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Re: AM radio that use a chip for the receive circuitry

Phillips
 

Thanks Guys,

Photos on the FaceBook show exactly what I am looking for.   The problem is that the product seems to be discontinued from the usual sources but, at least, I now know that it exists.  I will keep an eye on FaceBook to see if it comes back into stock or an alternate becomes available.

Thanks again,
Ray
 
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Sent: Friday, 10 April 2020 1:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [UltralightDX] AM radio that use a chip for the receive circuitry
 
Hi Ray, Andy --

Ray, there an active Facebook group called "Si47xx For Radio Experimenters". Several guys already sharing their buildings and tests. I'm sure you can ask questions there and the member will warmly help.

This is the link to the group:


On Wed, Apr 8, 2020, 9:54 PM Andy ZL3AG via groups.io <zl3ag=radioengineering.com@groups.io> wrote:


Hi Ray,

I can't find my notes right now to give you speficis, but be aware that many of the chips shipping from china are old versions, and many of the breakout boards and modules don't bring all of the chip leads out so you can't always make use of all the features of the installed chip.

So to avoid disappointment, you need to look at close up photos of the items to try to figure out which one would be best for the job.
Cheers,

Andy


On 9/04/20 12:43 pm, Phillips wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I would like to try my hand at using a MCU such as an Arduino to control a Si4735.
>
> Si4735's are available on eBay Australia 5 for $US7.14 ($AU11.55), but they are SSOP packages.
>
> My old eyes and shaky hands can't handle SMD's even with magnifying lenses.
>
> Does anyone know if/where I can get Si4735's in a through hole package or on a breakout board?
>
>
> Stay safe folks,
>
> Ray
>



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