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,...
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:...
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...
... 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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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:...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
... Subject: [softrock40] spam ... there's a user needs to be disabled ... Someone does do this. But for all the years I've been on this group he has never...
Building a lite II kit and I'm wondering if the red wire Tony supplies for the inductors is "heat strippable"? Found the surface mount stuff to be less...
... 23/11/2012 21:24 If you have a variable temperature control soldering iron wind it up full and put a blob of cored solder on the tip at the same time as...
