I bought an SDR transceiver recently and I've been reading up on proper usage online. I know I need to have a 50Ohm SMA terminator or antenna on TX/RX before powering on the transceiver but I'm curious about a few other things as well. The transceiver has 1 TX/RX "chain", if that is the proper term for it, and 1 RX chain. If I run in half duplex does the 1 RX need to be terminated as well? I have also read that the receive and transmit antennas need to be away from each other. I had originally planned on using 2 right angle SMA adapters with antennas but I've read that this could cause major problems because that would place them an inch apart. Lastly the output power is only 100 mW. I've read that you need to be careful with transceivers because they can accidentally pick up and broadcast leaky transmissions from near by electrical devices. Is there any risk of this happening if I am only receiving on TX/RX? I feel like some of these questions are silly, but I would rather make a fool of myself than burn out a perfectly working device or be fined by the FCC.
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fourthhorseman
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Hey boss..
Your going to get many more positive replies if you post the model/make of the SDR that your using.
Or a Pic and a Link to the model n such..
Congrats on the new SDR..I love it,,,Love that cutting edge feeling!
Your going to get many more positive replies if you post the model/make of the SDR that your using.
Or a Pic and a Link to the model n such..
Congrats on the new SDR..I love it,,,Love that cutting edge feeling!
It is an Ettus B100 with WBX and LFRX LFTX daughter boards. I have two antennas connected that are far enough away from each other for the moment. I've been reading up on FCC regulations which I probably should have done before I made my purchase. I was mostly just wanting to experiment with some wireless devices at home, but I see 100mW can still be an issue. There is a local ham radio shop that I've gone to for books and antennas but the guy working there says he's pretty old school. He thinks I should get my technicians class license at least which I think would be a good idea. I have refrained from using transmit at all for the time being until I read a little more.
https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB100D-BDL
https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB100D-BDL
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