[Usrp-announce] USRP Update Nov 06 #2

[Matt Ettus]

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USRP Update, Nov 12th, 2006

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In this issue --

1>   Mailing List Changes
2>   Enclosure [Finally] Available!
3>   New software, docs, and web site locations
4>   SDR06 Conference

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Mailing List Changes
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Some of you received an earlier notice about this mailing list, but others did not.  We had to move the mailing list to a different host, so please see this section again.  We are sorry for the confusion.


This is the new USRP-announce mailing list.  You are subscribed to this
because of your USRP purchase in the past.  If you wish to unsubscribe,
please follow the directions at the bottom of this email.  If you have a
colleague who might wish to subscribe, please point him/her to:

http://aeinet.com/mailman/listinfo/usrp-announce

This list will only be used for announcements, about once or twice a
month, and users cannot post to it.  USRP discussions are held on the
GNU Radio mailing list, and it is suggested that USRP users also
subscribe to that list.  More information on how to subscribe can be
found here:

http://www.gnu.org/software/gnuradio/mailinglists.html



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USRP Enclosure Now Available!
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We are pleased to announce the availability of the new USRP Enclosure. 
This oft-requested item is made out of black anodized aluminum, and
includes a fan and 2 RF cables.

The enclosure, which measures 8.25" by 6.5" by 2" (210mm by 167mm by
54mm) has front-panel cutouts for the power, USB, and 5 SMA bulkhead
connectors.  The enclosure comes with 2 SMA cables, male on one side to
connect to daughterboards inside the box, and female bulkhead to mount
to the box on the other side.  More cables are available for those
needing more than 2 RF connections to the outside of the box.

The only restriction the enclosure places on usage is that only one TVRX
board may be used at a time.  Other daughterboards are not affected.

Going forward, all USRPs ordered will come with the enclosure, fan, 2
cables, and appropriate hardware.  The price of the USRP has been
adjusted to reflect this.

For those who already own USRPs, you can purchase the
enclosure/fan/cables/hardware package separately for $125.

Pictures of the enclosure are here:

   http://gnuradio.org/enclosure.jpg
   http://gnuradio.org/enclosure_open.jpg


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Website, Documentation, and Software Changes
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GNU Radio now has a new website and wiki.  This site provides access to
all the software, as well as the latest (and only official) installation
information.  You can find it here:

http://gnuradio.org/trac


Major changes to the GNU Radio software build system and repository were
made recently, so it is suggested that you visit the site to see what's new.


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SDR06 Conference and Trade Show
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Ettus Research will have a booth (#207) at the SDR06 conference and trade show happening this week in Orlando, from Monday through Thursday.  There will be live demos of the USRP in action.  We look forward to meeting those of you who are attending.  If you'd like to arrange a meeting outside of the tradeshow, you can do so by email (sales at ettus.com) or in person at the booth.

More info on the show can be found here:
   
   http://sdrforum.org/pages/sdr06/forumMeeting_sdr06_main.asp


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Thanks for your time,
Matt Ettus