Thanks for all the replies... Fred, I tried the new driver package and got the same results. Going to pickup a new ATtiny85-20pu tomorrow and retry, will post...
... Subject: [softrock40] Re: Windows 8 (32 bit) & Windows Vista (32 bit) will not accept the USB driver i570 ... Will, Do not forget it needs to be a...
Bill, I've used them and as long as you comply with they're size limits they are very inexpensive and do a good job. The boards are shipping from China so even...
For anyone interesting in benchmarking their Softrocks against mine I have attached the noise floor readings gathered from my various rigs using internal audio...
Mine still works on my Netbook Win 7 starter OS, just not Win 7 32 bit desktop. Problem started around time I tried to get DVB-T going with SDR# per Jan 2013...
This is my first build of a Softrock RXTX. All tests up until Driver/PA section were within parameters as outlined in building plans. Have checked and...
Jerry It looks like you are not getting S12V. This signal is normally low and goes to 12V when PTT is activated. Back in the RF IO & Switching stage there was...
Thanks all Does anyone have a circuit they like to build their own inductance meter using a DMM ore a multi-meter as the readout? I've been playing with my...
... Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 1:31 AM Subject: [softrock40] Re: Windows 8 (32 bit) & Windows Vista (32 bit) will not accept the ... Link, Yes, a mistake...
... Subject: Re: [softrock40] Quick question about winding Transformers ... Mike, I do not think there is anything particularly simple with the accuracy...
... Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RXTX Failed Driver/PA Test ... I find it takes so long to work out where A, B, C, is in relation to the big scheme of...
I received the replacement U1 ATTiny85 V15.12 and installed it on the board. This resolved my issue. I can set any frequency with CFGSR and hear a tone on that...
... Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble Stage Three Problems ... tim, This is not a valid test, Pin 1 and 3 are referenced to different grounds. You may be...
Alan, right you are. In the very old PDF I have the picture of U4 above the Opto-Isolator Voltage Test showed "reg GND" and I went for it. Using U1 Pin 4 I get...
Alan See http://wb5rvz.org/ensemble_rxtx/10_pa#pastandingcurrentandforwardbias ... -- Cheers, Robby Richard R. (Robby) Robson LTC USA (RET) www.wb5rvz.com ...
... Subject: Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RXTX Failed Driver/PA Test ... Robby. Funny, first time I clicked on that link it took me to the Home page for the...
I just received an RXTX kit to build for a person but do not see the new cap values included in the kit. Are these not being shipped yet? 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M...
Never Mind. I am an idiot. They are there. Duh. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters kq8m@... AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User...
Hi Tim, Kits recently mailed out should have included the components such that the kit may be built for 40m30m/20m operation with the new LP filter design. ...
Alan: Good idea, but it may be a little problematic given the size and scope of the RXTX's schematic. I may give it a try - but no promises. One approach may...
Alan: The image is a little better on the website (go to the Ensemble RXTX kit's RF/IO stage page and check out the "Progressive Schematic" hearing at the ...
a question for Tony.. Â Â Â are the upgraded parts etc available through you or does one need to source them.. wondering if a package of parts might be...
- go to the Ensemble RXTX home page ( http://wb5rvz.org/ensemble_rxtx/index?projectId=14) - click on the "Bands" tab in the main menu - select the 40/30/20m...
Thanks I will do that. Does it say what it change from - to? The reason I ask is that I received my Kit for Christmas and I need to go shopping for new bits. ...
Alan, Thanks for the link to the schematic. Verified Q3 as 2N3906. Did various tests of voltage with following results. Q3 Base RX was 3.18vdc and in TX...
Jerry I am going to jump in here in case you are in a hurry and Alan may be busy. The base voltage at Q3 is incorrect. It should be your PS voltage minus about...
