Coax Switch CX310 antenna comparison [RADIO]
Comparing three antennas. The HamKing HVT-100 is cheap, small and easy to bring along on a trip, adjustable for frequencies 7--430 mHz. The GRAHN GS5-SE is for indoor use, small, somewhat expensive,...
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preparing setup for a special friend(Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrT-VnE36zI)Coffee set 4 Liesbeth
View ArticleSpeaker comparison [RADIO]
At Venhorst in Hilversum I picked up a little NES-5 Noise Eliminating Speaker, produced by www.bhinstrumentation.co.uk and I tested it against a big vintage speaker in a bakelite body. The NES-5 uses...
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COLLINS R-39 A/URR serial nr 2611 [RADIO]
COLLINS R-39 A/URR serial nr 2611Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7WFMX8-gv0In 1998, Chuck Rippel WA4HHG wrote: "In many circles, the R390A is considered to be the finest HF radio...
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Weekend retreat: extract and recharge
A room with a viewIn order to take care of some post-influenza weariness we booked a comfortable hotel deep in Germany's Sauerland to recharge ourselves.Of course we brought along some basic espresso...
View ArticleAngels don't have sex (radio noise cancelling) [RADIO]
Comparing the iCOM IC R8600 internal noise reduction feature to the dedicated noise cancellation "Desktop" speaker by BHI.Angels don't have sexYoutube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWk16Zvz7aU
View ArticleWeg vom Fenster [RADIO]
Remembering coal minersWeg vom Fenster from Frans Goddijn on Vimeo.Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrSGwT-fVZw
View Articlebhi in-line noise elimination [RADIO]
Some examples of the effect of the BHI In-Line Noise Eliminating module. It can't enhance a signal that's too weak to begin with (if the signal is too weak, you hear a crystalline tinkling sound) but...
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Crema off?
Coffee comrade Conni sent me a link to this 2017 video by James Hoffman who refers back to a similar (now lost) video me made in 2009 about taking off the crema of an americano, or an espresso even, to...
View ArticleVanilla Sugar Coffee Crema
(See also: https://kostverlorenvaart.blogspot.com/2019/04/crema-off.html) Sweet Espresso CremaYoutube version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C3VdWMInfs
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BachoTeX koffiedik
During the upcoming BachoTeX conference deep down in the Polish woods I will again provide espressos in my little cabin #10 which is conveniently placed along the footpath from many other cabins to the...
View ArticleEspresso and Radio in Berghütte Krainhagen
Going on a short trip? Remember to bring the basics for coffee and radio and you'll be fine.Berghütte Krainhagen, espresso and shortwave radio Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjyHQe7ufCk
View ArticlePoznan espresso
Also in the woods near Poznan it's very well possible to prepare an espresso if one remembered to bring beans and some tools.(Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_vFTXhwq04)Poznan espresso
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BachoTeX espresso visitors
Volker SchaaVolker's cupHans HagenHans Hagen's cupCabinSiep Kroonenberg's cup Siep KroonenbergTon OttenUlrik's cupUlrik Vieth
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Mockmill 200
In between the LONDINIUM-R espresso machine and the etzMAX coffee grinder sits a grain mill for my sourdough bread baking:Mockmill 200Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QdvjrLgUpA
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World of Coffee 20198, Berlin 6 Juni
CompetitionKINUKINU manual espresso extractionKINU M47 has risen from the huge fire that destroyed the factory 6 months agoPEARL S modelsDetails of new FZ94 model bij COFFEE-TECHDoug of Orphan...
View ArticleMypressi Twist Espresso at Hotel Astrid, Berlin
Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gDW70aw-0
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WILE 200 Coffee bean moisture and density meter
At the World of Coffee in Berlin I bought a WILE 200 at the booth of the Tonino team.The Wile 200 Precision Moisture Meter for Robusta & Arabica coffee plus Cocoa Beans is the latest coffee...
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TC4+ boards and Arduino controlled roaster by Matthias Gerstgrasser
illustration by Matthias GerstgrasserOn the mailing list for Artisan users, Matthias Gerstgrasser posted a report about his coffee roaster project, with a link to a beautifully illustrated, complete...
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