----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave"
Subject: [softrock40] Re: Rocky not tuning the Si750



>
> The on board soundcard on this PC is "somewhat lacking" to say the least.
> The single biggest problem, is leakage of the recovered audio, back into
> the Line Input, resulting in some interesting noises at times (at great
> volume too!)  Yes, I've explored all the mixer settings, and disabled all
> the "stereo mix" features etc.

I find it difficult to believe it is really that bad!

>
> Next stage, to figure out, which side to put the LO, for the 60m beacons,
> with Rocky I can play now, then order the correct crystal for the
> rockbound SR Lite II, releasig the V9 for other duties.

I presume you are using the G3PLX software? It uses 8Khz sampling so it will
need to be 5.290 +/- about 1.5KHz. Either side is possible but high avoids
QRMing the WSPR frequencies.

>
> In the mean time, I need to sort out a decent sound card to get the noise
> down, and gain up!  Also, get the thing in a screned box, with the audio
> (IF) lead decoupled to RF.  At the moment, I've got all sorts of odd
> signals with no sideband rejection,

Is it stereo? You will get no rejection if it is not. I would have thought
the USB Creative would have worked, what is it? A SB24 Live? There should be
a W2000 driver.

73 Alan G4ZFQ

I decided a few months back I needed to get back into this. Started looking for
a simpleand inexpensive kit not knowing SDR existed. Tripped upon Tony's site
and next thing you know I ordered one. Tell you it felt good working on the kit.
Radio Shack here is nothing like it used to be when it first open here (VE3 land
and all Canada). It's now called The Source.

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, aa9wqham@... wrote:
>
> You got bit by the SDR bug now!
>
> I have several V9's and Ensembles. I have them mounted in plastic and in
> metal cases. If your not in a RF rich environment I would say plastic will
> do. I use coaxes with connectors on a lot of mine so I can avoid isolated
> plugs.  I have seen a lot of nice cases made from PCB as mentioned earlier.
> Depends on  your style and how much work you want to do. I usually give in and
> go to Radio  Shack. Be creative and have a good time with it!
>
> Larry W9AMR
>
>
> In a message dated 9/1/2010 3:11:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> chase8043@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I finally finished my V9.0 but have yet to test it on  Rocky.
>
> In the meantime I have a few questions. First off I've been out  of
> electronics/amateur radio for about 20 years. So I have a lot of catching  up
to
> do. This V9.0 is the first thing I've built since then and the build was  fun
> (except winding toroids).
>
> What are people using for cases? Metal or  plastic/ABS? I would assume
> metal would be better to help keep out the outside  'forces'.
>
> I was planning on using a wall adaptor for power (using a 9v  battery while
> building) but from what I've been reading here, it may introduce  a lot of
> noise.
>
> There has been some talk about isolation transformers  and isolated
> connectors. Are any of these two something I have to loook  into?
>
> And lastly I have to figure what I need for an antenna. I am  pretty
> limited on the size so would appreciate some ideas.
>
> Really enjoy  the reads in this group and looking forward to another  kit.
>
> 73's
>
> Ken
>

Is it possible to change the band center frequency for one of these kits without
swapping the crystal?

I'm planning to put three of these on the air as WebSDR receivers like Stan,
W4MQ, has done. I'll expose these to the public for use as remote receivers in
Atlanta?

I plan to use the same ASUS 192 kHz sound cards under Linux that Stan uses. I'll
place a Clifton Labs Active Antenna and Clifton Labs Norton Preamp in front of
these receivers.

I already offer a QSR1 Skimming 7 ham bands and feeding the Reverse Beacon
Network.

All advice is very welcome.

Vy 73,

Mack de WB4MAK

Hello,

I have spent the last couple nights troubleshooting and
now I'm looking for some advice.

SDR S/W is SV1EIA's PowerSDR Rev 1.19.3.15

1) How do I create multiple radio profiles in PowerSDR? Is it as
simple as backing up the PowerSDR database to a specific name
and creating a new database?  For example, one profile for
SoftRock 40, 6.1 RxTX, or Ensemble this! ;-)

2) When I initially tested the Ensembles USB section (with DG8SAQ's
USB synthesizer utility) the Si570 was couple KHz off frequency.
How weird is that for a new chip?!  When I attempted to zero this
"initial offset" out, it appears *something* is repeatable resetting
or erasing my newly stored Si570 oscillator cal factor at further
power-ups.  I'm to wonder is something is whacked.

