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Not long ago, I wrote that I’d ordered Atorch’s new BW600 electronic load. I’ve now received and tested it, and have also figured out some of the new version’s quirks. I found both advantages and drawbacks, and built a couple of new devices based on this controller.

At the end of last year, I wrote about a 2,400 W electronic load. At the time, it was essentially a pilot unit ordered by one of my customers. After the New Year, I ordered several enclosures designed specifically for this version and decided to take it beyond the prototype stage—even if not into full production, at least to the next level.

Some time ago, I was asked to review an LCR meter from Fnirsi. I can’t say it was convenient for me, since my workload is very heavy, but in this case curiosity won out—especially since I’ve been using a similar instrument for quite a while and know that a lot of people bought one after reading my review. And as far as I can tell, the Fnirsi LC1020E has already been reviewed by quite a few authors, so my review will mostly just be an addition to what’s already out there.

I was sent this little oscilloscope, and in my opinion it turned out not to be nearly as bad as I initially thought. But of course, you can get a better idea by reading the review.

I have two bits of news today. The first is good: the price of my favorite version of the load has been reduced for the sale. The second—well, I hope it’s good too :)

As part of a promotional campaign, Fnirsi recently offered me a chance to review one of two devices, letting me choose between a measuring tweezer and a clamp meter. As it happens, the clamp meter caught my interest both in its own right and for a very practical use I had in mind. So today, I’m reviewing the DMC-100 clamp meter.

This story began a long time ago—I think more than a year ago, though its roots actually go back to 2023. Today, I’ll show you what it all led me to.

It all started when I ordered a couple of CL24 loads a while back. They sat around for a while, and I thought, why not build a couple of complete devices around them? So I thought about it, thought about it some more, and did it.

Not long ago, I spotted a new product from Atorch, got interested, contacted the manager, negotiated a discount (unfortunately, not a very big one), ordered it for review, received it, and now I’m sharing it with you.

Not long ago, I posted a couple of reviews—one of a voltage converter and one of a power supply—and mentioned that I’d bought them specifically for a new version of one of my projects: a battery tester. Today, I’ll tell you a little about it.

Some time ago, I published a roundup of various products and included a nice-looking multimeter that can measure inductance. I also decided to buy one to review and test it, thinking it might be useful. Well, I received it yesterday, tested it, and decided to write a review while it was still fresh in my mind.

Yes, today this isn’t a review or an article, but a story. It’s about the TEC-80K electronic load, which is fairly popular and well known, and about my new device based on this controller.

Yesterday, a package with Fnirsi's new battery impedance tester finally arrived. I spent most of today exploring its features, running a few tests, and writing this review. I'll say right away: I have a lot of work on at the moment and not much time, so I'll keep this relatively brief.

I was asked to share information about a sale on Fnirsi’s new milliohm meter. It looks like an interesting little device, so I thought it might be useful to you.

At last, I’ve found the time and opportunity to review a relatively new model of electronic load from Atorch. Is it any good, and what has changed? Let’s find out.

AliExpress is having a sale right now, and I spotted a good price on the DL24MP load. People often ask me about it, but I haven't reviewed it yet, so I decided to kill two birds with one stone: share the good price, give it a quick review, and compare it with the DL24EW along the way.

I was sent this interesting little device. Well, calling it a device might be a bit generous; for the most part, it’s probably more of a display gadget. But it all depends on what you need it for, and for some tasks—especially the kind beginners in amateur radio tend to have—it’s perfectly adequate.

Those who regularly read my reviews know that I’ve already reviewed several electronic loads from Atorch. In each one, I’ve predicted (or suggested) what the next models might include. But less than six months later, the company has released a new model with the rather strange name CL24. In this preview, I’ll try to figure out what it’s all about.