Hi guys: I haven't been following this subject as well as I should, but have been intrigued with the idea of SDR, and especially all the neat software available. As a starter, I bought JA7TDO's Soft66DB2 SDR and the DDS-34 DDS board for it. If they work, a very economical way to get started. (available on eBay).
http://zao.jp/radio/sft66db2/ http://zao.jp/radio/sft66db2/index2.php http://zao.jp/radio/dds34en/index_e.php http://stores.ebay.com/HAMShopJapan I was wondering about using some of my existing hardware as a front-end for this? In other words, take the IF out from my Harris 590 radio and feed it into the Soft66DB2 SDR (bypassing the SDR bandpass filter on the input). Then I could use the Harris normally, but also have I/Q outputs so I get all the SDR software features. Of course, it would be limited by the Harris's IF filters. In other words, the Harris would be a Preselector/RF amp for the Soft66DB2 SDR. Please bear in mind that I barely know what I'm talking about. So if this is dumb, un-advisable, or pointless, (or an interesting idea) please let me know your thoughts. Sincerely /b ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
