Portsdown 4 Camera/ and Amp

[m0pnn]

Good afternoon

A friend of mine is building a Portsdown 4 and has asked me to source a suitable Camera and an Amp which will bring the output on 2.4 GHz for QO-100 to about 80mw to drive a bigger amp. He's 88 and does not do the internet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Paul

m0pnn

[G8GKQ]

Paul

For a camera, I would recommend a Logitech C920 (expensive) or a Pi Camera (cheap, but not as convenient).

For a PA, in the first instance contact Jim G7NTG. Details in the For Sale forum below.

Someone is going to need to do the internet bits for your friend.

Dave

[radiogareth]

Paul, I'd suggest the AMSAT-UK amp kit https://shop.amsat-uk.org/Filtered_S_Ba ... 51527.aspx which I currently use for QO-100, driving a Nokia Pallet amp (same as the ones Jim is offering). Its fairly tricky SMD (mainly the SAW filter) but its clean and plenty powerful enough - I have to attenuate my Pluto depending on kS used.
Gareth

[m0pnn]

Hi

Thanks, both I have ordered the Pi cam and the amp. There`s a couple of people in the Telford club who will help him out. I hope when I get to 88 I am still as keen.

Cheers

Paul