Re: [IRCA] Antenna switches for automated spectrum recording

2018-10-18 Thread Chuck Hutton
To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Antenna switches for automated spectrum recording I've used a USB controlled relay board to switch two antennas to one SDR remotely, Mark: http://www.tinyosshop.com/index.php?route=product/product=141_142_id=630

Re: [IRCA] Antenna switches for automated spectrum recording

2018-10-18 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
I've used a USB controlled relay board to switch two antennas to one SDR remotely, Mark: http://www.tinyosshop.com/index.php?route=product/product=141_142_id=630 (this outfit has a lot of neat toys) However, if you wanted timed switching, you'd need to write your own routine (perhaps) I

Re: [IRCA] Antenna switches for automated spectrum recording

2018-10-18 Thread Guy Atkins
Hi Mark, There looks to be good information in this PDF about remote antennas used over the Internet: https://www.marcclub.org/mweb/doc/WN3R%20Remote%20Operation%20Slides.pdf I think this ham's approach is way too complicated for what you need, but there are some good vendors, products, & links

Re: [IRCA] Antenna switches for automated spectrum recording

2018-10-18 Thread Chuck Hutton
Mark - You can do this 2 ways that I can think of. First is a board with relays and an interface to a PC. These are cheap (as low as $15) and readily available. However, you'll need to wire up its terminals to connectors suitable for your antennas. These can be found easily on Amazon and