122087 HF Transverter for Adalm-Pluto
Product Information
The Transverter is a device that allows for the conversion of
signals between different frequency bands. It features a local
oscillator with an 80MHz oscillator, a 50ppM 3.3V Minicircuits
ADE-1 mixer, and MMIC linear amplifiers for both transmission (TX)
and reception (RX). The Transverter is equipped with an internal
VOX circuit RF input detector, which automatically triggers the TX
mode. It also includes a 3mm jack connector with PTT (Push-To-Talk)
function, allowing for easy control of the Transverter’s
transmission capabilities. This connector can be used to control
the PTT of any power amplifier (PA) that may be used in the
future.
The Transverter comes in a boxed PLA 3D printed box, ensuring
durability and protection. It is designed to connect to the
Adalm-pluto device, as well as to HF antennas and DC Blue Led. The
Transverter indicates its mode through LED lights – when in RX
mode, the LED is red, and when in TX mode, the LED is blue.
The Transverter is compatible with SDR-Console software and can
be easily configured. When using SDR-Console, select “Converter
Definitions” and choose “Type UP-converter.” Set the RX and TX
frequencies to 80.000.000 Hz, provide a name for the configuration,
and save it. Start the SDR-Console, and it will display the actual
HF frequency being listened to.
For transmission, ensure that the power is set to maximum so
that the Vox PTT of the Transverter triggers quickly and reliably.
You can use any mode you prefer, such as SSB, FT8, CW, etc.
Additionally, you have the option to add linear power amplifiers
and bandpass filters to enhance the signal quality and comfort
during operation.
Enjoy using the Transverter and have a great experience!
Best regards,
A. Matias
CT1FFU
Website: www.dxpatrol.pt
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the Transverter to the Adalm-pluto device, HF antenna,
and DC Blue Led. - Launch the SDR-Console software.
- In the SDR-Console, go to “Radio Select” and select “Converter
Definitions.” - Choose “Type UP-converter” and set the RX and TX frequencies to
80.000.000 Hz. - Provide a name for the configuration and save it.
- Start the SDR-Console, and you will see the actual HF frequency
being listened to. - To transmit, ensure that the power is set to maximum.
- Use any mode you prefer, such as SSB, FT8, CW, etc.
- You can add linear power amplifiers and bandpass filters for
improved signal quality if desired.
Enjoy using the Transverter!
The DX-Patrol´s HFTransverter for Adalm-Pluto
This is the new Pluto´s companion, Charon, as the dwarf planet´s moon. Our Transverter will complete the missing coverage of the Pluto: the HF band. With the Dxpatrol transverter, operate the HF with the Adalm-pluto will become very easy and you can enjoy TX and RX all the spectrum from 160m up to 6m with TX power of 50mW. The circuit is based in a IF of 80Mhz and a UP conversion into a segment well covered by the Pluto. So all the HF+50Mhz spectrum will be presented from 80Mhz to 130Mhz TX/RX window.
Description of internal architecture:
Local oscillator with a 80Mhz Oscillator 50ppM 3.3V Minicircuits ADE-1 mixer and a MMIC linear amplifiers for TX and RX. The Transverter will trigger the TX mode automatic with is internal VOX circuit RF input detector. There is also a panel 3mm jack connector with PTT function; i.e. TXground function. Will put Transverter in TX when grounded and will be ground when transverter goes to TX. This connector will be useful to control the PTT of any PA you will use in future.
Features:
TX-
· Vox threshold – 0dBm · Output power 17dBm ( typical ) 50mW · Tx gain 16dBm · Tx IA 150mA · Tx Vox delay 2sec.
RX-
· Rx gain conversion gain – 10dB · Rx NF 3,4dB ( @ 14Mhz ) · Rx IA 70mA
General –
· Voltage in 12V to 16V DC · RF Connectors SMA · DC connector 5,5mm Jack DC · Box printed material- PLA
· PTT connector- 3mm stereo ( ground + top pin) Transverter simplified block diagram.
The Transverter Boxed PLA 3D printed box.
The Transverter connections from Adalm-pluto to HF antenna and DC Blue Led, the Transverter is in RX mode Red Led, the Transverter is in TX mode.
Adalm-pluto working on 40m band.
The Transverter mode with SDR-Console is simple:
When the Radio Select starts, go to Converter Definitions and select Type UP-converter. RX and TX 80.000.000 Hz Give it a name. Save. Star the SDR.
The SDR-Console will display the HF frequency you are really listening.
For transmission, you only need make sure power is set to maximum, so the Vox PTT of Transverter will trigger fast and stable. Use any mode you like, SSB/FT8/CW etc.
The Transverter has 50mW, which might be enough for very surprising DX QSO´s in QRP mode.
Any linear power amplifiers and band pass filter can be added so the signal can be more comfortable when operate.
Have fun
Best 73
A. Matias
CT1FFU
www.dxpatrol.pt
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