[hpsdr] Cyclops project review

[Mike]

Hi Phil,

Will Cyclops be compatible with Hermes?
Can it be used as a VHF / UHF downconverter / receiver for Hermes?
Thanks.
-Mike



On Jan 7, 2012, at 6:21 AM, Phil Harman wrote:

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> Whilst the prototype Cyclops 1GHz spectrum analyser boards are working quite well, over the Christmas break I undertook a review of the project to see if there were any new, or alternative, approaches we could take before committing to further development.
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> I did some experiments that are documented on the Wiki and it would  appear that there may be an alternative, simpler, architecture that has a number of advantages over the current design but also some potential dissadvantages.
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> The write-up on the Wiki explains in some detail what is proposed. It's possible that others have already tried this approach and perhaps come across issues that I've not thought of so I'd appreciate comments from the membership.
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> The Wiki write up is at  http://openhpsdr.org/wiki/index.php?title=CYCLOPS
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> Comments, feedback, suggestions etc. are most welcome.
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> Thanks
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> 73 Phil...VK6APH
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