ark-lna/README.md

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ARK-LNA
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A low noise amplifier based on the MAR-6 or MAR-8.
It was designed with NOAA weather satellites in mind,
but might be useful for other VHF transmissions as well.
* Supply voltage: 6-10V
* Minimal center frequency: 87.16 MHz
* Maximal center frequency: 160 MHz
* Bandwidth: To be determined
* Gain: 20 dB
Parts
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| Count | Part | Manufacturer Part |
|-------|-------------------|-------------------|
| 2 | Trimmer 3-10pf | TZC3R100A110R00 |
| 2 | Inductor 330nH | MLF2012DR33JTD25 |
| 1 | 33pF 0805 | CL21C330JBANNNC |
| 1 | Inductor 10uH | LBR2012T100K |
| 1 | 91 Ohm 0603 | RC0603JR-0791RL |
| 1 | 100pF 0805 | C0805C101J5GACTU |
| 2 | 10uF | UUT1V100MCL1GS |
| 2 | 100nF 0603 | CL03A104KQ3NNNH |
| 1 | Voltage regulator | LM1117-5 |
| 1 | amplifier | MAR-6 / MAR-8 |
| 1 | case | TEKO 371 |
Notes
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* Case inner dimensions: 46.5mm x 50.5mm
* MAR-6+
* Datasheet: http://194.75.38.69/pdfs/MAR-6+.pdf
* Layout suggestions: https://www.minicircuits.com/pcb/98-pl262.pdf