Very Portable Power Supply

Make: Newsletter points to a YouTube video that shows how build a pocket-sized power supply, which you can take to the next ham radio flea market for testing any battery-powered gadgets to see if they work.

Surfin: Going Galena

This week, your Surfin’ Contributing Editor did not have the remotest idea that he'd be building a do-it-yourself radio next week.

RadioShack Seeking Suggestions for DIY Parts

(This story appeared on ARRL News earlier this week.)

“RadioShack is now looking for input from us, as members of the larger DIY community, on parts we’d like to see them carry. There’s a video explaining what they’re looking for, and a place to add comments.”

Read the rest of the story here.

Surfin': Do-It-Yourself Retro

This week, Surfin' visits a very unusual Web site featuring do-it-yourself projects with a nostalgic flavor.

Surfin’: Makin' Radio At A Higher Level

This week, Surfin' takes you out the door and up the hill to make contacts for awards.