Station accessories and power

Everything that surrounds the radio.

Shack power suppliesSizing and choosing a 13.8 V supply.Linear amplifiersAdding power: tubes, solid state and the limits.Microphones and headsetsAudio gear for phone work.Computer and sound-card interfacesConnecting a radio to digital-mode software.Antenna switches and station switchingRouting antennas and radios.Batteries, solar and portable powerRunning a station off-grid.Station layout and ergonomicsArranging a safe, efficient shack.