# It's a Keyzermas Miracle!

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2022-12-19
- Length: 1h 44m
- Episode: 613
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/613-its-a-keyzermas-miracle/

## Summary

Jeff Kaiser, founder of MightyOhm, discusses his 2022 activities, including a resurgence in amateur radio using the ICOM IC705 and the operational challenges of the solar cycle. He details the severe supply chain disruptions affecting his Geiger counter kit business, citing issues with sourcing Russian Geiger tubes and rising costs for packaging materials like ESD foam. Additionally, Kaiser describes his hobby of repairing vintage HP test equipment, specifically the 8753 VNA and 53310A MDA, while lamenting Keysight's removal of legacy firmware and documentation.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle#t=0) Introduction: Jeff Kaiser and MightyOhm
- [4:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle#t=250) Amateur Radio Setup and ICOM IC705
- [35:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle#t=2124) MightyOhm Supply Chain and Geiger Tube Sourcing
- [46:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle#t=2801) Repairing Vintage HP 8753 and 53310A Test Equipment
- [1:01:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle#t=3666) Dave Jones Joins: Legacy Documentation and AI
- [1:34:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2022-12-19-its-a-keyzermas-miracle#t=5659) PCB Assembly Methods and 2023 Outlook

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- MightyOhm (company)
- ICOM (company)
- IC705 (product)
- IC7300 (product)
- HP 8753 (product)
- HP 53310A (product)
- Keysight (company)
- Agilent (company)
- Stanford Research Systems (company)
- Saluki (product)
- Mid Journey (tool)

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