[time-nuts] [TestEquipTrader] SDR Radio Opinion- Next Question

[J. Forster]

The 240-420 MHz gap is a killer for me. Much of my interest lies in that
band.

Also, I'd much prefer a 20 MHz plus SA function.

-John

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> For that money, look for a used Funcube Dongle.
> The new Funcube Dongle Pro+ is just under 200 USD but it goes down to
> 150 kHz and up to 1.9 GHZ, with a gap from 240 to 420 MHz. Might be
> worth the extra money for you.
> You will be able to see 96 kHz wide as a spectrum analyzer with either
> model of the Funcube; if you want to see wider than that, you'll need to
> look for an rtl2832 based receiver..which will see about 1 MHz wide if I
> remember.
>
> http://www.funcubedongle.com/
>
> On 8/5/2013 5:52 PM, J. Forster wrote:
>>
>> OK. Thanks everybody. Can you please reccomend a make/model?
>>
>> I'd like something like:
>>
>> <75 to >1300 MHz
>> USB
>> Ability to function as a crude SA.
>> Not crawling w/ birdies or aliasing issues.
>> Will run on Win XP.
>> Demod selecttable for all modes at all frequencies.
>> In a package, rather than a loose PCB.
>> <$150
>>
>> Prefer:
>>
>> SMA rather than RCA or F
>> Receiver and SW from same vendor.
>>
>> Suggestions, please.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -John
>>
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