DATV Equipment Shopping List - Revision history

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2. MiniTiouner. Receive only

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2. MiniTiouner. Receive only

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G8GKQ: /* 5. Multiband Touchscreen-controlled Portsdown Transmitter */

2018-01-12T11:23:03Z

5. Multiband Touchscreen-controlled Portsdown Transmitter

G8GKQ: /* 5. Multiband Touchscreen-controlled Portsdown Transmitter */

2018-01-12T11:22:26Z

5. Multiband Touchscreen-controlled Portsdown Transmitter

G8GKQ at 16:18, 14 August 2017

2017-08-14T16:18:35Z

G8GKQ at 16:12, 14 August 2017

2017-08-14T16:12:52Z

G8GKQ at 16:04, 14 August 2017

2017-08-14T16:04:19Z

G8GKQ at 15:19, 14 August 2017

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 ===2.  MiniTiouner.  Receive only===
-The MiniTiouner [[https://wiki.batc.tv/MiniTioune]] is the recommended equipment to receive amateur DATV transmissions.  The MiniTiouner connects to a PC, and with suitable aerials and preamps, can receive amateur DATV transmissions at symbol rates from 125KS up to 8MS on the 146, 437, 1255 and 2400 MHz bands.  It is only available in partial kit form.  The BATC shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/minitiouner sells the following parts:
+The MiniTiouner [[https://wiki.batc.org.uk/MiniTioune]] is the recommended equipment to receive amateur DATV transmissions.  The MiniTiouner connects to a PC, and with suitable aerials and preamps, can receive amateur DATV transmissions at symbol rates from 125KS up to 8MS on the 146, 437, 1255 and 2400 MHz bands.  It is only available in partial kit form.  The BATC shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/minitiouner sells the following parts:
 Serit FTS4334L tuner

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 volt regulator
-The other parts required can be obtained from RS or Farnell and are listed here [[https://wiki.batc.tv/File:Seritpartsv3.xls]].
+The other parts required can be obtained from RS or Farnell and are listed here [[https://wiki.batc.org.uk/File:Seritpartsv3.xls]].
 ===3.  Portsdown Raspberry Pi Transmit Cross-shack to MiniTiouner ONLY===

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 Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply
-SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-pre-programmed-sd-card/)
 MiniTiouner and PC as described in 2 above
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 Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply
-SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-pre-programmed-sd-card/)
 ADF4351 Local Oscillator (from eBay)
-Filter modulator V2 ready built PCB (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+Filter modulator V2 ready built PCB (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-assembled-filter-modulator-board/)
-GPIO breakout board (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+GPIO breakout board (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-gpio-breakout-board-blank-pcb)
 Header Connector (from ModMyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
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 Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply
-SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-pre-programmed-sd-card/)
 Waveshare 3.5 inch Model A LCD touchscreen (available from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waveshare-Raspberry-Resistive-Interface-Rapsberry-pi/dp/B00OZLG2YS )
-GPIO breakout board (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
+GPIO breakout board (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-gpio-breakout-board-blank-pcb/, components from DigiKey)
 Header Connector (from ModMyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
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 USB sound dongle (available from eBay)
-EasyCap composite video capture dongle (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+EasyCap composite video capture dongle (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-easycap-video-capture-device/)
 ADF4351 Local Oscillator (from eBay)
-Local oscillator filter (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
+Local oscillator filter (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-filter-modulator-board-blank-pcb-2, components from DigiKey)
-Filter modulator V2 ready built PCB (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+Filter modulator V2 ready built PCB (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-assembled-filter-modulator-board)
-RF output switch (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
+RF output switch (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-rf-output-switch-blank-pcb, components from DigiKey)
-band decode for Transmit switching (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
+band decode for Transmit switching (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-4-band-decode-blank-pcb, components from DigiKey)
 Optional PE43703 or PE4302 Output Attenuator (from eBay)
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 Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply
-SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-pre-programmed-sd-card)
-EasyCap composite video capture dongle (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
+EasyCap composite video capture dongle (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdown-transmitter-easycap-video-capture-device)
 G8GKQ  14 August 2017

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:20, 6 December 2018
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−	This page describes a number of equipment lists that enable a progressive introduction to DATV without necessarily buying everything at once. The Portsdown hardware is described in more detail here: https://wiki.batc.tv/Portsdown_hardware .	+	This page describes a number of equipment lists that enable a progressive introduction to DATV without necessarily buying everything at once. The Portsdown hardware is described in more detail here: https://wiki.batc.org.uk/Portsdown_hardware .

