I just received my FunCube Dongle Pro in the mails, and am interested in
incorporating it into my station for both weak-signal VHF/UHF reception
and satellite work. I'd be
interested in hearing from others who have already used this nifty device.
My questions are as follows:
1.) What would be the best method for T/R switching with the device and
the IC-910H that I'd be using for transmission? Loss with switches and
connectors needs to be avoided, but I really don't
want to run separate feedlines, etc.
2.) How does the performance of the Dongle Pro compare to that of the
IC-910H receiver, especially for satellite work?
3.) Any other caveats that I'm not considering?
I currently use a Flexradio 1500 as my primary IF rig for transverters
on 222, 902, and 1296, so I'm familiar with SDR technology. Have also
owned an SDR-IQ for several years now. But this will be my
first attempt with using an SDR for direct reception of signals above 30
MHz.
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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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