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#7070 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 1:55 pm
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		dg9bfc
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Hello marco
Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat

Dg9bfc

Sigi


> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
>
> This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > The third connector is fine
> >
> > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> can
> > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> third
> > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > This will make easy operation.
> > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > >
> > > Any more good ideas?
> > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > >
> > >
> > > Best 73 all
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > CT1FFU
> > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>

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#7071 From: antonio matias <ct1ffu@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 5:11 pm
Subject: RE: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		ct1ffu
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Hi there

Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom power?



tnx
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: siegfried.jackstien@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:55:37 +0000
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Hello marco
Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat

Dg9bfc

Sigi

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
>
> This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > The third connector is fine
> >
> > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> can
> > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> third
> > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > This will make easy operation.
> > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > >
> > > Any more good ideas?
> > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > >
> > >
> > > Best 73 all
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > CT1FFU
> > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>



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#7072 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 6:17 pm
Subject: AW: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		dg9bfc
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As far as 9i know only a few milliamps (maybe 40 or 50??) ... should be
enough to drive an opto-coupler (and then switch the relay with it)

Dg9bfc

Sigi


> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von antonio matias
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 17:12
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: RE: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
>
> Hi there
>
> Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom
> power?
>
>
>
> tnx
> Tony
>
> ________________________________
>
> To: funcube@...
> From: siegfried.jackstien@...
> Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:55:37 +0000
> Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
> Hello marco
> Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
> relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
>
> Dg9bfc
>
> Sigi
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Tony,
> >
> > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> >
> > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Marco
> >
> > --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > The third connector is fine
> > >
> > > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> > can
> > > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> > >
> > > Dg9bfc
> > >
> > > Sigi
> > >
> > > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> > >
> > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > Im
> > > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello All
> > > >
> > > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> > third
> > > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > > This will make easy operation.
> > > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > > >
> > > > Any more good ideas?
> > > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Best 73 all
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > CT1FFU
> > > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>

Reply | Messages in this Topic (19)
#7073 From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 6:26 pm
Subject: Re: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		hambonef8s
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Straight from the horse's mouth at www.funcubedongle.com....

admin says:
April 23, 2011 at 6:31 am

Hello Joseph

The bias T is 5V and should comfortably deal with up to 100mA. There is a protection circuit in there which will trip if it sees a DC short when switched on based on a PTC resettable fuse, Tyco part number FEMTOSMDC016F-02, which trips at 400mA and has a hold current of 160mA (although in tests I found the hold current to be a lot less, perhaps 60mA). The driving transistor is rated at 1A.

To use the functionality you need the 18h firmware and matching front end software (FCHID008) which has a check box to switch the bias T on and off. This is available via the FUNcube Development Yahoo Group.

Howard

-----


73,

Mark N8MH

On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM, antonio matias <ct1ffu@...> wrote:
 


Hi there

Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom power?



tnx
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: siegfried.jackstien@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:55:37 +0000
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Hello marco
Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat

Dg9bfc

Sigi

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
>
> This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > The third connector is fine
> >
> > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> can
> > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> third
> > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > This will make easy operation.
> > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > >
> > > Any more good ideas?
> > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > >
> > >
> > > Best 73 all
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > CT1FFU
> > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>





--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

Reply | Messages in this Topic (19)
#7074 From: antonio matias <ct1ffu@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 7:07 pm
Subject: RE: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		ct1ffu
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Hello Mark

Very well
So we have available 300mW of power from Phantom power.
Would need a very hight sensitive relay,  150mW or less.
Tnx for help

best 73
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: marklhammond@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:26:59 -0400
Subject: Re: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Straight from the horse's mouth at www.funcubedongle.com....

admin says:
April 23, 2011 at 6:31 am
Hello Joseph
The bias T is 5V and should comfortably deal with up to 100mA. There is a protection circuit in there which will trip if it sees a DC short when switched on based on a PTC resettable fuse, Tyco part number FEMTOSMDC016F-02, which trips at 400mA and has a hold current of 160mA (although in tests I found the hold current to be a lot less, perhaps 60mA). The driving transistor is rated at 1A.
To use the functionality you need the 18h firmware and matching front end software (FCHID008) which has a check box to switch the bias T on and off. This is available via the FUNcube Development Yahoo Group.
Howard
-----


73,

Mark N8MH

On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM, antonio matias <ct1ffu@...> wrote:
 


Hi there

Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom power?



tnx
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: siegfried.jackstien@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:55:37 +0000
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Hello marco
Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat

Dg9bfc

Sigi

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
>
> This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > The third connector is fine
> >
> > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> can
> > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> third
> > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > This will make easy operation.
> > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > >
> > > Any more good ideas?
> > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > >
> > >
> > > Best 73 all
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > CT1FFU
> > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>






--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


Reply | Messages in this Topic (19)
#7075 From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 7:20 pm
Subject: RE: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		hambonef8s
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Tony,

I thought it was saying 100mW, not 300mW---??

