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Gary @N8DMT
Gary @N8DMT
@n8dmt@mastodon.radio  ·  activity timestamp 3 months ago

Further investigation of the EtherKit Si5351A shows it is a useful (square wave) signal source from 4 Hz up to 200 MHz when controlled by SATSAGEN. This is a versatile clock source that will add value here in the home lab. Monitored source output with the TinySA-Ultra spectrum analyzer and the DIY stand-alone RF Power Meter with a few RF modules for splitting and coupling functions. Likely to use this w/filters as a LO source in test setups with frequency conversion. #HamRadio #TestEquipment

Desktop photo showing an Arduino UNO controlling an Etherkit Si5351A clock source with output to a 5 dB pad, a DC block, a 2-way splitter with the RF sensor connected to one port, and the second port leading to a 10.7 dB coupler feeding the TinySA-Ultra spectrum analyzer, and the through line leading to an RTL-SDR USB stick at the top of the image. The RF power meter is reading -5.7 dBm, 26 Deg C.
Desktop photo showing an Arduino UNO controlling an Etherkit Si5351A clock source with output to a 5 dB pad, a DC block, a 2-way splitter with the RF sensor connected to one port, and the second port leading to a 10.7 dB coupler feeding the TinySA-Ultra spectrum analyzer, and the through line leading to an RTL-SDR USB stick at the top of the image. The RF power meter is reading -5.7 dBm, 26 Deg C.
Desktop photo showing an Arduino UNO controlling an Etherkit Si5351A clock source with output to a 5 dB pad, a DC block, a 2-way splitter with the RF sensor connected to one port, and the second port leading to a 10.7 dB coupler feeding the TinySA-Ultra spectrum analyzer, and the through line leading to an RTL-SDR USB stick at the top of the image. The RF power meter is reading -5.7 dBm, 26 Deg C.
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