[hpsdr] Epi idea

[Chris Salinas]

Tony Langdon <vk3jed at gmail.com> wrote:
>Another thing, it would be nice to have at least the full 4 MHz range 
>of 2m in the transverter, possibly even more, if there is any intent 
>to use it as an IF for higher bands.  And the IF for the transverter 
>could be anywhere.  Is it better to have it in or out of a ham band?

With software, I couldn't see why this couldn't be possible. At least have the ability of the LO in the transverter to change frequency to provide the full 4 meg range. But it would be a lot easier (I think) to go 28-32 Mhz via Penelope and Mercury.

>Full duplex would be nice.  Satellite work is normally crossband 
>though.  Full duplex on 2m in this instance is probably going to be 
>most useful for L/V, L/S and higher microwave bands, where the 2m I/O 
>is being used as an IF.

That's the idea of separating the TX and RX of the transverter to provide this cross-band function. Especially since Penelope and Mercury are separate themselves. Plus the TX or RX could have the ability to be bypass.

I think it should call it an IF Upconverter (IFU) instead of a transverter so we can reduce confusion.

73's Chris N0TTW



 
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