Author Archives: thebruce

Craving the Diablo! Recreating Smokey and the Bandit’s Classic Sandwich

Leave it to Kent Rollins to create – or would it be re-create? – the famous “Diablo Sandwich” – here is the link to the printable recipe – and don’t forget the Dr Pepper – I would put a layer of sliced jalapenos on the bottom bun first – just a little something to keepContinue reading “Craving the Diablo! Recreating Smokey and the Bandit’s Classic Sandwich”

Not What You Think : Crystal Palace Transmitter – The Phoenix Tower

When you say “Crystal Palace” here is what most folks think . . . The “Phoenix Tower”? Must be some part of the HFGCS – right? Not hardly . . . Back when radio was king – you had the BBC World Service on shortwave – depending on which era you listened – one ofContinue reading “Not What You Think : Crystal Palace Transmitter – The Phoenix Tower”

Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you!

At this point – weathered in for the season – indoor antennas is where I are stuck at – But Bruce – Indoor Antenna?? – Can’t possibly be any good, can it? Well it is working out for me – and has worked for a long time for a lot of folks . . .Continue reading “Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you!”

Loop On Ground Antenna – All 4 Parts – Start to Finish

Did several of these over the years – not this fancy – they were just a loop of wire – no isolation transformer – real temporary set up – camping weekend thing – and they actually work! Don’t really have the physical layout to do this in this exact manner – but the thoughts –Continue reading “Loop On Ground Antenna – All 4 Parts – Start to Finish”

Mini “Donut” Antenna – Quick Look

There are a lot of videos on the ‘tube about this antenna – some praise – some negative – so I figured go ahead and get one and see if it would do anything worthwhile with the Malahit – in an attempt to get some portability and performance out of such a small radio andContinue reading “Mini “Donut” Antenna – Quick Look”