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I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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What frequency range are you looking for?
I usewd a DEI R-1037F telemetry receiver on the 227 MHz IF output of an
AIL 757 SA.
Do you need AM / FM / other?
-John
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I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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Thank you for your response. I would prefer both AM, FM and SSB but
economic compromises may have to be made. FM at a minimum.
As to the frequency, I was assuming that I would be able to use the
20-something megahertz IF connector on the back of the spectrum analyzer.
That's why I was thinking about a shortwave receiver; I know I've heard of
other people doing this.
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On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM, J. Forster <jfor@...> wrote: What frequency range are you looking for?
I usewd a DEI R-1037F telemetry receiver on the 227 MHz IF output of an
AIL 757 SA.
Do you need AM / FM / other?
-John
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I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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Try one of the emergency radios with AM-FM-SSB.
Or, a $20. RTL-SDR USB dongle on your computer with a Ham-it-Up
HF converter between it and your HP 20mHz output.
All-mode 0.5 - 900+ mHz plus a bunch of other useful features
for under $100.
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Thank you for your response. I would prefer both AM, FM and SSB but
economic compromises may have to be made. FM at a minimum.
As to the frequency, I was assuming that I would be able to use the
20-something megahertz IF connector on the back of the spectrum analyzer.
That's why I was thinking about a shortwave receiver; I know I've heard of
other people doing this.
On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM, J. Forster <jfor@...> wrote:
What frequency range are you looking for?
I usewd a DEI R-1037F telemetry receiver on the 227 MHz IF output of an
AIL 757 SA.
Do you need AM / FM / other?
-John
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Thanks! & 73, KD4E.com
David Colburn nevils-station.com
I don't google I SEARCH! duckduckgo.com
Network: groups.yahoo.com/group/qrv
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Pretty much any shortwave radio that tunes 21.4 MHz and the modes you want should work. Sensitivity is not an issue as the IF output on the rear is a high level (you'd likely need an attenuator). For AM, you can find many cheap radios that would work. Adding SSB and FM is going to push the price up somewhat. If you're looking to do wide FM, you'll need to up convert to FM broadcast band or look into the high end receivers like the NorCal or Dana class receivers at 21.4. Remember that you'll need to use the zero span mode and won't be able to view the spectrum while monitoring.
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Thank you for your response. I would prefer both AM, FM and SSB but
economic compromises may have to be made. FM at a minimum.
As to the frequency, I was assuming that I would be able to use the
20-something megahertz IF connector on the back of the spectrum analyzer.
That's why I was thinking about a shortwave receiver; I know I've heard of
other people doing this.
On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM, J. Forster <jfor@...> wrote:
What frequency range are you looking for?
I usewd a DEI R-1037F telemetry receiver on the 227 MHz IF output of an
AIL 757 SA.
Do you need AM / FM / other?
-John
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I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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Duh! A USB SDR dongle with an up converter! The thought never entered my mind. What great way to go. I was thinking more strictly hardware (with my limited mindset). The funny thing is, I have one of those dongles and really never pushed it close to what it's capable off. I'll have to give it a try.
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Try one of the emergency radios with AM-FM-SSB.
Or, a $20. RTL-SDR USB dongle on your computer with a Ham-it-Up
HF converter between it and your HP 20mHz output.
All-mode 0.5 - 900+ mHz plus a bunch of other useful features
for under $100.
Thank you for your response. I would prefer both AM, FM and SSB but
economic compromises may have to be made. FM at a minimum.
As to the frequency, I was assuming that I would be able to use the
20-something megahertz IF connector on the back of the spectrum analyzer.
That's why I was thinking about a shortwave receiver; I know I've heard of
other people doing this.
On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM, J. Forster <jfor@...> wrote:
What frequency range are you looking for?
I usewd a DEI R-1037F telemetry receiver on the 227 MHz IF output of an
AIL 757 SA.
Do you need AM / FM / other?
-John
--
Thanks! & 73, KD4E.com
David Colburn nevils-station.com
I don't google I SEARCH! duckduckgo.com
Network: groups.yahoo.com/group/qrv
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A converter with a software defined radio does sound like a good idea – if I can find something that will work with my Mac or linux machines, that sounds like an easy way to go. I will look at the available options, and thanks a lot! On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 5:37 PM, jeffwa2scl <jeffpinsky@...> wrote: Duh! A USB SDR dongle with an up converter! The thought never entered my
mind. What great way to go. I was thinking more strictly hardware (with
my limited mindset). The funny thing is, I have one of those dongles and
really never pushed it close to what it's capable off. I'll have to give
it a try.
--- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., "qrv@..." <qrv@...> wrote:
Try one of the emergency radios with AM-FM-SSB.
Or, a $20. RTL-SDR USB dongle on your computer with a Ham-it-Up
HF converter between it and your HP 20mHz output.
All-mode 0.5 - 900+ mHz plus a bunch of other useful features
for under $100.
Thank you for your response. I would prefer both AM, FM and SSB but
economic compromises may have to be made. FM at a minimum.
As to the frequency, I was assuming that I would be able to use the
20-something megahertz IF connector on the back of the spectrum
analyzer.
That's why I was thinking about a shortwave receiver; I know I've
heard of
other people doing this.
On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM, J. Forster <jfor@...> wrote:
What frequency range are you looking for?
