SCPC Receivers

[raoul5788]

Are SCPC receivers still in use? I have a like new SCPC-100.

 

[comfortably_numb]

I haven't heard that term in a long time! I used to have one about 30 years ago for C-band

 

[TRG]

Pretty sure that went away with the switch from analog to digital.

 

[raoul5788]

Pretty sure that went away with the switch from analog to digital.

That's what I thought. So there aren't any analog signals on the big dishes anymore?

 

[KE4EST]

That's what I thought. So there aren't any analog signals on the big dishes anymore?

No, no use for that now.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

These were fun to play with, so many hidden radio feeds that were up there.

 

[raoul5788]

Dang, and it's virtually brand new, too.

 

[FTA4PA]

Kind of sad how perfectly good equipment like that is relegated to the scrap heap when technology progresses.