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RTLSDR

2012-08-17T16:28:32Z

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Parking space for useful links/documentation for group RTL-SDR projects.

[http://sdr.osmocom.org/trac/wiki/rtl-sdr RTL-SDR wiki]

[http://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/ RTL-SDR subreddit]

[http://www.csun.edu/~skatz/katzpage/sdr_project/sdrproject.html SDR materials presented from a newcomer's perspective]

[http://superkuh.com/gnuradio.html Page on the RTL2832 and GNU Radio] Note that he's discussing the version with the e4000 chip, but it's mostly applicable to the verison from the group buy.

[http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/06/getting-started-with-rtl-sdr/ Getting Started With RTL-SDR] Article that sparked my interest in this.

'''Important Note:''' The connectors on the USB group buy dongles are not standard coaxial/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F_connector F connectors] but rather the European/Asian [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belling-Lee_connector Belling-Lee] connector. You can buy an adapter at Radio Shack ([http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103468 Part Number 278-261]) (thanks Danny for the info!)

[[File:F-Connector.jpg]] - F/coax Connector
[[File:BellingLee-PALconnector.jpg]] - Belling-Lee/'PAL' connector.

RTLSDR

2012-08-17T16:28:11Z

MWTurnage:

Parking space for useful links/documentation for group RTL-SDR projects.

[http://sdr.osmocom.org/trac/wiki/rtl-sdr RTL-SDR wiki]

[http://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/ RTL-SDR subreddit]

[http://www.csun.edu/~skatz/katzpage/sdr_project/sdrproject.html SDR materials presented from a newcomer's perspective]

[http://superkuh.com/gnuradio.html Page on the RTL2832 and GNU Radio] Note that he's discussing the version with the e4000 chip, but it's mostly applicable to the verison from the group buy.

[http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/06/getting-started-with-rtl-sdr/ Getting Started With RTL-SDR] Article that sparked my interest in this.

[b]Important Note:[/b] The connectors on the USB group buy dongles are not standard coaxial/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F_connector F connectors] but rather the European/Asian [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belling-Lee_connector Belling-Lee] connector. You can buy an adapter at Radio Shack ([http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103468 Part Number 278-261]) (thanks Danny for the info!)

[[File:F-Connector.jpg]] - F/coax Connector
[[File:BellingLee-PALconnector.jpg]] - Belling-Lee/'PAL' connector.

File:BellingLee-PALconnector.jpg

2012-08-17T16:22:02Z

MWTurnage: Photo of a Belling-Lee / 'PAL' connector often found in Europe and Asia.

Photo of a Belling-Lee / 'PAL' connector often found in Europe and Asia.

File:F-Connector.jpg

2012-08-17T16:20:48Z

MWTurnage: Photo of a coaxial/F-connector.

Photo of a coaxial/F-connector.

RTLSDR

2012-08-17T16:14:30Z

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RTLSDR

2012-08-17T16:13:46Z

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RTLSDR

2012-08-17T16:09:02Z

MWTurnage: Created page with "Parking space for useful links/documentation for group RTL-SDR projects. [http://sdr.osmocom.org/trac/wiki/rtl-sdr RTL-SDR wiki] [http://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/ RTL-SDR subred..."

Meeting notes 2010-05-14

2010-05-15T01:34:59Z

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{{Meeting notes
|previous = May 07 2010
|current = May 14 2010
|next = May 21 2010
}}

== Attendance ==

== Pictures ==

== Agenda ==
* Picking a weekend to visit some of the other hackerspaces
* Fundraising Update
** Recycling
*** We are able to recycle
**** Coke Cans
**** Scrap Aluminum (larger scrap)
**** Scrap Iron
**** Brass
**** Copper/Copper Wire
**** Cardboard
**** Office Paper
*** Everyone who can, start collecting anything that fits the description of what we can recycle
*** They are open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
*** Get the collected materials to Daniel and he will run them when we have a full load
*** Daniel may need an extra person to go with him on some occasions, preferably before work at 7:30 AM
** Barbecue
*** When? Where? How? What? Who?
*** Lets start the process to do one
* Social/Public Events
** LAN Party discussion
*** When? Where? How? What? Who?
*** Lets start the process to do one or make it a regular occurrence
** Movie Night
*** Anyone game? If so, when?
*** Can be here or in theater
* Publicity
** Update on Flyer "Raid"
** When is the next flyer raid?
* Discussions (try for around 5 minutes)
** Daniel Hess and James Hill talk on concept of Core/Node structured computer program for the group
** Other craft projects that people brought in
** Anyone else who wants to discuss/show/present/or anything else

== Activity ==
Soldering Class #2

== Notes ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3339+Fontaine+Road+Memphis,+TN+38116&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=19.510236,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3339+Fontaine+Rd,+Memphis,+Shelby,+Tennessee+38116&ll=35.06383,-90.010171&spn=0.0098,0.027595&z=15&iwloc=r0 Bluff City Electronics on Google Maps]

=== Comes to Order @ ===

=== Meeting Adjourned @ ===

Meeting notes 2010-04-23

2010-04-24T01:00:03Z

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{{Meeting notes
|previous = April 16 2010
|current = April 23 2010
|next = April 30 2010
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== Attendance ==
*Joe
*Mary
*Daniel
*John
*Brad
*Mitzi
*Rick

== Pictures ==

== Agenda ==
*Dues
*Projects
*Troubleshooting the solder class circuit

== Activity ==

== Notes ==

[http://www.virtualbreadboard.com/ Virtual Breadboard] - Software to simulate an Arduino (Requires J# libraries)

=== Comes to Order @ 7:03pm ===

=== Meeting Adjourned @ ===

Meeting notes 2010-04-16

2010-04-24T00:55:54Z

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{{Meeting notes
|previous = April 9 2010
|current = April 16 2010
|next = April 23 2010
}}

== Attendance ==

== Pictures ==

== Agenda ==

*We've opened the bank account. To move forward we need to collect dues for a slush fund.
*Soldering class April 16th, dry run for May 14th.

== Activity ==
*Introductory Soldering Class
The MidSouth Makers group will be hosting a beginners' soldering workshop on Friday, April 16th at 7pm in Room 241 in Nolan Hall at Christian Brothers University campus, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104. There will be a $10 entry fee at the door to participate, but only $5 if you ...bring your own soldering iron.
== Notes ==

[http://www.midsouthmakers.org/classes/beginners_soldering/One_Shot_Schematic.png Circuit Schematic]

=== Comes to Order @ ===

=== Meeting Adjourned @ ===