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KP4RX - Ramon
,
Reid Campbell
5
9/1/23
HL2 to Xiegu's XPA125b Interface with remote control capability
Hi Reid, First of all, I want to thank you for all the time and effort you've invested into enhancing and customizing Thetis for the HL2! I'm
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HL2 to Xiegu's XPA125b Interface with remote control capability
Hi Reid, First of all, I want to thank you for all the time and effort you've invested into enhancing and customizing Thetis for the HL2! I'm
9/1/23
K7RAN
, …
Pez
9
8/10/23
What is the red wire (that comes coiled with the kit)?
120Ohm for
R55
. > Search this group if you want more details on
R55
: > > https://groups.google.com/g/hermes-lite/search?q=
R55
> > You can tweak the power output
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What is the red wire (that comes coiled with the kit)?
120Ohm for
R55
. > Search this group if you want more details on
R55
: > > https://groups.google.com/g/hermes-lite/search?q=
R55
> > You can tweak the power output
8/10/23
"Christoph v. Wüllen"
,
Steve Haynal
2
6/10/23
Re: [mi0bot/OpenHPSDR-Thetis] Drive control range insufficient for external linear (Issue #3)
by adjusting
R55
. See the schematics at www.hermeslite.com and search this group for
R55
https://groups.google.com/g/hermes-lite/search?q=
R55
- Lower the gain of the HL2 amp
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Re: [mi0bot/OpenHPSDR-Thetis] Drive control range insufficient for external linear (Issue #3)
by adjusting
R55
. See the schematics at www.hermeslite.com and search this group for
R55
https://groups.google.com/g/hermes-lite/search?q=
R55
- Lower the gain of the HL2 amp
6/10/23
René Široký
, …
Lou Scalpati
15
4/26/23
HERMES TRX - new board?
Recently I had this idea, to combine two PCBs into one. Specifically Hermes-Lite 2.0 + N2ADR Filter Card. I drew a new PCB named HERMES TRX. [image:
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HERMES TRX - new board?
Recently I had this idea, to combine two PCBs into one. Specifically Hermes-Lite 2.0 + N2ADR Filter Card. I drew a new PCB named HERMES TRX. [image:
4/26/23
Paul Horrox
,
"Christoph v. Wüllen"
3
5/17/22
Pure Signal Tap
The additional cable should have no effect on the output signal. It does, however, damp the input signal by about 3 dB since the feedback is parallel
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Pure Signal Tap
The additional cable should have no effect on the output signal. It does, however, damp the input signal by about 3 dB since the feedback is parallel
5/17/22
Glenn Holt
, …
Steve Haynal
17
1/27/22
Changing the Power Output from HL2
changed the
R55
resistor to 220 Ohm which > has reduced the power output of the HL2 by 2.5db. > > Regards > > Glenn Holt > G8NOF > > On Wednesday, 26 January 2022
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Changing the Power Output from HL2
changed the
R55
resistor to 220 Ohm which > has reduced the power output of the HL2 by 2.5db. > > Regards > > Glenn Holt > G8NOF > > On Wednesday, 26 January 2022
1/27/22
Jeff Scaparra
, …
si...@sdr-radio.com
4
7/14/20
Low power out for amp.
value of
R55
. Search for
R55
in this group. > > 73, > > Steve > kf7o > > > On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 5:11:20 PM UTC-7, Jeff Scaparra wrote: >> >> Hello
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Low power out for amp.
value of
R55
. Search for
R55
in this group. > > 73, > > Steve > kf7o > > > On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 5:11:20 PM UTC-7, Jeff Scaparra wrote: >> >> Hello
7/14/20
Probir
, …
Steve Haynal
12
6/5/20
DISABLING THE HL2 PA
value of
R55
. See the OPA2677 datasheet for details. 73, Steve kf7o On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 12:25:28 PM UTC-7, Alex Pressl wrote: > > I use this as a handy dBm tool when working
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DISABLING THE HL2 PA
value of
R55
. See the OPA2677 datasheet for details. 73, Steve kf7o On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 12:25:28 PM UTC-7, Alex Pressl wrote: > > I use this as a handy dBm tool when working
6/5/20
Mathis Schmieder
, …
Don Solberg
9
4/16/20
Always full RF power with PowerSDR or linhpsdr
resistor to
R55
, bringing the gain of the HL2 PA down. This way, I can get at least some dynamic range in the PowerSDR drive level setting. I'll put a bigger attenuator between the
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Always full RF power with PowerSDR or linhpsdr
resistor to
R55
, bringing the gain of the HL2 PA down. This way, I can get at least some dynamic range in the PowerSDR drive level setting. I'll put a bigger attenuator between the
4/16/20
Mathis Schmieder
, …
Ramsin
181
3/20/24
100W PA/Filter companion using MRF-101
> of
R55
. What heat sink are you using? Usually an entire enclosure with >> pressure and thermal compound on the rail is required for proper heat >> dissipation. >
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100W PA/Filter companion using MRF-101
> of
R55
. What heat sink are you using? Usually an entire enclosure with >> pressure and thermal compound on the rail is required for proper heat >> dissipation. >
3/20/24
Pete Ferrand
, …
Steve Haynal
30
1/9/20
HL2 hookups
value of
R55
. Or you can decrease the drive to the PA by > increasing the value of
R55
. > > CWX is something on my to do list. You can also hook up a k3ng keyer > . You might also be
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HL2 hookups
value of
R55
. Or you can decrease the drive to the PA by > increasing the value of
R55
. > > CWX is something on my to do list. You can also hook up a k3ng keyer > . You might also be
1/9/20
Don Solberg
, …
James Ahlstrom
11
9/3/19
What is the best option to get 10-15 watts output?