	===1. Domestic Satellite Receiver. Receive only===		===1. Domestic Satellite Receiver. Receive only===

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 band decode for Transmit switching (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
-Optional PE43703 or PE4302 Output Attenuator from eBay
+Optional PE43703 or PE4302 Output Attenuator (from eBay)
 Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:22, 12 January 2018
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	4 band decode for Transmit switching (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)		4 band decode for Transmit switching (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
		+
		+	Optional PE43703 or PE4302 Output Attenuator from eBay

	Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above		Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above

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 ===5.   Multiband Touchscreen-controlled Portsdown Transmitter===
-The complete Portsdown transmitter is designed to work on up to 4 bands and be controlled by a Waveshare 3.5 inch touchscreen.  Multiband operation requires that the VCO's 3rd harmonic is filtered out on the lower bands.  Also output switching and band select switching can be provided.  A Raspberry Pi Camera provides a local picture source, and a Pi Camera Extension Lead kit makes it easier to use; a USB sound dongle provides a microphone input.  An EasyCap allows the use of an external composite video input source.   External filters and PAs are of course required and are described elsewhere on this Wiki.  Complete list of major components:
+The complete Portsdown transmitter is designed to work on up to 4 bands and be controlled by a Waveshare 3.5 inch touchscreen.  Multiband operation requires that the VCO's 3rd harmonic is filtered out on the lower bands.  Also, output switching and band select switching can be provided.  A Raspberry Pi Camera provides a local picture source, and a Pi Camera Extension Lead kit makes it easier to use; a USB sound dongle provides a microphone input.  An EasyCap allows the use of an external composite video input source.   External filters and PAs are of course required and are described elsewhere on this Wiki.  Here is a complete list of the major components:
 Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply

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-This page describes a number of equipment lists that enable a progressive introduction to DATV without necessarily buying everything at once.
+This page describes a number of equipment lists that enable a progressive introduction to DATV without necessarily buying everything at once.  The Portsdown hardware is described in more detail here: https://wiki.batc.tv/Portsdown_hardware .
 ===1.  Domestic Satellite Receiver.  Receive only===
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 ===3.  Portsdown Raspberry Pi Transmit Cross-shack to MiniTiouner ONLY===
-A Raspberry Pi version 3 computer can be programmed to transmit RB-TV pictures across the shack to a MiniTiouner without any additional hardware.  This is known as "Ugly" (or QPSKRF) mode and the spectrum is not clean enough to be amplified or transmitted from an external aerial.  Note that the maximum symbol rate is 333KS so this signal cannot be decoded by a domestic satellite receiver; only a MiniTiouner is suitable.  This set-up requires
+A Raspberry Pi version 3 computer can be programmed to transmit RB-TV pictures across the shack to a MiniTiouner without any additional hardware.  This is known as "Ugly" (or QPSKRF) mode and the spectrum is not clean enough to be amplified or transmitted from an external aerial.  Note that the maximum symbol rate is 333KS so this signal cannot be decoded by a domestic satellite receiver; only a MiniTiouner is suitable.  This set-up requires:
 Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply
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 GPIO breakout board (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
-Header Connector (from ModmyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
+Header Connector (from ModMyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
 Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above
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 GPIO breakout board (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
-Header Connector (from ModmyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
+Header Connector (from ModMyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
 Raspberry Pi Camera
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 Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above

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	Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above		Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above

−	===5. Multiband	+	===5. Multiband Touchscreen-controlled Portsdown Transmitter===
		+
		+	The complete Portsdown transmitter is designed to work on up to 4 bands and be controlled by a Waveshare 3.5 inch touchscreen. Multiband operation requires that the VCO's 3rd harmonic is filtered out on the lower bands. Also output switching and band select switching can be provided. A Raspberry Pi Camera provides a local picture source, and a Pi Camera Extension Lead kit makes it easier to use; a USB sound dongle provides a microphone input. An EasyCap allows the use of an external composite video input source. External filters and PAs are of course required and are described elsewhere on this Wiki. Complete list of major components:
		+
		+	Raspberry Pi 3 Computer and power supply
		+
		+	SD Card (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
		+
		+	Waveshare 3.5 inch Model A LCD touchscreen (available from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waveshare-Raspberry-Resistive-Interface-Rapsberry-pi/dp/B00OZLG2YS )
		+
		+	GPIO breakout board (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
		+
		+	Header Connector (from ModmyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
		+
		+	Raspberry Pi Camera
		+
		+	Raspberry Pi Camera extension lead kit (avalable from Tindie: https://www.tindie.com/products/freto/pi-camera-hdmi-cable-extension/ )
		+
		+	USB sound dongle (available from eBay)
		+
		+	EasyCap composite video capture dongle (available from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
		+
		+	ADF4351 Local Oscillator (from eBay)
		+
		+	Local oscillator filter (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
		+
		+	Filter modulator V2 ready built PCB (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)
		+
		+	RF output switch (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
		+
		+	4 band decode for Transmit switching (PCB from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc, components from DigiKey)
		+
		+	Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above

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	GPIO breakout board (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)		GPIO breakout board (from BATC Shop https://batc.org.uk/shop/portsdowntc)

−	~~to be continued..~~...	+	Header Connector (from ModmyPi: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/gpio-and-breadboarding/40-pin-gpio-connectors/40-pin-extra-tall-header-solder-version)
		+
		+	Domestic Sat RX or MiniTiouner and PC as described in 1 or 2 above
		+
		+	===5. Multiband