Cannot Get gr-bb60c files to install – problems with cmake
I’ve been trying to install the Gnu Radio BB60C block, but have totally failed. I’m running Linux Mint 19.1 with Gnu Radio already installed from the Software Manager. No issues there. Gnu Radio runs fine and I can control RTL-SDRs, USRPs, and HackRF Ones. I also have the BB60C SDK installed. I’m able to run …
What is wrong with my measurments
Hi I am making this topic as a continuation to another topic from a while ago (https://signalhound.com/support/forums/topic/bb60c-emc-measurementshow-to-lower-the-noise-floor-of-my-setup/). I made a new topic because I wanted to extensively describe our setup so professionals from Signal Hound might see where is(or isn’t?) the problem. So, we we upgraded our chamber and now the setup is like this: …
Connect BB60C with Rapsberry Pi 3 B+
Hi, currently, I’m working with a BB60C spectrum analyzer on windows, but my final goal is to connect it to a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ a measure a bandwidth of approximately 2 GHz. I followed the procedure to configure the BB60C for ARMv7 system, however, when I connect the signal hound to the Raspberry Pi …
BB60C, EMC measurements:How to lower the noise floor of my setup ?
Hi. We are trying to replicate EMC measurements made in certified testing house, but we are having some issues. We have anechoic chamber without apsorbers on the walls. Our antenna: https://www.aaronia.com/products/antennas/BicoLOG-30100/ Our Spectrum analyzer: BB60C I added 4 images in attachment: 1. Noise floor without antenna factor table and cable loss. 2. Noise floor with …
BB60C Working Well On USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 Port w/ Adapter Cable
I don’t know if anyone else has tried this, but it works well with my rig. A Startech USB-C male to USB-3.1 Micro-B male cable 0.5m connecting a BB60C to the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port on a Dell XPS. I had high hopes because Thunderbolt 3 spec provides more total amperage than two parallel USB 3.x, …
3D model of BB60C
Hi, Is there a 3D model ready for BB60C, any file format is appreciated.
BB60C "Device Connection Issues Detected" Error in IQ Streaming
Hi, I am getting “Device Connection Issues Detected” error while using BB60C in IQ streaming mode. The device starts streaming without error for a while but after some time i get this error repeatedly and the LED becomes green. BB60C is directly connected to a laptop. I have tested it on server desktop computers and …
BB60C Sweep Test CPU Load Issue
Hello, I am working on a project in which i need to get sweep data from BB60C and then process those dB-scaled samples on PC. My goal is to divide the 0-6GHz band into two subbands, obtain one sweep for each using two different RBWs and merge them. However, I end up with too much …
BB60C GPS Timestamp Receive Problem
Hello, I am trying to obtain timestamp samples of the GPS data using a BB60C and a Xenith TBR. I have made the 1PPS and 10MHz RX-GPS connections and the RS232 connections to PC from both devices. On the GPS, lock and antenna LEDs are green. The problem is when I try to run the …
Heat management
My BB60c seems to get up to 47 degrees C under normal usage. Way too hot to hold. Has anyone found a safe cover/case that will allow the unit to be held without contributing to overheating? I’m trying to rig this unit to a convertible laptop for a portable application.