[hpsdr] VNA group buy

[Tom Clark]

On 11/4/2012 9:20 PM, David McQuate wrote:
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> Hi Dean,
>   (I hope you're doing well in recovering from Sandy!)
>
>   The components of the kit have not fully been determined.
> I started with just the MiniCircuitsTC1-1-13, but then noticed that 
> the RG-178 seemed to be only available on a 25m spool for about $108, 
> so it seemed that it would be good to add an 18 inch piece to the kit.
> The ferrite beads are pretty cheap, $0.21 each in single quantity from 
> DIgikey, but there is a $5 service charge for orders under $25.
> Then there are the two small PC boards, designed using ExpressPCB.  
> The standard "miniboard" order of 3 boards is $51 plus shipping and 
> tax, but if the design were replicated, at least 4 copies could fit on 
> each board, so that one order would produce 12 boards.
> At the moment I'm trying to track down the PC edge SMA connector, 
> which might also be added to the kit.
>
> What would you like to see in the kit?
> (There are currently requested 39 kits, nicely very close to a 
> MiniCircuits standard lot.  A lot of 50 is also available.)
>
> Dave
> wa8ywq
Dave -- I could furnish a reasonable quantity of RG174 if that would 
help -- Tom

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