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From: | cliff palmer |
Subject: | Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Inexpensive Digital RF Signal Generator |
Date: | Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:32:25 -0400 |
Hi Cliff,
You don’t specify your bandwidth requirements but you might want to have a look at the ADALM-PLUTO SDR: https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/evaluation-hardware-and-software/evaluation-boards-kits/adalm-pluto.html
It does not fully match your requirements, however I am not aware of an SDR that can transmit and costs less than 50$. If you strip away the transmit requirements, the rtl-sdr is perfect for your needs: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/
Maybe you can use this and an inexpensive arbitrary waveform generator?
Cheers,
Jonas
From: Discuss-gnuradio [mailto:discuss-gnuradio-bounces+jonas.manthey=address@hidden] On Behalf Of cliff palmer
Sent: Mittwoch, 26. Juni 2019 15:15
To: address@hidden
Subject: [Discuss-gnuradio] Inexpensive Digital RF Signal Generator
I'd like to buy/build an inexpensive digital RF signal generator for testing RF scan/capture projects. I want something that
- generates a digital pattern I specify (512 - 32k bits)
- on a frequency I select (somewhere in the 100M - 500M range but the range of frequencies can be much narrower)
- is entirely legal to operate in the US (I don't mind registering it with the FCC)
- is simple enough that a newcomer to RF signal processing/SDR can make it work without pestering this fine list with dozens of questions
- is controllable using software running on a linux or windows workstation connected via USB (JTAG is fine)
- is inexpensive (read US$50 or less, or $100 or less if it makes coffee and performs light housekeeping)
- is safe to operate (no breadboard layouts, and something you would let your grandchildren touch)
- is powered by USB connection to a monitor, workstation or power adapter and the power connection on the Signal Generator can be USB, barrel connector, or any other standard connection
And with all that, I am indifferent on color, form factor, brand name and such.
Thanks in advance
Cliff
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