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Re: Next steps for the TinySA
#spectrum_analyzer
Gary, Do you have experience with an auto attenuator setting? I could imagine doing a full range sweep with widest resolution bandwidth and set the attenuator to keep the strongest signal below say
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Next steps for the TinySA
#spectrum_analyzer
Erik, I am just looking to make a usable 1-100MHz9or so) SA for my HF homebrew and boatanchor mod projects. I don't care to go up to GHz at all.. Now that you have a programmable attenuator, how about
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wb6ogd
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Next steps for the TinySA
#spectrum_analyzer
Now the TinySA is fully functional I could not help thinking about next steps. Dynamic range (IIP3, noise level), RBW filters are ok. Going to harmonic mode above 868MHz is no fun and using below
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Completing the TinySA with an input attanuator
#spectrum_analyzer
THANK YOU Erik, it just keeps getting better and better! I was going to ask you about the PE4302 boards.. you beat me to it. I am still waiting for parts... 73, Gary WB6OGD
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wb6ogd
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Re: Completing the TinySA with an input attanuator
#spectrum_analyzer
THANK YOU Erik, it just keeps getting better and better! I was going to ask you about the PE4302 boards.. you beat me to it. I am still waiting for parts... 73, Gary WB6OGD
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wb6ogd
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Completing the TinySA with an input attanuator
#spectrum_analyzer
For some measurements an input attenuator is essential. Adding a step attenuator is pure convenience as manually adding input attenuation works also. I went for a ready made module found on eBay that
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Adding a input low-pass filter to the TinySA
#spectrum_analyzer
And here are the measurements. First 128MHz from a SI5351 through a -30dB attenuator The fractional spurs around 128MHz are visible but the signals at 27.66MHz and 155.66MHz should not be there. Lets
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Erik Kaashoek
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Adding a input low-pass filter to the TinySA
#spectrum_analyzer
Using the excellent filter calculation tool that can be found here: https://rf-tools.com/lc-filter/ I calculated a 9th order Chebyshev low pass filter As you can see the tool can be told to use
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Building and tuning a narrow band 2GHz cavity filter
I checked the datasheet. For the amplification of the LO signal 12dB should be ok. Just reduce the adf4351 output a bit. For the amplifier after the first mixer you have to add loss from first mixer
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Building and tuning a narrow band 2GHz cavity filter
The one I got is claimed to be 20dB but at 2GHz is only 9dB Look carefully at the datasheet -- HBTE Files section: /g/HBTE/files Erik, PD0EK
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Building and tuning a narrow band 2GHz cavity filter
What did you use for the 9/10dB amplifiers? I have not found any LNAs with such a low gain on eBay. It is easy to find LNAs with >20dB, e.g. SPF5189z, but none with just 10dB. One could build those
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Joerg ex-DB2OO
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Re: Instructions for TinySA updated in files areas
SA.exe always have been a 32 bit executable so you only need the 32 bit runtime. So I had to remove the reference to 64bit runtime. No need for me to change the build -- HBTE Files section:
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Instructions for TinySA updated in files areas
Hi Erik, I am a bit puzzled by that "doing a 32 bit build", (but it could be just my ignorance of anything 64 bit). I am using Windoze XP+SP3 and your software runs without any problem, at least in
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Tony Jaques
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Re: Instructions for TinySA updated in files areas
Indeed, I am doing a 32 bit build, will update the instructions accordingly. -- HBTE Files section: /g/HBTE/files Erik, PD0EK
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Instructions for TinySA updated in files areas
SUCCESS. Thanks Erik, I have managed to get your SA to come up on my HP Windows10 laptop. Final problem was to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86, even though I am
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wb6ogd
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Instructions for TinySA updated in files areas
I updated the build and usage instructions for the TinySA There is some extra info added on how to use the SA.exe control program. -- HBTE Files section: /g/HBTE/files Erik, PD0EK
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: How good, or bad, is the tinySA?
Hi Erik, I still get a warning from Norton who erases the file. I have to repair the quarantine. The good news is that the SA.EXE starts up now. I get a few error messages but I have to play a little
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Roland Rutsaert
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Re: How good, or bad, is the tinySA?
Thank you Erik, I will report 73 de ON7UF Roland Verzonden: dinsdag 10 december 2019 9:53 Aan: [email protected] Onderwerp: Re: [HBTE] How good, or bad, is the tinySA? I uploaded a new SA.zip file
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Roland Rutsaert
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Re: How good, or bad, is the tinySA?
I uploaded a new SA.zip file containing additional error checking and reporting. Can you try? -- HBTE Files section: /g/HBTE/files Erik, PD0EK
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Erik Kaashoek
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Re: Two Questions about the Mini SA
Thank you for the reply Niels. I had already ordered filter elements from Australia when I saw it, but it was fascinating to follow the link that you provided. There often some fantastic prices for
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Tony Jaques
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