[hpsdr] Advice on completing system

[n3evl]

Bob,

There were issues with the final RF transformer orientation with the 
initial assembled Penelope boards - I had to reverse mine to get the 
right output level.  So be careful with this component.  I think there 
are images somewhere that show the correct orientation of the device.

I replaced my LPU with a PICO PSU and have had no problems driving a 
pretty full Atlas buss.  I got the one that supports a range of input 
voltages so I can supply it with 13.8V from a conventional PSU.  See:

< http://www.mini-box.com/PicoPSU-120-WI-25-12-25V-DC-DC-ATX-power-supply >

Pete, N3EVL





On 11/24/2014 2:47 PM, Bob Cowdery wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> I've been running Metis, Mercury and Pennylope up to now just sitting on
> a frame with a PC power supply.
>
> I have as kits:
> Alex RX and TX boards
> Alex enclosure
> PennyWhistle
> Pandora enclosure
> LPU
>
> I can't believe how long these have been sitting on a shelf. Some bought
> in 2009 and the rest in 2011.
>
> I've downloaded all the relevant PDF's and really need to know if these
> are sufficient or is there anything else I need to know or be aware of.
>
> I'm guessing I should skip the LPU as it probably won't drive the
> completed system. I also bought about the same time a Pico PSU which
> although tiny I believe will be adequate?
>
> I know that Pennylope was superseded by Pennylane. Are there any gotchas
> with Pennylope?
>
> Anything to watch with the enclosures and hooking it all up?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> 73 Bob G3UKB
>
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