Mark N8MH

At 07:07 PM 6/5/2012 +0000, you wrote:
 


Hello Mark

Very well
So we have available 300mW of power from Phantom power.
Would need a very hight sensitive relay,  150mW or less.
Tnx for help

best 73
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: marklhammond@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:26:59 -0400
Subject: Re: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Straight from the horse's mouth at www.funcubedongle.com....

admin says:
April 23, 2011 at 6:31 am
Hello Joseph
The bias T is 5V and should comfortably deal with up to 100mA. There is a protection circuit in there which will trip if it sees a DC short when switched on based on a PTC resettable fuse, Tyco part number FEMTOSMDC016F-02, which trips at 400mA and has a hold current of 160mA (although in tests I found the hold current to be a lot less, perhaps 60mA). The driving transistor is rated at 1A.
To use the functionality you need the 18h firmware and matching front end software (FCHID008) which has a check box to switch the bias T on and off. This is available via the FUNcube Development Yahoo Group.
Howard
-----


73,

Mark N8MH

On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM, antonio matias <ct1ffu@...> wrote:
 


Hi there

Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom power?



tnx
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: siegfried.jackstien@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:55:37 +0000
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Hello marco
Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat

Dg9bfc

Sigi

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
>
> This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > The third connector is fine
> >
> > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> can
> > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [ mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> third
> > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > This will make easy operation.
> > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > >
> > > Any more good ideas?
> > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > >
> > >
> > > Best 73 all
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > CT1FFU
> > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>






--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


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#7076 From: jose maria trueba <josemariatrueba@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 9:31 pm
Subject: Re: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		josetrueba
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I think I measured 140mV with a bit less than 5V. This is almost 700mw, quite a lot of power even though I don't remember well. It is very easy to check, trying with several resistors from the junk box.

2012/6/5 antonio matias <ct1ffu@...>
 


Hi there

Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom power?



tnx
Tony


Reply | Messages in this Topic (19)
#7077 From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 11:56 pm
Subject: RE: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		hambonef8s
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Duh.   I see I overlooked mA vs. mW.  Shame on me :)


Mark N8MH

At 03:20 PM 6/5/2012 -0400, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
Tony,

I thought it was saying 100mW, not 300mW---??

Mark N8MH

At 07:07 PM 6/5/2012 +0000, you wrote:
 


Hello Mark

Very well
So we have available 300mW of power from Phantom power.
Would need a very hight sensitive relay,  150mW or less.
Tnx for help

best 73
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: marklhammond@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:26:59 -0400
Subject: Re: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas

 
Straight from the horse's mouth at www.funcubedongle.com....

admin says:
April 23, 2011 at 6:31 am
Hello Joseph
The bias T is 5V and should comfortably deal with up to 100mA. There is a protection circuit in there which will trip if it sees a DC short when switched on based on a PTC resettable fuse, Tyco part number FEMTOSMDC016F-02, which trips at 400mA and has a hold current of 160mA (although in tests I found the hold current to be a lot less, perhaps 60mA). The driving transistor is rated at 1A.
To use the functionality you need the 18h firmware and matching front end software (FCHID008) which has a check box to switch the bias T on and off. This is available via the FUNcube Development Yahoo Group.
Howard
-----


73,

Mark N8MH

On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM, antonio matias <ct1ffu@...> wrote:
 

Hi there
Anybody know how much current can we drain from Fun Cube Dongle´s phantom power?


tnx
Tony

To: funcube@...
From: siegfried.jackstien@...
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:55:37 +0000
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
 
Hello marco
Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
Dg9bfc
Sigi
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
>
> This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > The third connector is fine
> >
> > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> can
> > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [ mailto:funcube@... < mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> third
> > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > This will make easy operation.
> > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > >
> > > Any more good ideas?
> > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > >
> > >
> > > Best 73 all
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > CT1FFU
> > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>






--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


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#7078 From: "marco.kubon" <dl1mx@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 11:42 am
Subject: Re: Converter ideas 		marco.kubon
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Hello Sigi,

how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if I press the
TX, or not?

Regards,
Marco

--- In funcube@..., "siegfried jackstien"
<siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
>
> Hello marco
> Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
> relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
>
> Dg9bfc
>
> Sigi
>
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > An: funcube@...
> > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Tony,
> >
> > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> >
> > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use the
> > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Marco
> >
> > --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@> wrote:
> > >
> > > The third connector is fine
> > >
> > > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter (like
> > can
> > > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> > >
> > > Dg9bfc
> > >
> > > Sigi
> > >
> > > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> > >
> > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > Im
> > > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello All
> > > >
> > > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had a
> > third
> > > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > > This will make easy operation.
> > > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode will
> > > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > > >
> > > > Any more good ideas?
> > > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Best 73 all
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > > > CT1FFU
> > > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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#7079 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 2:24 pm
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas 		dg9bfc
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I know that you can do it (but did not try yet)

It is before the pa section (all is low power signals so when txing nothing
should happen)

You grab the first if out of the rig (around 70 megs) ... if I remember
right it is around 68.33 in your rig if it is the same if frequency like the
ft817 has

Look in the photo-area ... there is how it was done in the 817

I think he added the opto to make the mar amplification switchable ... but
do not know why he did that (maybe when txing switch mar6 off or maybe when
switching preamp in the rig on and off???)

