On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM Jonathan Kayne, KM4CFT <jzkmath@...> wrote:
Hi all, I recently soldered up what was basically a copy of the uBitx V6. I used the schematics and pictures of the board to essentially create a copy of the uBitx v6 in KiCad. I found a few problems during this process but I could not figure out why receive isn't working. The odd thing is that when I connect the system to an RF function generator and insert an AM signal, it comes right through. The moment I hook it up to an antenna, I get nothing but noise. Now I know people were saying I should have done it Manhattan Style. Yes I could have but I wanted to learn RF PCB design.? I do get the beeps when I turn the encoder, but no tone when I try to adjust frequency or BFO.
I also wanted to share a link to the project, so that maybe someone here could look over my PCB designs. perhaps I missed something. Also, I put jumpers between each section so it is a modular construction (just on a PCB)
Here is a link to my project:? I have the KiCad files there so please take a look at it.
Wondering if there is any tests I can do to ensure signals are doing what they should? There is little to no information about how to do any real tests on the modules, so quite lost. I have access to a full RF lab with Spectrum Analyzers, frequency counters, network analyzers, etc.
