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Today's Topics:
1. Re: SO-50 & frequency stability as of late (Paul Stoetzer)
2. Re: Help with AO-73 (Alan)
3. Re: Help with AO-73 (Doug - k4gkj)
4. Re: SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under
$300 USD ] (Thomas Doyle)
5. Re: SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under
$300 USD ] (Steve May)
6. Re: SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under
$300 USD ] (David G0MRF)
7. Re: SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under
$300 USD ] (David G0MRF)
8. Re: SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under
$300 USD ] (Stefan Wagener)
9. help with icom rs-ba1 remote software (Bruce)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 14:52:01 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: Dave Swanson <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SO-50 & frequency stability as of late
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Yep. It's really been dancing around lately.
This seems to be something that surfaces every few months. Interestingly, I
found the last time I noted this drift was around June 1st. I ran pass
predictions and found that passes were occurring right about the same time
then as they are now.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Dave Swanson <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Twice during the 1655Z pass just now I actually had to shift UP in
> frequency to hold the downlink. Right at AOS I picked up the signal at
> .795, made a contact, and about 30 seconds later I heard a very noticeable
> 'shift' in the noise where it was basically unreadable. I shifted down, it
> got worse, so I went up and picked it back up at .800 clear as a bell.
> About 6 minutes later, near my apex, I had followed the doppler down
> normally to about .780, and it jumped back up again by about another 5 or
> so. Each time it did this, it was in the middle of someone else's
> transmission and there was an abrupt 'shift' that didn't sound anything
> like the gradual worsening that I normally hear with doppler.
>
> Just my observations from a sat-noob. Also first post on amsat-bb... o/
>
> 73, Dave, KG5CCI
>
>
> On 9/8/2014 11:30 AM, Alan wrote:
>
>> Clayton,
>>
>> I have been watching it shift 5-10 KHz or so on some passes, though 3-5
>> KHz is more common. Watching
>> it with a DSP rig allows you to compensate.
>>
>> The more interesting question is what, if anything, the uplink is doing?
>> I got up for a 0200 L pass
>> to experiment, and there was nobody else on. I thought I had it figured
>> out, and suddenly the
>> downlink shifted. Then, my uplink data seemed wrong, as if it also
>> shifted. ;( Will try again the
>> next time I have some insomnia.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> WA4SCA
>>
>>
>> <-----Original Message-----
>> <From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
>> Behalf Of Clayton Coleman
>> <Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 10:54 AM
>> <To: AMSAT-BB
>> <Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 & frequency stability as of late
>> <
>> <I have been noticing some irregular shifts in SO-50's downlink
>> <frequency the past several days. I noticed it in the past but it's
>> <been a while since this occurred. Several others are reporting it as
>> <well.
>> <
>> <At my AOS today (15:12 UTC, orbit # 62976), SatPC32 had predicted the
>> <downlink to be near 436.801 MHz, when in fact I was receiving the bird
>> <at 436.793. It proceeded to jump up to 436.795 at my TCA before
>> <making it's way down to 436.780 near my LOS.
>> <
>> <This seems to be posing some issues for people using full computer
>> <control and also those who stick to pre-programmed memory channels to
>> <make frequency adjustments during a pass.
>> <
>> <Considering this recent frequency instability, I would recommend you
>> <manually tune for the strongest downlink frequency. This would help
>> <eliminate some issues with stepping on stations engaged in existing
>> <QSO's. An alternative would be to try using RIT if you insist on
>> <computer control.
>> <
>> <The old rule applies -- if you can't hear, don't transmit.
>> <
>> <73
>> <Clayton
>> <W5PFG
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 13:56:17 -0500
From: Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Bob- W7LRD'" <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
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Bob,
I have been playing around at the edges of the transponder on weekend
daytime passes. I have found that the short term satellite LO stability is
good so long as it has not just entered/exited eclipse. You may need to
make a relatively large correction in the uplink frequency, but once you get
it matched, it is good for the entire pass with only minor tweaking.
