Installing IFace inside the TS-2000 – VHF and UHF bands

In a previous article we presented how to install the IFace card inside the Kenwood TS-2000 to obtain the IF signal of the HF and 50 MHz bands in order to send it to an external SDR. Now let’s see how to get the IF signal for the VHF and UHF bands. Installation is very easy.

The result you can obtain is well shown in the following video.

The TS-2000, like other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies depending on the band on which you are operating. In any case, the one described here is the sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to provide a panoramic receiver around the IF frequency relative to the VHF and UHF bands.

The point where the IF signal is taken can be identified more precisely using the electrical scheme as shown in the following images. The electronic card of interest is the one named TX-RX2 and the signal can be taken R167 or C233.

Now we need to find out where to get the power supply: energy can be taken from the CN 12 connector or from the CN 17, 14S signal.

  • PTT: for the TS-2000 it is not required because the reception circuit is automatically muted during transmission.

In the images that follow you can see the points where to take the IF signal: therefore the installation is really simple. Pay attention, for this RTX the IF sampling point is on the bottom layer of the TX-RX 2 UNIT.

You can by IFace 2 simply making click on 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 us.
Have fun!

SDR interface for the FT-1000MP Mark-V Field

These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the YAESU FT-1000MP Mark-V Field. The installation is very easy.

The FT-1000MP Mark-V Field, like other radios, has a very complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main band pass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (70.455 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission will not be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the RF UNIT.

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!

ESP8266 Extreme – video corso

ESP8266 EXTREME

La crescente domanda di sistemi elettronici connessi alla rete Internet è oramai un dato di fatto. Progettare sistemi elettronici embedded in grado di inviare e ricevere informazioni dalla rete non è però la cosa più semplice da fare in quanto richiede conoscenze che spaziano dalla progettazione elettronica a quella sistemistica a quella di applicativi web.

Questo corso mostra come avviare e completare in modo professionale un progetto basato sul modulo ESP8266 e sull’IDE Arduino.

Che tu voglia realizzare un dispositivo per semplice diletto o per un’applicazione industriale, in questo corso troverai tutte le informazioni di cui avrai bisogno per procedere speditamente dall’idea al prodotto finale senza commettere errori.

Non ci credi?

Hai mai provato a cercare una libreria per un sensore? L’hai trovata e provando ad utilizzarla ti sei accorto che non funziona? Bene, non sei l’unico a cui è capitato. Purtroppo forum e blog di hobbisti di tutto il mondo sono pieni di errori, materiale scadente e di dubbia provenienza, pochi, veramente pochi, contengono informazioni corrette e pronte da utilizzare. Questo accade perché nel mondo dei microcontrollori c’è una grande confusione in quanto la semplificazione dei tool di sviluppo ha abbassato notevolmente il livello delle conoscenze richieste per utilizzare un particolare dispositivo. Ma utilizzare e saper programmare sono due cose ben diverse.

Trovare informazioni affidabili è estremamente raro.

Per tua fortuna questo corso è la soluzione a tutti questi problemi perché è basato su ciò che è stato realmente fatto per sviluppare una nostra scheda elettronica per applicazioni industriali di IoT, la WiWiNo One.

La scheda in questione, che vedi anche nell’immagine qui sotto, integra un modulo ESP8266-07, una serie di sensori di temperatura, umidità, pressione atmosferica, CO2. Sono inoltre disponibili 3 ingressi analogici 0-3,3 V, un’uscita digitale open-drain ed un ingresso digitale 0-24 Vdc. Per l’alimentazione è utilizzato un regolatore switching così che si può utilizzare con sorgente da 8 a 30 Vdc.

A chi si rivolge il corso

  • hobbisti / maker / progettisti elettronici;
  • docenti e ITP di elettronica di scuola superiore;
  • radioamatori e CB;
  • tutti coloro che sono appassionati di elettronica e che vogliono realizzare i propri progetti con soddisfazione.

Per chi NON è adatto questo corso

  • per chi non è disposto ad impegnarsi
  • per chi non è disposto ad ascoltare con la giusta umiltà
  • per chi cerca soluzioni facili a problemi complessi
  • per chi pensa che copiare sia la soluzione più efficace e veloce
  • per chi si aspetta un puro corso su Arduino™
  • per chi vuole il rimborso cercando di avere il corso gratis

Le lezioni contenute nel videocorso sono le seguenti:

  • come è fatto un modulo ESP8266 – analisi elettrica e funzionale del modulo WiFi programmabile
  • schema elettrico di un sistema basato su ESP8266 – descrizione dello schema elettrico di un’applicazione industriale basata su ESP8266
  • layout di un sistema basato su ESP8266 – descrizione su come si può realizzare un circuito stampato per applicazioni reali
  • preparare il codice HTML – guida step by step alla realizzazione di codice HTML ottimizzato per applicazioni embedded di IoT
  • scrittura del firmware per modulo ESP8266 – guida passo passo alla scrittura di firmware professionale con l’IDE di Arduino
  • test e debug della nostra applicazione – analisi delle criticità, metodi di test e risoluzione problemi

Ecco qui l’offerta esclusiva a cui puoi accedere.

