Sunday 19 November 2017

Slow build QRP PA-2

I've been at this project for a while. But its slowly coming together. It is a QRP PA (2-3W output) for 40, 30 & 20m. It uses a MMIC pre-built module running on 12-15V, a set of three LPFs and an Arduino Nanocomputer to run things.

It provides TX RX switching and LPF switching from a two bit binary input on the rings of a a 4-way jack (the other connections are body GND & tip +5V. This input is compatible with my VFO output jack- this jack is used for GPS inputs when finding time and Maidenhead Locator, and as a TXRX/band command to the PA running other sketches which generate WSPR, JT65, CW, PSK, RTTY signals.

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PA

The display is simple, just the title "PA, the band big in the middle and TX or RX at the bottom.

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