Unfortunately, combining FDT with manual tuning for an UV bird is probably
the worst possible combination! So when in Rome, be a Roman candle!
Now, if I could just remember to click on the right part of the screen.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
<-----Original Message-----
<From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD
<Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 11:13 AM
<To: Andrew Glasbrenner
<Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Fraser Bonnett
<Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
<
<I disable the computer control for frequency control and do it the old
fashion way.? I does take a bit of "work" almost
<constantly tweeking knobs, but it does work, and after a few efforts it is
really quite easy and simple.?
<73 Bob W7LRD
<
<----- Original Message -----
<
<From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
<To: "Fraser Bonnett" <FraserBonnett@xxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
<Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 7:20:51 AM
<Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
<
<
<>
<>
<>If I don't use SAT mode, I'd be constantly switching between VFO's, pressing
<>buttons and re-tuning constantly?
<>
<>
<>
<>So I guess, I need to find someone who is successfully working AO-73 with an
<>IC-9100?
<>suggestions would be appreciated.
<>
<
<Forget SatPC32 for this one. When you switch to AO-73, let it initially set
the frequency, then click the C button and shut
<SatPC32 tracking off.
<
<Find a clear freq or a station you want to call. One of the buttons ( I
think main or sub, it's a bit different on my 910 or 821)
<will let you tune the uplink while leaving the downlink static. Do that,
tune while transmitting until you hear yourself. Have
<QSO or call CQ, and every transmission tune the uplink the first 0.5 second
to keep on your receive. If the station you are
<working moves on the downlink, lock the vfos back together, tune him in,
then go back to just tuning the uplink.
<
<It sounds worse than it is, but this is the procedure for when you don't
have computer control (or it doesn't work, like with
<AO-73). Give it a try, it's not hard.
<
<73, Drew KO4MA
<
<PS This works for all the mode B birds. On Mode J, tune the downlink (the
higher frequency).
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:16:50 -0400
From: Doug - k4gkj <k4gkj@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: kayakfishtx@xxxxx.xxxx DFox@xxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
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Has anyone had success in having a Icom 706mk2g working in SatPC32??
What is the secret if so??
Sorry.... Can't afford anything better as of yet.?
Doug Bennight
K4GKJ
850-528-5772
850-926-2052?
-------- Original message --------
From: Clayton Coleman <kayakfishtx@xxxxx.xxx>
Date:
To: "D. Craig Fox" <DFox@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
If running SatPC32 and you keep your trigger finger on the +/- buttons
on your keyboard, you can manually tweak the correction with decent
performance, thus allowing you to leave computer control enabled.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 1:12 PM, D. Craig Fox <DFox@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> For what its worth, I do not disable CAT control on satpc but I do
increase the speed from x1 to x5 (or is it x10?).? A0-73 does require
constant adjustment but for me anyway it would be a lot tougher without
satpc keeping me close.? On almost every pass I hear many operators taking
so much time just trying to find their downlink (and inadvertently QRM'g
QSO's in progress).
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD
> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 9:13 AM
> To: Andrew Glasbrenner
> Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Fraser Bonnett
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
>
> I disable the computer control for frequency control and do it the old
fashion way.? I does take a bit of "work" almost constantly tweeking knobs,
but it does work, and after a few efforts it is really quite easy and simple.
> 73 Bob W7LRD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: "Fraser Bonnett" <FraserBonnett@xxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 7:20:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with AO-73
>
>
>>
>>
>>If I don't use SAT mode, I'd be constantly switching between VFO's,
>>pressing buttons and re-tuning constantly?
>>
>>
>>
>>So I guess, I need to find someone who is successfully working AO-73
>>with an IC-9100?
>>suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>
> Forget SatPC32 for this one. When you switch to AO-73, let it initially
set the frequency, then click the C button and shut SatPC32 tracking off.