to change
R55
, but that probably isn't necessary. (the 100 ohm resistor was > not included) I see over 5W on all bands. The bias looks good." > > I suspect that my wattmeter
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What is the best option to get 10-15 watts output?
to change
R55
, but that probably isn't necessary. (the 100 ohm resistor was > not included) I see over 5W on all bands. The bias looks good." > > I suspect that my wattmeter
9/3/19
Steve Haynal
, …
Christopher KB3CS
26
8/26/19
Hermes-Lite Group Buy Build9 Discussion
found.
R55
will remain at 120 Ohms. >>>> >>>> ** The open source logo will be added back to the silkscreen. It was >>>> accidentally removed
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Hermes-Lite Group Buy Build9 Discussion
found.
R55
will remain at 120 Ohms. >>>> >>>> ** The open source logo will be added back to the silkscreen. It was >>>> accidentally removed
8/26/19
John Williams
, …
Alan Hopper
81
6/11/19
HL2 Build 8 Observations
with replacing
R55
with a 100 Ohm resistor to increase > the RF TX driver output. This added about another 0.5 dB also. I looked at > harmonics and they were no worse than before.
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HL2 Build 8 Observations
with replacing
R55
with a 100 Ohm resistor to increase > the RF TX driver output. This added about another 0.5 dB also. I looked at > harmonics and they were no worse than before.
6/11/19
Dani
, …
Steve Haynal
10
10/7/18
Question about the PA
value of
R55
. Search this list for
R55
or see the OPA2677 datasheet for more details. I think Claudio is the only one to test the RD15HVF1 option. Are you after more power? The current LDMOS
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Question about the PA
value of
R55
. Search this list for
R55
or see the OPA2677 datasheet for more details. I think Claudio is the only one to test the RD15HVF1 option. Are you after more power? The current LDMOS
10/7/18
Steve Haynal
2
8/6/18
Re: Fwd: Re: firmware 20180106 or latest
did change
R55
when I had the first > 0106.jic installed and brought the output power up to 4.8 watts max. > > Now hoping that hl2b5up.jic will stay friendly for me but would like
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Re: Fwd: Re: firmware 20180106 or latest
did change
R55
when I had the first > 0106.jic installed and brought the output power up to 4.8 watts max. > > Now hoping that hl2b5up.jic will stay friendly for me but would like
8/6/18
Dieter Kedrowitsch
, …
Steve Haynal
17
6/8/18
T3 Winding
, dropping
R55
to 100 ohms bumps this up to over 17dbm >> which allows the PA to make well over 5 watts on all bands. >> >> Cheers! >> 73 de W3DRK >> >>
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T3 Winding
, dropping
R55
to 100 ohms bumps this up to over 17dbm >> which allows the PA to make well over 5 watts on all bands. >> >> Cheers! >> 73 de W3DRK >> >>
6/8/18
n8ve...@gmail.com
, …
Stew
9
9/29/18
Ordering more HL2B5 bare PCB
value for
R55
(I must have looked at an old BOM?). It now passes the RPi test. My last glitch was installing B104 and B107 by mistake. Bias shot up to 400 mA even at zero on the sliders. I don
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Ordering more HL2B5 bare PCB
value for
R55
(I must have looked at an old BOM?). It now passes the RPi test. My last glitch was installing B104 and B107 by mistake. Bias shot up to 400 mA even at zero on the sliders. I don
9/29/18
Steve Haynal
, …
in3otd
10
11/14/17
Beta5 Review Request
Hi Group, Attached is a preliminary BOM for beta5. This BOM only includes components that the assembly house will install. There is now a wiki page
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Beta5 Review Request
Hi Group, Attached is a preliminary BOM for beta5. This BOM only includes components that the assembly house will install. There is now a wiki page
11/14/17
Steve Haynal
, …
Takashi K
33
10/8/17
Hermes-Lite2 Beta4 Draft Release
**
R55
now 120 Ohms to not overdrive PA. >> ** To adjust LED bright and connect to 3.3V supply, R30,R31,R32,R33 now >> DNI, R133,R134 now 270Ohm, R131,R132 now 10K. >
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Hermes-Lite2 Beta4 Draft Release
**
R55
now 120 Ohms to not overdrive PA. >> ** To adjust LED bright and connect to 3.3V supply, R30,R31,R32,R33 now >> DNI, R133,R134 now 270Ohm, R131,R132 now 10K. >
10/8/17
Takashi K
, …
Steve Haynal
96
9/27/17
HLv2 Beta3 PA Mode test result
go to
R55
and B75. Can you try filling the vias near pin 2 and 6 of U9 with solder to see if this makes a difference? You may have to access one of the vias from the bottom side. 73, Steve KF7O
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HLv2 Beta3 PA Mode test result
go to
R55
and B75. Can you try filling the vias near pin 2 and 6 of U9 with solder to see if this makes a difference? You may have to access one of the vias from the bottom side. 73, Steve KF7O
9/27/17
Takashi K
8/13/17
HLv2 Beta3 Low Power Tx test result
PowerSDR v3.3.9. there is no different result between Quisk Spot and PSDR TUNE. I think the output signal is as clean as FEv142 or better. I already changed
R55
to 120 ohms. 73, Taka ji1udd
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HLv2 Beta3 Low Power Tx test result
PowerSDR v3.3.9. there is no different result between Quisk Spot and PSDR TUNE. I think the output signal is as clean as FEv142 or better. I already changed
R55
to 120 ohms. 73, Taka ji1udd
8/13/17
Steve Haynal
, …
Alan Hopper
20
8/25/17
Hermes-Lite2 beta3 boards have arrived!
