As a follow up to the idea that we can easily measure 3rd order distortion as a means of deciding a "safe" power level for the RXTX (if interested check out my...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Nov 22, 2012 12:39 pm
Thanks Alan! Just got it... I expect my rig today or tomorrow! -- 73's and Thanks, Dave http://www.nk7z.net for equipment reviews, propagation, and more......
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John Greusel
greusel...
Nov 22, 2012 12:53 pm
Rocky is actually a very good program but it just doesn't run well on newer systems. It has a very good scheme for IQ balancing and is a good PSK31 interface,...
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John
v321uk
Nov 22, 2012 12:57 pm
Here is an alternative http://www.sdr-kits.net/Webshop/products.php?34&cPath=6 John G3UGY From: Ulf Holt Gmail Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:41 PM To:...
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Brent G DeWitt
ds93autox
Nov 22, 2012 2:46 pm
I don’t really understand the Rocky bashing I hear so often. I use it daily with an RXTX Ensemble on CW or PSK31 and it works very well. Best to date is...
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Alan
alanzfq
Nov 22, 2012 2:58 pm
... Subject: RE: [softrock40] Using Softrock Rx Ensmble II with Rocky 3.7 ... Brent, What platform do you use? Many find it will not run on Windows 7. From...
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Brent G DeWitt
ds93autox
Nov 22, 2012 3:15 pm
I’m a dinosaur using XP, so I haven’t run into that problem yet. Seems to also work using WINE under Ubuntu Linux on my laptop. - Brent, AB1LF Milford, MA...
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John Greusel
greusel...
Nov 22, 2012 3:18 pm
Brent, You mileage varies from my experience. I can use it but it requires that I stop using my USB soundcard and only use the internal card on my laptop. ...
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Brent G DeWitt
ds93autox
Nov 22, 2012 4:29 pm
Interesting. I’ve used Rocky with external USB SoundBlaster Extigy and now xFi under XP with no problems. Haven’t tried the xFi under Ubuntu yet. I have...
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Jabct1aos
ct1aos
Nov 22, 2012 4:40 pm
Hi ... I am using ROCKY7 and winnie 7 and find it very easy and usefull. SB xifi cteative ... Not a single problem . 73 Enviado de Samsung Mobile ... Subject:...
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David Turnbull
ae9rb
Nov 22, 2012 5:02 pm
Radio Shack sells a larger heatsink. This hasn't been posted in a while so: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102857 73 David AE9RB ...
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Kenneth Hardy
kenahardy
Nov 22, 2012 5:21 pm
I had to jump in here to say that for CW use Rocky is just unbeatable for its panaoramic display of signals and simplicity of use  - the pick out of QRP...
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John Greusel
greusel...
Nov 22, 2012 5:57 pm
Keep up the good work Brent. Maybe you can write a howto on using Rocky with newer systems and external soundcards. John KC9OJV Â ...
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rifkum
Nov 22, 2012 6:07 pm
Hey group, Finished my ensemble RX II. What a fun kit to build. I was wondering how to use it to monitor my own signal from my Yaesu FT857d (or any other...
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Tim G3PJD
jetnoise32000
Nov 22, 2012 6:56 pm
Hi Chris Nice to hear from you. I missed your posting because of the way my copy of Thunderbird is configured. We should indeed be QRV together soon, although...
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nealmartini
Nov 22, 2012 7:04 pm
I tried using Rocky 7 on both Win7 and XP2000 platforms without any luck. Neal...
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warrenallgyer
Nov 22, 2012 7:05 pm
I use my RXII for exactly this purpose although I have nothing in the shack that makes over 5 watts. That being said, I find it works well mounted in a KM5H...
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Alan
alanzfq
Nov 22, 2012 7:17 pm
... Subject: [softrock40] Re: SDR station monitor, how to?? I guess Warren is saying is run your 857 into a dummy load. I think you will overload the Softrock...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Nov 22, 2012 7:31 pm
My intent is to short the RF input connector and see if that reduces the signal level once mine gets going. -- 73's and Thanks, Dave http://www.nk7z.net for...
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warrenallgyer
Nov 22, 2012 8:15 pm
If you run the transmitter into a dummy load it will certainly reduce the stray RF pickup but, like Dave, I use mine as a true operating monitor so it needs to...
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Ulf Holt Gmail
limoen786
Nov 22, 2012 10:54 pm
Are you running 32 or 64 bit version of Win 7? Have tried Rocky 3.7, but will not see my sound card (internal) or radio. PowerSDR-iq works as a dream? 73 de...
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warrenallgyer
Nov 22, 2012 11:46 pm
PowerSDR does not work for me because of limitations I have put on my operation. I will only use the cheapest netbook I can find and PowerSDR, as great as it...
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kr5rk@...
kr5rk@ymail.com
Nov 23, 2012 12:22 am
Just had to add my 2 cents worth here, defending Rocky! Yes, Rocky can be annoying, but..... Using Rocky with a barefoot 30/20/17 RXTX, into carefully tuned...
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John Greusel
greusel...
Nov 23, 2012 12:29 am
Warren, I too use a netbook (Acer Aspire One) but I use the higher resolution display moving function to create a functionally larger screen and PSDR fits...
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warrenallgyer
Nov 23, 2012 12:35 am
Amen to that!...
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rifkum
Nov 23, 2012 1:10 am
Thanks for the feedback... I thought that I should probably try and put the ensemble into a metal case with the case tied to the BNC ground. I have it in a...
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warrenallgyer
Nov 23, 2012 3:06 am
Secure in the knowledge I had a drawer full of replacements I decided to ask a pair of BS170 finals to take one for the team. I decided to do key-down,...
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Jose Bonanca
ct1aos
Nov 23, 2012 10:42 am
Hi Ulf, I am using a 32 bit win 7. I also use XP (limited) and D44. it seems I prefer the configurattion of win7. Thank you 73 ... -- Jose (Ct1aos) Hi Ulf, I...
