Interesting video Ed. Having just gone through a similar process with an Anko brand "ON AIR" sign in my shack I thought it would be interesting to see how others have done this. I did mine a little differently. Switching AC to run a wall wart USB power supply to get 5V seems to be a bit of overkill, I don't like having AC so close to signal lines, even through a relay. I ran my PTT/send relay on 12V (from my shack power supply) with a simple 7805 regulator/heatsink/capacitors to get 5V to run my sign. I have had so many issues with RF interference from wall wart style power supplies, I will do anything to keep them away from my shack.
Hi Michael. The little usb supply doesn’t seem to have any RF “birdies”. But, you’re right a 12v power source would be cleaner. Thanks for watching! -Ed W8EDW
Ed, I really enjoy your videos. One thing I did want to mention though. I like that you take the time to show the product number on all your projects, but those numbers on Amazon packaging don't seem to mean anything, and I at least can't find anything by searching for them. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. It would be very helpful if you provided links, or at least the ASIN number for each product, which can be found on the Amazon page product listing. That is easily searchable. If there is a way to search those X numbers, please let me know. Not a big deal, but in watching your other videos , I have found that trying to find the exact product you used is somewhat difficult. Thanks again.
Hi Chuck. Sorry about it being difficult to find the products on Amazon! I'll put links in my future videos. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Hope to work you in the future. My wife is from Fort Morgan, Colorado. Her dad had a 2000 acre farm. 73 -Ed W8EDW
Ed, i love your videos and determination. I hope I have my wits and drive when I inevitably catch up to you in years of wisdom.
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Thanks so much James! I’m just am old fart that’s been there done that!!
Great project Ed! Thanks!
Thanks for the nice comment. You make making videos fun! -Ed W8EDW
really enjoyed your video 6y5ho greetings from Montego Bay Jamaica
Thanks Charley! I’m a bass player and LOVE Raggae! Send us some warm! LOL!
Interesting video Ed. Having just gone through a similar process with an Anko brand "ON AIR" sign in my shack I thought it would be interesting to see how others have done this.
I did mine a little differently. Switching AC to run a wall wart USB power supply to get 5V seems to be a bit of overkill, I don't like having AC so close to signal lines, even through a relay.
I ran my PTT/send relay on 12V (from my shack power supply) with a simple 7805 regulator/heatsink/capacitors to get 5V to run my sign. I have had so many issues with RF interference from wall wart style power supplies, I will do anything to keep them away from my shack.
Hi Michael. The little usb supply doesn’t seem to have any RF “birdies”. But, you’re right a 12v power source would be cleaner. Thanks for watching! -Ed W8EDW
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Hi SK8CRK. Yep, every station needs one! LOL
Ed, I really enjoy your videos. One thing I did want to mention though. I like that you take the time to show the product number on all your projects, but those numbers on Amazon packaging don't seem to mean anything, and I at least can't find anything by searching for them. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. It would be very helpful if you provided links, or at least the ASIN number for each product, which can be found on the Amazon page product listing. That is easily searchable. If there is a way to search those X numbers, please let me know.
Not a big deal, but in watching your other videos , I have found that trying to find the exact product you used is somewhat difficult. Thanks again.
Hi Chuck. Sorry about it being difficult to find the products on Amazon! I'll put links in my future videos. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Hope to work you in the future. My wife is from Fort Morgan, Colorado. Her dad had a 2000 acre farm. 73 -Ed W8EDW