The Radio Whisperer by George Steber, WB9LVI

Introduction:

The WSPR Receiver

WSPR implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with low-power transmissions. Normal transmissions carry a station's callsign, Maidenhead grid locator, and transmitter power in dBm. The program can decode signals with S/N as low as -28 dB in a 2500 Hz bandwidth. Stations with internet access can automatically upload their reception reports to a central database called WSPRnet, which includes a mapping facility. To see a live version of the map pictured at top right, click here.

Materials:

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WSPR parts list
Qty Label-Value Designations Description Vendor Part Number
8 0.1 uF C4-C11 Mono capacitor Mouser
3 10 uF C12-C14 Electrolytic Mouser ???
2 150 pF C15, C16 Ceramic disc Mouser ???
3 0.01 uF C1-C3 Ceramic disc Mouser ???
1 15k R11 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
3 1K R15, R6, R7 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
1 1.5k R10 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
1 27k R14 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
5 10k R1-R5 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
1 470 ohm R9 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
1 1M R8 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
2 220k R12, R13 1/4 watt 5% Mouser ???
1 3SIP JP1 jumper Mouser ???
1 MPF102 FET1 FET Mouser ???
1 LED GREEN Green LED Mouser ???
1 20p CV Var C Mouser ???
1 J1 DC power jack 3.5mm Mouser ???
1 J2 Audio 3.5 mm Stereo Mouser ???
1 J3 Antenna Two terminal Mouser ???
1 U2 SA612 RF mixer Mouser ???
1 U3 TLC272 Dual op-amp Mouser ???
1 U1 Programmable Osc WSPR TX freq Mouser ???
1 X1 Crystal WSPR RX freq Mouser ???

Build Notes:

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Operation Notes:

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References:

  1. WSPR home page by K1JT
  2. WSPRnet -- Weak Signal Propagation Reporter Network
  3. DL4YHF's Ham radio pages
  4. Audio Spectrum Analyzer -- "Spectrum Lab"
  5. Mediawiki entry
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Revised: Monday, January 04, 2012 at 13:24:16 PM (EST)