New project in progress: remote power switching able to switch 12V /80A with Shelly devices and cars relays.

VO100QO 1st SSB Activation of Newfoundland, Canada via QO-100 on May 16, 2024

For episode 3, a rigid ABS sheet (200x250x2mm) is cut to ease insertion/removal from the box. The amp and power supplies (Step-up DC-DC 12-32V to 12-35V & two step-down DC-DC 12V to 5V for Analog Devices EVAL-CN417-EBZ driver & PLUTO+) are fixed with plastic ties. #QO100 #Pluto+

Ep. 4: Second level—custom ABS plate for PLUTO+, passband filter (F1OPA), EVAL-CN417-EBZ driver & fan temp controller for cooling. Both levels fixed with 40mm plastic spacers. #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

Episode 5 marks the project’s end—with the most crucial detail: spare fuses! Nothing’s worse than blowing a fuse and having no replacement on hand. I used space on the second level to add a small box—a fresh fuse reservoir!

Episode 6: The finished box from all four sides! Labels for each switch & fuse, 12V/28V volt- & ammeters, Ethernet port, F connector for LNB at 10.489 MHz, N connector for 2.4 GHz TX, and a 4-pin micro power socket (2+ / 2-). #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

Episode 7: Top view of the box in action—switches on, voltmeters and ammeters live! #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

A bit of aluminum grinding for episode 8: fitting the Ice Cone Feed on my Technisat DigiDish 45 LNB mount. No weakening, ready for action! #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

Episode 9: The station in action with a Technisat DigiDish 45 antenna, DC8PAT Ice Cone Feed, and laptop. First QSOs are in the log! #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

Episode 10 features a rain test to ensure everything performs perfectly #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

Alright, let’s see if a sunny field day will validate the setup. Perfect! Everything is working flawlessly. #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

Episode 11: Tried Wi-Fi to link PLUTO+ & SDR Console. Surprise: it works! Added a USB port with fuse to power a travel router. #QO100 #satellite #PlutoPlus #SDRC #F5RRS

QO-100 - French rover - early august I will be on portable Q0-100 "vacation-style" throughout France as F5RRS/P: JN27: 03-04 Aug JN07: 04-05 Aug IN99: 05-08 Aug JN28 (possibly JN18): 08-09 Aug Operating modes will include SSB, CW, and FT4/8. Visit qrz.com/db/F5RRS/P

Nice surprise!

QRV from JN27ka for a few hours on QO-100

QRV from JN07wv for a few hours on QO-100

QRV from IN99te for a few hours on QO-100

QRV from JN09ai for one hour on QO-100