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by w3ub
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: Is it worth upgrading from early 100D/200D rigs to latest Anan hardware?
Replies: 4
Views: 239

Re: Is it worth upgrading from early 100D/200D rigs to latest Anan hardware?

If your 200D runs P2 well I would not upgrade. If a used 7000DLE Mk2 came along at a fair price, maybe. There were some TX chain upgrades, but I don’t recall them being that important.

I don’t see any value in upgrading to the G2 at all.

Doug
by w3ub
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Wishlist >>Transmit noise reduction.
Replies: 16
Views: 1424

Re: Wishlist >>Transmit noise reduction.

It is a useful request and allowing NR2 on TX would help in noisy situations. DEXP won’t help high levels of room noise. The SunSDR TX noise reduction works well. If you have the Blue USB microphone with their tools it will also work well.

Doug
by w3ub
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Apache Labs News
Topic: ANAN-G2 Shipping Update
Replies: 255
Views: 3050106

Re: ANAN-G2 Shipping Update

The main reason is he ordered a G2, which is shipping and only a 100W radio, which they know how to build. The higher power radios are not shipping, to anyone. Personally I think they will have a major struggle getting 1kW radios shipping, and even if they do will they have major reliability problem...
by w3ub
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Apache Labs News
Topic: ANAN-G2 Shipping Update
Replies: 255
Views: 3050106

Re: ANAN-G2 Shipping Update

I agree there are two sides to each story ... I have refrained from commenting although I wanted to many times ... I would love to hear their side. There is no doubt there customer service and customer communications abilities are non-existent. Not bad, not poor, non-existent. No doubt, at least in ...
by w3ub
Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: AGC Gain sttings ????
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Re: AGC Gain sttings ????

Right click that button.
Doug
by w3ub
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting
Replies: 18
Views: 16608

Re: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting

Even if it is "grounded", there are lead/trace inductances, which will result in finite isolation. Selecting it to be grounded is a good idea, but should not be relied upon for protection when QRO using multiple antennas. Personally I use a relay/sequencer AND a DXE receiver guard ... Doug
by w3ub
Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.10.2 pre-release
Replies: 43
Views: 6582

Re: Thetis v2.10.2 pre-release

Solved my issue of last used frequency not being saved if Auto Save TX Profile on Thetis close was selected.
Thanks,
Doug
by w3ub
Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis starting with standard frequency
Replies: 97
Views: 10794

Re: Thetis starting with standard frequency

This was also happening to me ... if I check the Auto Save TX Profile on Thetis close it happens, if I uncheck it, it does not. I can make it come and go using this check box.

I emailed you the files from the case where it is wrong.

Thanks, and welcome back.
Doug
by w3ub
Mon Sep 18, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: G2 Operating System & Applications
Topic: G2 latency
Replies: 3
Views: 2860

Re: G2 latency

I am also interested in how the G2 compares in these areas: - Latency, using a 7000DLE as a benchmark - RX spurs coming from the onboard switching regulator (test using no antenna, they are there, it is just a question what level they are) - Ethernet SEQ errors, using higher sample rates, activating...
by w3ub
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: Protocol 2 Firmware (all radios)
Topic: So Disappointed But I Rolled it Back. 7000 MK III To Protocol 1
Replies: 35
Views: 29658

Re: So Disappointed But I Rolled it Back. 7000 MK III To Protocol 1

You should look into sending it to Doug for a warranty repair as needed. Apache should make sure the occasional P2 timing problem gets resolved. Most of us have only minor P2 issues, mainly at wide BWs, but not enough to really hinder operating.

Doug
by w3ub
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Auto AGC & S-ATT
Replies: 0
Views: 4316

Auto AGC & S-ATT

Does anyone know if the old bug when Auto AGC was used that the S-ATT setting which might have been used to improve dynamic range was ignored? I could not find it in the latest few versions bug lists.

Doug
by w3ub
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Everything Else: Antennas, Relays, Switches, Power, Grounding, Cooling, etc.
Topic: Unstable, wide, nasty spur
Replies: 56
Views: 41419

Re: Unstable, wide, nasty spur

What is the physical size of R145 (0805/0402/...)?
Doug
by w3ub
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: Loose Part 7000 DLE MKIII
Replies: 4
Views: 2637

Re: Loose Part 7000 DLE MKIII

My relatively new 7000 has a ribbon cable that you can hear shift when you turn it upside down. They told me not to worry about it. Not sure if that is the type of sound you are hearing.
Doug
by w3ub
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Master AF slider not doing anything
Replies: 3
Views: 765

Re: Master AF slider not doing anything

That only works with the speaker/headphone output directly from the radio, not VAC, I think.
Doug
by w3ub
Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: G2 Operating System & Applications
Topic: G2 Draft User Guide
Replies: 11
Views: 1604

Re: G2 Draft User Guide

Yes that is true, but there will be times when you want to connect to the Pi and manage it.
Doug
by w3ub
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: G2 Operating System & Applications
Topic: G2 Draft User Guide
Replies: 11
Views: 1604

Re: G2 Draft User Guide

Looking at the manual, perhaps there should be mention of using VNC to access the PI, particularly for the no front panel version and perhaps remotely located from the main PC/shack. Why would one need to connect a monitor and keyboard to the unit itself?