3) Addtionally, PowerSDR appears to be adding a couple KHz offset
to my Si570 LO.

Meanwhile, as a baseline, my old SoftRock 40 + QRP2000 Si570 USB board
works FB under this same PowerSDR package.

4) Sensitivity of my Ensemble appears to be less than my old SoftRock 40.
Maybe it's as simple as running PowerSDR calibration routine, but I
cannot because the LO isn't falling within a predetermined window.

Thanks for any input.

Dave Garnier - wb9own

After having two of Tony's awesome kits under my belt I went for the SR
v6.2(40m/30m) and discovered a small snag. Under the RF input stage it says what
Im winding for the L04 and T04 (Turns and method not a problem) But it says to
use Yellow #30 torroid core. I have two sizes 2 big and 4 small. which should I
be using for this application. Other than that I was really afraid of this build
and It going pretty smooth :)

Thanks anD 73's

Chris/KD8JBX

You could use premade cables from Best Buy; they sell them for use with MP3
players etc. I find that they are much longer than needed and clutter up the
operating desk.  My solution is Radio Shack.  They sell a roll of two conductor
cable with foil and braided copper shields for about $9 and 1/8" stereo
connectors for about 2 for $4 and you have a lifetime supply of cable left over
all for less than the cost of one premade cable.  You might want to wrap a turn
of electrical tape just behind the connector on each end of one of the two cable
to make it easier to tell the cables apart.

Perhaps someone will tell us what is wrong with this idea.
73

Hi All,

I have a couple of shipping updates.
I found that the shipping for Canada is only $6.
And, I have worked out the packaging to ship to the rest of the world for $11
instead of $15.

At this point shipping is the same for the RXTX and the RX enclosures.

It looks like the RX enclosure will begin shipping in about 3 weeks.

Thanks for your interest and patience.
73, Tom KM5H

Hi Alan,

> Both have auto image rejection for RX. Bob, G8VOI  recently posted
> instructions for 1.12 he knows the software better than I do.
With I/Q signals the right way image rejection is ok now, I just told about that
as a reminder to understand my problem.
What I also wanted to emphasis is "don't always trust your sound card". Mine as
left/right channels reverted.

> I do not know, maybe you have made a bad adjustment.
> Was it always like that? You can revert to default by deleting the data
> file.
> "You have to find and delete the database.xml settings file which it does
> not reside in the installation folder. The database.xml file resides for XP
> in C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\FlexRadio
> Systems\PowerSDR v1.19.3 and for Vista in C:\Users\<user
> name>\AppData\Roaming\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v1.19.3" Christos  Earlier
> versions of PSDR put the database file in the Program folder, Genesis
> database.xml, others use a different format PowerSDR.mdb.
>  It is possible to save and select these files to use different
> configurations, or restore operation if it gets corrupted.
>
> PDSR has always worked for me with all the gain settings as default and with
> the record settings high. I even have to increase the waterfall sensitivity.
> The manual gives instructions how to setup correctly.

I will try this. Having the I/Q signals the wrong way must have brought a lot of
incoherent data to the database.

Thanks for your help.
73,
Yan.

Is it possible to turn off the waterfall display in WinradHD?

- Paul

Nothing wrong with that idea at all. The RS 2-conductor shielded mic cable is
darn good stuff. It also makes superb hum-cancelling mono cables... just ground
the shield and one of the wires at one end but leave the shield floating at the
other end. Works a charm!! Same idea works to make a shielded power cable (Yes,
the shielded power cable helps... a lot!).

73,

'Bear' NH7SR

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, "Glen" <glen@...> wrote:
>
> You could use premade cables from Best Buy; they sell them for use with MP3
players etc. I find that they are much longer than needed and clutter up the
operating desk.  My solution is Radio Shack.  They sell a roll of two conductor
cable with foil and braided copper shields for about $9 and 1/8" stereo
connectors for about 2 for $4 and you have a lifetime supply of cable left over
all for less than the cost of one premade cable.  You might want to wrap a turn
of electrical tape just behind the connector on each end of one of the two cable
to make it easier to tell the cables apart.
>
> Perhaps someone will tell us what is wrong with this idea.
> 73
>

Hi Paul,

I am not aware of being able to turn the Winrad waterfall off, and why on earth
would you want to do that anyway?

