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Author Topic: FlyDogSDR - Another KiwiSDR Clone  (Read 3468 times)

Offline ChrisSmolinski

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FlyDogSDR - Another KiwiSDR Clone
« on: December 31, 2020, 1410 UTC »
KHz-62MHz Shortwave Radio Receiver SDR 16Bit Upgrade For Kiwisdr /  Raspberry Pi.  $165 to $223 depending on whether you want a bare board or a case & a RPi. I see two antenna inputs, not sure how that works.

FlyDogSDR Optional Versions:
1. Without board for Raspberry Pi
2. With board for Raspberry Pi 3B
3. With board for Raspberry Pi 3B + 16G TF card

Features:
- 16Bit ADC for KiwiSDR derivation wideband SDR + GPS cape for Raspberry Pi
- No need to install software. You can view radio waves after opening browser
- It can also be used for amateur radio while receiving public broadcasts. Support 8 people online at the same time
- Frequency range 1KHz-62MHz, 16bit direct sampling, GPS calibration
- Equipped with rich plug-ins and functions
- Dedicated fast upgrade channel
- Original container deployment plan
- Real-time bandwidth network sharing SDR receiver 16bit 62M direct sampling upgraded version for kiwisdr

Specifications:
- Hardware support: For Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, Pi 4
- Frequency range: 1KHz-62MHz
- Dynamic range: about 100dB
- Sensitivity: better than -120dBm
- Power supply: DC 5V 1.5A
- Antenna port: SMA
- Shell: aluminum alloy
- The maximum real-time bandwidth of 30MHz or 62MHz can be switched at will

Some listings. Probably other sellers as well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353336118242?ul_noapp=true

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124506657232?ul_noapp=true

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124506659122?ul_noapp=true

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164615185648
Chris Smolinski
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Re: FlyDogSDR - Another KiwiSDR Clone
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2021, 0045 UTC »
"100% satisfaction guaranteed "

(but only 98% got it on Ebay feedback  :-)
Kiwsdr x 2. TenTec Paragon/NRD535

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Re: FlyDogSDR - Another KiwiSDR Clone
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2021, 1309 UTC »
Project homepage:

https://sdrotg.com/

Demo receiver:

http://demo.p.sdrotg.com/

The project page says to use password "2020" (without quotes) for the demo if prompted.
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Re: FlyDogSDR - Another KiwiSDR Clone
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2021, 2214 UTC »
I wish they had put an antenna on it!
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Re: FlyDogSDR - Another KiwiSDR Clone
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2021, 1225 UTC »
I suppose it could have been undergoing maintenance or whatever. The demo suggests it is connected currently to some type of skyloop. I just skimmed around the mediumwave band and noted several broadcasters.
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