[hpsdr] FR$ Moderated message

[Phil Harman]

HI Cecil,

Penelope has an output of 0.5w from 160-6m. The max output is sent 
using an ALC loop in the FPGA so can be changed if required. It will 
give 1w on most bands but at 0.5w the IMD is much better and harmonics 
lower.

73's Phil....VK6APH


Quoting k5nwa <k5nwa at sbcglobal.net>:

> ***** High Performance Software Defined Radio Discussion List *****
>
> At 09:51 AM 10/1/2007, Lyle Johnson wrote:
>> With HPSDR we are making building blocks.  I am disappointed that there
>> is no Phoenix yet, or any sort of ISD/ISE receiver + exciter.  Penelope
>> is ready for production and Mercury won't be far behind, so we'll have
>> direct digital operation at QRPp levels.  We still need a decent 100W rf
>> deck + T/R switching system + preamp/attenuator to make it all work as a
>> mainstream device.
>>
>> Wow!  Did I ramble, or what?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Lyle KK7P
>>
>
> I'm eagerly anticipating the release of the Mercury and Penelope, I
> will be used as a radio, but not just a radio. I could be used to
> form a VNA a spectrum analyzer, a frequency generator that can
> generate more than on signal at a time, there are lot's of
> possibilities with that board set.
>
> At present what is the planned RF output power of the Penelope? I'm
> assuming that it will be in the 100mw to 1 watt range?
>
>
>
> Cecil
> K5NWA
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>
> "Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."
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