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by N4XD
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Macro & MIDI Controller Software, Hardware & Scripts
Topic: MIDI control to switch between TX and RX antenna
Replies: 0
Views: 20

MIDI control to switch between TX and RX antenna

I checked and didn't see such an assignment available. It sure would be nice to program a MIDI button to swap between rx and tx antenna under the Thetis VFO A and B section of Thetis. I'm not at all well enough versed in Visual Studio to try to create such a function. Any takers? Or even hints on ho...
by N4XD
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis doesn't see Anan 7000dle
Replies: 2
Views: 551

Re: Thetis doesn't see Anan 7000dle

Found issue. User error. I had moved the radio and, somehow, flipped the switch on the bottom to boot loader. Moved it back and all is good. Sorry for the bandwidth

Ron
by N4XD
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis doesn't see Anan 7000dle
Replies: 2
Views: 551

Thetis doesn't see Anan 7000dle

Was working perfectly. In fact just ran the whole CQ160 WW with no issues. Went to restart and Thetis shows error box when trying to power on saying "Error starting SDR hardware" On the lan connection the left light is on but the right blinks for a while when the cable is first connected t...
by N4XD
Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 20db boost v2.10.3.3
Replies: 8
Views: 2858

Re: 20db boost v2.10.3.3

Yes, sorry. Not fully awake yet. Will download and install latest version.

Sorry for cluttering this stream up :)

Ron
by N4XD
Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 20db boost v2.10.3.3
Replies: 8
Views: 2858

Re: 20db boost v2.10.3.3

Unusual behavior with diversity. Running thetis 2.10.3.3 on W10 64 bit and a 7000dle. Turn diversity on then off and rx1 goes full screen noise. Tried cycling Thetis off then on and it hung up. Had to go to task manager to shut it down.


Ron
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by N4XD
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting
Replies: 18
Views: 13502

Re: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting

Mark when I received my (used) 7000dle I suspected rx2 wasn't hearing as well as RX1. I was right. I found the filter immediately in line with the input was very lossy. Removed (that was a chore as it has contacts on all sides!) and replaced but still seemed a little numb. Went back in and looked mo...
by N4XD
Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting
Replies: 18
Views: 13502

Re: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting

Good advise. I checked and indeed, when transmitting rx2 is shorted to ground. With, of course, the "ground bpf" box checked in Thetis The signal I see on thetis must be internal leakage or something like that. Not a signal present on rx2.

Ron
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by N4XD
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting
Replies: 18
Views: 13502

Re: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting

Rafael, that's the question. Is the band pass filter really grounded? Can anyone on the forum verify that it is?

Ron
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by N4XD
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting
Replies: 18
Views: 13502

Re: Diversity Operations - RX2 protection while transmitting

Re "ground bpf2 on xmit

I have that checked but, when I transmit I still see a very strong signal on RX2 tuned, o course, to same as transmit frequency. I have always wondered if the rx2 band pass filter was actually grounded.

Ron
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by N4XD
Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: G2 Operating System & Applications
Topic: Relays in transmit path ?
Replies: 2
Views: 16876

Re: Relays in transmit path ?

Thanks Paul. From reading the other string, seems no changes have been made. That is a REAL shame since, to me, the use of relays is a downside for the radio. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong but I found that, when using the internal keyer, a VERY long delay (hundreds of ms) was needed to eliminate...
by N4XD
Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: G2 Operating System & Applications
Topic: Relays in transmit path ?
Replies: 2
Views: 16876

Relays in transmit path ?

Are relays still used for T/R switching or does the G2 use pin diodes? If relays, any differences from the 7000 series? Specifically, is the pure signal relay still in parallel with the T/R relay so its always used even if the mode isn't SSB?

Thanks
Ron
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by N4XD
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: PC's & Homebrew Hardware
Topic: Thetis issue with new laptop
Replies: 6
Views: 2263

Re: Thetis issue with new laptop

Version 2.0.0
Protocol 2 (v3.8)

Ron
by N4XD
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: PC's & Homebrew Hardware
Topic: Thetis issue with new laptop
Replies: 6
Views: 2263

Re: Thetis issue with new laptop

Scott

Failed to answer the first question you had. Yes, it works fine with the other laptop which is also running W10.

Turned firewall off, changed lan cable and same result as above. Baffling.


Ron
by N4XD
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: PC's & Homebrew Hardware
Topic: Thetis issue with new laptop
Replies: 6
Views: 2263

Re: Thetis issue with new laptop

Scott, thanks. I do not have the W firewall on. I did the firewall check and Thetis came back saying all OK. I'll try disabling my other firewall. But my other computers work fine with it enabled (I use free versions of AVG and Zone Alarm).

Appreciate the reply!

