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Free shipping to Monday 9 February!

Folks, We’re away for a few days from Thursday 5 February until Monday 9 February, so as there’ll be a short delay in shipping until we return, we’re offering free shipping worldwide during this period. Orders already placed will be … Continue reading

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FUNcube Dongle update

Folks If it’s not too late, may I wish you all a happy new year! It finally looks like we’re getting better at forecasting demand as over the past few months we’ve managed to maintain an in-stock status of the … Continue reading

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FUNcube Christmas ordering

Folks Seasons greetings to all! We currently have a good stock of FUNcube Dongles ready for immediate dispatch, you can order here. Here are the cutoff dates for delivery before Christmas day: North America: Tuesday 23 December 11:00 UTC Northwest … Continue reading

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FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and Raspberry Pi

Folks, I’ve been working on some firmware for the FCD Pro+ to work around the USB stack limitations of the Raspberry Pi. The workaround reduces the bandwidth of the FCD to work within those conditions: there is one version for … Continue reading

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We’ve moved and back up and running!

Folks, While we still have a little more unpacking to do, we’re now back up and running following our move, so we’re now back to dispatching FUNcube Dongles immediately. Thank you all for your patience! Many thanks, Howard

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Yet more FUNcube satellites!

Folks Although the FUNcube Dongle is capable of receiving many different types of signals, both from terra firma and from space, it was originally designed to receive the FUNcube-1 satellite launched back in November 2013. What we weren’t expecting when … Continue reading

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Pro+ and Pro differences

Folks A quick note to let you know that you should make sure when downloading documentation and software that you are using the correct versions for whichever FUNcube Dongle you have! Aside from different front markings, you can identify which … Continue reading

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Firmware updating on the FUNcube Dongle Pro+

Folks, As you may know, there are two FUNcube Dongle models out there, the original FUNcube Dongle Pro (aka FCDP, serial numbers below 10000, firmware v18x where x is a release letter, with v18j the most recent) and the newer … Continue reading

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FUNcube Dongle and SMA connectors (and the Dashboard)

Folks, I wrote a note about the SMA connectors that the FUNcube Dongle uses for its antenna connection some time ago, but I think it’s probably worth reiterating. All FUNcube Dongles have conventional SMA female connectors, so your antenna lead needs to … Continue reading

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February 2014 update

Folks, The New Year has been busy, we’ve had some large commercial orders as well as plenty of personal customers, many I am sure eager to try their hand at receiving the recently launched FUNcube satellite, as well as many other signals: remember … Continue reading

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