Transforming an Analog Radio into a Cosmos Radio Receiver

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SUMMARY

Transforming a simple analog radio into a radio telescope is feasible and can be achieved at a relatively low cost. The primary modification involves adjusting the antenna to capture cosmic radio waves effectively. Frequencies play a crucial role in this transformation, as specific frequencies are essential for radio astronomy. Notable historical contributions to this field include the work of Grote Reber, who pioneered amateur radio astronomy in the 1930s.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of radio frequency principles
  • Familiarity with antenna design and modifications
  • Basic knowledge of radio astronomy concepts
  • Experience with analog radio devices
NEXT STEPS
  • Research radio telescope design principles
  • Learn about specific frequencies used in radio astronomy
  • Explore antenna modification techniques for radio devices
  • Investigate historical developments in amateur radio astronomy
USEFUL FOR

Amateur radio enthusiasts, hobbyist astronomers, and anyone interested in exploring radio astronomy using modified analog devices.

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hello folks.

1.its possible to change simple analog radio device (reciever) to cosmos radio waves reciever or just cosmos radio with relativy small price.

if you know how please ilustrate it with images, thank you very much.
 
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shimun said:
hello folks.

1.its possible to change simple analog radio device (reciever) to cosmos radio waves reciever or just cosmos radio with relativy small price.

if you know how please ilustrate it with images, thank you very much.
What's a cosmos radio? Do you mean Ratio Telescope? What frequencies are involved with your analog radio and whatever a cosmos radio is?

http://abyss.uoregon.edu/~js/images/radio_telescope.gif
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Yes ratio telescope; how to change radio device to ratio telescope , its only matter of antena or more ? frequences doesn't matter, let be default, just want catch a principle of changing one device to another.

Audiomax-MPR-9-FM-AM-Analog-Radio-w-SD-USB-MP3.jpg
 
shimun said:
Yes ratio telescope; how to change radio device to ratio telescope , its only matter of antena or more ? frequences doesn't matter, let be default, just want catch a principle of changing one device to another.

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What have you been reading so far about how radio teelescopes work and what they are used for? What can you tell us about those things?

And the frequencies matter very much. There are certain frequencies that are used in radio astronomy, and many that are not. Please tell us which frequencies are the most important and why... :smile:
 
You can just detune your radio between stations (AM works better). A portion of the static you hear is the cosmic background radiation. So there you go, a cosmos radio!
 
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berkeman said:
Do you mean Ratio Telescope?

Do you mean a radio telescope? :wink:
 
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It's simply a matter of what you want to measure. If the experiment you want to attempt lines up with the spec's of a household radio then you can use it to conduct your experiment!

Some things to keep in mind:

The field was pioneered in the 30s by amateur radio enthusiasts in their backyard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grote_Reber
Measuring some things, like the Sun or Jupiter, are relatively cheap and easy to do.
https://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov
 
Drakkith said:
Do you mean a radio telescope? :wink:
Oops, yes...o0)
 

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