Category Archives: DIY

Dolby B and Rack Mounts

Posted on 19 November 2020 by Frederick R. Vobbe

Introduction I received my first tape recorder in the summer of 1964. It was an RCA 7″ reel, half track mono, which ran at 17/8, 3-3/4, and 7-1/2 IPS. I recorded radio station broadcasts, and copy borrowed 45s to record … Continue reading →

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Review: Volt/Amp Meter

Posted on 16 March 2019 by Frederick R. Vobbe

I was cruising a web site and found this little meter for the amazing price of only $4.20.  Such a deal, I thought.  But was it?  Maybe, depending on your application. The meter reads 0-99 volts DC, and 0-10 amps … Continue reading →

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The Rescue of the VB28FM

Posted on 4 December 2017 by Frederick R. Vobbe

Growing up with depression era parents and grandparents I learned a good lesson.  Don’t be quick to discard something which might have value.  Something broken can be fixed, and with some sweat-equity you can realize something expensive for very little … Continue reading →

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