Just grab the first if out of the rig and rout that to a short pigtail or
sma socket ... connect to fcd and see what it does ... then go from there

Dg9bfc

Sigi

I will try to do that with my icom 765 ... but I did not had the time yet
... maybe in winter :-)

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 11:42
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hello Sigi,
>
> how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if I
> press the TX, or not?
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello marco
> > Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
> > relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Tony,
> > >
> > > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> > >
> > > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use
> the
> > > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Marco
> > >
> > > --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > The third connector is fine
> > > >
> > > > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter
> (like
> > > can
> > > > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> > > >
> > > > Dg9bfc
> > > >
> > > > Sigi
> > > >
> > > > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> > > >
> > > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > > Von: funcube@...
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>  <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > > Im
> > > > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello All
> > > > >
> > > > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had
> a
> > > third
> > > > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > > > This will make easy operation.
> > > > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode
> will
> > > > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any more good ideas?
> > > > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Best 73 all
> > > > > Tony
> > > > >
> > > > > CT1FFU
> > > > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>

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#7080 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 2:30 pm
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2) 		dg9bfc
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http://www.w1ghz.org/small_proj/small_proj.htm

there is an add on board available for exact this thing ... adding first if
out to funcube dongle

dg8bfc

sigi




> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 11:42
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hello Sigi,
>
> how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if I
> press the TX, or not?
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello marco
> > Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
> > relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Tony,
> > >
> > > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> > >
> > > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use
> the
> > > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Marco
> > >
> > > --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > The third connector is fine
> > > >
> > > > Maybe switchable preamp or damping on the input of the converter
> (like
> > > can
> > > > be found in many shortwave rigs)
> > > >
> > > > Dg9bfc
> > > >
> > > > Sigi
> > > >
> > > > Ps keeo us informed when it is available
> > > >
> > > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > > Von: funcube@...
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>  <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > > Im
> > > > > Auftrag von antonio matias
> > > > > Gesendet: Montag, 4. Juni 2012 22:05
> > > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Converter ideas
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello All
> > > > >
> > > > > Im working on a new version of converter.
> > > > > Fallowing a ideia spoted a few days ago here on this group, i had
> a
> > > third
> > > > > connector for a VHF/UHF antenna.
> > > > > This will make easy operation.
> > > > > Simple turning off the Phantom power or unplug the USB, a Diode
> will
> > > > > swich the antenna, and by pass the VHF/UHF to Fun Cube Dongle.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any more good ideas?
> > > > > I will thank any sugestions you might finde important!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Best 73 all
> > > > > Tony
> > > > >
> > > > > CT1FFU
> > > > > www.dxpatrol.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>

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#7081 From: "Stephen E. Belter" <seb@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 2:51 pm
Subject: RE: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2) 		sebelter
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Sigi,

 

I believe Marco’s goal is a full-duplex satellite transceiver using the FCD as the receiver and his FT-847 as the transmitter.  The FCD will still be receiving the downlink while the FT-847 is transmitting on the uplink.

 

While your solution should work well as a pan-adapter on the receiver, I believe the combination would still be half-duplex.  The receiver and pan-adapter won’t work during transmit.

 

73, Steve N9IP

--

From: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] On Behalf Of siegfried jackstien
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:31 AM
To: funcube@...
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)

 

 

http://www.w1ghz.org/small_proj/small_proj.htm

there is an add on board available for exact this thing ... adding first if
out to funcube dongle

dg8bfc

sigi

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 11:42
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
>
>
>
> Hello Sigi,
>
> how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if I
> press the TX, or not?
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello marco
> > Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx tx
> > relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Tony,
> > >
> > > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> > >
> > > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use
> the
> > > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Marco


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#7082 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 4:01 pm
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2) 		dg9bfc
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Hello steven

The subject says converter ideas ... so I think he wanted to receive
shortwave with the fcd

Fullduplex 2m 70cm is another story ...

But that also could be solved with filters

Dg9bfc

Sigi


> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von Stephen E. Belter
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 14:51
> An: 'funcube@...'
> Betreff: RE: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
>
>
>
> Sigi,
>
>
>
> I believe Marco’s goal is a full-duplex satellite transceiver using the
> FCD as the receiver and his FT-847 as the transmitter.  The FCD will still
> be receiving the downlink while the FT-847 is transmitting on the uplink.
>
>
>
> While your solution should work well as a pan-adapter on the receiver, I
> believe the combination would still be half-duplex.  The receiver and pan-
> adapter won’t work during transmit.
>
>
>
> 73, Steve N9IP
>
> --
>
> From: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] On
> Behalf Of siegfried jackstien
> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:31 AM
> To: funcube@...
> Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
>
>
>
>
>
> http://www.w1ghz.org/small_proj/small_proj.htm
>
> there is an add on board available for exact this thing ... adding first
> if
> out to funcube dongle
>
> dg8bfc
>
> sigi
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 11:42
> > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello Sigi,
> >
> > how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if I
> > press the TX, or not?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Marco
> >
> > --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello marco
> > > Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx
> tx
> > > relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
> > >
> > > Dg9bfc
> > >
> > > Sigi
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > Im
> > > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Tony,
> > > >
> > > > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > > > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> > > >
> > > > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > > > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use
> > the
> > > > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Marco
>
>
>
>

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#7083 From: Andy Tedds <comexe1@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 9:48 pm
Subject: RE: [FUNcube] Re: Upconverter for FCD? 		dipole80m
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I have had my Wimo supplied HF converter for a week now and it works great!
The Wimo HF Converter is very well made, The PCB has mounting pads on both sides of the PCB
to support the SMA sockets which slide onto the PCB and solder firmly both sides, total of 5 points each, so it is very strong.
Like anything it would be possible to break them if you were to miss handle and apply excessive force.
The USB connector also has through the hole plating and large holes for the side supports for mounting.
 