Il corso sarà acquistabile a questo prezzo per un periodo limitato e fruibile al termine di questo ( 15 Settembre 2019 ). Si può acquistarlo ad un prezzo ancora più vantaggioso insieme all’evento “TSP Training Days”, due giorni in aula il 30/11 e 1/12/2019 per imparare a saldare componenti SMD e programmare Arduino in modo professionale per applicazioni IoT. Dopo questa data il costo salirà.

Per “aggiornamento” di una lezione si intende un miglioramento del contenuto: ad esempio potrebbero essere aggiunte o modificate delle slide e con queste la loro descrizione.

Per “updates” del corso si intende l’inserimento di nuove lezioni.

N.B. Come stabilito dal Codice del Consumo, art. 59, lettera o, il diritto di recesso non si applica a “la fornitura di contenuto digitale mediante un supporto non materiale se l’esecuzione è iniziata con l’accordo espresso del consumatore e con la sua accettazione del fatto che in tal caso avrebbe perso il diritto di recesso”.

SDR interface for the CODAN 9360

To install the IFace card inside the CODAN 9360 follow the steps below.

The CODAN 9360, like other radios, has a decidedly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main band pass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (45 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable IFace during transmission will be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace: refer to the following image.

If you are convinced of the goodness of the proposal, buy an IFace using the button below.

WARNING: Although the installation of IFace is not difficult, it is done at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side effects or anything else.

For more information, don’t hesitate to write to us.
Have fun!

ICOM IC-7600 SDR!

Our friend Alfredo EA5YJ sent us some pictures of the installation of our universal SDR interface IFace inside the great ICOM IC-7600. This is a very powerful testimonial and we like to share it to thank Alfredo: the work has been done in EB5AGV Jose Vicente’s lab.
In this way, using an RSP1A and its software you can take advantage of all the advanced features of the SDR receivers and improve the performance of any radio!

And if it works with an IC-7600… it works with any radio!

Here below you can see some pictures of the comparison between the spectrum as shown on the display of the radio and on the screen of an HP spectrum analyzer.

The installation is very easy, the instructions can be found here, and from the following images you can see result of the installation made by EB5AGV Jose Vicente.

If you’d like to buy an IFace please use the following button. A shopping cart will appear and you will be able to proceed with the order.

If you want to find out for which other radios the installation instructions are already available, go to this page.

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!

Microcontrollor for ARDF beacon

This short acticle refers to another article you can find at this address: https://iz0abd.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/beacon-ardf-a-433-92-mhz/

Those who wish to purchase the PIC12F509 microcontroller already programmed to periodically generate an “S” in Morse code can do so through the button shown below.

For any other detail please visit https://iz0abd.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/beacon-ardf-a-433-92-mhz/ or simply send us your request using the form in the contacts section.

Enjoy

SDR interface for the FT-1000MP Mark-V

These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the YAESU FT-1000MP Mark-V. The installation is very easy.

The FT-1000MP Mark-V , like other radios, has a very complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main band pass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (70.455 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission will not be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the RF UNIT.

If you like the idea and the goodness of the proposal buy an IFace using 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 us.
Have fun!

SDR interface for the IC-7100

These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Icom IC-7100. The installation is very easy.

The IC-7100, like other radios, has a very complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be picked up before the main band pass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (124.487 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission will not be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the MAIN UNIT.

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!

SDR interface for the TS-570D and the TS-570DG

These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Kenwood TS-570D/G. The installation is very easy.

The TS-570D / G, like other radios, has a complex configuration and uses several intermediate frequencies. We are interested in having a “broadband” signal, so it will be picked up before the main band pass filter. The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to create a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency (73.05 MHz) is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT + signal to disable IFace during transmission is not strictly necessary but can help isolate the receiver during transmission. The following images show the point where to take the signals and the power supply.

Now we need to locate the points where to connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images illustrate where to get the various signals on the TX-RX UNIT.

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

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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!

SDR interface for the TS-590S

These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Kenwood TS-590S. The installation is very easy. For the TS-590SG see the note below.

IFace 2

The TS-590S, like other radios, has a complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies also depending on the band used. This radio requires 2 IFace cards because two intermediate frequencies are used, one at 11.374 MHz and another at 73.095 MHz. We are interested in having a “wide band” signal, so it will have to be taken before the main band pass filter.
The sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to realize a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency is shown below. The path of the TX and RX signals is partly separate, so the PTT command to disable the IFace during transmission will not be necessary. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.

As you can see below, the radio uses two different frequencies depending on the band chosen: it is therefore advisable to use two IFace interfaces and not to insert a mechanical switch.

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

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.

Last but not least, don’t forget to provide power supply to the IFace: you can easily find a source inside your radio.

NOTE ABOUT THE TS-590SG

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

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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!

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