>
> Find a clear freq or a station you want to call. One of the buttons ( I
think main or sub, it's a bit different on my 910 or 821) will let you tune
the uplink while leaving the downlink static. Do that, tune while
transmitting until you hear yourself. Have QSO or call CQ, and every
transmission tune the uplink the first 0.5 second to keep on your receive.
If the station you are working moves on the downlink, lock the vfos back
together, tune him in, then go back to just tuning the uplink.
>
> It sounds worse than it is, but this is the procedure for when you don't
have computer control (or it doesn't work, like with AO-73). Give it a try,
it's not hard.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> PS This works for all the mode B birds. On Mode J, tune the downlink (the
higher frequency).
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 16:15:17 -0500
From: Thomas Doyle <tomdoyle1948@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz
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Hey Les,
Thanks for the post - this looks great. I believe the feq coverage is 100
KHz to 2GHz. The 10 bit converters for an 8Mhz bandwidth is an excellent
trade off. It appears to have built in RF filtering broken in to 8 bands.
Another great product from the UK.
73 W9KE Tom Doyle
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> A few months ago, I sold my Perseus SDR and traded up to the Elad FDM-S2,
> which covers up to 160 MHz, and has a bandwidth of about 6 MHz. Haven't
> even had time to take it out of the box yet, but in the meantime, a new SDR
> receiver has hit the market.
>
> This SDR boasts 8 MHz of bandwidth, and covers from 100 GHz to 2 GHz. This
> would allow the user to monitor things like the NOAA Weather Radio band,
> amateur radio bands including 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 222, 432, 902, and 1296,
> etc. So far, I haven't seen any reviews from hams or dedicated DX'ers. But
> it's also half the cost of the Elad at only $300 USD.
>
> More information is available at:
>
> http://www.sdrplay.com/
>
> Can't wait to read a review on this one, and find the time to get my Elad
> installed. Curious if any VHF operators have tried this one yet?
>
> --
> --
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> 6M VUCC #1712
> AMSAT #38965
> Grid Bandits #222
> Southeastern VHF Society
> Central States VHF Society Life Member
> Six Club #2484
>
> Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
>
> --
> --
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> 6M VUCC #1712
> AMSAT #38965
> Grid Bandits #222
> Southeastern VHF Society
> Central States VHF Society Life Member
> Six Club #2484
>
> Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 18:00:44 -0400
From: Steve May <steve.w5iem@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz
bandwidth under $300 USD ]
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Stefan (or anyone else),
Has anyone had any luck using the HackRF and the amplification options to
make regular satellite contacts yet or is this still on down the road? I
think this is fascinating, and while I am just now getting into the world
of SDR I am not sure what I have missed.
Steve, W5IEM
On Sep 8, 2014 12:19 PM, "Stefan Wagener" <wageners@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Thanks Ray,
>
>
> The other option is the new HackRF which is actually a SDR transceiver. I
> am currently using it with SDR Console V2.2 and Simon is currently working
> making the TX function supported within the software. Right now I am using
> GNU Radio to experiment with TX. Cost is $299 but be prepared to spend some
> money on additional filtering and amplification.
>
> See
>
> https://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/
>
> http://sdr-radio.com
>
>
> Stefan
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> > A few months ago, I sold my Perseus SDR and traded up to the Elad FDM-S2,
> > which covers up to 160 MHz, and has a bandwidth of about 6 MHz. Haven't
> > even had time to take it out of the box yet, but in the meantime, a new
> SDR
> > receiver has hit the market.
> >
> > This SDR boasts 8 MHz of bandwidth, and covers from 100 GHz to 2 GHz.
> This
> > would allow the user to monitor things like the NOAA Weather Radio band,
> > amateur radio bands including 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 222, 432, 902, and
> 1296,
> > etc. So far, I haven't seen any reviews from hams or dedicated DX'ers.
> But
> > it's also half the cost of the Elad at only $300 USD.
> >
> > More information is available at:
> >
> > http://www.sdrplay.com/
> >
> > Can't wait to read a review on this one, and find the time to get my Elad
> > installed. Curious if any VHF operators have tried this one yet?