One thing be very careful to mount to the correct side of the board as they will fit on either side
but only the one side is correct!! (Possible reverse voltage issue with USB socket on wrong side of board!)
 
Another thing to be aware of, if you plug the Converter into a USB Hub for power, make sure you plug
another device into the hub as well, because the Converter on its own will not activate the power supplied to the USB sockets.
This had me thinking there was a problem with the converter until I measured the power rails on the converter
and found no supply, until I plugged both the FCD AND the Converter into the hub!!
 
Next task to find or make a box suitable for the converter! 

 Andy KB1UIF/G6JVS
 
> To: funcube@...
> From: david-taylor@...
> Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 06:47:16 +0100
> Subject: Re: [FUNcube] Re: Upconverter for FCD?
>
> > Here's the wimo URL for both the FunCube Dongle & the associated CT1FFU
> > HF
> > Converter . . .
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.wimo.com/cgi-bin/verteiler.pl?url=funcube-sdr-dongle-receiver_e.html
> >
> > Mark J Culross
> > KD5RXT
>
> Oh, dear. Another Web page which omits information about the FCD coverage
> gap around 1.1 GHz.....
>
> I wonder how robust that converter is, though, with SMA connectors mounted
> with just PCB support? I would think you needed to be careful, at the
> minimum. Very helpful to have a kit available which just needs the
> connectors adding, though.
>
> Thanks for the information, Mark.
>
> 73,
> David GM8ARV
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#7084 From: "James Clark" <james_clark@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 1:08 am
Subject: Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		jamesc_1234
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A perfect task for your Funcube Dongle.

If you live in Victoria you probably know that all electricity
meters in the state are being changed from the mechanical type
to electronic "Smart meters".

There are some public concerns regarding these meters from both
health and accuracy perspectives. Now; I'm certainly not a tin
foil helmet wearing conspiracy theorist who believes this is all
a government plot to manipulate our brain waves or that the RF
from the meters will fry our brains (I have an Amateur Radio
licence - my brain is already fried :) but... it is completely
unknown whether exposure to RF, particular the higher
frequencies, has an effect (other than heating) upon humans -
cellular, genetic, etc? And these smart meters are putting out
1W at ~925MHz which is not something I'd want on the other side
of the wall to where my child was sleeping! Fortunately my
children are grown up and gone and I'm too old to worry about
long term cancers etc - I've either got 'em or I'll be dead
before I do!

Here's where the FCD comes in; they haven't installed my new
meter yet but I understand they will over the next few weeks so
I'm using the FCD as a poor man's spectrum analyser and taking a
look at the 915MHz to 933MHz area in order to assess levels
before and after the Smartmeter and I request others do the
same. It doesn't really matter what your antenna is, although
I'll probably make a quarter wave vertical (81mm vertical with
two 81mm radials) as long as you use the same antenna in the
same location at the same time of day - keep in mind household
appliances *may* be putting out harmonics in this area (but
probably won't be) so try and ensure the same things are
switched on/off.

It is worth noting that some houses will be designated as relay
stations for the Smartmeter mesh network and those houses will
"enjoy" a *much* high transmission use of their meter than
others. Interestingly, the power companies are refusing to
identify the "relay" houses... hhhhmmmmm...?

http://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2011/10/28/smart-meters-in-victoria-information-an\
d-concerns/

To repeat: I'm not an anti tech. nutter nor a member of the
above or any other organisation but simply an electronics design
engineer of nearly 40 years experience and I'm not inclined to
always believe what governments and big business tell me
("Asbestos? Safe as houses mate, don't worry").

Other than a few spikes my noise floor in the 915MHz to 933MHz
is a bit better than -70dB using SDR Sharp and a piece of wire
1184mm long.

James


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#7085 From: Jasmine Strong <modulararithmetic@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 1:31 am
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		h_e_r_o_i_c
Send Email Send Email
 

Non-ionizing radiation does not cause cancer.

-J.

On Jun 6, 2012, at 6:08 PM, James Clark wrote:

 

A perfect task for your Funcube Dongle.

If you live in Victoria you probably know that all electricity
meters in the state are being changed from the mechanical type
to electronic "Smart meters".

There are some public concerns regarding these meters from both
health and accuracy perspectives. Now; I'm certainly not a tin
foil helmet wearing conspiracy theorist who believes this is all
a government plot to manipulate our brain waves or that the RF
from the meters will fry our brains (I have an Amateur Radio
licence - my brain is already fried :) but... it is completely
unknown whether exposure to RF, particular the higher
frequencies, has an effect (other than heating) upon humans -
cellular, genetic, etc? And these smart meters are putting out
1W at ~925MHz which is not something I'd want on the other side
of the wall to where my child was sleeping! Fortunately my
children are grown up and gone and I'm too old to worry about
long term cancers etc - I've either got 'em or I'll be dead
before I do!

