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<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>Hi
Everyone,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>I'm new to the list and
intend on building a complete HPSDR transceiver featuring two Mercury
boards for dual diversity and null steering. I also want to have at least -50db
3rd order IMD from the exciter to work with for further SS
amplification.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>I understand the stock
Penelope has an output of 500mw at about -50db 3rd order IMD. What does
the new PennyLane expect to have at its 16 watt output? Will
it contain a conventional -32db 3rd 16w amplifier or something
better? And how about the Hermes transceiver - what is that IMD
figure expected to be? ie, I might be better off buying a Penelope with
the -50db 3rd to start.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>Another question:
Will I be limited to using two Mercury receivers only, for the diversity
null steering routine (written in PowerSDR) or can I use a Hermes transceiver
with a second Mercury added later to accomplish diversity? I assume
there is no problem buying Euro Mercurys as long as I use the proper
firmware. (since it's available)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>I wonder if anyone can
point me to info describing the use and experiences using the null steering
diversity of the Mercurys? I have used simple dual diversity with my Yagis
and Beverages using an FT-1000D and am excited about adding the null steering
aspect.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>Looking to buy two
Mercurys, one Penelope, one Atlas, one Metis, one Excalibur, one
Pandora and power supplies - in case anyone has any for sale used.
Otherwise I will purchase new within a week or so.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>Thanks for the help.
I am proud to become part of this excellent SDR group!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>73,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT face=Arial>Tom,
K1JJ</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=500232319-12012011><FONT
face=Arial>CT</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>