/radiojove

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Overview

This re-implements some/all of the radiojove receiver.

For on-board components I try as much as possible to source via Digi-Key's regularly stocked items. When other vendors are used, it's indicated.

Stages

RF Input Bandpass

This is a 20.1 MHz bandpass filter that is applied to the input signal prior to amplification. It's based on a LC/tank filter, tunable with a variable capacitor.

Input:

antenna in from 50-ohm coax

Output:

filtered unamplified signal

Parts:

ID Description Vendor Part Number
C1 39pF ceramic cap Digi-Key 399-4238-ND
C2 3-40 pF trimmer cap Digi-Key SG3008-ND
C3 56 pF ceramic cap Digi-Key 399-14047-ND
C4 22 pF ceramic cap Digi-Key BC5148-ND
C5 10000 pF ceramic cap Digi-Key BC5213CT-ND
J2 (wire leads for a bulkhead coax jack) n/a n/a
L1 470 nH inductor Digi-Key 495-6935-1-ND
L2 1 uH inductor Digi-Key M10137-ND
R1 68 ohm resistor Digi-Key CF14JT68R0CT-ND