The video is also at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac3jDILGKmg. The link below only works if your browser can play swf (flash) files.
73, Bill ----- Original Message ----- > From: Bill Dzurilla <billdz....@yahoo.com> > To: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" <amsat-bb@amsat.org> > Cc: > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 5:04 PM > Subject: FUNcube Dongle for Satellite and EME reception > > Hi folks, > > Have not been working the sats much recently, been playing around on EME with > a > new antenna. I recently discovered the FUNcube Dongle, a nice little gadget > that was developed by AMSAT-UK for satellites, but it also makes EME > reception a > lot easier. > > > The FCD is a 64 mhz to 1700 mhz all-mode software defined radio that fits in > the > palm of your hand > and costs $190 shipped from the UK to the USA. I was playing around with it > with a > free program called MAP65-IQ to receive EME on 144 mhz. What a joy to > see a decode > of every station I can receive on the entire 144 mhz digital EME segment of > the > band, no tuning needed. > > > Screen shot here: http://qsl.net/nz5n/funcube.htm > > > How to set it up? See this video: > http://qsl.net/nz5n/FUNcube_Dongle_with_MAP65-IQ_for_EME.swf > > Not > interested in EME? How about using it as a scanner or to monitor > repeaters, satellites, and other activity on 2m, 70cm, and 23cm? They > also sell an HF down converter that extends the range from DC to 1700 > mhz. > > Thanks to AMSAT-UK for this amazing device. > > 73, Bill > NZ5N > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
