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NC-40 Multiband??
Think about this.
There were some comments in the origianl NC-40 manual about modifcations for
use on other bands.
The NorCal Sierra and Elecraft K1, K2 use a 8MHz high IF. The 8MHz signal is
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: Group Introduction: If you're going to post on the group, reply here!
I mostly lurk unless something of personal interest comes up (like adding a DDS VFO to a NC40A!) because my technical knowledge is pretty low. But I do learn a lot from the folks to regularly post so
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Michael N6MST
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Re: DDS VFO!
I do have 3 NC-40 boards. and one NorCal Sierra board with 4 band modules.
There was a time the Heathkit HW-7 and HW-8 were popular. They are direct
conversion.
I'm thinking about building a clone
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: DDS VFO!
BTW:
The NRR group operates 40M CW in the old Novice segment. Or what's left of it. 7100:7125, 7125:7150 is Extra territory.
SKCC also has CW activity in the 7100:7125 segment.
Bob
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: DDS VFO!
The schematic is on page 9.
Lots of guys on here probably have extra NC-40 boards, you could use one of those,
and later add the IF and make a better receiver...
73,
Gary
WB6OGD
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wb6ogd
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Re: DDS VFO!
Just found one on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MRX-40M-RECEIVER-KIT-QRP/283613875523?hash=item4208b44d43:g:nI4AAOSwq~9db-MY
Ordered it. Will convert it to a DDS VFO.
I am sitting here with an
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: DDS VFO!
Does anyone make a PCB for a 40M DC receiver. Maybe clone the old Ramsey
receiver?
The PCB pattern is in the published manual. But not the schematic.
Maybe I should reverse engineer the Ramsey Rx
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: DDS VFO!
Adding a prescaler does not reduce the accuracy if you extend the sample
time.
You could have two sample times. FAST for quick look and SLOW for accuracy.
Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: DDS VFO!
I built my NC-40A about a year ago. One of the nice things about the rig
is its VFO. I set mine up for 7015 to 7047 kHz. A bit limited in that it
doesn't cover the activity around 7112 to 7123, but
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Nick Kennedy
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Re: DDS VFO!
What is wrong with the old novice band?? I frequently listen there.
Because it is there...errr because I can.
There was some comment that a DDS vfo has a pretty low upper frequency but the AD985x
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Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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Re: Group Introduction: If you're going to post on the group, reply here!
Hi,
I don¡¯t post much (or ever!) but I do lurk daily and usually learn something in the process. Thanks for carrying the flag!
Newt
N4EWT
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Newt N4EWT
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Re: DDS VFO!
Hi
Some but not all Arduinos can count up to 6,4 MHz, i.e. 40% of clock frequency. Empiric data shows a bit higher, ~43%. The Arduino Zero can count up to 90 MHz e.g. as implemented in the RFzero:
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Bo, OZ2M
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Re: DDS VFO!
You can put a divide by 10 in front of the 328 counter input and go higher in frequency if you want.
Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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Re: DDS VFO!
Arduinos can count to 6.4MHz so Digital
dial for a NC-40 is a piece of cake.
Resolution to the Hz, accuracy depends on
calibration and temp/voltage variation.
You COULD GPS discipline it for
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wb6ogd
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Re: DDS VFO!
How about digital tuning accuracy?
I have several GOOD HF receivers with analog tuning and they do not have precision readouts. Only good to about 25KHz.
There was a digital display for the NorCal
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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And...
Though I don't see the need to add a DDS VFO to a NC-40, my own NC-40 does have an Arduino add-on.
It functions as:
AFA? audio frequency annunciator (in CW)
Iambic keyer
Keyboard CW sender
CW
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wb6ogd
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Ok guys.? Sometimes a project is worth doing just because its there!
An Si5351 VFO is a really good project just to have around so GO DO IT!
If you need any help with Arduino coding let me
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wb6ogd
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Re: Group Introduction: If you're going to post on the group, reply here!
That is my hope as well!
--
Ryan Flowers W7RLF
https://miscdotgeek.com
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Ryan Flowers
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Re: Group Introduction: If you're going to post on the group, reply here!
Thanks for creating this new space. I learned a lot from the old QRP-tech group and I am hoping this learning will continue here.
Karl Heinz - K5KHK
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Karl Heinz Kremer - K5KHK
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Re: DDS VFO!
BTW:
Above 7125 is PHONE space. No one looks for CW between 7125 and 7300.
The only time I hear phone activity on 40M is during contests.
Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The
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Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...>
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