An RF Enthusiast's Mini Electronics Lab
August 26, 2020
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The Greeks have a long history of innovation and a zeal for learning. Marios Lazos is an Athens-based electrical engineer who is passionate about amateur radio and RF technology. He recently shared details about the "mini electronics lab" that he built in a spare room at his house.
Where do you work and what is your position?
I am electronic engineer in Ministry of Defence. Also, I am an inspector for quality (ISO 9001) in my department.
How long have you been reading Elektor?
Eleven-plus years.
How would you best describe your electronics workspace? Where is it located?
It is a mini electronic lab. I am also a radio amateur, so I have a lot of eqiupment for RF measurements. It's in a spare room, in our home.
How long have you had the workspace?
Eighteen years.
How often do you use your electronics-related space?
A few times per week
When you design something, what are your requirements and goals?
I try to finish a project. For example, I try to design, create and test the project. Also, I try to put it in a box, and I write short documantation for it.
What interests you? What sort of projects do you tackle in your space?
RF projects (SWR meter, Tx/Rx circuits) and instruments for my lab (osciloscope, power supply, etc.).
What about your equipment and tools?
AF generator, RF generator, Digital SWR meter, RF power meter, counters and other. I love DIY.
You must have a favorite piece of equipment or lab tool.
My Hameg 604-2. It was my first instrument
Are you planning to purchase additional equipment?
I want to buy some more RF instruments, like a spectrum analyzer and a VNA.
What are you working on these days?
I'm building a digital SWR meter. Also, I'm upgading an old KW 520 SWR meter.
Do you have a dream project?
Many, but I dont have time!
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I am electronic engineer in Ministry of Defence. Also, I am an inspector for quality (ISO 9001) in my department.
How long have you been reading Elektor?
Eleven-plus years.
How would you best describe your electronics workspace? Where is it located?
It is a mini electronic lab. I am also a radio amateur, so I have a lot of eqiupment for RF measurements. It's in a spare room, in our home.
How long have you had the workspace?
Eighteen years.
How often do you use your electronics-related space?
A few times per week
When you design something, what are your requirements and goals?
I try to finish a project. For example, I try to design, create and test the project. Also, I try to put it in a box, and I write short documantation for it.
RF projects (SWR meter, Tx/Rx circuits) and instruments for my lab (osciloscope, power supply, etc.).
What about your equipment and tools?
AF generator, RF generator, Digital SWR meter, RF power meter, counters and other. I love DIY.
You must have a favorite piece of equipment or lab tool.
My Hameg 604-2. It was my first instrument
Are you planning to purchase additional equipment?
I want to buy some more RF instruments, like a spectrum analyzer and a VNA.
What are you working on these days?
I'm building a digital SWR meter. Also, I'm upgading an old KW 520 SWR meter.
Do you have a dream project?
Many, but I dont have time!
Enjoy learning about where your peers work on electronics projects? Take a look at these other electronics workspaces.
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