It the most useful feature and far simpler for tuning or clicking on signals as
you can see the whole bandwidth rather than trying  to guess on the spectrum
display. Each to their own!

73, Bob G8VOI


--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Paul Baldock <paul@...> wrote:
>
>   Is it possible to turn off the waterfall display in WinradHD?
>
> - Paul
>

Hi Mack,

The only options would be to replace the crystals or use a frequency agile
oscillator, something like the QRP2000 USB synth (Si570) but that would be
overkill for your application.

73, Bob G8VOI




--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, "Mack WB4MAK" <mccormick_mack@...> wrote:
>
> Is it possible to change the band center frequency for one of these kits
without swapping the crystal?
>
> I'm planning to put three of these on the air as WebSDR receivers like Stan,
W4MQ, has done. I'll expose these to the public for use as remote receivers in
Atlanta?
>
> I plan to use the same ASUS 192 kHz sound cards under Linux that Stan uses.
I'll place a Clifton Labs Active Antenna and Clifton Labs Norton Preamp in front
of these receivers.
>
> I already offer a QSR1 Skimming 7 ham bands and feeding the Reverse Beacon
Network.
>
> All advice is very welcome.
>
> Vy 73,
>
> Mack de WB4MAK
>

Hi David,

I have not tried having multiple versions of the database, I suspect it might be
possible, but it would be easy to get things mixed up continuously swapping
over. I must admit I have mine set up for my primary SDR transceiver and use
that for all. If you calibrate the Si570 properly using the firmware features
you can swap between multiple devices.

The is nothing 'funny' about there being minor frequency differences between
different Si570 devices. If you purchased two crystals you would not expect them
to be identical. If you take a look at the data sheet for the Si570, you will
see the frequency source is a variable oscillator in the mid GHz region/
Producing that on such a small piece of silicon will invariably produce a spread
of tolerances. That's exactly why the calibration feature is provided in the
firmware. Unless you follow the correct procedure and only use the firmware
calibration, you will end up chasing your tail if you set anything in the SDR
program itself. The procedure is detailed in the 'Firmware User Guide' and has
been discussed on this forum numerous times.

PowerSDR uses a 'pseudo' IF in order to offset the tuning point away from the
centre frequency noise. Different frequencies can be set up, in Christos
SV1EIA's versions the default is 9kHz, so that will probably be the offset you
are seeing.

Are you actually measuring the sensitivity using a calibrated input signal
source or just looking at the noise floor relative to the scaling? The different
SoftRock designs do have different overall gains, so it would be necessary to
calibrate the amplitude within PSDR for both to make any comparison.

Sensitivity for most of the SoftRock SDR designs are very similar.

73, Bob G8VOI

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, David Garnier <dgarnier@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I have spent the last couple nights troubleshooting and
> now I'm looking for some advice.
>
> SDR S/W is SV1EIA's PowerSDR Rev 1.19.3.15
>
> 1) How do I create multiple radio profiles in PowerSDR? Is it as
> simple as backing up the PowerSDR database to a specific name
> and creating a new database?  For example, one profile for
> SoftRock 40, 6.1 RxTX, or Ensemble this! ;-)
>
> 2) When I initially tested the Ensembles USB section (with DG8SAQ's
> USB synthesizer utility) the Si570 was couple KHz off frequency.
> How weird is that for a new chip?!  When I attempted to zero this
> "initial offset" out, it appears *something* is repeatable resetting
> or erasing my newly stored Si570 oscillator cal factor at further
> power-ups.  I'm to wonder is something is whacked.
>
> 3) Addtionally, PowerSDR appears to be adding a couple KHz offset
> to my Si570 LO.
>
> Meanwhile, as a baseline, my old SoftRock 40 + QRP2000 Si570 USB board
> works FB under this same PowerSDR package.
>
> 4) Sensitivity of my Ensemble appears to be less than my old SoftRock 40.
> Maybe it's as simple as running PowerSDR calibration routine, but I
> cannot because the LO isn't falling within a predetermined window.
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> Dave Garnier - wb9own
>

Hi Joe,

It does seem that USB sound device does have a hardware error with the left and
right channels being swapped, now seen similar comments from 3 different
sources.

That makes life fun trying to provide advice!