Doug
by w3ub
Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: Microphone/ Audio Interface Options
Replies: 72
Views: 29908

Re: Microphone/ Audio Interface Options

I used one of these to allow a single microphone to drive ether the Anan or my TS890 with good results. It has multiple inputs as well, I don't see why it would not work.
Doug
by w3ub
Sat May 27, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: Microphone/ Audio Interface Options
Replies: 72
Views: 29908

Re: Microphone/ Audio Interface Options

Got it, for some reason (I never used one) I thought they were an ADC only.
Doug
by w3ub
Fri May 26, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: Microphone/ Audio Interface Options
Replies: 72
Views: 29908

Re: Microphone/ Audio Interface Options

Tony,
So you use the M4 in RX mode to drive some powered speakers? It has this capability?
Doug
by w3ub
Fri May 12, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.9.0.8 - meters and then some more
Replies: 158
Views: 45666

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

I am hoping Ritchie starts with (unless there is a good reason) the fork that Steve G7KLJ has, it seems like some good work was done there and it would be nice for things to come back together ...

Doug
by w3ub
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: Saturn: A New Apache Labs SDR Transceiver (ANAN-G2)
Replies: 82
Views: 20489

Re: Saturn: A New Apache Labs SDR Transceiver (ANAN-G2)

That would be a nice addition, so that if you wanted to use the internal display you could, but if you wanted to just use a PC running Thetis you could go that way.

Doug
by w3ub
Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: Saturn: A New Apache Labs SDR Transceiver (ANAN-G2)
Replies: 82
Views: 20489

Re: Saturn: A New Apache Labs SDR Transceiver (ANAN-G2)

Thanks for the detailed update Lawrence. I figured you guys were working on it, but just wanted to be sure. I ponder the display option, considering it it not too much of a $$$ increase. Do you think it would be possible, at least in the beginning, to have a way of not using the internal display at ...
by w3ub
Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.9.0.8 - meters and then some more
Replies: 158
Views: 45666

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

Been traveling down south for the past couple of months, just now trying the new release.

Thank you Ritchie and all of the FW/SW developers! For fixing quite a few bugs AND adding new features.

Doug
by w3ub
Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: Saturn: A New Apache Labs SDR Transceiver (ANAN-G2)
Replies: 82
Views: 20489

Re: Saturn: A New Apache Labs SDR Transceiver (ANAN-G2)

Does anyone know if the FW and SW guys are actively working on this? The website says they could ship May 22. Of course they rarely meet the commitments on their website. Or if at least the FW and SW guys are willing and ready to work on this once the HW is available?

Thanks,
Doug
by w3ub
Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: "Unlearning" VAC (reconfiguring audio set-up)
Replies: 10
Views: 3839

Re: "Unlearning" VAC (reconfiguring audio set-up)

Sounds good, a little drift is good ... Ha.

Yes, that is what I have been doing, just thought I check from the experts!

Thanks,
Doug
by w3ub
Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: "Unlearning" VAC (reconfiguring audio set-up)
Replies: 10
Views: 3839

Re: "Unlearning" VAC (reconfiguring audio set-up)

Hey Scott, I too am using non-VAC audio, with all EQ/processing/ect external, and use the 3.5mm mic connection, zero mic gain and no mic application inside Thetis. All is good, including the lowest possible latency. My question, if you set the drive level externally such that you get -3dB or so on M...
by w3ub
Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: All the 2.9.0.6 issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3526

Re: All the 2.9.0.6 issues

Thetis is a great piece of software, including his decision to add the "Stand Up for Ukraine" pop up.

This has been brought up before, and Ritchie has made his position clear.

Just my opinion.

Doug
by w3ub
Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Network Connections & Network Hardware
Topic: Frequent Sequence Errors Again
Replies: 13
Views: 4348

Re: Frequent Sequence Errors Again

If it were me, I would isolate it to either the PC or the LAN (assuming the FW is OK). To do this I would connect the radio directly to the PC, and set both the PC and radio with fixed IPs. If that works, then the LAN is the issue. Assuming you are OK with changing the PC ethernet settings.

/Doug
by w3ub
Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Parallels
Replies: 3
Views: 996

Re: Parallels

I currently run an iMac, but for something like Thetis I like to use the native BootCamp partition, which results in lower CPU/memory usage than trying to run them both at the same time. You can run Parallels also using your BootCamp partition, which I do when running my SunSDR and want a few low lo...
by w3ub
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Voicemeeter 3.0.2.6 Beta available for download
Replies: 3
Views: 3282

Re: Voicemeeter 3.0.2.6 Beta available for download

Sounds like a nice upgrade, if anyone notices they have made the real release please post an update here.
Doug

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