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- Page 1 QO100 TRANSVERTER User Manual Date: April 4 , 2023 Type: SatRover MK1 HolsinkHolding BV, Hilvertsweg 285, 1214JG Hilversum, The Netherlands holsink@hetnet.nl...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Manual QO100 transverter Table of contents INTRODUCTION............................3 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ......................4 .............................. 4 IMENSIONS ............................. 4 PECIFICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................. 5 ASSEMBLY ............................... 6 ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Coaxial cable between 144 MHz transceiver and SatRover. The SatRover is developed with simplicity in mind. The “Rover” in the name means it is intended to use on portable or “Rover” operation. Together with a portable 144MHz transceiver it is small enough to put in your backpack or with your camping gear. -
Page 4: Dimensions And Specifications
User Manual QO100 transverter 2. Dimensions and Specifications 2.1 Dimensions Transverter enclosure: Length 165 mm Width 105 mm Hight 40 mm LNB/Helix: Length 200 mm Diameter 100 mm Mount diameter 40 mm ( standard LNB mount ) 2.2 Specifications TX frequency range 2400.0 –... -
Page 5: Block Diagram
User Manual QO100 transverter Fulfilled Standards EMC directive 2014/30/EU, Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU ROHS directive 2011/65/EU 3. Block Diagram LNB: IF= 649MHz / REF = 25.23MHz RF OUT: 2400MHz 144.5 – 145MHz REF OUT: 25.23MHz HolsinkHolding BV, Hilvertsweg 285, 1214JG Hilversum, The Netherlands holsink@hetnet.nl... -
Page 6: Assembly
Now your SatRover is ready for installation. 5. Installation and Interface The front panel of the SatRover contains 4 SMA female connections and a 4 pin multipole connector. 5.1 Source supply Source supply is made on the right 2 pins of the 4 pole connector. -
Page 7: Radio Connection
1. If there is a DC voltage (5-12V) during transmit on the 144MHz coaxial line the SatRover changes over to transmit automatically. (Yeasu FT290 is interfaced this way) 2. The most left pin of the 4 pin multipole connector needs a pull down to make the SatRover go to transmit. (Icom IC705 can be interfaced this way) ... -
Page 8: Getting Started
6. Getting started Before using your SatRover you must aim the antenna to the satellite. Be sure there is a window to the satellite from the location where you want to set up the antenna. There are many apps or websites to find the proper azimuth and elevation heading. -
Page 9: Adjustments
7. Adjustments It is possible to make some adjustments to the SatRover. The power output can be adjusted to match the drive power on 144MHz, both TX frequency and RX frequency can be set individually. To make these settings you must take off the top half of the enclosure.
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