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@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@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 :-)
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM, Steve May steve.w5iem@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@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/
Stefan
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Les Rayburn les@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:
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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