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with RTL-SDR and LNA receive cubesats

RTL_SDR_Modification

The last days I’am active with the modifications of the RTL-SDR dongle to receive the Cubesats. In short I had used the next mods (1st test fase); * 10 meter RG58 in coil arround the RTL-dongle to reduce noise and grounded to the USB. * removed the metal part on the USB connector. * added …

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Taurus receiver board is ready for test

Taurus receiver ready for test

Today the receiver is ready in his first stage. So far known the mods are used and the first QSO is recorded (see *.mov). The next step is de finetuning to hear the stations more easy, have to check the filters and potmeters!