> >
> > --
> > --
> > 73,
> >
> > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > 121 Mayfair Park
> > Maylene, AL 35114
> > EM63nf
> >
> > 6M VUCC #1712
> > AMSAT #38965
> > Grid Bandits #222
> > Southeastern VHF Society
> > Central States VHF Society Life Member
> > Six Club #2484
> >
> > Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
> >
> > --
> > --
> > 73,
> >
> > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > 121 Mayfair Park
> > Maylene, AL 35114
> > EM63nf
> >
> > 6M VUCC #1712
> > AMSAT #38965
> > Grid Bandits #222
> > Southeastern VHF Society
> > Central States VHF Society Life Member
> > Six Club #2484
> >
> > Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
> >
> >
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 18:25:04 -0400
From: David G0MRF <g0mrf@xxx.xxx>
To: tomdoyle1948@xxxxx.xxxx les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz
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Isn't this another USB dongle in a box. Appears to have a gap in frequency
coverage
similar to a FUNcube dongle.
Mirics dongles are available for about $50 on e-bay.
Thanks
David G0MRF
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From: Thomas Doyle <tomdoyle1948@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
CC: AMSAT Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 22:22
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth
under $300 USD ]
Hey Les,
Thanks for the post - this looks great. I believe the feq coverage is 100
KHz to 2GHz. The 10 bit converters for an 8Mhz bandwidth is an excellent
trade off. It appears to have built in RF filtering broken in to 8 bands.
Another great product from the UK.
73 W9KE Tom Doyle
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> A few months ago, I sold my Perseus SDR and traded up to the Elad FDM-S2,
> which covers up to 160 MHz, and has a bandwidth of about 6 MHz. Haven't
> even had time to take it out of the box yet, but in the meantime, a new SDR
> receiver has hit the market.
>
> This SDR boasts 8 MHz of bandwidth, and covers from 100 GHz to 2 GHz. This
> would allow the user to monitor things like the NOAA Weather Radio band,
> amateur radio bands including 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 222, 432, 902, and 1296,
> etc. So far, I haven't seen any reviews from hams or dedicated DX'ers. But
> it's also half the cost of the Elad at only $300 USD.
>
> More information is available at:
>
> http://www.sdrplay.com/
>
> Can't wait to read a review on this one, and find the time to get my Elad
> installed. Curious if any VHF operators have tried this one yet?
>
> --
> --
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> 6M VUCC #1712
> AMSAT #38965
> Grid Bandits #222
> Southeastern VHF Society
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> Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
>
> --
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>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> 6M VUCC #1712
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> Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 18:31:14 -0400
From: David G0MRF <g0mrf@xxx.xxx>
To: les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx vhf@xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxx
vhfcontesting@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
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Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz
bandwidth under $300 USD ]
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I suspect it's just one of these.
http://www.mirics.com/sites/default/files/MSi3101_new.pdf
73
David G0MRF
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From: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: vhf <vhf@xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx>; VHF Contesting Reflector
<vhfcontesting@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>; AMSAT Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>;
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Sent: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 16:13
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under
$300 USD ]
A few months ago, I sold my Perseus SDR and traded up to the Elad
FDM-S2, which covers up to 160 MHz, and has a bandwidth of about 6 MHz.
Haven't even had time to take it out of the box yet, but in the
meantime, a new SDR receiver has hit the market.
This SDR boasts 8 MHz of bandwidth, and covers from 100 GHz to 2 GHz.
This would allow the user to monitor things like the NOAA Weather Radio
band, amateur radio bands including 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 222, 432, 902,
and 1296, etc. So far, I haven't seen any reviews from hams or dedicated
DX'ers. But it's also half the cost of the Elad at only $300 USD.
More information is available at:
http://www.sdrplay.com/
Can't wait to read a review on this one, and find the time to get my
Elad installed. Curious if any VHF operators have tried this one yet?
