Reading an article about the first transistorized Hi-Fi amplifier, [Netzener] got the itch to make one. But what to use for the starting point? Enter an old Radio Shack P-Box stereo amplifier kit.

A Planet Analog article, “ 2N3904: Why use a 60-year-old transistor? ” by Bill Schweber, inspired some interest in this old ...

If you are shopping for a new or used car, USA TODAY Cars offers these tips to make the most of your test drive. First, said Matt Smith, head of Consumer Insights for car shopping site CarGurus, ...

In a showcase of its DST, NI/Emerson displays a means of testing SDRs, digital T/R modules, and other mixed-signal devices in a manner evoking test of traditional RF-only ...

The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Ever wondered how pros test auto wiring without stripping wires? This Harbor Freight kit helps you do it, like they do, without zapping yourself.

Oxford Street will be closed to traffic later this month for a one-day pedestrianisation trial, as plans to permanently transform the capital’s busiest shopping street move forward. On 21 September, ...

As summer draws to a close, ushering in the colder, darker, and wetter days of autumn and winter, motorists are reminded to prepare their vehicles for the changing conditions. After a summer often ...

For many drivers, the MOT test can be a source of stress and expense. However, there's a straightforward, cost-effective trick that could help motorists dodge unnecessary MOT failures and penalties: ...