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SR63ng

SR63ng::What is it:

The SR63ng is a near clone of Tony Parks' recently retired SR63 RXTX board. The board has the same physical dimensions and connector registration as the original. It differs from the original in the use of surface mount components (SMT) rather than axial leaded resistors/caps.

The SR63ng does differ from the original in that it does not support the Rocky serial port interface. The SR63ng can be used as a stand-alone system with the addition of Tony Parks' PA/BPF/USB-I2C.

::Note::
This card was created to support the MOBO-4.3 system and not to compete with Tony Parks excellent Softrock series of cards.

Performance:

Preliminary tests performed by Mike Collins show the SR63ng to be equivalent to the original SR6,3 RXTX.

Build difficulty:

The use of 0805 sized SMT components requires a steady hand and a measured approach to building. It is not impossible for a beginner to build the kit but it is not recommended.  Currently, there are no 'instructions' on how to assemble the kit. Schematics and component placement are the only aids provided.

The kit'ing system is rudimentary but functional.

Prices and Ordering:

News:: The SR63ng kit now contains a CMOS Si570

All Prices are in Canadian funds:

$58.00 + 2.50 shipping Canada/USA
$59.00 + 4.50 shipping  DX

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Documentation:

An archive containing schematics, parts layout and a BOM is available here



Logbook

  • June 28,2010
    - Stock update: There are still have 50 kits available. Purchasers will have their name entered in a draw for a Resolution-T timing card and active antenna
  • May 08,2010
    - All outstanding orders have been filled and shipped. New orders will be filled from stock and shipped within 48 hours.
  • May 06,2010
    - The Si570 clock has arrived and I will be shipping the kits over then next few days. Once I have filled existing orders subsequent orders will be filled from stock and shipped within 48 hours.
  • April 24,2010
    - Finished packaging all components, approx 16,000 parts and 4000 polybags. Kitting will consist of a BOM pick list and a bubble mailer. I estimate it took 40 hours to cut labels, separate parts and pack in polybags. Some things you do for love, some for money and then there is this :)
  • April 23,2010
    - Circuit boards arrived a few days earlier than expected. I hope to finish kitting for those who opted for 2 part shipping and have their kits in the mail April 26. Still no news about the Si570 shipping date from Silicon Labs.
  • April 21,2010
    - All parts are in house except the pcb and Si570. Circuit board expected in 7+ days, Si570 arrival late May or early June.


SR63ng built by WA6LTV












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