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LaNA is a very high performance, wideband LNA module designed for general purpose SDR applications.
Each module allows for 3 different power options, but you should only power with one option at any given time! The recommended power input through the SMA output port (for bias-tee capable SDRs like the NESDR SMArTee XTR) is 3V-5V DC. Alternatively, if you don't have a bias-tee capable SDR, you can use the external power options--the microUSB port, or DC barrel connector via the included DC to microUSB adapter. The recommended external power input is 3.3V-5.5V DC.
Though there is protection circuitry on LaNA for overvoltage conditions--and voltages of up to 12V DC should still work and will not damage the device--it is not recommended for long-term usage.
Each LaNA module has an internal EMI shield to protect the sensitive circuitry from external interference and is fully ESD-protected.
Daniel Deziel
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2025
Amazing product. If you're having trouble pulling in distant sites, I highly recommend one of these. Of course the right antenna, preferably mounted outside, will make all the difference too.
altpornfan
Reviewed in Poland on January 9, 2025
Na falach 125 małem stacje radowe z 100. Myślę kupie flamingo - nie czułem jakieś poprawy. Nie wiem w jakiej kolejności to ustawić
Ralph E. Decker
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
I hooked this up to a scanner and also a spectrum analyzer. The resulting signals were worse than without the pre-amp. The pre-amp just raised the noise floor which degraded the actual signal.Stay away from this product.
Will
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
I'm using a RTL-SDR to do ADS-B flight tracking and this increased the range I can track aircraft by an average of about 30 miles.
Dean
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
The bad and the ugly, I can not power this from a RSP1a SDR because it needs more current than is available. This makes it rough to install it closer to the antenna and power it through the coax, unless you use a separate coax base bias-t. It does work great powered through the USB connection or if I use it on an SDR/RTL V3 or Blog V4. The new V3 LNA (This one) will not feed power back into your receiver.Tech support is great, however the new specifications for this unit had not been published at the time of my purchase. I think they need to update because it is worth bragging about.Gain vs. noise is comparable to the commercial units of yesteryear, in other words, this is not a unit to sneeze at and would have fit the needs of business and emergency personnel in their line of work.These are not even comparable to the 3 or 4 pin chips used in the $5-$6 range of LNA, if you're tech-savvy, look up the cost of a decent RF amplifying integrated circuit (if you have a strong heart that is).Was it worth the cost? With this unit I would say yes, however you still require a signal of some strength for any amplifier to work.
Phillip
Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2024
Ich bin absolut begeistert von diesem Verstärker! Seitdem ich ihn für meinen ADS-B-Empfang nutze, hat sich meine Reichweite deutlich verbessert – von 300 km auf etwa 400 km. Der Verstärker bietet eine tolle Leistung mit hoher Verstärkung und niedriger Rauschzahl, was für meinen Einsatzbereich einfach perfekt ist. Auch der Stromverbrauch ist wirklich gering, was ihn noch effizienter macht. Die Installation war super einfach, und das Aluminiumgehäuse fühlt sich robust und hochwertig an. Der Adapter und der SMA-Stecker, die dabei sind, machen die Verbindung zu meinem SDR auch ganz unkompliziert. Der Verstärker hat wirklich dazu beigetragen, dass ich Signale aus noch weiter entfernten Regionen empfangen kann. Für alle, die ihre Empfangsreichweite verbessern wollen, kann ich diesen Verstärker nur empfehlen!
Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
Works well but I still think you should focus on good antenna and unobstructed line of sight. This won’t help if your antenna polarization, SWR and obstacles are the issue. Seems to work well though. I will test in on a VNA when I have a chance.
Jack
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
I use this LNA to mainly listen to far-away air traffic, and it boosted my range from maybe 40 miles to being able to pick up planes a state away. One thing to note is that you do need to be wary of strong signals nearby, as I live near an airport and their ATIS can "bleed" into nearby frequencies when amplified too much. Not a fault of the product though, that's just how radio work. I've also used it with NOAA satellites and it gets me another minute or so of strong signal during a pass.
Aaron Kelly
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
I wish they would include the required DC filter to strip the 5vdc. It's not terribly expensive, but required to use this thing.Complaints about required parts aside, it does the business. Works great! I'm using it to pick up ADS-B from airplanes at the moment. I was picking up an average of 8 planes within 20 miles without the LNA. With the LNA I pick up 60+ planes, some over 150 miles away (granted, they were at 40,000 feet).This wide band LNA is well worth the price! Just don't forget to also buy the required SMA dc filter so you don't harm your transceiver.
lolo rct
Reviewed in France on May 1, 2023
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Maz
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2023
This is the second one i've bought. I've used one with a little telescopic and a Flamingo+ filter and its the best, cheapest active scanner antenna there is, easily rivalling expensive name brands. The design is really cool too. Highly recommend.
Guzman
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
Like other Nooelec products that I have purchased, this LANA amplifier is well made and works as stated.You do have to filter out any other interference, like 14.5kW Radio Amor 100.3 FM, or you will end up amplifying interference as well as your signal. However, using the Nooelec broadcast FM filter, I am able to get many more signals in the 1-2GHz range. I use this amp with an SDR Play 1A and I use its bias-T to power the amp. Powering it this way, I do not need to put a DC block in line with the receiver. If you power the amp through the micro USB, you should get the Nooelec DC block or another brands DC block. The amplification range is from 20MHz to 4GHz, so it does nothing for HF signals. I found the amp to be low noise and have low insertion loss. The 85mA low power consumption makes it ideal for the SDR Play. Some reviews said that the amp does not work, but keep in mind that the LED power light should be facing your receiver or you will only see noise and think the LANA does work. This is a well made, general purpose RF amp. I like Nooelec and their well made, high value products with cool names. Get one, it's fun to play with.
David U
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
I purchased this to use with a scanner with an attic mounted antenna and long feeder run. The low Noise Figure and decent gain of the LNA made a big difference to reception, for example I'm now able to pickup the control tower at a local airport where previously I could only receive aircraft that were airborne.The device is very well made with an extruded case housing a very nice PCB with the RF electronics inside another screened enclosure.There are options to power feed the device using DC via the coax on the Output connector using an external Bias-Tee or it can be powered via USB connector from a local PSU. But be aware then when you use the USB connector the DC voltage is fed back down the coax which could potentially damage a connected receiver, so when using with a local PSU via USB a coaxial DC block should be used on the Output side. This isn't a product deficiency and it's clear from the spec sheet that it works this way, but it is something to be aware of - I only realized it because the power LED went out when I connected the feeder down the scanner.
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