EDIT: I'm changing the purpose of this thread to become a list of SMA connectors reported to work with System Blue main board.  Please submit your full info for part and source as post to this thread.  Thanks!

TE Connectivity Part# 5-1814832-1 / Farnell Part# 1248990 / Newark Part# 13M4002  --- Description:  "5-1814832-1 -  RF / Coaxial Connector, SMA Coaxial, Straight Jack, Solder, 50 ohm, Beryllium Copper:"
-- Reported by "allsorts" and "Andrew.Instone-Cowie"

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Original Post:

So, no idea what possessed me NOT to buy the SMA connectors when I bought the station.  Guess I thought that buying them from a supply house over here would not be that difficult.  So far, I own 8 SMA connectors that won't fit the board...  connector housing pins are too large to fit through the PCB holes...

And these were NICE Cinch connectors too....

Do I really have to buy the LPRS from the UK or settle for cheap Chinese UXCELL connectors that don't even have a board standoff ledge on the legs...

I'd really prefer the next batch work and be quality parts...  at least a little better anyway.

I believe I have identified WHY I have yet to receive my station activation email AND why I never receive an email notification of replies to threads to which I am subscribed...

I OWN my email server.  I ban IP ranges of ISPs, foreigh and domestic, who allow nefarious activity using their IPs if they fail to take action against the malevolent actors.

I suspect that Blitzortung.org is using IPs from such an ISP...

I need someone to clue me in to the IPs used for the email servers and forum and website, so I can add them to my "ALLOW" and "IGNORE" lists on my server so emails will go through BOTH ways.  

Thank you in advance!!!

Assembly instructions refer to a "point" on the Pin 1 corner of the filter chips.  I see no discernible point.

Perhaps it is a terminology or translation issue.

What is a fool-proof way of making sure the filters are oriented to the board properly prior to soldering?

Is the picture in the instructions correct? Is the printing on the chips consistent?  Can the printing be used as a key to orientation?

Thanks in advance...  I want to get the filters and SMA connectors filled in, so I can get the box on the air!!!

Hi: almost finished with the build and no problems so far.

I have a question about the LED order. I know it really doesn't matter, but to be consistent with everyone else, which of the following is correct. I must add that I am somewhat red/green color blind: I can see a lit LED fine, but on a printed page...not so good.

On the front panel picture it appears as if this is the order is (starting L to R with Power)  R, G, G. Y, B, R, R



below that picture it shows the controller board with the order of R (on right of picture, would = Power on front panel), G, G, R, B, then whatever on the right of the front panel (Y,R or R,Y) . I know this is a silly question, but for consistencies sake, I thought it is worth it.

Steve

Why can't I get rid of the Ad banner at the bottom of BlitzortungLive? I have even supported the app, and on a phone it gets in the way and is flat annoying.

Where do we report problems with the LightningMaps.org page?  It's very difficult to figure out who and where to make reports.

Currently the "your location" feature is not working... or at least is not displaying the icon...  some days now.  No changes on my end.

Seems a problem which occur more and more on the european side. No issues on retrieving data from USA?

Someone knows the problem.

Regards

Nicolas

Hello: I just received my new system Blue (Thank you Egon!) and am starting the assembly. I have two questions:

1  My board is marked PCB 20.4. Am I correct that I do NOT have to follow step 2.3 in the documentation? This is in regards to the voltage regulator extension.

2  In the description of system Red, there is a discussion on shielding the ferrite antennas, while in the System Blue documents it appears as if this is not necessary. Is this right?

Thank you,  Steve

Got my station main box running without issues.  Got the account creation link via the Station GUI, and submitted registration.

Message that I would receive activation link at the registration email.

Question:  How long does it usually take before the activation email arrives?  No sign of it.  Have checked all folders (junk/spam, et al).

Del ............