Question 1

Can/should this connect to the flight aware pro stick?  should a nesdr smartee v2 sdr - premium rtl-sd be used in addition/in place of the pro stick?

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You'll need an external bias tee to connect it to the FlightAware prostick. Our LNAs are designed to be used with SDRs that have bias tees, like our RTL-SDR Blog V3. A smartee would also work. However, if you really want improved ADS-B performance, I would strongly suggest using our Triple Filtered ADS-B LNA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078TBG4H8, as with that you would see much better ADS-B performance when combined with a bias tee RTL-SDR or external bias tee.

Question 2

I'd like to use this lna for hydrogen line detection (1420mhz) since the sawbird h+ is currently unavailable.  will this work?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically yes, it will "see" a spike at 1420 mhz but you will need an SDR program and maybe a raspberry pi with a sound card.

Question 3

at 6 and 5 giga herz, can we  use it, with less amplification ? what will be the ampluficatin ??

Accepted Answer

No, only good to about 4.0 ghz.

Question 4

Can this be connected directly to a rtl-sdr? it is currently too cold to get to the antenna to hook it up there but i do not want to mess anything up

Accepted Answer

This preamp requires +5vdc be applied through its output connector to operate the transistor inside the amp.Some SDR have 5vdc present at there input connector some don't.See if a DC voltmeter can detect a voltage to its input connector. If not a power injector will have to be bought and placed between the SDR and this preamp.A seperate +5dc power source  would be needed to run the power injector and the preamp.

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Brand Name	RTL-SDR Blog
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Manufacturer	RTL-SDR Blog
Material Type	Pcb, Electronic Components
Maximum Supply Voltage	3 volts
Minimum Supply Voltage	3 volts
Model	WBLNA
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Number of Channels	1
Number of Items	2
Package Type Name	box
Part Number	WBLNA
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UPC	651989513519
Voltage	5 volts

RTL-SDR Blog Wideband Low Noise Amplifier Bias Tee Powered

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