[amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth under $300 USD ]

Tue Sep 9 07:55:18 UTC 2014

Yes,

I've used the HackRF with Doppler for satellite RX, works well. As I've
mentioned elsewhere, my goal is a full SDR satellite system using one of
HackRF, bladeRF, Ettus B200/B210.

My satellite antennas will be up by the end of next week, a realistic goal
would be an AO-73 QSO before the end of 2014.

I'm not rushing things.

Simon Brown G4ELI
http://v2.sdr-radio.com

-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Stefan Wagener
Sent: 08 September 2014 23:44
To: Steve May
Cc: AMSAT BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Play [ NEW SDR RECEIVER. 2 GHz, 8MHz bandwidth
under $300 USD ]

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 at gmail.com> 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 at gmail.com> 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 at highnoonfilm.com>
> 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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