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CALLISTO Receiver for e-CALLISTO Radio Solar Spectrometer
Network
The
CALLISTO-NA (North America) Receiver is available partially-built
or ready-built and
tested. The –NA version incorporates all engineering change requests (ECR) and
remedies all non-conformance reports (NCR) through October 2011. The main
differences between the North American and ETH versions are panel layout and the
dc power input connector.
The CALLISTO-NA Receiver is controlled by a user's PC
running the supplied Windows application software. Spectral data are collected
in the Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) file format. On prior arrangement
the data can be regularly sent to to ETH Zurich for use in the
e-CALLISTO solar
spectrometer network.
e-CALLISTO North
America Product Range
Click here for
CALLISTO-NA Receiver description, specifications and information and a
brief description of the e-CALLISTO Solar Spectrometer Network
Support
- CALLISTO-NA Receivers in all versions include complete construction and setup
manuals on CD
- We provide reasonable email technical support for CALLISTO
Receivers and products purchased from us. When contacting us, please remember we work on this project in our
private time and it is unlikely you will receive an instant reply, but you
will receive a reply (unlike 90% of the companies you deal with). Be sure
to read the manuals BEFORE contacting us.
Manuals
Production Runs
CALLISTO-NA Receivers in all versions are prepared in limited production runs using
private time and effort. We do not procure parts in large quantities, and
we setup production runs to satisfy only current demand. Please take that
into consideration when you place your order. If you would like to order
the CALLISTO-NA Receiver in quantity, please contact us for a delivery schedule before
ordering.
Receiver Configurations Available for
Ordering
We no longer offer the CALLISTO-NA Receiver as a kit; We offer
only ready-built versions as follows:
READY-BUILT: For the ready-built configuration (part number CR-RBT)
all components are installed on
the PCB and on the front/rear panels, and the completed receiver is tested and ready
for use. No hardware construction is required.
Click here for a picture of
what you will receive when you order p/'n CR-RBT.

The CALLISTO-NA Receiver includes
- Professionally manufactured printed circuit board (PCB),
2-sided, silkscreened with all components installed and tested
- Extruded aluminum enclosure with custom machined and
labeled front/rear end panels
- Interface connectors and associated wiring components
for RF input, focal plane unit, external clock, power input, video output
and EIA-232 interface
- CD with application software and construction and
setup manuals (application software requires Windows 2000 or later)
Important note: The software supplied is not compatible with Linux
operating systems. DO NOT use Windows emulators on LINUX systems; always use
native Windows installations to avoid strange system behavior.
Optional
- EIA-232 cable (DB-9F to DB-9M, straight-through
wiring, shielded)
- USB-serial adapter
- 50 ohm terminations and coaxial cable test jumper
cable
- AC adapter power supplies, 115 Vac, 60 Hz input
(North America only) or Universal Input for 50 or 60 Hz. Note: A
power supply capable of at least 500 mA or 6 W at 12 Vdc is required for
powering the CALLISTO-NA receiver when the receiver does not control a focal
plane unit. A power supply capable of at least 1000 mA or 12 W at 12 Vdc is
required for
powering the CALLISTO-NA receiver when it controls a focal plane unit.
- Tower-mounted low-noise amplifier
(TMA) with low noise amplifier power coupler (LPC) equipped with one or
two low noise amplifier modules (2nd module is optional). A version also is
available for use with a cross-polarized log periodic dipole antenna
- A variety of antennas including linear 17-element and 21-element
log periodic antennas, cross-polarized 15x2-element log periodic antenna and
Long Wavelength Array (LWA) cross-polarized, tied-fork dipole antenna.
These are briefly
described here.
