Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] ham/amateur getting started

[Daniel Pocock]

On 25/12/15 15:18, Ralph A. Schmid, dk5ras wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> First of all, the USRP radios are kind of experimental radios, using them for 
> real ham radio operation on antennas will require filters and PAs. "Out of 
> the box" it will only be some proof of concept when you create a ham radio 
> application with it. 
> 

Yes, that is why I was asking for more details about use with other
equipment.

> All 50 ohms, no limitations other than upper and lower border, regarding 
> frequency. But connecting a roof-top antenna will most likely not work, due 
> to the lack of preselection, you will receive lots of images and other garble.
> 

Can you give any practical examples of ways to deal with this, for
example, choice of filters or antenna?

Even with these limitations, are there use cases that you would consider
viable?

Regards,

Daniel