And I am using the Basic RX, if that makes a difference.

2009/7/28 Jonathan Coveney <[email protected]>

> Thanks Eric!
>
> 2009/7/28 Eric Blossom <[email protected]>
>
> On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 03:37:02PM -0400, Jonathan Coveney wrote:
>> > Well, maybe that's the wrong way to phrase it. I need to make or buy an
>> FM
>> > antenna (I realized I accidentally grabbed the VERT900 from my lab, and
>> they
>> > don't have an FM antenna).
>> >
>> > Some sites seem to imply that coax is usually 70 ohm, but it looks like
>> here
>> >
>> http://wireandcable.thermaxcdt.com/item/high-performance-coaxial-cables/mil-c-17-coaxial-and-twinaxial-cables/m17-113-rg316-id-72-?&seo=110
>> > That the Thermax RGS-316 may be 50 ohm? I just need to know so I don't
>> ruin
>> > it...
>> >
>> > I checked ettus labs and couldn't see an answer.
>>
>> Antenna:
>>
>>  http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062691
>>
>> 75 ohm Matching transformer (close enough):
>>
>>  http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062054
>>
>> Then you need an F-to-BNC and BNC-to-SMA or something similar, unless
>> you're plugging it into a TVRX (which has an F-connector).
>>
>>
>> Coax is commonly either 50 ohm or 75 ohm.  Cable TV uses 75 ohm.
>> For this application, either will work fine.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>
>
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