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Jonathan Fremerman edited this page Jul 9, 2026 · 1 revision

Before buying antennas, cables, mounting etc. for radar applications, it's advised to first review this page: RETINA Purchase, Install, and Configuration Guide

Device Description Required? Provided with Offworld Labs Purchase Link
Raspberry Pi (4GB RAM) Main system processing REQUIRED PROVIDED Available worldwide
Raspberry Pi Case & Power Supply Housing & Power REQUIRED PROVIDED available here
64GB microSD SIM Card Main system memory REQUIRED PROVIDED Sandisk Extreme
SDRplay RSPduo Signal Measurement REQUIRED PROVIDED Available from Manufacturer worldwide
USB A to B Connects Pi to RSPduo REQUIRED PROVIDED Available at Digikey worldwide
Telescoping Antenna Initial Categorization OPTIONAL NOT available here
Surveillance Antenna Sensing Airborne Objects REQUIRED NOT
Reference Antenna Comparing reflected signals to original signal REQUIRED NOT
Coax Cables RG6 can work, low loss cables like RG11 recommended. OPTIONAL NOT
Coax Grounding Block For lightning arresting if mounting your antenna in place it could be struck by lightning RECOMMENDED NOT
Grounding Wire and Rod For connecting your Grounding Block to the earth and service entrance grounding for lighting dissipation RECOMMENDED NOT
Antenna Mounts Discussed more in install section OPTIONAL NOT
Phone or Computer Required to configure system REQUIRED NOT
SMA to Coax Adaptors Needed to land coax cables into the SDRduo OPTIONAL NOT
Ferrites To remove common mode noise from Coax RECOMMENDED NOT
Coax 50 to 75 Ohm Matching Pad Can be used to remove some loss connecting 50 to 75 Ohm devices OPTIONAL NOT
Micro HDMI and Monitor with USB Keyboard For those who are more capable with linux and want access to the CLI OPTIONAL NOT
Ethernet Cable For connecting the system over ethernet rather than Wifi for a more stable connection OPTIONAL NOT

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