Ron
by N4XD
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: PC's & Homebrew Hardware
Topic: Thetis issue with new laptop
Replies: 6
Views: 2263

Thetis issue with new laptop

New laptop is I7 6820 cpu and 16Gb ram Radio: Anan 7000dle Issue: Connects and sees Thetis Does not receive anything. I can press "tune" and indeed the radio sends carrier. I've verified correct antennas selected but absolutely nothing. S meter shows something like -398 for signal level. G...
by N4XD
Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: ATT on Tx
Replies: 6
Views: 1780

Re: ATT on Tx

Mike, thanks for that info. Richie thanks for incorporating the choice in your next update. To me, seems that there is no harm in keeping the attenuator level unchanged until the operator goes in and changes the setting. Perhaps I'm missing the benefit of having it change based on mode..... Thanks Ron
by N4XD
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

Scott as always, thanks.

I wasn't meaning to "blame" this on networking.....or anything. Rather I was/ am trying to understand this stuff better :)
by N4XD
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

Scott getting back to the dedicated NIC for the radio, I read the information you posted a number of years back on turning off stuff that isn't needed. For the card setup, under advanced, what does need to be turned on for the interface to work with the radio? And you said, in that same post, some s...
by N4XD
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

Scott I've found that, for a very weak station, it can help me, sometimes, pick them out. And, for single receive, it does do some separating of stations ear to ear which also helps pull them out. I had been running it all the time. Will still do that unless RX2 is on. Would be interesting to find o...
by N4XD
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

In testing for the last hour of the CQ160 contest adding the dedicated nic for the radio solved the audio issues. turning off binaural (bin) fixed the echo issue.

Scott, as always, thanks for your help.

Ron
by N4XD
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

Scott thanks. I always run with binaural on. With both receivers on I have been running it with both. I'm going to experiment and turn it off. With both receivers on I think there is no (little?) benefit. Will let it run like this for a while and see if the issue is resolved. Added 2nd nic card dedi...
by N4XD
Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

Re: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

Will try the separate interface.

No, VAC is off.

Ron
by N4XD
Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: "Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64
Replies: 11
Views: 1527

"Echo" with dual receive, Prot 2, thetis 2.9.0.6x64

Set up Protocol 2. Thetis 2.9.0.6 x 64 7000dle with both receivers on. Synch'd together Computer: 11th gen I7, 64Gb ram During the CQ160 contest (and have happened with other CW contests), after some period of time operating with both receivers synch'd together, they sound like they have lost synch....
by N4XD
Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: SPE Expert Amp Interfacing
Replies: 44
Views: 28040

Re: SPE Expert Amp Interfacing

OK, I qualify my statement. AND for this specific application. Of course difficult to know it works on other's systems since, well, I have only this one :)

Ron
by N4XD
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:14 am
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: SPE Expert Amp Interfacing
Replies: 44
Views: 28040

Re: SPE Expert Amp Interfacing

I made up the cable as outlined in the spe manual for the Kenwood or Elecraft radios. Then, on a whim, decided to see if DX Labs Commander might communicate with the amp. Indeed, it did! At least now know the cable is good. Now with Thetis. Still no joy. Turns out that Thetis requires a lower comm p...
by N4XD
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: SPE Expert Amp Interfacing
Replies: 44
Views: 28040

Re: SPE Expert Amp Interfacing

I just acquired a spe amp. Even after reading the string for this topic I am confused. The spe amp only listens. Doesn't transmit any data back to the radio. So should only need to monitor the RS232 TX line. So the pinout, I think, should be. I installed a pcie card with real rs232 ports. PC DB9 Amp...
by N4XD
Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: ATT on Tx
Replies: 6
Views: 1780

Re: ATT on Tx

Paul, K9AC, thanks for reply. That's how my selections look too except I ground BPF2 on TX as I have receive antennas connected. Mike, thanks for the link to the previous discussion. I sure hope having Pure Signal on or off (even if green on the main Thetis page its not active for cw right?) isn't a...
by N4XD
Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: ATT on Tx
Replies: 6
Views: 1780

ATT on Tx

This happened, randomly, during the ARRL 160. ATT on TX, under the general then ant/ filters tabs in setup, was reset to 0 from 31 and unchecked. I did NOT do this myself and have my set up saved. Of course, on the operating screen of Thetis there is NO indication this setting has been varied until ...
by N4XD
Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: CESSB & COMP--obsolete or not?
Replies: 29
Views: 6941

Re: CESSB & COMP--obsolete or not?

The only choice I see under "Setup- Transmit" that has anything to do with CESSB is the choice "CESSB Overshoot Control" under speech processor. Perhaps that is what turns CESSB on and off?

Thanks

Ron
by N4XD
Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: CESSB & COMP--obsolete or not?
Replies: 29
Views: 6941

Re: CESSB & COMP--obsolete or not?

Thanks. Will go look for it now.

Ron

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