Sounds good.
Not knowing the detailed specs of the Sentry 10 the sound card approach might limit the bandwidth of the panadaptor and there is no indication of full duplex operation. Also, at this point it looks like a one shop software (in-house) approach rather than open software/3rd party software. As you know, the hardware is "relatively" easy, the software limits the use for most (eg. the Flex vs Anan approach). BTW, Simon's SDR software is already supporting the blade and possibly the HackRF which will include satellite functionality in version 2. Let's see what the final specs are and most important the cost. Going back to my FCD :-)
Stefan
On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 3:49 AM, Les Rayburn [email protected] wrote:
Stefan,
Yes, I've tracked the Blade RF closely...but I think you've answered your own question. To use the device on 2 Meters or lower, you need downconverters...and the output power level is too low to drive most amps. Basically, it's an engineer's tool, but not well suited for operators. Ditto for the HackRF.
The Cross Country Sentry promises to drive brick amplifiers without intermediate stages, and excellent performance on all the amateur VHF bands due to bandpass filtering. To be a true "game changer", a product must not only be a technical marvel, but it must be popular in the marketplace. It remains to be seen if any of these products will reach that standard, but an inexpensive all-in-one VHF/UHF SDR transceiver would certainly be in demand.
Time will tell.
73,
Les N1LF
On 8/6/2014 5:25 PM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
Did you look at the Blade RF?
With available downconverter and full duplex! It is already a game changer and being used.
Also, the HackRF is shipping now.
Stefan
On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Les Rayburn [email protected] wrote:
http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/sentry.html
If true, this would provide the first SDR with output on 6 Meters, 2 Meters, 222, 432, and 1.2 GHz. This would be a real game-changer for VHF weak signal operators, and provide enough drive for most amps. Can't wait to learn more about this product.
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73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf
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