[amsat-bb] SDR radio

[Brad Brooks]

Also, the DXPatrol Mk4 is an option. It is designed by CT1FFU and available in US from Vibroplex. 73 Brad WF7T

On Jan 10, 2018, 4:21 PM -0600, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net>, wrote:
> Mike,
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> There are some options that won't break the bank. I have used
> the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and the different SDRplay receivers
> (RSP1 for a couple of years, RSP2, and now an RSP1A) for working
> satellites. These are all decent receivers, and I use them
> with the inexpensive 8- to 11-inch Windows tablets, so I have
> access to more software than I would using an Android device.
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> The FUNcube Dongle Pro+ is available through its UK-based
> manufacturer's web site http://www.funcubedongle.com/ . The
> SDRplay receivers are sold in the US by HRO. The FUNcube
> Dongle Pro+ can be used directly with the FoxTelem software
> for AMSAT's Fox-1 satellites and the various AMSAT-UK
> FUNcube satellites including AO-73, but the SDRplay receivers
> can handle a larger bandwidth (up to 10 MHz) than the FUNcube
> Dongle Pro+ (up to 192 kHz). I have been using the SDRplay
> RSP1 for a couple of years, and have just picked up its
> replacement RSP1A.
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> Good luck, and 73!
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> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
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> On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 9:41 PM, radiomb <radiomb at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> > What is a good SDR radio? Does not have to be top dog. But
> > would like one that works well. I plan to use it some for satellite
> > communication but mainly for coping weather satellite images. Thanks73
> > Mike K4MIA
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