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by K9RX
Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: Competition for Pure Signal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 14299

Re: Competition for Pure Signal ?

I read the 7610 info on their group - this sounds promising. I see this as a win for ham radio. Considering the actual number of Anan users is tiny compared to the installed base of 7610's ... this can only help towards cleaning up the bands. With Elecraft working on it - Flex supposedly having it i...
by K9RX
Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Size of off-set numbers (arrows) on thumb-wheels under XIT/RIT
Replies: 4
Views: 1874

Re: Size of off-set numbers (arrows) on thumb-wheels under XIT/RIT

Suggestion for a change re these arrows.... it is the same thing on WS and JTDX. The UP/DWN arrows reside in one box one above the other and for my (and most) older eyes it gets to be more difficult to mouse to them ---- instead change to 2 boxes side by side with the left having a (full box/larger)...
by K9RX
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: JTDX jumps 500hz on TX
Replies: 11
Views: 2750

Re: JTDX jumps 500hz on TX

Not sure if this is what you are referring to but I suspect it is. If JT (or WS for that matter) is set up for split operation then when you transmit it will adjust the frequency of the radio to ensure your transmit tone/signal is between, if I recall correctly, 1000 and 1500 Hz. So depending on whe...
by K9RX
Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis installation on a new computer
Replies: 1
Views: 486

Thetis installation on a new computer

I am working on getting a new computer up and running. i7 12700K. And I'm wondering: can I install Thetis w/o it being connected to the radio? I'm trying to get everything installed: log, vspe, vac, WS, JT, time program, and Thetis - if possible, before doing the actual swap out to try to avoid pitf...
by K9RX
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: JTDX and WSJT not keying 8000DLE
Replies: 6
Views: 3058

Re: JTDX and WSJT not keying 8000DLE

BINGO. I should have tried that hours ago. I reloaded the last saved DB. Working fine. GEEZ. The radio has been so super stable I just didn't think about this. Thanks guys. Saw 3 new ones on 6 this morning - and at 162 worked they're getting to be more rare... missed them. Hopefully an opening will ...
by K9RX
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: JTDX and WSJT not keying 8000DLE
Replies: 6
Views: 3058

Re: JTDX and WSJT not keying 8000DLE

Thanks guys. First I'm not using Hamlib. I am using JT 160-rc3 (and have been for a while now) and WS 2.6.2-new improved (again, for a while now). Both have worked - for a while now. Radio in Thetis set to Flex and in JT Flex/Thetis. Nothing changed here. Second everything is as it was, nothing has ...
by K9RX
Mon Jun 12, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: JTDX and WSJT not keying 8000DLE
Replies: 6
Views: 3058

JTDX and WSJT not keying 8000DLE

Hardware: 8000DLE connected to i7. Running 2.9.0.6 Thetis and protocol 2. Using Etherlogic VSPE and Muzy's VAC. I have a virtual serial pair that I use to communicate between Thetis and JT (I run both WS and JT at the same time, JT is used for TX). I've been using this for months - w/o an issue. Tod...
by K9RX
Tue May 30, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Noise Blanker DSP Values?
Replies: 14
Views: 2921

Re: Noise Blanker DSP Values?

I have some high impulse noise issues on 6M... and fortunately, most of the time, don't have overly strong signals that mess with the NB action like it does on HF. On HF I set the Threshold at 24. That works well as a compromise. On 6M I will run it there or maybe down to 20. But on 6M EME where I a...
by K9RX
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.9.0.8 - meters and then some more
Replies: 158
Views: 44894

Re: Thetis v2.9.0.8 - meters and then some more

WOW. That IS dirt cheap. Thanks for that Scott. Not in need now but nice to know.

Gary
K9RX
by K9RX
Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Understanding DSP NR
Replies: 25
Views: 43043

Re: Understanding DSP NR

Just an FYI regarding WA6TMJ's post above... Sorry - no name given.. . I don't know how you're seeing that large of an improvement using NR2 on FT8... I suspect you might have quite substantial local man-made noise or at least that is the best I can come up with. I've tried NR2 in the past and its n...
by K9RX
Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Compression taking place
Replies: 5
Views: 2651

Re: Compression taking place

Juha, It sounds to me like the amp just has more of an issue on that one band! If I recall TINT is best left at the default (along w/ all of its other parameters). I mentioned its use (in other threads) only to (try to) get PS to start working again as it will occasionally lock up and not work after...
by K9RX
Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

Re: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue

Super - thanks. I'm going to keep track, or try to - how I move around from band to band and mode to mode... also split on/off. I know the latter has a good bit of knock on effects. Not looking for a direct cause as its been running too long for that to just be seen now - more just additional info o...
by K9RX
Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

Re: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue

Now that stated - as easy as it is to reload the firmware - I can try that. My suspicion is that it isn't going to 'get corrupted' and then solve/resolve itself through a power cycle though. But hey - its worth a try since I've little else to do.

Gary
by K9RX
Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

Re: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue

Thanks for the responses guys.... The first time this happened I started with the obvious - the mic/headphone/connection. Nothing there. Then ultimately the only way that solved it was to cycle power on the 8000 which would eliminate an external issue like a connection problem. That has now resolved...
by K9RX
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: SSB output drops off considerably - new issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

SSB output drops off considerably - new issue

I suspect this is hardware but thought I'd throw it out to see if anyone has a suggestion on what it might be. I have an 8000DLE. Its been fine for now going on 6 years (wow - has it been that long?!). I have a Heil Pro Set headphone mic that plugs into the rear jacks. It has always worked just fine...
by K9RX
Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed
Replies: 5
Views: 2798

Re: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed

How embarrassing... I haven't a clue why/how I was focusing on 1.8 ... I KNEW the latest was 2.1.18 - and thought I was there.

