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Jonathan Fremerman edited this page Jul 9, 2026
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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 |