[Flexradio] Amp won't unkey

[K6JEK]

The Flex works fine with a Ten-Tec Titan but on a different amp it keys 
the amp but doesn't unkey.  If I disconnect the keyline from the amp 
and plug it back in or power cycle the amp it unkeys.

The Ten-Tec has transistor keying.  This second amp has a 12V relay 
drawing 28 mA, keyed by grounding the the relay.  Ought to be simple, 
shouldn't it?   I used 7 for relay, 15 for ground and connected 8 to 7.

Have any of you experienced this and fixed it?   I saw similar items in 
the archives couldn't track down and actual fix.

Thanks,

Jon


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Re: [Flexradio] Software decoder for BCB HD AM signals...

[Jim Lux]

At 07:15 PM 10/3/2006, Barry Jablonski wrote:
>Thanks, Jim and Frank,
>
>I fully understand your responses.  But for one moment, please amuse 
>me.  Frank, I know you are my neighbor,
>Jim, you are not here in NJ.  The NYC stations are bombarding my QTH 
>with kilowatts of AM HD radiation --
>why is it that, I, as an experimenter/hobbiest can't decoded their 
>freely radiated signals?  I think that the protocols
>are in the public domain.  What am I missing?


They are no more in the public domain than the signals from a Ku-band 
DBS satellite are in the public domain or an encrypted datalink 
between (other than ham) licensed stations.

All they have to do is make sure that they don't violate the 
regulatory spectral mask, and they're good to go.

It's not like ham radio where there's a regulatory prohibition of 
codes that obscure the meaning.




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Re: [Flexradio] Software decoder for BCB HD AM signals...

[Frank Brickle]

Barry Jablonski wrote:

> The NYC stations are bombarding my QTH
> with kilowatts of AM HD radiation --
> why is it that, I, as an experimenter/hobbiest can't decoded their
> freely radiated signals?  I think that the protocols
> are in the public domain.  What am I missing?

Patents. The protocols may be published, but they are most
definitely not in the public domain.

Copyright law is about distribution and distribution only. Not
patent law. If you make an HD receiver without paying licensing
fees to iBiquity, you've infringed their patents. It doesn't make
*any difference* how you arrived at it or what you do with it. You
make it, you pay for it, no exceptions. Not getting caught is not
the same as not infringing.

US Intellectual Property law is corrosive and destructive and it's
been getting worse. That's one reason we here are all such
fanatics about the GPL. It's also why the current efforts by TAPR
to create a hardware license parallel to the GPL are so very
important for the future of SDR experimentation and development.

73
Frank
AB2KT

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Re: [Flexradio] Software decoder for BCB HD AM signals...

[Barry Jablonski]

Thanks, Jim and Frank,

I fully understand your responses.  But for one moment, please amuse 
me.  Frank, I know you are my neighbor,
Jim, you are not here in NJ.  The NYC stations are bombarding my QTH 
with kilowatts of AM HD radiation --
why is it that, I, as an experimenter/hobbiest can't decoded their 
freely radiated signals?  I think that the protocols
are in the public domain.  What am I missing?

I'm an old school Bell Labs type -- too many years in the communication 
field.  Please explain the errors in my
naive thinking.

Respectively

Barry
WB2ZXJ


Jim Lux wrote:

> At 12:54 PM 10/3/2006, Frank Brickle wrote:
>
>> iBiquity uses a proprietary codec which requires substantial
>> license fees. Until and unless the patents are liberated somehow,
>> there will not be a GPL HD radio codec.
>
>
> For receiver only:
> $25K up front license fee plus $6/unit for sell price above $150 US 
> dealer cost, 4% of price for <$150 dealer cost.  License follows a 
> brand, not a manufacturer (that is, if you sell 20 different models of 
> receiver, all under the same brand name, you pay just the $25K, if you 
> "private label" them, $25K for each private label brand)
>
> For development (boards, modules, sample products, but not mass 
> production)
>
> $25K up front, $0.05/module manufactured, + 47.5k for a development 
> package (which includes an exciter, software development tools, PC 
> interface, etc.)
>
>
> As Frank points out, even in the nickel a module model, it's not 
> compatible with GPL, since the required source code distribution would 
> probably disclose the codec.
>
>
>
> Jim, W6RMK
>
>