Anyway - thanks for your patience.

It is all working fine - my sincere apologies for the wasted bandwidth.

Gary
K9RX
by K9RX
Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed
Replies: 5
Views: 2798

Re: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed

Yeah.... I see now I've been saying 1.8.... I THINK I have 2.1.18 but let me confirm that. Possibly that is where I screwed up. Be back in a bit.

g.
by K9RX
Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed
Replies: 5
Views: 2798

Re: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed

Thanks - I am using prot2/1.8 currently ... I'll try going to 2.9.0.6.

I did try resetting the DB (current version 2.9.0 and 1.8) to no avail.

Gary
by K9RX
Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed
Replies: 5
Views: 2798

Puresignal will not engage after Prot2 installed

Radio: 8000DLE Coupler: X-tronic Software: 2.9.0 I've been using this version since April of last year with Prot1/2.3. It works fine, no outstanding issues. Puresignal has an issue, acknowledged and replicated by Richie, where it locks up but that can be overcome by, worse case, closing and opening ...
by K9RX
Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: All the 2.9.0.6 issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3447

Re: All the 2.9.0.6 issues

Richie, Forgive me for asking: you added a new section just an hour ago "Enhancements" I believe it is called.... did you want me/us to add to this directly or as someone has done - add "NEW ISSUE"? I don't want to clobber what you have if you meant it to be BY you...

Gary
by K9RX
Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: All the 2.9.0.6 issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3447

Re: All the 2.9.0.6 issues

Indeed - welcome back Richie - I hope you and the family are doing well. Happy 2023!

Gary
K9RX
by K9RX
Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: CAT connection for RX2
Replies: 10
Views: 3061

Re: CAT connection for RX2

Conrad, Good morning/afternoon sir... I hope you are well. So... I'm not sure what your question is. I have 2 instances of WSJT and use both RX1 on 313 and RX2 on 323 (or whatever band I choose). I am not sure what the CAT connection has to do with it though. Since RX2 is RX only you don't need a se...
by K9RX
Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis and TRX-Duo works
Replies: 36
Views: 6745

Re: Thetis and TRX-Duo works

Gary,

I'm curious - are you running Thetis on-board the DUO or are you running it on an out-board PC?

Gary
K9RX
by K9RX
Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: Everything Else: Antennas, Relays, Switches, Power, Grounding, Cooling, etc.
Topic: Anan 8000 DLE Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 2147

Re: Anan 8000 DLE Overheating

My first suspicion was that the TC652 was not thermally bonded to the heat spreader ... but using the IR gun I can clearly see that its temp is the same so it is not at fault. Unfortunately, it is not aggressive enough. If 65 is the trip point then you need the fan to be at full speed BEFORE you get...
by K9RX
Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Everything Else: Antennas, Relays, Switches, Power, Grounding, Cooling, etc.
Topic: Anan 8000 DLE Overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 2147

Re: Anan 8000 DLE Overheating

This is a problem that has plagued me forever. The efficiency is terrible at lower power levels (i.e. what 97% of ops need/do to drive an amp)... and if you use it on DIG modes, FT8 or on EME I use it on Q65-60... it will continue to climb until it hits 65° and trips out. Frustrating. I have taken t...
by K9RX
Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Still learning: PS response time?
Replies: 2
Views: 2293

Re: Still learning: PS response time?

Rick, I'm curious - are you using any COMP (turned on with some value)? I noticed that if I run COMP the result is, when I start talking, an immediate jump in the signal upper and lower products (the shoulders) ... and it settles down to the normal ~ -55 to -60. With it off it just stays at that lev...
by K9RX
Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: TX profile settings disappear when I try to record my TX
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Re: TX profile settings disappear when I try to record my TX

I went back and tried this again yesterday - my plan was to see if indeed COMP/TX EQ disappeared OR if just the front panel buttons changed going from 'active' to not active.... I figured with MON on I could tell the difference with different settings ... and of course when I checked yesterday these...
by K9RX
Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: TX profile settings disappear when I try to record my TX
Replies: 1
Views: 759

TX profile settings disappear when I try to record my TX

When I click on REC two of my 'settings' disappear. COMP and TX EQ both disappear (no longer show as "on"). Is this a bug? I've set up a 705 with a wire to try and listen to my audio and set it up.... tailoring it for DXing .... but it appears if I want to use the REC and playback I'm not ...
by K9RX
Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Everything Else: Antennas, Relays, Switches, Power, Grounding, Cooling, etc.
Topic: Using lower amperage power supply with 8000DLE
Replies: 11
Views: 2145

Re: Using lower amperage power supply with 8000DLE

James, Something weird going on there... almost 600W!? What are your power settings set at? Go to PA Settings tab - Gain for say 20M (or a band)... what is it currently set at? Are you aware that going up with the value reduces the output? That might have been counterintuitive to you and you went do...
by K9RX
Wed Jun 01, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: Palstar LA-1K RFI
Replies: 10
Views: 4782

Re: Palstar LA-1K RFI

Wow indeed. That is horrendous and (the peaks) would be noticeable on any band except possibly 160M. Totally unacceptable - something wrong with the amp. Palstar needs to step-up and fix it.

Gary
K9RX

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