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3/28/2016 10:06:10 AM EDT
because I just found this:
https://www.tapr.org/kits_20M-wspr-pi.html



http://www.rtl-sdr.com/pitx-qrp-tx-shiled-for-wspr-on-20m-now-for-sale/


Here's the documentation/presentation from TAPR in a pdf that's not small, right here.


I just ordered one. This might be fun.
3/28/2016 11:08:22 AM EDT
[#1]
I haven't jumped into Raspberry Pi yet, but it's on my list, and a dedicated WSPR transmitter is my main motivation for it.
3/28/2016 12:12:00 PM EDT
[#2]
Ordered 2.


3/28/2016 12:18:53 PM EDT
[#3]
Finally got around to installing Windows 10 IOT Core on my Raspberry Pi 3 this weekend - AMAZING!!!

Installed a streaming media server to it and now looking at integrating them into the annual light show.

I'd love to do some HAM related stuff - Any other good projects that you know of???
3/28/2016 1:44:27 PM EDT
[#4]
Are you planning on using them for beacons?

3/28/2016 2:11:29 PM EDT
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whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???  I'm off to google!
3/28/2016 2:47:15 PM EDT
[#6]
So I've wanted to ventrue into WSPR, but haven't....I remember not too long ago asking for this VERY thing!  Looks like I 'need' one now!

thanks Op
3/28/2016 2:56:28 PM EDT
[#7]
I was using my softrock with the raspberry pi, but this looks a little bit lighter weight. A lot less power usage, so I can probably run it off solar at my in-laws.
4/1/2016 9:28:42 PM EDT
[#8]
Got it today. I'm going to see about setting it up tomorrow, I've just gotta cut a wire to 1/4wl on 20m, then throw it in the potting shed.
4/14/2016 2:42:00 PM EDT
[#9]
ok, you've had 13 days to complete the project-we need answers
4/14/2016 3:13:47 PM EDT
[#10]
Lol.

I haven't had time, lol. I haven't even loaded the software onto the Pi yet. I can't find a microsd reader/writer.

I'll see if I can do it tonight or tomorrow.


ETA: I have to get a 20m antenna up too, so there's that as well. I don't have a resonant 20m antenna in the air right now, I'll probably throw up a vertical at least temporarily.
4/16/2016 1:48:58 AM EDT
[#11]
Tag for later read
4/16/2016 4:57:21 PM EDT
[#12]
I got it installed, and it's running into a dummy load. Maybe tomorrow I'll feel like putting up an antenna for it.
4/16/2016 5:28:17 PM EDT
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4/17/2016 7:22:08 PM EDT
[#14]
Seems like a bit of over kill use for a Raspi. The QRP-Labs kit is $33 and you can expand it to cover multiple bands. The fully decked out kit with 6 bands, gps, relay board and enclosure can be had for $134. You're probably around $80 for a Raspi & the TAPR board by the time you add an SD card, p/s and some kind of box. Just another WSPR option to consider, not trying to poo-poo on the project.

http://shop.qrp-labs.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=71&product_id=86

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4/17/2016 11:05:54 PM EDT
[#15]
True, but I plan on using the same kit with a rtlsdr listening on WSPR too.
4/18/2016 9:25:31 AM EDT
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Ahhh! Then that will be pretty slick!