The simplest way to determine if the I/Q signals are the right way around is
just to go to a band and tune a couple of SSB signals and ensure they appear as
the correct upper or lower sideband as expected. I say tune to several signals
as I once managed to tune to the one and only signal on the band where the
person was actually using the opposite sideband to convention :)

73, Bob G8VOI


--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Teichman <jteich3@...> wrote:
>
> I also am just getting started with a Ensemble RXTX and I had
> similar experiences.
> I built mine with the I/Q jumpers crossed, as suggested in the build
> instructions (actually, I put in posts and wire-wrapped them so that it
> would be easy to swap should it be necessary). This was supposed to be
> necessary for using PSDR. However, I found that I had to switch the I/Q
> lines to the straight configuration in order for it to work with PSDR.
> BTW, I am using a Creative XFi 5.1 USB soundcard.
> In order to make swapping I/Q lines easy (even easier than the wire-wrapping
> suggestion), I purchased  a stero mini to Female RCA cable and a stereo mini
> to male RCA and connected them together. This way, I could swap the left and
> right channels in a moment.
>
> Also, I found that in PSDR, I had to  drop the "Line In Gain" (I turned it
> down to '1' - I think that 0 gave me some kind of problem at the time) in
> the Audio/Primary configuration window to have image rejection.
>
> One thing that I am confused about with PSDR is how to set up transmit. The
> Audio/Primary window seems to be used for setting up receive, where you
> specify the the input as the soundcard that gets the receive I/Q and the
> output line to where the audible output is sent to. Do you set it up
> transmit in the VAC window? Do I then have to check the Direct I/Q/Output to
> VAC box?
>
> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:47 PM, Yannick <yannick.devos@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Hi Alan,
> >
> >
> > > Both have auto image rejection for RX. Bob, G8VOI recently posted
> > > instructions for 1.12 he knows the software better than I do.
> > With I/Q signals the right way image rejection is ok now, I just told about
> > that as a reminder to understand my problem.
> > What I also wanted to emphasis is "don't always trust your sound card".
> > Mine as left/right channels reverted.
> >
> >
> > > I do not know, maybe you have made a bad adjustment.
> > > Was it always like that? You can revert to default by deleting the data
> > > file.
> > > "You have to find and delete the database.xml settings file which it does
> >
> > > not reside in the installation folder. The database.xml file resides for
> > XP
> > > in C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\FlexRadio
> > > Systems\PowerSDR v1.19.3 and for Vista in C:\Users\<user
> > > name>\AppData\Roaming\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v1.19.3" Christos
> > Earlier
> > > versions of PSDR put the database file in the Program folder, Genesis
> > > database.xml, others use a different format PowerSDR.mdb.
> > > It is possible to save and select these files to use different
> > > configurations, or restore operation if it gets corrupted.
> > >
> > > PDSR has always worked for me with all the gain settings as default and
> > with
> > > the record settings high. I even have to increase the waterfall
> > sensitivity.
> > > The manual gives instructions how to setup correctly.
> >
> > I will try this. Having the I/Q signals the wrong way must have brought a
> > lot of incoherent data to the database.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> > 73,
> > Yan.
> >
> >
> >
>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mack WB4MAK"
Subject: [softrock40] Softrock Lite II Band Center Frequency


> Is it possible to change the band center frequency for one of these kits
> without swapping the crystal?
>

No, the centre frequency IS the crystal frequency.


73 Alan G4ZFQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Garnier"
Subject: [softrock40] Re: Advice needed with Ensemble RXTX


>
> SDR S/W is SV1EIA's PowerSDR Rev 1.19.3.15
>
> 1) How do I create multiple radio profiles in PowerSDR? Is it as
> simple as backing up the PowerSDR database to a specific name
> and creating a new database?  For example, one profile for
> SoftRock 40, 6.1 RxTX, or Ensemble this! ;-)
>

Yes, once you have a working system you can copy and rename the file. It can
then be selected as required. (Import DB..)
If you then make any changes I do not think it alters that changed file. I
think if you need to save any further changes you have to save, and again,
rename the current database (which will have the default name).

>Additionally, PowerSDR appears to be adding a couple KHz offset
to my Si570 LO.