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Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
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Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
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AMSAT #38965
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 17:43:32 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Steve May <steve.w5iem@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz
bandwidth under $300 USD ]
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Thanks,
Not sure. I am just getting started, but yes the ultimate goal is to have a
VHF/UHF full duplex SDR transceiver with supported software for doppler
control, digital modes etc. While the hackrf is not full duplex, the B200
from Ettus is. Simon Brown (G4ELI/HB9DRV) is working on both and his
software has already full satellite support (see link below). It is little
steps at a time (absolutely NOT plug and play) and lots to look forward
too, plus I am learning so much about SDR radios and software tools :-)
http://v2.sdr-radio.com
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM, Steve May <steve.w5iem@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Stefan (or anyone else),
>
> Has anyone had any luck using the HackRF and the amplification options to
> make regular satellite contacts yet or is this still on down the road? I
> think this is fascinating, and while I am just now getting into the world
> of SDR I am not sure what I have missed.
>
> Steve, W5IEM
> On Sep 8, 2014 12:19 PM, "Stefan Wagener" <wageners@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Ray,
> >
> >
> > The other option is the new HackRF which is actually a SDR transceiver. I
> > am currently using it with SDR Console V2.2 and Simon is currently
> working
> > making the TX function supported within the software. Right now I am
> using
> > GNU Radio to experiment with TX. Cost is $299 but be prepared to spend
> some
> > money on additional filtering and amplification.
> >
> > See
> >
> > https://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/
> >
> > http://sdr-radio.com
> >
> >
> > Stefan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> wrote:
> >
> > > A few months ago, I sold my Perseus SDR and traded up to the Elad
> FDM-S2,
> > > which covers up to 160 MHz, and has a bandwidth of about 6 MHz. Haven't
> > > even had time to take it out of the box yet, but in the meantime, a new
> > SDR
> > > receiver has hit the market.
> > >
> > > This SDR boasts 8 MHz of bandwidth, and covers from 100 GHz to 2 GHz.
> > This
> > > would allow the user to monitor things like the NOAA Weather Radio
> band,
> > > amateur radio bands including 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 222, 432, 902, and
> > 1296,
> > > etc. So far, I haven't seen any reviews from hams or dedicated DX'ers.
> > But
> > > it's also half the cost of the Elad at only $300 USD.
> > >
> > > More information is available at:
> > >
> > > http://www.sdrplay.com/
> > >
> > > Can't wait to read a review on this one, and find the time to get my
> Elad
> > > installed. Curious if any VHF operators have tried this one yet?
> > >
> > > --
> > > --
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > 121 Mayfair Park
> > > Maylene, AL 35114
> > > EM63nf
> > >
> > > 6M VUCC #1712
> > > AMSAT #38965
> > > Grid Bandits #222
> > > Southeastern VHF Society
> > > Central States VHF Society Life Member
> > > Six Club #2484
> > >
> > > Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
> > >
> > > --
> > > --
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > 121 Mayfair Park
> > > Maylene, AL 35114
> > > EM63nf
> > >
> > > 6M VUCC #1712
> > > AMSAT #38965
> > > Grid Bandits #222
> > > Southeastern VHF Society
> > > Central States VHF Society Life Member
> > > Six Club #2484
> > >
> > > Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
> > >
> > >
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:46:40 -0500
From: Bruce <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] help with icom rs-ba1 remote software
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i am trying to get the remote software to work in my house (first).
after that i will try on a laptop and outside the house. i can not get
it to do anything. it says connecting which according to the
instructions it is connected. on the utility, i can connect in the radio
tab and it shows full volume for the rx. when i try to run the remote
control, nada. then loaded on another computer that would be the remote.
with the remote utility running on the main computer, i cannot connect
to it from the remote computer. it shows the radio and the correct ports
but nothing again. i am missing something and need a bit of help from
someone that has got it running on an ic-9100.
please contact me off the list if you have a few moments to spare.
73...bruce
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