Here's where the FCD comes in; they haven't installed my new
meter yet but I understand they will over the next few weeks so
I'm using the FCD as a poor man's spectrum analyser and taking a
look at the 915MHz to 933MHz area in order to assess levels
before and after the Smartmeter and I request others do the
same. It doesn't really matter what your antenna is, although
I'll probably make a quarter wave vertical (81mm vertical with
two 81mm radials) as long as you use the same antenna in the
same location at the same time of day - keep in mind household
appliances *may* be putting out harmonics in this area (but
probably won't be) so try and ensure the same things are
switched on/off.

It is worth noting that some houses will be designated as relay
stations for the Smartmeter mesh network and those houses will
"enjoy" a *much* high transmission use of their meter than
others. Interestingly, the power companies are refusing to
identify the "relay" houses... hhhhmmmmm...?

http://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2011/10/28/smart-meters-in-victoria-information-and-concerns/

To repeat: I'm not an anti tech. nutter nor a member of the
above or any other organisation but simply an electronics design
engineer of nearly 40 years experience and I'm not inclined to
always believe what governments and big business tell me
("Asbestos? Safe as houses mate, don't worry").

Other than a few spikes my noise floor in the 915MHz to 933MHz
is a bit better than -70dB using SDR Sharp and a piece of wire
1184mm long.

James

Yaesu FT-450 mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT450/
---
<james_clark@...>
http://www.fastmail.fm



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#7086 From: "James Clark" <james_clark@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 1:50 am
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		jamesc_1234
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On Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:31:19 -0700, "Jasmine Strong"
<modulararithmetic@...> said:
>
> Non-ionizing radiation does not cause cancer.
>
> -J.

You may be right.

James


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#7087 From: "William Stillwell - KI4SWY" <wkstill@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 3:09 am
Subject: RE: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		ki4swy
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We have had these for years here, and we are all fine :P

 

1w @ 930mhz is nothing to concern yourself with, your I would be more concerned about your microwave oven.

 

Also, most homes (at least new construction) in these parts install the power meter on the side of the brick wall garage.

 

What would be nice is to learn how to decode the signal, and build your own power monitor , instead of investing in a TED or other “IR†reading device.

 

 

 

From: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] On Behalf Of James Clark
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:08 PM
To: funcube@...
Subject: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians)

 

 

A perfect task for your Funcube Dongle.

If you live in Victoria you probably know that all electricity
meters in the state are being changed from the mechanical type
to electronic "Smart meters".

There are some public concerns regarding these meters from both
health and accuracy perspectives. Now; I'm certainly not a tin
foil helmet wearing conspiracy theorist who believes this is all
a government plot to manipulate our brain waves or that the RF
from the meters will fry our brains (I have an Amateur Radio
licence - my brain is already fried :) but... it is completely
unknown whether exposure to RF, particular the higher
frequencies, has an effect (other than heating) upon humans -
cellular, genetic, etc? And these smart meters are putting out
1W at ~925MHz which is not something I'd want on the other side
of the wall to where my child was sleeping! Fortunately my
children are grown up and gone and I'm too old to worry about
long term cancers etc - I've either got 'em or I'll be dead
before I do!

Here's where the FCD comes in; they haven't installed my new
meter yet but I understand they will over the next few weeks so
I'm using the FCD as a poor man's spectrum analyser and taking a
look at the 915MHz to 933MHz area in order to assess levels
before and after the Smartmeter and I request others do the
same. It doesn't really matter what your antenna is, although
I'll probably make a quarter wave vertical (81mm vertical with
two 81mm radials) as long as you use the same antenna in the
same location at the same time of day - keep in mind household
appliances *may* be putting out harmonics in this area (but
probably won't be) so try and ensure the same things are
switched on/off.

It is worth noting that some houses will be designated as relay
stations for the Smartmeter mesh network and those houses will
"enjoy" a *much* high transmission use of their meter than
others. Interestingly, the power companies are refusing to
identify the "relay" houses... hhhhmmmmm...?

http://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2011/10/28/smart-meters-in-victoria-information-and-concerns/

To repeat: I'm not an anti tech. nutter nor a member of the
above or any other organisation but simply an electronics design
engineer of nearly 40 years experience and I'm not inclined to
always believe what governments and big business tell me
("Asbestos? Safe as houses mate, don't worry").

Other than a few spikes my noise floor in the 915MHz to 933MHz
is a bit better than -70dB using SDR Sharp and a piece of wire
1184mm long.

James

Yaesu FT-450 mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT450/
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<james_clark@...>
http://www.fastmail.fm


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#7088 From: Jasmine Strong <modulararithmetic@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 3:18 am
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		h_e_r_o_i_c
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As regards the power company "refusing" to tell people which mesh nodes are acting as routers-  this is because they don't know.  That's how meshes work.  They configure themselves.

-J.

On 6 Jun 2012, at 20:09, William Stillwell - KI4SWY wrote:

 

We have had these for years here, and we are all fine :P

 

1w @ 930mhz is nothing to concern yourself with, your I would be more concerned about your microwave oven.

 

Also, most homes (at least new construction) in these parts install the power meter on the side of the brick wall garage.

 

What would be nice is to learn how to decode the signal, and build your own power monitor , instead of investing in a TED or other “IR” reading device.

 

 

 

From: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] On Behalf Of James Clark
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:08 PM
To: funcube@...
Subject: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians)

 

 

A perfect task for your Funcube Dongle.