Make sure you have made no adjustment in PSDR. The Si570 calibration should
be left as default. The correction is made in the USB AVR. (Setup with
CFGSR)

73 Alan G4ZFQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Teichman
Subject: Re: [softrock40] Re: Advice needed with Ensemble RXTX



>One thing that I am confused about with PSDR is how to set up transmit. The
Audio/Primary window

This sets up the interface to the Softrock. I/Q in/out.
The VAC tab sets up the interface to you. That is what you hear and the mic
input.

>Do I then have to check the Direct I/Q/Output to
VAC box?

I do not think so.
I admit I did most of my setup by experimenting until it did what I wanted.
If you make a mistake deleting the database will set you back to the
beginning.
There is a lot of information around but not easy to find. One source is
<http://powersdr-sr40.sourceforge.net/> some of this may help.

73 Alan G4ZFQ

Hi.

I deleted the databases in both version and now it is working perfectly!
Thanks for the advice!

I was also having the feeling (now confirmed) that PowerSDR was getting longer
and longer to react to a frequency change, sometime half a second for a few
hundred hertz.
Now I guess that the database was polluted with a lot of bad data and the
software was trying to load and to apply a lot of corrections to the signals...

About the soundcard with reversed left/right, mine is an onboard Realtek HD. The
computer is a Compaq Presario CQ3016L. Not a bad horse for a fair price. His
main usage is for the accountant, but since she seems decided to not to work at
night, I can use for radio!

73,
Yan - XV4TUJ.

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, "g8voip" <g8voi.reeves59@...> wrote:
>
> Hi David,
>
> I have not tried having multiple versions of the database, I suspect it might
be possible, but it would be easy to get things mixed up continuously swapping
over. I must admit I have mine set up for my primary SDR transceiver and use
that for all. If you calibrate the Si570 properly using the firmware features
you can swap between multiple devices.
>
> The is nothing 'funny' about there being minor frequency differences between
different Si570 devices. If you purchased two crystals you would not expect them
to be identical. If you take a look at the data sheet for the Si570, you will
see the frequency source is a variable oscillator in the mid GHz region/
Producing that on such a small piece of silicon will invariably produce a spread
of tolerances. That's exactly why the calibration feature is provided in the
firmware. Unless you follow the correct procedure and only use the firmware
calibration, you will end up chasing your tail if you set anything in the SDR
program itself. The procedure is detailed in the 'Firmware User Guide' and has
been discussed on this forum numerous times.
>
> PowerSDR uses a 'pseudo' IF in order to offset the tuning point away from the
centre frequency noise. Different frequencies can be set up, in Christos
SV1EIA's versions the default is 9kHz, so that will probably be the offset you
are seeing.
>
> Are you actually measuring the sensitivity using a calibrated input signal
source or just looking at the noise floor relative to the scaling? The different
SoftRock designs do have different overall gains, so it would be necessary to
calibrate the amplitude within PSDR for both to make any comparison.
>
> Sensitivity for most of the SoftRock SDR designs are very similar.
>
> 73, Bob G8VOI
>
> --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, David Garnier <dgarnier@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have spent the last couple nights troubleshooting and
> > now I'm looking for some advice.
> >
> > SDR S/W is SV1EIA's PowerSDR Rev 1.19.3.15
> >
> > 1) How do I create multiple radio profiles in PowerSDR? Is it as
> > simple as backing up the PowerSDR database to a specific name
> > and creating a new database?  For example, one profile for
> > SoftRock 40, 6.1 RxTX, or Ensemble this! ;-)
> >
> > 2) When I initially tested the Ensembles USB section (with DG8SAQ's
> > USB synthesizer utility) the Si570 was couple KHz off frequency.
> > How weird is that for a new chip?!  When I attempted to zero this
> > "initial offset" out, it appears *something* is repeatable resetting
> > or erasing my newly stored Si570 oscillator cal factor at further
> > power-ups.  I'm to wonder is something is whacked.
> >
> > 3) Addtionally, PowerSDR appears to be adding a couple KHz offset
> > to my Si570 LO.
> >
> > Meanwhile, as a baseline, my old SoftRock 40 + QRP2000 Si570 USB board
> > works FB under this same PowerSDR package.
> >
> > 4) Sensitivity of my Ensemble appears to be less than my old SoftRock 40.
> > Maybe it's as simple as running PowerSDR calibration routine, but I
> > cannot because the LO isn't falling within a predetermined window.
> >
> > Thanks for any input.
> >
> > Dave Garnier - wb9own
> >
>

