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DXPatrol QO-100 Manual

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QO-100 DX-Patrol Ground Station
An all-in-a-box station for easy QO-100 operation

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  • Page 1 QO-100 DX-Patrol Ground Station An all-in-a-box station for easy QO-100 operation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 Table of Contents Main Characteristics: ........................3 Simplified block Diagram ........................4 General overview ..........................5 Connecting the Ground Station ......................6 Equipment needed: ........................6 How to connect? ........................6 Operating the Ground Station ......................7 Switch the Ground Station on with the switch on the frontpanel..........7 Scrolling the menu ........................

  • Page 3: Main Characteristics

    2 Main Characteristics: • Reception frequency: 10489.500 to 10490.000MHz; • Transmission Frequency: 2400.000 to 2400.500 MHz; • IF Frequency: 432.500 to 433.000 MHz; (linear up and down converter, for both TX as RX); • GPS Lock internal 10MHz reference; • Maximum Output RF Power 10 W based on NXP MHR1008NT1; •...

  • Page 4: Simplified Block Diagram

    3 Simplified block Diagram V1.1 Page 4...

  • Page 5: General Overview

    4 General overview Front view The Ground Station has 2 tilt feet on the bottom, front side, for easy access and use. Left the menu buttom, next OLED screen and on the right the ON/OFF switch. Rear view V1.1 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Ground Station

    5 Connecting the Ground Station 5.1 Equipment needed:  A power supply 12V or ( 13,8V) 5A minimum;  Two coaxial TV 75 Ohm cables for satellite LNB fitted with F connectors;  Low loss coax cable (50ohm) from RF out to patch/helix antenna. 5.2 How to connect? WARNING Never make these connections with Ground Station ON.

  • Page 7: Operating The Ground Station

    Switch the Ground Station on with the switch on the frontpanel. When turning ON you will see for some seconds the Splash Screen Logo of Dxpatrol and then the display will present a page as show in the picture below.

  • Page 8: Satellite Input Power

    6.2.2 Satellite input power This page shows input satellite strength. This is shown in dBm and it's very useful to point the dish and fine adjustment of LNB in the focal point. 6.2.3 Information menu This page shows:  the input DC voltage; ...

  • Page 9: Gps Menu

    6.2.4 GPS menu Overview of the GPS data.  Geographic Coordinates;  Date and UTC time;  Number of GPS in range;  WW QTH locator. 6.2.5 Ground Station information  Current FW version (August 2021)  Serial number. V1.1 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Ready For Operation

    6.3 Ready for operation When both LOCK indications are shown on screen, you are ready to start using the QO-100 satellite. Any UHF SSB radio as IF will receive very loud and clear satellite signals. Lower beacon should be at 432.500 MHz and upper beacon should be at 433.000 MHz.

  • Page 11: Adjustments

    7 Adjustments 7.1 IF Levels The set input level (factory setting) is 250mW. For maximum versatility the required input power of the Ground Station can be adjusted on the inside. The RX gain can be adjusted as well. P38 sets the TX gain R13 sets the RX gain level.

  • Page 12: Power Meter Level

    7.2 Power meter level These are factory set and should not be adjusted without the proper external power meter equipment. R59 sets the forward power level indicated on the OLED display. R61 sets the SWR level indicated on the OLED display. V1.1 Page 12...

  • Page 13: Detailed Views And Schematic

    8 Detailed views and schematic Inside views Power amplifier on the bottom of the case On the left the 12v->28volts convertor, on the right the top board holding the RF parts V1.1 Page 13...
  • Page 14 PTT VOX circuit The F6 on the PCB board can be used for PTT switching from the radio (requires soldering on the PCB) V1.1 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Included Parts List

    Included parts list Modified Dxpatrol LNB Dxpatrol GPS + Glonass antenna V1.1 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Available Accessories

    10 Available accessories DXPATROL Helix QO-100 antenna V1.1 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Contact Information

    11 Contact information Website www.dxpatrol.pt Email: ct1ffu@gmail.com sales@dxpatrol.pt +351965626669 V1.1 Page 17...

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