If you live in Victoria you probably know that all electricity
meters in the state are being changed from the mechanical type
to electronic "Smart meters".

There are some public concerns regarding these meters from both
health and accuracy perspectives. Now; I'm certainly not a tin
foil helmet wearing conspiracy theorist who believes this is all
a government plot to manipulate our brain waves or that the RF
from the meters will fry our brains (I have an Amateur Radio
licence - my brain is already fried :) but... it is completely
unknown whether exposure to RF, particular the higher
frequencies, has an effect (other than heating) upon humans -
cellular, genetic, etc? And these smart meters are putting out
1W at ~925MHz which is not something I'd want on the other side
of the wall to where my child was sleeping! Fortunately my
children are grown up and gone and I'm too old to worry about
long term cancers etc - I've either got 'em or I'll be dead
before I do!

Here's where the FCD comes in; they haven't installed my new
meter yet but I understand they will over the next few weeks so
I'm using the FCD as a poor man's spectrum analyser and taking a
look at the 915MHz to 933MHz area in order to assess levels
before and after the Smartmeter and I request others do the
same. It doesn't really matter what your antenna is, although
I'll probably make a quarter wave vertical (81mm vertical with
two 81mm radials) as long as you use the same antenna in the
same location at the same time of day - keep in mind household
appliances *may* be putting out harmonics in this area (but
probably won't be) so try and ensure the same things are
switched on/off.

It is worth noting that some houses will be designated as relay
stations for the Smartmeter mesh network and those houses will
"enjoy" a *much* high transmission use of their meter than
others. Interestingly, the power companies are refusing to
identify the "relay" houses... hhhhmmmmm...?

http://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2011/10/28/smart-meters-in-victoria-information-and-concerns/

To repeat: I'm not an anti tech. nutter nor a member of the
above or any other organisation but simply an electronics design
engineer of nearly 40 years experience and I'm not inclined to
always believe what governments and big business tell me
("Asbestos? Safe as houses mate, don't worry").

Other than a few spikes my noise floor in the 915MHz to 933MHz
is a bit better than -70dB using SDR Sharp and a piece of wire
1184mm long.

James

Yaesu FT-450 mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT450/
---
<james_clark@...>
http://www.fastmail.fm




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#7089 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 3:42 am
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		dg9bfc
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>
>
> What would be nice is to learn how to decode the signal, and build your
> own power monitor , instead of investing in a TED or other "IR" reading
> device.

Receive the data with the fcd ... decode it ... and tell your neighbour HIS
power consumption ... he may be surprised :-)

Dg9bfc

Sigi

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#7090 From: Borja Marcos <borjamar@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 7:15 am
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		borjamar
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On 7 Jun 2012, at 03:08, James Clark wrote:

> There are some public concerns regarding these meters from both
> health and accuracy perspectives.

Yes, and so many other things...

Radars used on ships tend to use a frequency around 10 GHz. Recreational boats
can reach 2.2 KW, and commercial vessels 45 KW, go figure.

Now, maybe H.P. Lovecraft, when speaking of the Inssmouth people, was thinking
about the hapless mutants that inhabit shore cities, exposed to truly inordonate
amounts of electromagnetic radiation coming from radars.





Borja.

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#7091 From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 8:40 pm
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] Calling Australians (especially Victorians) 		m5aka
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--- On Thu, 7/6/12, James Clark <james_clark@...> wrote:
> There are some public concerns regarding these meters from
> both health and accuracy perspectives.

Don't worry James, these frequencies and those far higher have been in use by
various services for 60 years or more.

If there was any evidence of cancer's being caused it would have shown up long
ago.

73 Trevor M5AKA
----

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#7092 From: "marco.kubon" <dl1mx@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:09 am
Subject: Re: Converter ideas(2) 		marco.kubon
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Hi Sigi, Hi Steve,

you're both right. On a HF contest I like to hear on one side of the headphone
the DX station and on the other side the split frequency, so I can find the gaps
for me. And on satelite mode I like to see the whole band, click on the
interesting frequency and set the FT-847 via CAT to this frequency also and be
able to TX on the uplink.

But I try to find out if I can mount a seperate rx plug into the FT-847.

Regards,
   Marco

--- In funcube@..., "siegfried jackstien"
<siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
>
> Hello steven
>
> The subject says converter ideas ... so I think he wanted to receive
> shortwave with the fcd
>
> Fullduplex 2m 70cm is another story ...
>
> But that also could be solved with filters
>
> Dg9bfc
>
> Sigi
>
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> > Auftrag von Stephen E. Belter
> > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 14:51
> > An: 'funcube@...'
> > Betreff: RE: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
> >
> >
> >
> > Sigi,
> >
> >
> >
> > I believe Marco's goal is a full-duplex satellite transceiver using the
> > FCD as the receiver and his FT-847 as the transmitter.  The FCD will still
> > be receiving the downlink while the FT-847 is transmitting on the uplink.
> >
> >
> >
> > While your solution should work well as a pan-adapter on the receiver, I
> > believe the combination would still be half-duplex.  The receiver and pan-
> > adapter won't work during transmit.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Steve N9IP
> >
> > --
> >
> > From: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] On
> > Behalf Of siegfried jackstien
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:31 AM
> > To: funcube@...
> > Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.w1ghz.org/small_proj/small_proj.htm
> >
> > there is an add on board available for exact this thing ... adding first
> > if
> > out to funcube dongle
> >
> > dg8bfc
> >
> > sigi
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > Im
> > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 11:42
> > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Sigi,
> > >
> > > how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if I
> > > press the TX, or not?
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Marco
> > >
> > > --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello marco
> > > > Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for rx
> > tx
> > > > relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
> > > >
> > > > Dg9bfc
> > > >
> > > > Sigi
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > > Im
> > > > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Tony,
> > > > >
> > > > > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > > > > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> > > > >
> > > > > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea is to
> > > > > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and use
> > > the
> > > > > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > Marco
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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#7093 From: "Mike Seguin N1JEZ" <n1jez@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 11:26 am
Subject: SDR Isolator 		michaelseguin73
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This is interesting.
 