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Additional details on LWA cross-polarized,
tied-fork dipole antenna including active balun assembly and ground stake
The CALLISTO-NA Receiver Kit DOES
NOT include
- Antenna system (see Optional items above and price list below. For additional information, please
inquire
- Coaxial cable transmission line and associated RF
connectors
- Antenna discharge unit (lightning protector; note:
TMA-1 and TMA-2 include lightning protectors)
- Note: We can provide recommendations
for items not included, please
inquire
CALLISTO-NA Receiver and Accessories Ordering Information and Prices (subject to
change)
Item |
Description |
Price |
Availability (note) |
CR-RBT |
CALLISTO-NA Receiver, ready-built and tested |
US $499.00 each |
Usually 10 ~ 15 days |
TMA-1 |
Low noise tower-mounted amplifier and LNA power
coupler, includes one low noise amplifier module |
US$999.00 each |
Usually 30 days |
TMA-2 |
Low noise tower-mounted amplifier and LNA power
coupler, includes two low noise amplifier modules |
US$1299 each |
Usually 30 days |
LNA-2 |
Additional LNA module kit for TMA-1, for field
installation |
US$259.00 each |
Usually 30 days |
TMA2Q/LPC2Q |
Low noise tower-mounted amplifier and LNA power
coupler dual assy. with quadrature coupler for use with p/n CLP-X antenna,
50~500 MHz |
US$2199.00 each |
Usually 30 days |
UPC-590 |
Dual Up-Converter,
5~85 MHz RF input, 205~285 MHz IF output, for Callisto |
US$1188.00 each |
Usually 10 ~ 15 days |
CPI-1 |
Calisto-Pi,
spectrogram processor based on Raspberry Pi |
US$143.00 each |
Usually 10 ~ 15 days |
CPI-2 |
Callisto-Pi2,
spectrogram processor based on Raspberry Pi |
Please inquire |
Usually 30 days |
ACA-1207.2 |
AC adapter power supply,
regulated 12 Vdc, 7.2 W output, SMPS (NA only)* ** |
US $20.00 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACA-1212 |
AC adapter power supply, regulated 12 Vdc, 12 W
output, SMPS (includes splitter cable) (NA only)* ** |
US $49.45 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACA-3/ACA-1212L |
AC adapter power supply, regulated 12 Vdc, 1.0 A
output, linear PS (includes splitter cable) (NA only)* ** |
US $47.95 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACA-0507.5 |
AC adapter power supply, regulated 5 Vdc, 7.5 W
output, SMPS for Callisto-Pi model CPI-1 (NA only)* ** |
US $21.15 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACU-0509 |
AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated
5 Vdc, 9 W output, SMPS for Callisto-Pi model CPI-1 (includes
four "worldwide"
interchangeable input clips) ** |
US $36.00 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACU-1210 |
AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated 12 Vdc,
10 W
output, SMPS (Includes
four "worldwide"
interchangeable input clips) ** |
US $61.00 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACU-1212 |
AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated
12 Vdc, 12 W output, SMPS (Includes splitter cable and
four "worldwide"
interchangeable input clips) ** |
US $61.00 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
ACU-1510 |
AC adapter power supply, universal input, regulated 15 Vdc,
10 W output, SMPS (Includes
four "worldwide"
interchangeable input clips) ** |
US $61.00 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
CBL-1 |
EIA-232 cable,
DB9-F/M, shielded, 1.5 m |
US $15.00 each |
Stock, ships within 2 business days |
CLP-1 |
Creative Design CLP5130-1N, 21-element log periodic
antenna, 50~1300 MHz |
US $495.00 each |
30 ~ 60 days |
CLP-2 |
Creative Design CLP5130-2N, 17-element log periodic
antenna, 105~1300 MHz |
US $365.00 each |
30 ~ 60 days |
LWA-SYS |
LWA cross-polarized,
tied-fork dipole antenna,
5 ~ 90 MHz |
Order info |
10 ~ 30 days |
USB-1 |
USB-Serial adapter, WinXP/7/10 compatible |
US $20.00 each |
10 ~ 30 days |
N-TERM |
Coaxial termination, 50 ohm, N-Male |
US $24.00 each |
10 ~ 30 days |
CX240-1N |
Coaxial test jumper, 6 mm diameter x 1 m long,
LMR-240, N-Male both ends |
US $25.50 each |
10 ~ 30 days |
USS |
Shipping with insurance, US
only |
Determined at shipment |
See note below |
INS |
Shipping International |
Determined at shipment |
See note below |
Notes:
* NA only: Indicates 2-blade ac input plug for North America
** We may substitute ac adapter power supplies with slightly different power
ratings and part numbers based on stock on hand.
Availability: Times shown are after funds receipt. Time varies according
to stock on-hand and availability from suppliers.
Prices do not include taxes, duties or tariffs. Charges
for customs and brokerage fees may apply to international orders.
To place an order, contact us at the following address:

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