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[Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Lee A Crocker]

Speaking of DRM 

I just read about the experience of a ham making a QSO
using DRM with this software with his SDR-1000 

http://www.n1su.com/windrm/ 

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Re: [Flexradio] CW timing when running amd dual core

[Ken - N9VV]

Good catch there Doug,
did you also try the AFFINITY selection from CTRL-ALT-DEL in the process 
display under XP? just right click on any process and select the CPU and 
the priority. That is a very nice (hidden) feature in XP.

Check out the XP affinity and priority optimization issues on this 
little webpage: http://www.n9vv.com/XP-optimization.html

There are utilities in Linux to do the same thing.
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/setting-processor-affinity-certain-task-or-process.html
for taskset and sched utilities

http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-affinity.html
where sched_set is discussed

de ken n9vv


Douglas Shock wrote:
> More research lead me to discover that AMD knew about this issue and has
> very quietly released an "amd dual core optimization patch"  After applying
> this patch on my xp platform the timing issues have not reared their ugly
> head again on CW. Plus it appears my CPU util went down a few % points as
> well.

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Re: [Flexradio] Software decoder for BCB HD AM signals...

[Jim Lux]

At 12:54 PM 10/3/2006, Frank Brickle wrote:
>iBiquity uses a proprietary codec which requires substantial
>license fees. Until and unless the patents are liberated somehow,
>there will not be a GPL HD radio codec.

For receiver only:
$25K up front license fee plus $6/unit for sell price above $150 US 
dealer cost, 4% of price for <$150 dealer cost.  License follows a 
brand, not a manufacturer (that is, if you sell 20 different models 
of receiver, all under the same brand name, you pay just the $25K, if 
you "private label" them, $25K for each private label brand)

For development (boards, modules, sample products, but not mass production)

$25K up front, $0.05/module manufactured, + 47.5k for a development 
package (which includes an exciter, software development tools, PC 
interface, etc.)


As Frank points out, even in the nickel a module model, it's not 
compatible with GPL, since the required source code distribution 
would probably disclose the codec.



Jim, W6RMK 



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[Flexradio] CW timing when running amd dual core

[Douglas Shock]

I was experiencing some pretty significant timing issues with CW. It was
suggested that a I reboot the system and the cause of getting the timer out
of synch hadn't been pinpointed yet. Well here is what I discovered. I hope
it helps others out there and yes…it fixed my issues.



I am running an AMD X2 core cpu. As fate might have it, I was researching
whether this cpu would work in Linux. I discovered that it would but that it
suffered from out-of-synch timing issues between the 2 cpu's.



More research lead me to discover that AMD knew about this issue and has
very quietly released an "amd dual core optimization patch"  After applying
this patch on my xp platform the timing issues have not reared their ugly
head again on CW. Plus it appears my CPU util went down a few % points as
well.



So being the sharp guys you are I am sure you were already aware of this but
in the event you aren't...then here yea go.



http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3152&ref=y



A very pleased customer!

Doug / K0ZU
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Re: [Flexradio] Software decoder for BCB HD AM signals...

[Frank Brickle]

iBiquity uses a proprietary codec which requires substantial
license fees. Until and unless the patents are liberated somehow,
there will not be a GPL HD radio codec.

73
Frank
AB2KT

Barry Jablonski wrote:
> I'm just curious, is there any software out there that can decode the HD 
> radio channels on the various
> AM broadcast band stations?  It's interesting to look at the two 
> additional channels on the panadapter
> but kind of disappointing  not being able to listen to them.  The same 
> would apply to HD FM, but the
> SDR-1000 doesn't tune that band :-(
> 
> DREAM software works great for DRM, but I haven't seen anything for HD 
> AM (i.e. iBiquity Digital).
> 
> Just a quick question from a happy SDR-1000 owner.
> 
> Barry
> WB2ZXJ
> 
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[Flexradio] Software decoder for BCB HD AM signals...