 
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT 29649
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

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#7094 From: "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 1:44 pm
Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2) 		dg9bfc
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Do you wanna use duoplex??

So receiving with fcd (say on 70cm) while you transmit on other band??

Then you need a separate filter setup ...

If semi duplex is ok then feeding first if of your rig to the fcd is the way
to go ...

Didyou check the projects page wer add on boards for ft817 is available?

Should work in any rig with first if around 70 megs

Greetz

Sigi

Dg9bfc




> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: funcube@... [mailto:funcube@...] Im
> Auftrag von marco.kubon
> Gesendet: Freitag, 8. Juni 2012 11:10
> An: funcube@...
> Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
>
>
>
> Hi Sigi, Hi Steve,
>
> you're both right. On a HF contest I like to hear on one side of the
> headphone the DX station and on the other side the split frequency, so I
> can find the gaps for me. And on satelite mode I like to see the whole
> band, click on the interesting frequency and set the FT-847 via CAT to
> this frequency also and be able to TX on the uplink.
>
> But I try to find out if I can mount a seperate rx plug into the FT-847.
>
> Regards,
> Marco
>
> --- In funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello steven
> >
> > The subject says converter ideas ... so I think he wanted to receive
> > shortwave with the fcd
> >
> > Fullduplex 2m 70cm is another story ...
> >
> > But that also could be solved with filters
> >
> > Dg9bfc
> >
> > Sigi
> >
> >
> > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> Im
> > > Auftrag von Stephen E. Belter
> > > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 14:51
> > > An: 'funcube@... <mailto:%27funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> '
> > > Betreff: RE: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sigi,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I believe Marco's goal is a full-duplex satellite transceiver using
> the
> > > FCD as the receiver and his FT-847 as the transmitter. The FCD will
> still
> > > be receiving the downlink while the FT-847 is transmitting on the
> uplink.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > While your solution should work well as a pan-adapter on the receiver,
> I
> > > believe the combination would still be half-duplex. The receiver and
> pan-
> > > adapter won't work during transmit.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 73, Steve N9IP
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > From: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> On
> > > Behalf Of siegfried jackstien
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:31 AM
> > > To: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > Subject: AW: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas(2)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > http://www.w1ghz.org/small_proj/small_proj.htm
> > >
> > > there is an add on board available for exact this thing ... adding
> first
> > > if
> > > out to funcube dongle
> > >
> > > dg8bfc
> > >
> > > sigi
> > >
> > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > Von: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > [mailto:funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > > Im
> > > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juni 2012 11:42
> > > > An: funcube@... <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello Sigi,
> > > >
> > > > how can I split the Signal to FCD and FT-847? There is a problem if
> I
> > > > press the TX, or not?
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Marco
> > > >
> > > > --- In funcube@...
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>  <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
> > > > "siegfried jackstien" <siegfried.jackstien@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello marco
> > > > > Why not feed firts if from the rig in the fcd?!? Then no deed for
> rx
> > > tx
> > > > > relays ... and you can sync the 2 rigs with cat
> > > > >
> > > > > Dg9bfc
> > > > >
> > > > > Sigi
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > > > > > Von: funcube@...
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>  <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > [mailto:funcube@...
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>  <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
> > > > Im
> > > > > > Auftrag von marco.kubon
> > > > > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. Juni 2012 07:54
> > > > > > An: funcube@...
> <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>  <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > <mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > > > > > Betreff: [FUNcube] Re: Converter ideas
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi Tony,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Sigi and I mentioned that some weeks ago. See
> > > > > > http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/6631
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This is a good idea and will preserve the connections. My idea
> is to
> > > > > > control some coax relais with the FT-847, use it only for TX and
> use
> > > > the
> > > > > > Funcube/HF-Kit for RX.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > Marco
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>

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#7095 From: Rupert Powell <rupert.powell@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] SDR Isolator 		rupert_powell
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This sounds like JUNK? Give us a clue...

On 8 June 2012 12:26, Mike Seguin N1JEZ <n1jez@...> wrote:
 

This is interesting.
 
 
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT 29649
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"




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#7096 From: Mike Seguin <n1jez@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 4:11 pm
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] SDR Isolator 		michaelseguin73
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No, it's an SDR isolator using PIN diodes. Sort of like the subject
says.

