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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a tin can waveguide antenna, commonly known as a cantenna, for enhancing WiFi signal range. The project is budget-friendly, costing under $5, and utilizes easily accessible materials like a food can and basic electronic components. The design is suitable for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks, operating within the 2.4 GHz frequency range. To start, gather the necessary parts including an N-Female chassis mount connector, nuts, bolts, and a suitable can. The assembly process involves drilling holes in the can for the connector and mounting the probe. The guide emphasizes the importance of can dimensions and placement for optimal performance, encouraging experimentation for best results. This project is ideal for amateur radio operators and DIY enthusiasts looking to improve their wireless connectivity without significant investment. Safety precautions are advised, as the author does not hold electrical engineering credentials. Users are encouraged to take responsibility for their equipment and ensure proper assembly. With this simple yet effective antenna, users can extend their WiFi coverage and enjoy enhanced connectivity.

7 dB for 7 Bucks, a 2 meter beam antenna for the cost of a fast food meal!

The IndyScan website functions as a personal blog, documenting the author's experiences across various aspects of daily life, including travel, culinary adventures, and media consumption. Content frequently details personal trips, dining experiences in Indiana and other locations, and reviews of books, television shows, and products. The site also includes reflections on local events and personal purchases, providing a snapshot of the author's interests and activities. While the site's primary focus is personal narrative, it occasionally touches upon amateur radio, such as mentions of operating during a trip to Brookville, Indiana, or capturing a weather fax via shortwave radio. These ham radio-related entries are integrated within broader lifestyle updates, offering a glimpse into the author's engagement with the hobby rather than providing technical guides or detailed operational information. The resource serves as a personal journal, not a dedicated technical reference for amateur radio.

Examines Kiwa, a global entity specializing in **Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC)** services across diverse sectors. The resource details Kiwa's operational scope, which encompasses quality assurance, safety compliance, and sustainability solutions for industries such as Food, Feed and Agriculture, Digital and Cyber Solutions, Energy Transition, Industrial Services, and Medical Devices. It highlights the company's role in ensuring product, service, process, and system integrity through rigorous accreditation and notification processes, operating in over 35 countries worldwide. The content presents specific examples of Kiwa's engagement, such as food safety certification for HortaPronta in Portugal, explanations of the Digital Battery Passport requirements, and contributions to floating offshore wind energy development. It also outlines the company's approach to biological evaluation of medical devices according to **ISO 10993** and its commitment to ESG principles, as detailed in its online ESG magazine, Trace. The resource provides access to a certificate finder and a testing directory with over 3000 capabilities across 80 laboratories.

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The Big Dog contest club is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts who enjoy the fine arts of radio contesting and consuming fine foods but not necessarily in that order!

A simple transmitter built into a small cat-food tin! It consists of a single 2N2222 crystal oscillator and runs about 100mw output, depending on the supplied voltage