[Barry Jablonski]

I'm just curious, is there any software out there that can decode the HD 
radio channels on the various
AM broadcast band stations?  It's interesting to look at the two 
additional channels on the panadapter
but kind of disappointing  not being able to listen to them.  The same 
would apply to HD FM, but the
SDR-1000 doesn't tune that band :-(

DREAM software works great for DRM, but I haven't seen anything for HD 
AM (i.e. iBiquity Digital).

Just a quick question from a happy SDR-1000 owner.

Barry
WB2ZXJ


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Re: [Flexradio] Vsound Update

[James Courtier-Dutton]

Tim Ellison wrote:
> OK, folks.  Listen up.  I have the 411 on Vsound.
> 
>  
> 
> First off, a bit of patience is in order.  Rome wasn't built in a day.
> Neither will Vsound
> 
>  
> 
> I had a chance to exchange a few e-mails with Phil regarding the current
> state of Vsound development.  Just because you have not heard anything
> or seen a blog entry doesn't mean that nothing is going on.  A lot is.
> 
>  
> 
> Here IS what is going on.  The delay getting a driver released is partly
> due to the rapid development of HPSDR (of which Janus will be of great
> interest to all SDR-1000 users) and mostly to do with our fine friends
> in Redmond Washington - Microsoft.
> 
>  
> 
> The problem is Vista and the new low latency sound subsystem that runs
> in user mode; WDF (Windows Driver Foundation) of which some of it is
> supported under XP.   The challenge is to be able to develop a universal
> user mode driver that will work with both Vista and XP.  This effort is
> important for several reasons.  One is that from a support standpoint,
> it is best to support one release.  Second is that it would provide a
> low latency sound subsystem for BOTH XP and Vista similar to what jack
> does in Linux.  If he takes the easy way out and makes an XP only
> version, there will not be any guarantees that it will work with Vista
> or be updated in the future to do so.  I think it is a prudent decision
> to take the path he has been trying to be ready for Vista since it is so
> close to being released.
> 
>  
> 
> Here is the "rub".  Since Vista is still in beta and features and
> technologies are stabilizing; WDF is still a moving target.  Phil has
> told me that he had some initial success with his first cut at a
> functional user mode driver, but the next beta release of Vista broke
> it.  He is try to find out what changed and why.
> 
>  
> 
> To that end, Phil has been in direct touch with one of the WDF
> developers in Redmond and other developers going through the same pains
> as he is.  Microsoft is FAMOUS for poorly documenting their
> technologies.  WDF is no exception.
> 
>  
> 
> For more info on WDF you can check out this PowerPoint presentation.
> 
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/0/5/f05a42ce-575b-4c60-82d6-208
> d3754b2d6/UMDF_Intro.ppt
> 
>  
> 
> Now, for those that paid their $$ to begin this development effort, you
> are to be commended for you contribution and foresight, but you have to
> look at this process like an investment.  You paid for development not a
> finished product.  A finished product will be the successful result of
> development.  If you were expecting a quick ROI, then your expectations
> need to be modified a little bit.  What you have to remember is that
> this risk free investment WILL pay off.  The Vsound development process
> isn't like what Eric does by spoiling us with 2-4 upgrades a week.  If
> it wasn't for SVN, our last upgrade would have been back on 23-June-06
> 
>  
> 
> Some of us know Phil personally and professionally and others know him
> by his immense contributions to SDR and the SDR-1000.  He is an
> upstanding and honest person of the highest caliber and I have no reason
> to doubt that there will not be a Vsound in the coming months and it
> will knock the socks off of VAC for what we Flexers want to do with it.
> Others on the reflector can vouch for his character as well. 
> 
>  
> 
> Now, not everybody is going to agree with waiting a bit longer for
> Vsound to be done right.  That is your right.  But I ask that if you
> feel that you have to express your comments regarding the pace of
> development, that you do not use a public forum such as the reflector
> for that purpose.  That should be taken up directly with Phil in a
> private correspondence in a professional manner.  Like how we all want
> to be treated.
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks Phil for providing me with a detailed update on Vsound and
> allowing me to share it with the SDR-1000 community.  The best of luck
> to you battling the mighty monster in Washington.
> 
> -Tim 

Do you need any help with a Linux driver. I am an ALSA developer.
Maybe we could get the HPSDR working in Linux earlier?