Mike

---
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:19:09 +0100, Rupert Powell wrote:
> This sounds like JUNK? Give us a clue...
>
> On 8 June 2012 12:26, Mike Seguin N1JEZ  wrote:
>
>>  
>>
>> This is interesting.
>>  
>> http://users.skynet.be/on4cdu/sdr_isolation_box.htm [1]
>>  
>> 73,
>> Mike, N1JEZ
>> AMSAT 29649
>> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
>
> --
> Rupert Powell
>
> rupert@... [3]
> www.astronoscope.eu [4]
> T: +44 (0)7969 87 40 82
>
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1] http://users.skynet.be/on4cdu/sdr_isolation_box.htm
> [2] mailto:n1jez@...
> [3] mailto:rupert@...
> [4] http://www.astronoscope.eu
> [5]
>
> mailto:rupert.powell@...?subject=Re%3A%20%5BFUNcube%5D%20SDR%20Isolator
> [6]
>
>
mailto:funcube@...?subject=Re%3A%20%5BFUNcube%5D%20SDR%20Isolator
> [7]
>
>
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TA1BGdycElkAzcxMDU4MzA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTY5MDA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MDk1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA\
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> [8]
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TA1BGdycElkAzcxMDU4MzA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTY5MDA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lA\
zEzMzkxNjUxNTE-
> [9]
>
>
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/message/7093;_ylc=X3oDMTM1YmxkZnBoBF9TA\
zk3NDkwNTA1BGdycElkAzcxMDU4MzA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTY5MDA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MDk1BHNlYwNmd\
HIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMzOTE2NTE1MQR0cGNJZAM3MDkz
> [10]
>
>
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kwNTA1BGdycElkAzcxMDU4MzA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTY5MDA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdG\
ltZQMxMzM5MTY1MTUx?o=6
> [11]
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> [12]
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> [14]
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> [15]
> mailto:funcube-digest@...?subject=EmailDelivery:Digest
> [16] mailto:funcube-unsubscribe@...?subject=Unsubscribe
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#7097 From: Rupert Powell <rupert.powell@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 4:21 pm
Subject: Re: [FUNcube] SDR Isolator 		rupert_powell
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Thanks Mike.

Sorry to be paranoid only a link preceded by a one liner like: "this is awesome" or "this is interesting" makes me suspicious. On another forum I am on we all have little catch phrases we use to assure people these links are bona-fide...like:

This YOU will like: www.astronoscope.eu

...I always capatilise the YOU and they know it's me. He he he he he. :-)

Roo



On 8 June 2012 17:11, Mike Seguin <n1jez@...> wrote:
 

No, it's an SDR isolator using PIN diodes. Sort of like the subject
says.

Mike

---
73,
Mike, N1JEZ


"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

On Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:19:09 +0100, Rupert Powell wrote:
> This sounds like JUNK? Give us a clue...
>
> On 8 June 2012 12:26, Mike Seguin N1JEZ wrote:
>
>>  
>>
>> This is interesting.
>>  
>> http://users.skynet.be/on4cdu/sdr_isolation_box.htm [1]

>>  
>> 73,
>> Mike, N1JEZ
>> AMSAT 29649
>> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
>
> --
> Rupert Powell
>
> rupert@... [3]
> www.astronoscope.eu [4]

> T: +44 (0)7969 87 40 82
>
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1] http://users.skynet.be/on4cdu/sdr_isolation_box.htm
> [2] mailto:n1jez@...
> [3] mailto:rupert@...
> [4] http://www.astronoscope.eu
> [5]
>
> mailto:rupert.powell@...?subject=Re%3A%20%5BFUNcube%5D%20SDR%20Isolator
> [6]
>
> mailto:funcube@...?subject=Re%3A%20%5BFUNcube%5D%20SDR%20Isolator
> [7]
>
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxYjkycGprBF9TAzk3NDkwNTA1BGdycElkAzcxMDU4MzA4BGdycHNwSWQDMTY5MDA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MDk1BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTMzOTE2NTE1MQ--?act=reply&messageNum=7095
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> [14]
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> [15]
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> [16] mailto:funcube-unsubscribe@...?subject=Unsubscribe
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#7098 From: "Ron" <on2ron@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 7:19 pm
Subject: Re: Would this antenna be good for FUNcube 		dxnature
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Borja,

I have Wellbrook loops in use but none of them do a good job on vhf and of
course not uhf. What type do you use? I had a ALA1530 which went defective and
did receive FM broadcasters in the 87 to 108 mHz but in a perfect working state
the signal strenght weakened above 50 mHz. It is needless to say my big loops
ALA100LN and FLG100LN do an even worse job above HF.

73' Ron
ON2RON - DXA64
JO21EC

>
> Sorry for not elaborating... Other HF loops like Wellbrook's can be useful for
VHF, at least better than a simple whip. However, the AN-LP1 is a tuned loop.
You need to tune it to the band you want to listen, so it definitely rules it
out.
> Moreover, it has fixed presets for the well known broadcast bands in HF,
although it can be good enough for utility or ham listening. But VHF is far
indeed :)
>
>
>
>
> Borja.
>

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#7099 From: "m0tfo" <robpegs@...>
Date: Fri Jun 8, 2012 9:11 pm
Subject: ARISS and Ham Radio Opportunities Video 		m0tfo
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Dayton 2012 presentation by Mark Hammond N8MH describing the different roles and
opportunities for Technical Mentors and Ground Station operators to play in an
ARISS contact with the International Space Station.

http://www.uk.amsat.org/8099

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