Radio Jove Antenna Manual
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VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)
Live observation from LRO-SIDS5 on 1/3/2026 @ 20:19
This is a live observation from my new 134cm VLF/SIDs aerial which directly feeds into the computer soundcard.
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VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)
How can I set up an observatory level system for saving VLF images on my MiniPC and displaying them through a searchable database on my website?
Setting up MySQL on your own computer is generally straightforward, especially if you’re comfortable installing typical desktop software. The difficulty mainly depends on your operating system and whether you want…
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VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)
SID Monitoring at LRO 27/2/2026
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VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)
Assessment of using an USB splitter to power my Raspberry PI at same time as SuperSID?
When querying ChatGPT on the viability of connecting an USB splitter cable from a DC-DC 12V-5V converter to supply a Raspberry Pi ZERO 2W and SuperSID preamp, ChatGPT gave this…
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VLF Radio Detection of SIDs (Very low Frequency detection of Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances)
Initial Positive Data 134cm VLF Aerial with direct input into USB Soundcard LRO 25/2/2026
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Mini-Circuits ZHL-1217HLN Coaxial Low Noise Amplifier 1200-1700MHz
https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ZHL-1217HLN_dashboard.pdf
The current range of 1420 MHz Hydrogen Line Filters and Low Noise Amplifiers supplied by GPIO.
Dr Andrew ThornettLichfield Radio Observatory – www.astronomy.me.uk GPIO Labs produces a selection of filters and low-noise amplifiers designed specifically for observations of the neutral hydrogen spectral line at 1420 MHz.…
Setting up LRO 134cm VLF Aerial with direct input into USB Sound Card (except for 10 uF capacitor on one arm of input) on LRO-PC-10 mini-PC with Spectrum Lab software for continuous monitoring starting 21/2/26@18:00 UTC
Working configuration file on Spectrum Lab Software: https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LRO_VLF_Config_works-with-134cm-aerial-LRO-PC-10-210226@1800.zip Plot from Spectrum Lab showing the 5 stations being monitored & photo of the 134cm VLF aerial:
First Light LRO 134cm VLF Aerial with Direct Sound Card Audio Input (10 uF capacitor on one arm) 20-21/2/2026
I am grateful to the help of John Berman on this project – I based the arrangement at LRO on his design. It uses Spectrum Lab Spectrum Analyser software, and…