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[Discuss-gnuradio] Maximum antenna input voltage on LFRX
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Nick Smith |
Subject: |
[Discuss-gnuradio] Maximum antenna input voltage on LFRX |
Date: |
Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:37:44 -0800 (PST) |
I've looked through the mailing list archive and found a few messages related
to this, but they referred to signal generators and power in dBm.
In my case, I plan to use it with an antenna and eventually a pre-amp. However,
I've found that by measuring the voltage from even a 3ft (90cm) antenna using a
multimeter with a probe on the antenna and a probe to ground gives a reading of
four volts RMS. With a 25ft (7.6m) antenna, I can slightly light up an LED (I
don't remember the voltage), and with a 100ft (30.5m) antenna, I got about 140V.
On http://gnuradio.org/redmine/wiki/gnuradio/UsrpFAQDBoards , under the
question "If I want to apply the output (50 ohm) from a function generator
directly to the BasicRX inputs, what is the allowed voltage range that can be
applied?", it states "3V p-p should be safe, since it won't exceed the 3.3V
supply voltage."
While that is for the BasicRX, I assume another limit exists with the LFRX.
I just want to confirm that I won't break anything if I attach an antenna.
Thanks for your time!
--- Nick
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