for >
R55
, but that was supposed to be changed to 120 Ohms as it is in my beta2 > build. My mistake. Testers should change
R55
to 120 Ohm to not over drive > the PA, or else be careful
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Hermes-Lite2 beta3 boards have arrived!
for >
R55
, but that was supposed to be changed to 120 Ohms as it is in my beta2 > build. My mistake. Testers should change
R55
to 120 Ohm to not over drive > the PA, or else be careful
8/25/17
Gilbert Cross
,
Steve Haynal
2
4/9/17
H-LV2B2
ohms in
R55
input to limit gain and now am > wondering what value resistor to use for R97, R98 (same value) assuming > that R94 and R100 stay the same for attenuation into the PA stage
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H-LV2B2
ohms in
R55
input to limit gain and now am > wondering what value resistor to use for R97, R98 (same value) assuming > that R94 and R100 stay the same for attenuation into the PA stage
4/9/17
James Ahlstrom
, …
Steve Haynal
58
6/5/17
Remaining PCB issues
and with
R55
about 100 ohms. That requires the user to specify less than 100% power as a Tx Level, but allows headroom for flattening output across the bands and allows for variable filter
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Remaining PCB issues
and with
R55
about 100 ohms. That requires the user to specify less than 100% power as a Tx Level, but allows headroom for flattening output across the bands and allows for variable filter
6/5/17
in3otd
, …
Steve Haynal
103
8/12/17
H-Lv2b2 PA mesurements
by setting
R55
to 120 >>>>>> Ohms. I see max output at the low power output of ~17dBm and the PA never >>>>>> goes higher than 39dBm with full TxDAC
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H-Lv2b2 PA mesurements
by setting
R55
to 120 >>>>>> Ohms. I see max output at the low power output of ~17dBm and the PA never >>>>>> goes higher than 39dBm with full TxDAC
8/12/17
Steve Haynal
, …
David Jones - KB9GPM
183
3/23/17
Hermes-Lite 2.0 Updates
change the
R55
value and so the gain of the driver stage. It's true that we still have 7.5 dB of gain adjustment in the TxPGA but I was spoiled by the overall 19.5 dB range when we had the
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Hermes-Lite 2.0 Updates
change the
R55
value and so the gain of the driver stage. It's true that we still have 7.5 dB of gain adjustment in the TxPGA but I was spoiled by the overall 19.5 dB range when we had the
3/23/17
Steve Haynal
11/22/16
Hermes-Lite 2.0 BOMs
Hi All, The BOM generation scripts are working for PDFs. These scripts allow me to create custom BOMs for different build options, different suppliers,
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Hermes-Lite 2.0 BOMs
Hi All, The BOM generation scripts are working for PDFs. These scripts allow me to create custom BOMs for different build options, different suppliers,
11/22/16
Steve Haynal
, …
Graeme Jury
16
11/22/16
Hermes-Lite v2.0 Design Review Help Request
Hello List, Although I'm not quite at the end of my to do list, I want to put the design files out for final review. Here is how you can help: -
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Hermes-Lite v2.0 Design Review Help Request
Hello List, Although I'm not quite at the end of my to do list, I want to put the design files out for final review. Here is how you can help: -
11/22/16
Steve Haynal
, …
David Jones - KB9GPM
171
11/17/16
Hermes-Lite 2 Update
Hi List, I've dropped the TX LPFs from the first prototype and am going with a 10x10 cm board at first. It still may take several prototype
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Hermes-Lite 2 Update
Hi List, I've dropped the TX LPFs from the first prototype and am going with a 10x10 cm board at first. It still may take several prototype
11/17/16