James





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Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Robert McGwier]

Marc Franco wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I regularly receive DRM transmissions with PowerSDR
> and Dream, a GPL DRM decoder. No need to purchase one.
> The setup is straightforward and it works very nice.
> In fact, I think that somewhere on the Flex Radio web
> site there is information on how to set it up.
>
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/drm/
>
> PowerSDR and Dream make an excellent DRM receiver. You
> can even see the constellation of the digital
> modulation!
>
> 73, Marc N2UO
>
>
>   
My experience is that DREAM <<< OUTPERFORMS>>> the for pay version 
almost 100% of the time.  Use DREAM because the price (and the license) 
are right.

Bob


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NJQRP/AMQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. ARRL SDR Wrk Grp Chairman
"You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat.
You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los
Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly
the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there.
The only difference is that there is no cat." - Einstein


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Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Mel Whitten]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mel Whitten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mike Monnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM


>
> I am preparing an update for this DRM/WnDRM/Dream setup.  The
> SVN has brought us many changes/enhancements which has made the
> set up much simpler.  SDR+Dream is a superior combination over any other
> ham gear I have tried including my dust collecting ICOM-8500 and 756Pro3.
> I typically see 3-5 dB SNR advantage using the SDR over other ham
> receivers. And for the experimenters, the SDR is one of the few ham (if 
> the
> only one)
> transceivers that will allow you to transmit DRM up to 0kHz in BW without
> modifications using Dream's or SPARK tx software.

..whoops, this should have read "10 kHz" in spectrum BW for DRM.  :-)
Mel


> If anyone needs some help setting up the SDR + Dream or WinDRM,
> I'll be happy to help.  I use it every day.
>
> Mel, K0PFX
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Tim Ellison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mike Monnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM
>
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> A quick search of the Flex Knowledge Base (http://kb.flex-radio.com)
>> using the key work DRM will return the KB article on exactly how to
>> setup DRM for the SDR-1000
>>
>> http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10071
>>
>>
>> There is a wealth of information there and it is easy to use too.
>>
>> -Tim
>> ---
>> Tim Ellison
>> Integrated Technical Services
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Monnier
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:49 AM
>> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>> Subject: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM
>>
>> I am considering purchasing the software needed to decode DRM or Digital
>>
>> Radio Mondiale. It is available from the folks at DRMrx and others I
>> believe.
>>
>> I want to make sure this software will work with the SDR 1000. I also
>> hope
>> the setup isn't a pain.
>>
>> I see three versions available. One is a general version requiring the
>> availability of a 12 kHz intermediate frequency output and low local
>> oscillator phase noise from any good receiver. The other two are for
>> Winradio receivers.
>>
>> Have any of you tried this software with the SDR-1K? Any problems with
>> installation or compatibility? Who offers the best software package?
>> Thanks
>> in advance.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
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Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Mel Whitten]

I am preparing an update for this DRM/WnDRM/Dream setup.  The
SVN has brought us many changes/enhancements which has made the
set up much simpler.  SDR+Dream is a superior combination over any other
ham gear I have tried including my dust collecting ICOM-8500 and 756Pro3.
I typically see 3-5 dB SNR advantage using the SDR over other ham
receivers. And for the experimenters, the SDR is one of the few ham (if the 
only one)
transceivers that will allow you to transmit DRM up to 0kHz in BW without
modifications using Dream's or SPARK tx software.

If anyone needs some help setting up the SDR + Dream or WinDRM,
I'll be happy to help.  I use it every day.

