The neon glow lamp tester is a staple in every electronics hobbyist’s lab. Here’s how to build one right in your own home. You may wonder what’s so cool about the “historical” neon glow lamp. For ...

Plugging in something like an antique radio to see if it works is a good way to have a bad time, because some old components don’t age well. For vintage electronics, inspection and repair are steps ...

If you work on old equipment, you know that there’s always that tense moment when you first plug it in and turn it on. No matter how careful you have been, there’s some chance your garage sale find is ...