Hi Guys need suggestions on what external sound card to buy for my laptop and
softrock v9.0.  Don't want to break the bank on one but would like at least 96
khz sampling rate and phantom power if possible.
Any suggestions?
                   Thanks

Well I use a Behringer FCA202 firewire 24 bit i/o 96Khz external sound unit and
it performs flawlessly using its 24 bit Asio driver, with either Winrad, or
PwrSDR software. Personally I like Winrad, but horses for courses I guess. I am
using a Liteii rx for 40 metres just something to play with as an intro really.
I now have that interfaced with an Si570 XO so I can play some more hi. But in
reality this little project has taken me back to the days when I played with
crystal sets and super rejen receivers...a touch of nostalgia creeping back into
my hobby hi.

Cheers

Dave G3VFP



--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, "n8jx" <n8jx@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys need suggestions on what external sound card to buy for my laptop and
softrock v9.0.  Don't want to break the bank on one but would like at least 96
khz sampling rate and phantom power if possible.
> Any suggestions?
>                   Thanks
>

At 11:00 PM 9/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi Paul,
>
>I am not aware of being able to turn the Winrad waterfall off, and
>why on earth would you want to do that anyway?

I am trying to view WINRADHD over the Internet using VNC. The
continuously updating waterfall makes the link extremely slow. ROCKY
is nice and fast, but does not have the features of WINRADHD

- Paul

----- Original Message -----

From: g3vfp

To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:54 AM

Subject: [softrock40] Re: Which external soundcard

 

Well I use a Behringer FCA202 firewire 24 bit i/o 96Khz external sound unit and it performs flawlessly using its 24 bit Asio driver, with either Winrad, or PwrSDR software. Personally I like Winrad, but horses for courses I guess. I am using a Liteii rx for 40 metres just something to play with as an intro really. I now have that interfaced with an Si570 XO so I can play some more hi. But in reality this little project has taken me back to the days when I played with crystal sets and super rejen receivers...a touch of nostalgia creeping back into my hobby hi.

Cheers

Dave G3VFP

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, "n8jx" <n8jx@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys need suggestions on what external sound card to buy for my laptop and softrock v9.0. Don't want to break the bank on one but would like at least 96 khz sampling rate and phantom power if possible.
> Any suggestions?
> Thanks
>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Baldock"
Subject: Re: [softrock40] Re: WinRad HD ?


>
> I am trying to view WINRADHD over the Internet using VNC. The
> continuously updating waterfall makes the link extremely slow. ROCKY
> is nice and fast, but does not have the features of WINRADHD

PSDR is the only one I know that you can turn off the display.
How is Rocky if you make the window as small as possible?

73 Alan G4ZFQ

At 07:06 AM 9/2/2010, you wrote:

>PSDR is the only one I know that you can turn off the display.

I will try that

>How is Rocky if you make the window as small as possible?

Rocky is fine

Ideally I would use SDR-Console/Server and not use VNC, but at the
moment it does not seem to support the simple SoftRock very well.

- Paul

Tom, great work! Will you have an updated picture of the final version of the RX
enclosure when it is complete?

Thanks,
Joe


--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas" <km5h@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have a couple of shipping updates.
> I found that the shipping for Canada is only $6.
> And, I have worked out the packaging to ship to the rest of the world for $11
instead of $15.
>
> At this point shipping is the same for the RXTX and the RX enclosures.
>
> It looks like the RX enclosure will begin shipping in about 3 weeks.
>
> Thanks for your interest and patience.
> 73, Tom KM5H
>

I just completed my first 2 QSO's in a long long time using my Ensemble RXTX on
20m PSK using Rocky.

I also used a home-brewed 16W linear (basically the mini-boots amplifier with
the Genesis 2030 output network). Antenna is a magnetic loop about a foot
outside my first-floor balcony.

The only real snag I had was that for some reason that I can't understand, I had
to use different jumper setting (crossed/straight) for the line-in and line-out.
I can't figure this out, but until I did this, I transmitted only on the image
frequency, not the RX frequency. Maybe the left/right are crossed in my sound
card. Very weird.

I also modded the Ensemble to support Rocky's VNA architecture. This came is
handy in verifying the tuning of the antenna (I actually tuned it using a
resistive bridge, but the VNA feature is pretty cool).

Thanks to all those who helped me along: Tony, Robby, Alex, and Earl.

Regards, Sivan 4X6IZ