Mike Are you sure on the +20 dBm intercept. At about +17-18 dBm the mixer saturates and starts putting out 5 V P-P square waves. +20 dBm at this same point...
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FRANCIS CARCIA
wa1gfz
Feb 19, 2013 6:40 pm
I measured just over 100db dynamic range with rock 4 interfaced to HPSDR Janus. I think I reduced the gain of the op amps. (MDS = NF + 3dB delivered audio...
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KF4BQ
mikecol2
Feb 19, 2013 9:43 pm
... Hi Warren, Yes, I am sure on the +20dBm IP3. This is a calculated value based on the 2 tone input levels and the resulting IMD products. You normally...
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Angus
angu57oung
Feb 20, 2013 1:58 am
I have a similar problem to this guy, however I am not reading any current anywhere. My voltages look good: 11.6V at D1 and 5V at R11. I am running a power...
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max4object
Feb 20, 2013 4:26 am
إذا كنت تخاف من الارتفعات، ننصحك بأن لا تدخل ! <http://mt2tm.com/wp/if-you-are-afraid-of-heights-do-not-look/> If you are...
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Alan
alanzfq
Feb 20, 2013 6:16 am
... Subject: [softrock40] Re: Softrock Lite II - Power Supply Test Fail ... If you have 5V it must be taking current. Only a few mA, but a test meter should be...
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g3vnc
Feb 20, 2013 3:48 pm
... Thank you Mike. Do you think that using the EMU1212M you were seeing the noise floor of the Ensemble Rx? I guess if its a 24 bit card then you should do. ...
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Nick Norman
nick_norman2002
Feb 20, 2013 3:54 pm
... OK all, A follow up: The original Si570 was broken The replacement is 100%, Finally got round to finished the assembly and it works in RX mode - not tried...
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George Boudreau
grboudreau2000
Feb 20, 2013 5:52 pm
http://www.montessorieaglesinternational.com/qaw/k.ujo?96m2agjrd5l George Boudreau 2/20/2013 6:52:11 PM siyy jwa f glghhk...
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Jasmine Strong
h_e_r_o_i_c
Feb 20, 2013 6:04 pm
... You don't have to use Windows! I use a Mac exclusively for my SoftRock, it works perfectly with DSP Radio once the calibration has been set up (for which...
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Robert Bajuk
s57aw
Feb 20, 2013 7:58 pm
Hi, For sale: Softrock Ensemble RX II inside the KM5H enclosure, Softrock_40_r (built for 40m), Softrock Ensemble 2m I had this kit built & tested by myself,...
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g1ivg
Feb 20, 2013 8:22 pm
Help!!! I have been using my Softrock Ensemble RXTX successfully for over a year and have made many contacts on SSB using PowerSDR. However over the last few...
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Alan
alanzfq
Feb 20, 2013 8:47 pm
... Subject: [softrock40] WSPR TX problem on Ensemble RXTX with Delta 44 ** Help ** ... Colin I do not understand this bit ... WSPR uses no Line In. Well, just...
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jejesson
Feb 20, 2013 9:06 pm
Are you sync'ing time to the network clock? WSPR transmit is fussy as far as being within a second or two... otherwise the errors are excessive. Joe...
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g1ivg
Feb 20, 2013 9:24 pm
Hi Joe, Yes I use Dimension 4 v5.3 to sync the PC clock. The WSPR 2.1 software goes into TX (Yellow TX box on bottom right of screen) but no RF is...
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John Williams
jswillms
Feb 20, 2013 9:35 pm
Are you running direct I/Q version or using PSDR with VAC? John ... -- John Williams KE5SSH - ham since 2007 WQKA523 - GMRS for family use on the farm...
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g1ivg
Feb 20, 2013 9:45 pm
Alan, Sorry Alan, I meant the Line Out (it's been a long day!!!) My PC has the Delta 44 in it. I then use one of Tony's small Delta 44 Interface boards where...
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g1ivg
Feb 20, 2013 9:49 pm
Yes, I have also set USB CAT for PTT Regards Colin G1IVG...
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Pascal
pascalv29
Feb 20, 2013 9:54 pm
Nice job, Ed, we wait for your files 73/Pascal...
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John Williams
jswillms
Feb 20, 2013 10:28 pm
Are you frequency agile? I.E. are you able to receive on multiple bands. Can you put a meter on S12V and see if the transmitter is actually being set to xmit?...
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warrenallgyer
Feb 20, 2013 11:05 pm
Hi Colin I find when I start WSPR I often must de-select then re-select the band that I desire, even if it is sitting on the proper band at startup. Similarly,...
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KQ8M
Feb 20, 2013 11:36 pm
Warren, Unless you set the SI570 to default to the frequency you start WSPR on then it goes to the 570 default. WSPR Does not send the frequency to the...
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dljones60
Feb 21, 2013 1:24 am
I just ran into this thread again and was wondering if there had been any progress. For what it's worth, I'm more in favor of 6/4/2 meter version of the...
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Jerry Haigwood
w5jhjerry
Feb 21, 2013 4:18 am
Hi All, I am just about finished building my Ensemble II RX. I am having trouble with the USB connector. It appears to be very intermittent. I can wiggle it...
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Alan
alanzfq
Feb 21, 2013 6:12 am
... Subject: [softrock40] USB Connector ... Jerry, I do not think this is a common fault. If your cable and solder joints are good then maybe you do have a bad...
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Alan
alanzfq
Feb 21, 2013 6:12 am
... From: "warren Subject: [softrock40] Re: WSPR TX problem on Ensemble RXTX with Delta 44 ** Help ** ... Yes, there are two ways of looking at this. Joe...
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Pascal
pascalv29
Feb 21, 2013 9:33 am
A common version for 2 or more bands would be great also ! 73/Pascal...
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Jerry Haigwood
w5jhjerry
Feb 21, 2013 4:32 pm
Alan, I found my jeweler's screw drivers and using the smallest one, have tried bending the contacts on the connector. It has temporarily fixed the ...
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g3vnc
Feb 21, 2013 4:36 pm
Just did some careful measurements of the 2 Tone Dynamic Range of my Softrock Ensemble Rx and Delta 44 sound card. Used pairs of 10dB and 20db pads at the...
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chris
oz1bxn
Feb 21, 2013 10:54 pm
Hello I posted this in powersdrIQ without luck. How is the timing/sequencing working in pwrsdr IQ? This it important for QRO PA relays , especially in CW mode....