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Lol, I definitely would rather do that than work that's for sure!
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Lol, I definitely would rather do that than work that's for sure!
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OK, I have been reading what you guys are doing and I want to get to work on my truck antenna setup. Have you guys used the 2400-SAXU amps yet and are they good? I assume that these are adjustable via software somehow?
I already modded my controller for my DBS-02 antenna, so that part is done. I guess I would screw the amps straight to some decent omni directional antennas and attach them both to a mount I could rig up. For power, I am sure modifying the power input would be pretty easy for me. I would just run two 12v wires to the amps and have a power connection that I would turn on by a switch and relay. Then add some high LMR cable that has N connectors on one end and RP-SMA connectors on the other end to screw onto my controller, correct?
I mainly need to know if the 2400-SAXU amps are a good choice. I bought some cheap black amps off e-Bay once and they were worthless.
I already modded my controller for my DBS-02 antenna, so that part is done. I guess I would screw the amps straight to some decent omni directional antennas and attach them both to a mount I could rig up. For power, I am sure modifying the power input would be pretty easy for me. I would just run two 12v wires to the amps and have a power connection that I would turn on by a switch and relay. Then add some high LMR cable that has N connectors on one end and RP-SMA connectors on the other end to screw onto my controller, correct?
I mainly need to know if the 2400-SAXU amps are a good choice. I bought some cheap black amps off e-Bay once and they were worthless.
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@JonEQuest, it doesn't appear these are (Software) configurable/adjustable (like the 2400LTX). I just finished drilling holes for 12v DC input on my units. Awaiting some LMR cables and should be able to do some in-car testing this weekend, weather permitting.
For power, I will be using this Intelligent DC-DC Converter with USB Interface I bought for a previous project in my car.
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For power, I will be using this Intelligent DC-DC Converter with USB Interface I bought for a previous project in my car.
Ps: Edited for clarity.
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These are good amps. Don't worry about not being able to adjust. They will work great as is.
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Don't remember Anyone mentioning, can the LTX's be done the same way? They have the same pin inside?
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They ARE adjustable from inside (pot adjust). I spoke with a engineer at RF linx and he confirmed that. Remove cover and you'll see it. I havn't opened mine yet, but am about to. I'll test the output with rf meter.
The SAX(U) U=User configuration (Per the engineer I spoke with)
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Yeah, R18 on the diagram I posted earlier. (There are two pots inside)
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There's no pin. There's probably a spot to add one or a connection to one tho. You would also potentially lose the ability to make adjustments since that is done at the injector. Although again, there may be a USB header on the board somewhere. You can try emailing their tech support. They were very helpful with modding the 2400SAXU amps.
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I guess I should have been more accurate in my statement. Not software adjustable.
The TX really doesn't need to be adjusted anyway.
The TX really doesn't need to be adjusted anyway.
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Just split the case for a look. A lot different. The whole board is under what feels like silicone.
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Impressively water tight. I'll not touch it.
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Impressively water tight. I'll not touch it.
OK, So for power you guys are soldering on the board mounted plugs correct? That should be easy enough. For some reason I thought the plus was there but the case didn't have a hole in it. Which doesn't maker a lot of sense but sometimes manufacturers do things to use one board for multiple models to save cost.
Another factor is a good high quality 1.5 watt amp should do better that a cheap knockoff 3,4,10 watt amp full of noise. I went to electronics school many years ago and cannot remember how to make an amp but I know quality signal beats over-gained noise anytime. I am going to pull the trigger on these since they sound like they may be as good or better than the pretty gold Sunhan 3 watt ones everyone is so gaga over.
Another factor is a good high quality 1.5 watt amp should do better that a cheap knockoff 3,4,10 watt amp full of noise. I went to electronics school many years ago and cannot remember how to make an amp but I know quality signal beats over-gained noise anytime. I am going to pull the trigger on these since they sound like they may be as good or better than the pretty gold Sunhan 3 watt ones everyone is so gaga over.
P.S. This is my Public Service Announcement. DON'T Buy these amps. They are paperweights IMO. They did nothing for my P3 or even my wireless router when I tested them that way too.
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