I usewd a DEI R-1037F telemetry receiver on the 227 MHz IF output of
an
AIL 757 SA.
Do you need AM / FM / other?
-John
--
Thanks! & 73, KD4E.com
David Colburn nevils-station.com
I don't google I SEARCH! duckduckgo.com
Network: groups.yahoo.com/group/qrv
Restored to design-spec at Heaven's gate 1Cor15:22
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--- On Fri, 12/28/12, Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...> wrote:
From: Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...>
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] What is a good shortwave radio to use with HP 8568B SA?
To: hp_agilent_equipment@...
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012, 4:10 PM
I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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I used an Sa612 mixer chip feeding a LM3089 into a 386 audio amp chip. That setup is cheap and can be configured to give am and fm but no ssb.
The best solution is to find a used AOR 8000 wide range handheld receiver. That demods everything from 100khz to 1950mhz. They were 500bucks new but I just saw a working one sell on ebay for 50 bucks or so.
Another solution is to pick up a Kaito1103 SW radio. Very cheap radio that works well. Degen makes its twin. They handle Am/Fm/Ssb using the BFO on the radio.
I have to confess after adding the demodulator to my HP8558B, I never use it. By the time you zero the span, center the signal, and fool with the demodulator, it becomes work.
I find the easiest solution is to buy a wide range receiver (Icom r8500 or AOR 8000 etc.) and connect a display unit to it. Then as you tune the radio, you see the signals at the same time.
Have fun, Ken
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--- On Fri, 12/28/12, Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...> wrote:
From: Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...>
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] What is a good shortwave radio to use with HP 8568B SA?
To: hp_agilent_equipment@...
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012, 4:10 PM
I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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Bryce, I actually use a Softrock Ensemble II SDR for shortwave. It has the added advantage of being able to precisely lock on to the WWV stations and check the accuracy of my frequency counter. It also is just truly amazing to use the SDR software such as SDR-Radio or HD-SDR. You can calibrate it down to the sub Hz level and the sensitivity is really good. It can be build for LF or HF ranges. I could go on and on about the coolness of the device.
Just food for thought,
Jeff
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On 12/29/2012 9:24 AM, disklog wrote:
I used an Sa612 mixer chip feeding a LM3089 into a 386 audio amp chip. That setup is cheap and can be configured to give am and fm but no ssb.
The best solution is to find a used AOR 8000 wide range handheld receiver. That demods everything from 100khz to 1950mhz. They were 500bucks new but I just saw a working one sell on ebay for 50 bucks or so.
Another solution is to pick up a Kaito1103 SW radio. Very cheap radio that works well. Degen makes its twin. They handle Am/Fm/Ssb using the BFO on the radio.
I have to confess after adding the demodulator to my HP8558B, I never use it. By the time you zero the span, center the signal, and fool with the demodulator, it becomes work.
I find the easiest solution is to buy a wide range receiver (Icom r8500 or AOR 8000 etc.) and connect a display unit to it. Then as you tune the radio, you see the signals at the same time.
Have fun, Ken
--- In hp_agilent_equipment@... <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, ken fest <disklog@...> wrote:
--- On Fri, 12/28/12, Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...> wrote:
From: Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...>
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] What is a good shortwave radio to
use with HP 8568B SA?
To: hp_agilent_equipment@... <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012, 4:10 PM
I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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Thank you for all your responses. I think I'm going to pursue the SDR
option, although I'll keep an eye out for an inexpensive shortwave radio if
I see one.
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On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Jeff Machesky <jeff@...> wrote: Bryce, I actually use a Softrock Ensemble II SDR for shortwave. It has
the added advantage of being able to precisely lock on to the WWV
stations and check the accuracy of my frequency counter. It also is just
truly amazing to use the SDR software such as SDR-Radio or HD-SDR. You
can calibrate it down to the sub Hz level and the sensitivity is really
good. It can be build for LF or HF ranges. I could go on and on about
the coolness of the device.
Just food for thought,
Jeff
On 12/29/2012 9:24 AM, disklog wrote:
I used an Sa612 mixer chip feeding a LM3089 into a 386 audio amp chip.
That setup is cheap and can be configured to give am and fm but no ssb.
The best solution is to find a used AOR 8000 wide range handheld
receiver. That demods everything from 100khz to 1950mhz. They were
500bucks new but I just saw a working one sell on ebay for 50 bucks or
so.
Another solution is to pick up a Kaito1103 SW radio. Very cheap radio
that works well. Degen makes its twin. They handle Am/Fm/Ssb using the
BFO on the radio.
I have to confess after adding the demodulator to my HP8558B, I never
use it. By the time you zero the span, center the signal, and fool
with the demodulator, it becomes work.
I find the easiest solution is to buy a wide range receiver (Icom
r8500 or AOR 8000 etc.) and connect a display unit to it. Then as you
tune the radio, you see the signals at the same time.
Have fun, Ken
--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...
<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, ken fest
<disklog@...> wrote:
--- On Fri, 12/28/12, Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...> wrote:
From: Bryce Schroeder <bryce.schroeder@...>
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] What is a good shortwave radio to
use with HP 8568B SA?
To: hp_agilent_equipment@... <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012, 4:10 PM
I am looking for a shortwave radio to use as a demodulator for my spectrum
analyzer, so I can listen to the signals I see. I don't have a shortwave
receiver right now. Can someone make a recommendation, preferably for
something relatively inexpensive?
Thank you!
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