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== Done == | == Done == | ||
=== Hardware === | === Hardware === | ||
− | * "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner) | + | * "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner) w/ input protection diode |
− | * VK5QI | + | * VK5QI HABAmp |
− | * Antenna: <strike>Diamond X-50N</strike> Apparently not a Diamond, might be a Comet. "collinear antenna for 70cm" | + | * Antenna: <strike>Diamond X-50N</strike> Apparently not a Diamond, might be a Comet. We'll go with "collinear antenna for 70cm", N connector, three ground plane radials. |
=== Software === | === Software === |
Revision as of 14:18, 21 June 2014
Project HAB Tracker Station | |
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Status | Completed |
Contact | User:Costyn_van_Dongen, Maxell, Bertrik_Sikken |
Last Update | 2014-06-21 |
Project page for the high altitude balloon tracking/listening station have set up in the space. This information is processed for the spacenear.us map
Contents
Done
Hardware
- "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner) w/ input protection diode
- VK5QI HABAmp
- Antenna:
Diamond X-50NApparently not a Diamond, might be a Comet. We'll go with "collinear antenna for 70cm", N connector, three ground plane radials.
Software
- Windows XP, hostname "habtracker", IP 10.42.44.94 (MAC 00:21:70:02:62:0f)
- Start the machine with a magic WoL packet: 'wakeonlan -i 10.42.255.255 00:21:70:02:62:0f; ping habtracker'
- VNC: geheim ;-)
- Teamviewer ID: 675540724
Todo
Hardware
- Grab 5 volt power supply from the rtl-sdr dongle, so we don't need a separate usb connection for it.
- Metal box for shielding both the HABamp and the rtl-sdr dongle. (something like [1] or [2])