Mel, K0PFX

- Original Message - 
From: "Tim Ellison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mike Monnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM


> Mike,
>
> A quick search of the Flex Knowledge Base (http://kb.flex-radio.com)
> using the key work DRM will return the KB article on exactly how to
> setup DRM for the SDR-1000
>
> http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10071
>
>
> There is a wealth of information there and it is easy to use too.
>
> -Tim
> ---
> Tim Ellison
> Integrated Technical Services
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Monnier
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:49 AM
> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM
>
> I am considering purchasing the software needed to decode DRM or Digital
>
> Radio Mondiale. It is available from the folks at DRMrx and others I
> believe.
>
> I want to make sure this software will work with the SDR 1000. I also
> hope
> the setup isn't a pain.
>
> I see three versions available. One is a general version requiring the
> availability of a 12 kHz intermediate frequency output and low local
> oscillator phase noise from any good receiver. The other two are for
> Winradio receivers.
>
> Have any of you tried this software with the SDR-1K? Any problems with
> installation or compatibility? Who offers the best software package?
> Thanks
> in advance.
>
> Mike
>
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[Flexradio] [KB] A new KB article has been posted

[Tim Ellison]

A new Knowledge Base article, Q10259, Playing Audio Recordings made from
the Receiver Over the Air
has been recently posted.  The contributing Flexer was John, W5GI.

It describes how to play recordings made with the SDR-1000 over the air.


You can access it using this URL:
http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10260



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Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Tim Ellison]

Mike,

A quick search of the Flex Knowledge Base (http://kb.flex-radio.com)
using the key work DRM will return the KB article on exactly how to
setup DRM for the SDR-1000

http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10071


There is a wealth of information there and it is easy to use too.

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Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:49 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

I am considering purchasing the software needed to decode DRM or Digital

Radio Mondiale. It is available from the folks at DRMrx and others I 
believe.

I want to make sure this software will work with the SDR 1000. I also
hope 
the setup isn't a pain.

I see three versions available. One is a general version requiring the 
availability of a 12 kHz intermediate frequency output and low local 
oscillator phase noise from any good receiver. The other two are for 
Winradio receivers.

Have any of you tried this software with the SDR-1K? Any problems with 
installation or compatibility? Who offers the best software package?
Thanks 
in advance.

Mike 


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Re: [Flexradio] External Keyer Audio and FireBox

[Willi Reppel]

Chas,

I  used once the external audio from a keyer to create cw signals. This was 
before the SDR1k keyer did  work properly. The problem was that the tone of 
my keyer had harmonics which created additional un-wanted cw signals. 
However, you could use the new sub-rx function and look for replies to your 
call at two different frequencies. HI

vy 73  Willi

- Original Message - 
From: "Charles Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 3:14 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] External Keyer Audio and FireBox


> Hi,
>
> I have a question concerning external audio from a keyer and the
> FireBox.  Can I connect this audio to input #2 of my FireBox and
> listen to it when I key the SDR-1000 for CW with the keyer?  Input #1
> is in use for the mike, input #2 is unused and it has its own gain
> control.  I don't want to transmit a tone modulated CW
> signal  without my knowledge which may happen.  The keyer sound going
> into my headphones would be a plus.
>
> Chas
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Marc Franco]

Mike,

I regularly receive DRM transmissions with PowerSDR
and Dream, a GPL DRM decoder. No need to purchase one.
The setup is straightforward and it works very nice.
In fact, I think that somewhere on the Flex Radio web
site there is information on how to set it up.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/drm/

PowerSDR and Dream make an excellent DRM receiver. You
can even see the constellation of the digital
modulation!

73, Marc N2UO



--- Mike Monnier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I am considering purchasing the software needed to
> decode DRM or Digital 
> Radio Mondiale. It is available from the folks at
> DRMrx and others I 
> believe.
> 
> I want to make sure this software will work with the
> SDR 1000. I also hope 
> the setup isn't a pain.
> 
> I see three versions available. One is a general
> version requiring the 
> availability of a 12 kHz intermediate frequency
> output and low local 
> oscillator phase noise from any good receiver. The
> other two are for 
> Winradio receivers.
> 
> Have any of you tried this software with the SDR-1K?
> Any problems with 
> installation or compatibility? Who offers the best
> software package? Thanks 
> in advance.
> 
> Mike 
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Lyle Johnson]

> I am considering purchasing the software needed to decode DRM or Digital 
> Radio Mondiale. It is available from the folks at DRMrx and others I 
> believe...
> Have any of you tried this software with the SDR-1K? Any problems with 
> installation or compatibility? Who offers the best software package? Thanks 
> in advance.

