For VHF stuff,
http://www.hamtronics.com
Of course these are geared toward us ham radio guys, but they have
receivers for FM up to 902 MHz, I believe. Fairly simple stuff with
schematics, so it's easy to add capabilities to use them as remote
control receivers, etc. if you are technically inclined, which it sounds
as though you are...
Scott
karel wrote:
"Netgeek" wrote in message
...
[First post after lurking for quite some time...8-)...]
MANY years ago I built up quite a few kits that I got from RST (thanks to
Jim Weir!) and really enjoyed it while learning alot. But that was more
than
20 years ago. In looking around lately I can find very little that would
be
suitable for DIY. As a product designer for the last 25 years I realize
that much of the technology has moved beyond the capabilities of the
average
DIY type (surface mount, custom ASICs, etc.) - BUT - is there anything out
there?
I would like to build a number of things (e.g. remotely controlled VHF
receivers, ADS-B, etc.) but it looks like I'll have to go it alone and
design them from scratch. I'd be interested in hearing from any of you
about
things you've seen out there as well as any potential interest in getting
involved in DIY avionics.
Sure, most of the off-the-shelf stuff is cheap and available, but if any
of
the new NASA/FAA initiatives really come to pass (AGATE, SATS,etc.) there
could be a real need for modular, inexpensive widgets and functional
blocks
that could be integrated easily into a custom "system".
Any pointers/comments most welcome!
Can only say I have been thinking along much the same way.
Only I am not acquainted of AGATE, SATS and whatever.
But I have lots of thoughts on a bus system with
solid state gyro's and pitot/static, GPS, auto-pilot &C
Lots of thought yes
and of course not the time to do anything with them...
KA from Europe
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Scott
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/
Building RV-4
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die