Just visited their site and they have a lot of cool stuff. The DMR Tier II and LoRa modules are definitely worth a look. There's also some 70cm/2m full-duplex modules ; ) Managed to order a pair of SA-828's for just 32 quid from China, shipped! For only 17 quid each I'm a very happy bunny and I won't even have to sleep on the couch. Oh, and I notice that they can be connected to an MCU and operated via the bus, so ideal for really low power Arduino or PIC-Chip projects. Seriously, what's not to like? Previously, I was butchering Baofeng UV-5R's for all my projects. Although, I think I may keep up the old 'butchering UV-5R's thing... y'know... as a public service :D
This is awesome! Probably the least expansive way to make an allstar node ? Crazy we don't see more people doing this.. I'd love to do this project one day.. but it's a little over my skill level.. perhaps in the future when there's more documentation/tutorials..
good video, thanks. it seems like they are selling us the guts of baofengs? it would have been better for nice RF to be able to set the mode, like USB, LSB,AM,FM ect, so that it could be used with WSJT and other such modes.
These give me so many cool ideas. I'd love to make custom radios using CB radio enclosures. Like taking a Cobra 29ltd classic and using it for VHF ham band. Would be so cool!!
So I just recently got two of these kits in the mail . But I’m a little confused on the wiring between the USB board and the module itself SA828 . Everything is labeled from one device board to the other except for the one that’s marked set where does that wire go to?
Good one, Ive used the modules many times with out the PCB option but didnt use the transformers I did put a filter on them as you say theycan be a bit noisey. BTW you can use the PI IO as an example rather than the onboard CPU on that PCB you board and progarmming it via AT commands is prity easy then you can do your custom per channel mods from there rather than the PC/S/W
It is a shame you didn't have the opportunity to test this to see what the harmonic emissions were like. Also, you mentioned a bridge dongle, is it the Interface USB bridge board? where is this obtained from because it's not on the Ali-express link? I am looking for something like this for an APRS digipeater/iGate that I am building
Next question, is there any reason why I couldn't use the standard sound interface built into the Raspberry Pi 3B+, and use one of the GPIO lines to trigger the PTT?
It all depends on the application you’re using. For all star you also need a COS line which tells the application if the radio is receiving a signal. I don’t think allstar supports the inbuilt sound card.
My guess would be that the application needs to render Chinese characters but there is no suitable font available. (I would also imagine that the four Chinese characters underneath the nice RF are actually part of an image)
Great video and great RF unit, yet a horrible application, using the internet as a virtual antenna to the world all while using what should have been a wireless hobby to do so.
The possibilities with these could almost be endless, what a great time to be alive. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Just visited their site and they have a lot of cool stuff. The DMR Tier II and LoRa modules are definitely worth a look. There's also some 70cm/2m full-duplex modules ; )
Managed to order a pair of SA-828's for just 32 quid from China, shipped! For only 17 quid each I'm a very happy bunny and I won't even have to sleep on the couch. Oh, and I notice that they can be connected to an MCU and operated via the bus, so ideal for really low power Arduino or PIC-Chip projects. Seriously, what's not to like?
Previously, I was butchering Baofeng UV-5R's for all my projects. Although, I think I may keep up the old 'butchering UV-5R's thing... y'know... as a public service :D
This is awesome! Probably the least expansive way to make an allstar node ? Crazy we don't see more people doing this.. I'd love to do this project one day.. but it's a little over my skill level.. perhaps in the future when there's more documentation/tutorials..
Props for the excellent transmission audio! Thank you for sharing in fine fashion. Subscribed
Great video Matt, I really want an AllStar node. Looks like a cost effective way of building one. Such a great channel buddy keep it up.
Thanks Matt. Great little boards. Goodness know where you find out about these things and also the time to do stuff with them!
Cheers, Fraser MM0EFI
good video, thanks. it seems like they are selling us the guts of baofengs? it would have been better for nice RF to be able to set the mode, like USB, LSB,AM,FM ect, so that it could be used with WSJT and other such modes.
My first thought was an Allstar node but wow this could be some interesting fun for projects. Great review.
These give me so many cool ideas. I'd love to make custom radios using CB radio enclosures. Like taking a Cobra 29ltd classic and using it for VHF ham band. Would be so cool!!