The Flex website has details about using the SDR-1000 with DRM.  See  < 
http://www.flex-radio.com/Expert_Setups/drm.htm > and < 
http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10071 >

73,

Lyle KK7P


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[Flexradio] SDR and DRM

[Mike Monnier]

I am considering purchasing the software needed to decode DRM or Digital 
Radio Mondiale. It is available from the folks at DRMrx and others I 
believe.

I want to make sure this software will work with the SDR 1000. I also hope 
the setup isn't a pain.

I see three versions available. One is a general version requiring the 
availability of a 12 kHz intermediate frequency output and low local 
oscillator phase noise from any good receiver. The other two are for 
Winradio receivers.

Have any of you tried this software with the SDR-1K? Any problems with 
installation or compatibility? Who offers the best software package? Thanks 
in advance.

Mike 


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Re: [Flexradio] ReName PowerSDR to Anything Else

[Philip Covington]

I don't think he meant 'problems' as in defects or bugs... I think he
mean 'problems' as in interesting challenges.

73 Phil N8VB

On 10/3/06, Lee A Crocker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Real Problems?
>
> I don't have any "Real Problems"  I get on every day
> and make as many contacts as I want.  I run the radio
> on CW, SSB, digital modes, and as a an IF for my VHF
> transverters.  I run high power and low power.  I get
> good reports on my signal's quality.  I have no
> problems.  I have a lot of fun.
>
> There are enhancements that are added to my experience
> (like the second receiver) that I surely enjoy, and
> occasionally the alpha code has something broken, but
> that is the nature of alpha code.  It is not a
> "problem".  In fact I am amazed at how well the alpha
> code works, and how rapidly it is fixed when it does
> break.  Part of that is the fact that every piece of
> alpha code is so rapidly and thoroughly tested by the
> user base and the responsiveness of the software
> engineers to the feedback.  I think it is a model of
> collaboration and community, which I call a solution
> and not a problem.
>
> I have an Orion which has had one update in a year and
> a half, that is what I consider a problem.
>
> 73  W9OY
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Re: [Flexradio] ReName PowerSDR to Anything Else

[Lee A Crocker]

Real Problems?

I don't have any "Real Problems"  I get on every day
and make as many contacts as I want.  I run the radio
on CW, SSB, digital modes, and as a an IF for my VHF
transverters.  I run high power and low power.  I get
good reports on my signal's quality.  I have no
problems.  I have a lot of fun. 

There are enhancements that are added to my experience
(like the second receiver) that I surely enjoy, and
occasionally the alpha code has something broken, but
that is the nature of alpha code.  It is not a
"problem".  In fact I am amazed at how well the alpha
code works, and how rapidly it is fixed when it does
break.  Part of that is the fact that every piece of
alpha code is so rapidly and thoroughly tested by the
user base and the responsiveness of the software
engineers to the feedback.  I think it is a model of
collaboration and community, which I call a solution
and not a problem.  

I have an Orion which has had one update in a year and
a half, that is what I consider a problem.

73  W9OY 



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[Flexradio] ReName PowerSDR to Anything Else

[Lee A Crocker]

PowerSDR works for me.  Changing it because of some
individual sensitivity to advertising hype I think is
both arbitrary and silly.

73  W9OY

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[Flexradio] External Keyer Audio and FireBox

[Lee A Crocker]

You can do this.  You need to have the firebox mixer
program running and you need to turn up the software
pot in that program for ch 2.  The firebox does not
like DC bias on its input so if your thinking of just
taking some speaker output from your keyer and
blasting that into the firebox, think again.  I used
an audio transformer in the output of the keyer to
accomplish this feat using a logikey keyer.  

I tried to use a non polarized DC blocking cap but
found that solution to be inadequate.  The primary was
connected to the output of the keyer chip, the
secondary went to a stereo self canceling jack.  the
canceled side went to the speaker and the plug side
went to the firebox.  I think I used a 1:1 transformer
but I can't remember for sure.  I got the transformer
from Radio Shack.

73  W9OY   


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