🛰️ NooElec SAWbird+ GOES - Enhanced Saw Filter & Ultra-Low Noise LNA Module for NOAA (GOES/LRIT/HRIT/HRPT) Applications. 1688MHz Central Frequency Review

I was reluctant to purchase this unit after being disappointed with the performance of the Nooelec Distll FM and Distill AM filters. However, I was impressed with this device when paired with a small parabolic trellis dish. In 24-hour operation, 7 days a week, this amplifier-antenna combination works almost flawlessly, with only a few errors (<10) occurring per day. Two amplifiers ensure adequate signal amplification, and the built-in filter rejects nearby interference very well. Highly…

Robust low noise amplifier/filter in general. Exceeds gain specifications by approximately 35dB. Noise figure approx. 1.9 dB. I recorded the measured gain from 1.6GHz to 1.8GHz. The only wish is the marking on the housing of the inputs and outputs. The input is on the side with a micro USB connector.

Great for what it's meant to be! It's nice to have a assembled unit with fewer handling worries. Easier to install than raw panels. Built as things were once built!

If you want to receive weak signals from geostationary satellites, this is the LNA you need. When I had another LNA pointing at GOES 16 I had about -105dBm, but when I used this LNA I saw my signal rise to -72.5dBm. I highly recommend this product. 🛰

I've tried regular and broadband LNAs before and it's 100% better. I was able to get GOES satellite data with a *very* marginal dish (TV dish with cardboard and foil tops). Would recommend to anyone interested in amateur satellite projects.

Perhaps an entry/exit marking would help? Especially for the mentally handicapped like me. I sat there for an hour trying to figure out what I did wrong. The device works great! Many Thanks

This is the 30dB version but requires 180mA supplied by the NESDR SMARTee, the RSP -2 not enough power; these are crowbars; Get the 20dB SAWBIRD version instead - it only draws 30mA; or you can buy a 30dB version and feed it a non-RSP-2 bias.

my new nooelec sawbird+geos premium saw filter works well before i got it i could barely see satellite images now that i connected it i get very good images so i would recommend that nooelec has looked after everyone who is interested in geophotography.

Great filter, I don't think I could have achieved my goal without it. My goal is to get pictures of number 16. The build quality is amazing and it works as expected. Please note that it can be a little confusing which end of the antenna to connect to your device. The end where you apply voltage to the bias tee and connect your device is the end with the LED. Overall 10/10!