Episode 480 • • 59:11 - 1:04:05
480: War on Brains
Ham Radio, Digital Transceivers and Bakelite Insulation
A host discusses prototyping a new digital mode SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver for the ham radio market. The conversation shifts to the properties of Bakelite, an early plastic used for its excellent electrical and heat insulation. They explore the history of Bakelite in vintage electronics and its unique physical characteristics, such as its tendency to shatter when struck.