If you used a modern 29 lx and tied in its display that would be way cooler.
@@321CatboxWA also a great idea! Or a Galaxy with the digital readout.
Awesome video! Where does the white wire labeled Left go to the SA828?
A cool and nifty product to play with. I'm not ready for one yet, but I have some Rpi's ready. :)
Have fun!
So I just recently got two of these kits in the mail . But I’m a little confused on the wiring between the USB board and the module itself SA828 . Everything is labeled from one device board to the other except for the one that’s marked set where does that wire go to?
I haven't played with mine yet, but I am assuming that the UART on the 828 is at TTL levels?
Good one, Ive used the modules many times with out the PCB option but didnt use the transformers I did put a filter on them as you say theycan be a bit noisey. BTW you can use the PI IO as an example rather than the onboard CPU on that PCB you board and progarmming it via AT commands is prity easy then you can do your custom per channel mods from there rather than the PC/S/W
It is a shame you didn't have the opportunity to test this to see what the harmonic emissions were like. Also, you mentioned a bridge dongle, is it the Interface USB bridge board? where is this obtained from because it's not on the Ali-express link? I am looking for something like this for an APRS digipeater/iGate that I am building
do you have a KiCAD 6 footprint and schematic symbol for this module?
Next question, is there any reason why I couldn't use the standard sound interface built into the Raspberry Pi 3B+, and use one of the GPIO lines to trigger the PTT?
It all depends on the application you’re using. For all star you also need a COS line which tells the application if the radio is receiving a signal. I don’t think allstar supports the inbuilt sound card.
Soon will be on one of the Cubesat. !!!
Looks like it could be great for APRS. Maybe used with a weather balloon. Interesting stuff.
I've just got one and my idea is to use it in conjunction with an RPi 3B+ to make an APRS igate.
@@rvsjimbo nice, you should make a video with the results.
@@Only_Hams Never done a UA-cam construction video before, but I might give it a go - thanks for the idea.
wish they made a version of the SA828 for 900MHz
I cannot see anywhere how to select wide\Narrow bandwidth on FM?
Can you make a video integrating this with module17 for m17?
That is a REALLY good idea! Thanks!
Hopefully they will offer rf amp modules to bring up the the output to around 2~5 watts .
Also, I forgot to ask will this work with a Raspberry Pi Zer 2 W?
Would make an excellent base module for a police wire.
Thanks for the video! Interesting project!
Can it do 6.25 KHz steps?
How to get PTT pin from a Logitech USB headset?
Thanks, Matt 👍
Perfect for Brazilian satellite pirates!
Why there's no low vhf module? 😢
Will it work for 9600bps G3RUH?
Nice module an video but in germany not to buy ... Ali and Bangood not work ... the customs duty at the border killed my order to times 😞
Sweet stuff!!
Are you able to put on a pi for allstar.
Without sounding rude, did you watch the whole video?
@@TechMindsOfficial i typed it while watching and before you wrote it my bad.
No worries :) thanks for watching :)
I think the answer is yes then. ;-)
Respect !
and they have already shot up in price.
4:32 “NiceRF ?????????” 🤔
My guess would be that the application needs to render Chinese characters but there is no suitable font available. (I would also imagine that the four Chinese characters underneath the nice RF are actually part of an image)
Where are the valves? 🔬🤨🖖🇦🇺
It has 6 valves, little small ones. In fact I have to use a microscope to see them. Although, this is why this is a great hand warmer :-)
@@TechMindsOfficial Cool m8. 🙂
Great video and great RF unit, yet a horrible application, using the internet as a virtual antenna to the world all while using what should have been a wireless hobby to do so.
There's a lot of it about.
37'38$ just now 😢
For $18 dollars you can buy an Baofeng UV5r and just use it. This is way to much trouble and work.
buying is not the point.
Learning is.
Also, they are smaller and more versatile than a baofeng
You clearly didn’t watch the video. This is addressed at 5:18.
I did watch the video you clearly don't get the point.@@DigiLab360
If you are a lazy wanker you are correct
I see Ham Radio is just as vacuous and misogynist as when I quit it 25 years ago.
How did you get that from a video about a radio chip being used in prototyping?
Um, ok.