineering begins at the bench.
This is the W6DSR home laboratory—a working collection of professional RF, microwave, frequency, and general-purpose test equipment used to design, build, measure, and document the projects collected here.
The measurement bench
Built to see what a radio signal is really doing.
The bench brings together spectrum and network analyzers, precision signal generators, noise-figure measurement, frequency counting, laboratory power, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and GPS-disciplined time and frequency standards.
- Spectrum analysis
- Network analysis
- Signal generation
- Frequency standards
- RF measurement
Featured work
Projects from the W6DSR workshop
Detailed photographs, measurements, schematics and notes from completed engineering projects.
LPDA AntennaDesign and construction of the LP1005AA log-periodic array.
HF Automatic Antenna TunerA practical automatic tuning system for the amateur HF station.
RFIMD & Phase Noise TesterA purpose-built instrument for transmitter and amplifier evaluation.LNAHF Low-Noise AmplifierDesign and fabrication for the W6DSR station.DCSolar Power PlantConstruction and operation of a substantial home solar installation.AFWall of SoundA custom high-performance stereo system and listening room.Surplus inventory
Amateur radio equipment & components
Vintage and specialized components collected through decades of engineering. Email for current availability and pricing. Shipping is available within the continental United States from ZIP code 94089.
Engineering archive
More projects and field documentation
Technology construction
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