July 2020 - TSP S.r.l.

July 30, 2020

SDR interface for the IC-706MKIIG

By admin in RF Tag console, hdsdr, ic-706, icom, if, interface, panadapter, receiver, reception, rtl-sdr, sdrplay, sdr, tap

These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Icom IC-706MKIIG. The installation is very easy.

The IC-706MKIIG, like other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses two different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in the first, the “wideband” one, the one before the main bandpass filter (the roofing filter so to speak). The sequence of operations to be performed in order to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency is shown below. The intermediate frequency filter is also used in transmission, so it will be preferable to use the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.

Let’s start by analyzing the wiring diagram. We have to find the first mixer, the PTT and where to take the power supply. From the following images everything will appear clear.

PTT and power supply can be easily taken from the connector J10. The interesting signal are labeled as T8 and 13.8 respectively.

At this point we have to locate the points where we connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images show where to take the various signals.

If you like the idea and the goodness of the proposal buy an IFace using the button below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!

July 24, 2020

IC-7400 with SDR panadapter

By admin in Radio accessories Tag kenwood, panadapter, sdr, ts-850s

Our buffer interface named IFace can be used to add an SDR panadapter to the glorious Kenwood TS-850s.

The operations to be carried out are very simple, it is sufficient to obtain from its wiring diagram the information on the points where the IF signal has to be taken. This radio uses several mixers, we are interested in the first of the reception chain as it gives us a broadband signal. The IF frequency is 73.05 MHz. The following images show the block diagram of the radio and where to get the IF signal.

The following images show the portions of the schematic diagram of the RF UNIT where we can see the exact points where to sample the IF signal and the power supply.

We now proceed to identify the exact points on the printed circuit board where to take the IF signal to be sent to the IFace. The following images show the sampling point for the IF signal and for the power supply for the buffer interface.

The use of PTT signal is not required, RX and TX signals are separated.

In order to purchase an IFace use the buttons below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information, do not hesitate to write to us using the form below.
Have fun!

July 14, 2020

IC-7400 with SDR panadapter

By admin in Radio accessories Tag ic-7400, icom, panadapter, sdr

Our buffer interface named IFace can be used to add an SDR panadapter to the glorious ICOM IC-7400.

The operations to be carried out are very simple, it is sufficient to obtain from its wiring diagram the information on the points where the IF signal has to be taken. This radio uses several mixers, we are interested in the first of the reception chain as it gives us a broadband signal. The IF frequency is 64.455 MHz. The following image shows the block diagram of the radio and where to get the IF signal.

The following images show the portions of the schematic diagram of the RF UNIT where we can see the exact points where to sample the IF signal and the power supply.

The use of PTT signal is not required, RX and TX signals are separated.

In order to purchase an IFace use the buttons below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information, do not hesitate to write to us using the form below.
Have fun!

July 9, 2020

NRD-535 with SDR panadapter

By admin in Radio accessories Tag jrc, nrd-535, panadapter, sdr

Our buffer interface named IFace can be used to add an SDR panadapter to the glorious JRC NRD-535.

The operations to be performed are very simple, it is sufficient to obtain from its wiring diagram the information on the points where to take the IF signals.

This radio uses different mixers. In particular, we will have to use the first one of the RX chain because we will have a wideband signal aroud the IF frequency (that is 70.455 MHz). The following images show the block diagram of the radio.

The following images show the portions of the schematic diagram of the RF TUNE and of the MOTHERBOARD where we can see the exact points where to sample the IF signal and the power supply.

The use of PTT signal is not required, it’s a receiver!

In order to purchase an IFace use the buttons below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information, do not hesitate to write to us using the form below.
Have fun!

July 7, 2020

FT-2000 with SDR panadapter

By admin in Radio accessories Tag ft-2000, panadapter, sdr

Our buffer interface named IFace can be used to add an SDR panadapter to the glorious Yaesu FT-2000.

The operations to be carried out are very simple, it is sufficient to obtain from its wiring diagram the information on the points where the IF signal has to be taken. This radio uses several mixers, we are interested in the first of the reception chain as it gives us a broadband signal. The IF frequency is 69.450 MHz. The following image shows the block diagram of the radio and where to get the IF signal.

The following images show the portions of the schematic diagram of the MAIN UNIT where we can see the exact points where to sample the IF signal and the power supply.

In the years, Yaesu produced several versions of the MAIN Unit. They changed the position of the resistor R1493, but the sampling point remains the same on the common contact of RL1019.

The use of PTT signal is not required, RX and TX signals are separated.

In order to purchase an IFace use the buttons below.

ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.

For more information, do not hesitate to write to us using the form below.
Have fun!