Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] usrp2 tune two different frequencies

[ematlis]

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009, Matt Ettus wrote:

> address@hidden wrote:
> > On Mon, 20 Apr 2009, Johnathan Corgan wrote:
> >
> > > On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 7:59 AM,  <address@hidden> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Is there any reason why the situation could not be the same as with the
> > > > USPR1, with which I can program 2 DDC's on 1 LFRX daughterboard (with
> > > > the
> > > > appropriate mux) to tune in two separate frequencies?
> > >
> > > Yes, the USRP2 only has one DDC in the FPGA code.
> > >
> > > Johnathan
> > I guess I was just curious why there is only one DDC in the FPGA, and if
> > it's possible in future that more than one will be made available.
>
>
> It wouldn't be hard at all to put a second one in there, along with a
> second DUC.  Everything is set up to hold it, and there is enough space.
>
> We just haven't had a need yet, since the USRP2 only holds one
> daughterboard.  If, however, you want to RX or transmit 2 different
> signals on the same daughterboard, or are using a BasicRX/TX with dual
> independent real signals at IF, then it would make sense.
>
> Matt
I'm in a position only to say, yes please!  I do actually use the 
BasicRX/LFRX daughterboards with 2 real channels.

thanks,
eric