Better info about the opendous upconverter, kb1lqcs diy upconverter, and wa7jhzs upconverter. I want to bring your attention to the ham it up v2. We believe this is the best sdr hf upconverter available. Resources listed under rtlsdr category belongs to software defined radio main collection, and. Rtl sdr dongles category is a curation of 21 web resources on, rtlsdr setup instructions, vhfuhf reception with a lowcost tv dongle, guide to setting up rtlsdr. How do i account for the lo frequency in my sdr software. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Roundup of rtlsdr upconverter choices retrovoltage. Upconverter for rtl sdr category is a curation of 7 web resources on, van dijken elektronics, dgk electronics, noolec.
I have tried using this rig primarily at night, but have also given it a try during the daytime, with virtually no results at all. Right out of the box so to speak it covers 8 ham bands from 12 meters to 23 cm. The original hamitup is an hf upconverter that enables reception of the hf bands with sdrs that do not natively support hf. Currently there are a number of these available for windows.
A highquality rf mf, hf converter for software defined radio devices like our nesdr series and the hackrf. With the stock antenna and some clever mods, the old v1. The hamitup upconverter was one of the first upconverters to go on the market that targeted users of the popular rtl sdr dongle. Source on the hamitup rtl sdr upconverter duration. Check the video in this post on how to setup the ham it up converter, software tweaks for sdr sharp and hdsdr, and a demo of how well these. I recently purchased the e4000ham it up upconverter. Here i go through configuring sdr sharp and cubic sdr for use with the ham it up upconverter by nooelec.
For instance, if i want to listen to wspr signals on 10 meters, i can tune the rtlsdr directly to 28. Rtlsdr ham it up upconverter unboxing and case assembly. Proudly designed, fabricated and assembled in the usa and canada input, output and lo filters reconfigured for substantial sensitivity and selectivity improvements. Does this mean i need to disconnect the upconverter and disable the shift when listening to frequencies in the normal range of the rtlsdr. It will function in both transmit and receive modes if available on your sdr. Thats a broadcast station on 7350 khz with an silver dongle, hamitup upconverter and a 20 50 cm extendable antenna. The linux version of this software looks and operates the same as the windows version. The price of the dvbt stick is quite popular so idea was to build the upconverter that can be also cheap but at the same time useful and practical to all users. I have read through old posts and even watched the video on the nooelec website concerning the upconverter. Intended for use in receiver applications with projects like rtlsdr. Over the years the hamitup has slowly been revised and now it is up at version 1. After that you will have to decide what front end software you will want to use.
Mfhf converter with sma jacks ham it up board hf upconverter with oscillator. An upconverter allows you to receive hf frequencies 030 mhz with an rtl sdr which has a lower frequency limit of 24 mhz. How to setup ham it up upconverter by nooelec with sdr sharp. I personally believe its the best sdr upconverter currently available. The three best low cost sdr radios you can buy today ham. A websdr is a softwaredefined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. Rtlsdr ham it up upconverter unboxing and case assembly as many amateur radio, shortwave, and scanner enthusiasts will tell you, things can get arguably more interesting as we lower the frequency to which we listen. Proudly designed, fabricated and assembled in the usa and canada the ham it up plus is an hf upconverter that will allow you to extend the range of your favorite radio down to at least 300hz. My own solution to this problem is to buy a second rtlsdr device. Sdr touch trial version recommended android sdr software for your nesdr external link welle. The upconverters output port is connected to the antenna input port of a typical sdr module. Frequency capability of 100khz65mhz in upconvert mode and 100khz6ghz in passthrough mode.
Thats quite a bit of range for a device the size of a bic lighter. The lo frequency is 125mhz for all versions of the upconverter, so you will need to use an offset of negative 125,000,000 hz 125 mhz in your. In a future post the ham it up upconverter will be attached and tested. My full band rtlsdr unit has an integrated upconverter using 100mhz. This upconverter can be used together with all kind of software supported dvbt sdr.
Go lower, 3mhz to 14mhz is where the action is at during this period in the sun cycle. Ham it up plus hf upconverter w black enclosure, tcxo. Basically what an upconverter ends up doing is adding its local oscillator frequency to every signal. The hamitup upconverter was one of the first upconverters to go on the market that targeted users of the popular rtlsdr dongle. Upconverters work by shifting these low hf frequencies up into a range receivable by most vhfuhf capable sdrs. This upconverter can be used together with all kind of software supported dvbt sdr receivers, fcd or even normal vhf receiver to extend the frequency coverage on hf bands. It is compatible with any radio capable of 125mhz190mhz operation to utilize the entirety of its 100khz65mhz frequency range. However, you need to source a few extra components to complete the circuit. A highquality rf mf, hf converter for software defined radio devices like our. Proudly designed, fabricated and assembled in the usa and canada. Nooelec extruded aluminum enclosure kit blue for ham it up. The original ham it up is an hf upconverter that enables reception of the hf bands with sdrs that do not natively support hf.
Works with most sdrs like funcube, rtlsdr rtl2832u with e4000, fc00 or r820t tuners. Let me provide a context for my amazement at softwaredefined radio hereafter sdr. Nooelec ham it up plus upconverter noise source an upconverter lets you hear signals below the tuning range of rtlsdr dongles, so signals less than 30mhz, thats the entire shortwave medium wave longwave spectrum will be audible with a suitable antenna. How to setup ham it up upconverter by nooelec with sdr. Even if powered off, the upconverter contains filters which are appropriate for upconversion and which will prevent normal reception. It is compatible with any radio capable of 125mhz190mhz for. First you will need a computer and a free usb port. The plus version covers from 300khz to 65mhz and integrates a fully assembled noise source circuit. I set everything up as explained and i have been having some issues hearing anything. The ham it up upconverter works with the most common sdr platforms to create a ham radio. However, you need to source a few extra components to. You will also need to have sdr sharp or hdsdr already and set up running with your rtl2832u stick. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to differentsignals.
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