N0GSG DSP Doppler RDF Kit
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the RDF Doppler Radio Direction Finder kit Version
2.0. This kit contains six circuit boards and all the components required to
assemble them.
Enhancements :
Integrated NMEA GPS port. (The GPS is only needed for computerized mapping).
Integrated RS-232 output port ( 4800, 8, N, 1 ).
Standard Agrelo format DF output messages.
Compatible with numerous software packages such as WinAprs, WinDopp ,
APRS+SA , GPSS and others.
Major Features :
Based upon the N0GSG DSP Doppler design as featured in the November
2002 issue of QST magazine.
Utilizes two Atmel Microprocessors, Timing and Antenna switching is managed
by an ATTINY-2313 microprocessor, Signal processing and RS-232 I/O are
provided by another ATTINY-2313 microprocessor. Both are socket mounted to
allow their removal for firmware updates.
Sixteen LED’s furnish relative directional information and also indicate loss of
signal. With resolution of 22.5 degrees.
RS-232 output resolution 3.6 degrees, truncated to its integer value. For example
3.6 degrees is reported as 3 degrees, 7.2 degrees is reported as 7 degrees.