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by K9RX
Sat May 23, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: WSJT-X FT8 signal images
Replies: 21
Views: 11541

Re: WSJT-X FT8 signal images

I see this quite frequently. It has nothing to do with PSDR. It is the quality of transmitters as they go higher in frequency seeming to reach a crescendo at 6M! Note further I use the NB (both NB and NB2) on 6M all the time - no impact at all ... HOWEVER if there are strong nearby signals - like CW...
by K9RX
Wed May 20, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Noise blanker/reduction settings?
Replies: 14
Views: 9240

Re: Noise blanker/reduction settings?

not in direct response to your posting but definitely in response to your heading for this thread: I played with the NB settings... and found that a THRESHOLD value of 15 is about a 1-2 db improvement for me over the default setting of 32. Consistent - audible - seen on the waterfall and on the S-me...
by K9RX
Tue May 19, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Resampler Adjustment
Replies: 39
Views: 91618

Re: Resampler Adjustment

John, W1JA, after reading your comments re freq cal and improvements on FT8 I was quite confused - I couldn't see how there would be any connection or correction for that matter by doing this since FT8 is relative and not absolute (its not tied to an absolute frequency)... but I did it anyway - and ...
by K9RX
Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: Guidelines For Best Transmitted Signal Quality With Digi Modes
Replies: 22
Views: 37772

Re: Guidelines For Best Transmitted Signal Quality With Digi Modes

I recently read the section of the WSJT manual regarding the measurement tools. There is a "linearization tool' there... and it is stated one can use this to get this correct OR if one has the ability to do Linear Phase on TX (vs Low Latency) that you are set to go and need not worry about this...
by K9RX
Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Orion Mk II & III Firmware (all 7000, 8000 & Andromeda Variants)
Topic: New 7000DLE MKII owner - Want to run Thetis
Replies: 14
Views: 15947

Re: New 7000DLE MKII owner - Want to run Thetis

thanks for the step by step - but when/how did you install Thetis itself?!

Gary
by K9RX
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Things to check post Windows Update...
Replies: 2
Views: 4544

Re: Things to check post Windows Update...

Thanks Scott... well this is what happened post my note - it might be germane to someone seeing/using this thread. -this morning, with everything powered up 24/7 as usual, I tried to work someone on 60 FT8 - no transmit signal. It went to TX but nothing showed on the TX pan. Tried this and that - re...
by K9RX
Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:40 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Things to check post Windows Update...
Replies: 2
Views: 4544

Things to check post Windows Update...

I've named this topic - now just need to know what to fill in for it. I've had very good success with Eugene's VAC and FT8/MSK144 for a long time now - I've never had an issue where a Windows update seemed to bother anything. But I had an update 2 days ago (i believe it was) and now I have audio cli...
by K9RX
Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: WSJT-W and Thetis 2.6.9 & DLE-8000
Replies: 20
Views: 12556

Re: WSJT-W and Thetis 2.6.9 & DLE-8000

Thanks Scott ... Bhanu, Sorry for the issue. Interesting that your signal is not getting decoded. When you are transmitting do you see the TX display on Thetis? It should show a very tall rather thin profile and it should be shifting slightly left and right... its peak should be 0 db. Are you seeing...
by K9RX
Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: WSJT-W and Thetis 2.6.9 & DLE-8000
Replies: 20
Views: 12556

Re: WSJT-W and Thetis 2.6.9 & DLE-8000

How do you know its not just propagation? Or the station chose not to call you? Have you had zero success after many tries? Also your TX power slider seems down a good bit - set the TX meter on Thetis to ALC and confirm the level is -1 (set it to this). But I do have to say I see why it is often dif...
by K9RX
Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis and CW Skimmer
Replies: 33
Views: 23639

Re: Thetis and CW Skimmer

NN3RP (no name at the end) ... can you provide links for these pictures please? - the pertinent ones (not sure why there is a cable/coin in the one) ... these are not readable as is.

thanks

Gary
by K9RX
Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 2.6.9
Replies: 597
Views: 360169

Re: 2.6.9

Tom, KA1GXR, not sure if this is the same thing but it sounds similar at least in part ... check out my post and the thread here: https://apache-labs.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3167&p=8668#p8668 this is regarding an issue where there is RF present that causes preamps to blow and false...
by K9RX
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diveristy Reception Adventures...
Replies: 10
Views: 18919

Re: Diveristy Reception Adventures...

Perry, Apologies - I am using an 8000 and wasn't aware that the visibility of that parameter would be subject to hardware. Indeed it is BPF2 and not ADC2 or RX2 ... all I know is I don't have any issues. Actually - thinking more about it - I have my RX array going in to ANT3 (again 8000) as it is a ...
by K9RX
Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: Diversity Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: Diveristy Reception Adventures...
Replies: 10
Views: 18919

Re: Diveristy Reception Adventures...

I've used diversity a good bit. Note there is a check box to ground ADC2 (RX2 it says) on TX, do you have that checked? I don't have any issues with RF getting in. I've used it with various antennas - primarily where it works is on 15M where I have a 6/6 stack of monobanders and a 4 element custom S...
by K9RX
Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Protocol 2 Firmware (all radios)
Topic: OLD 7000/8000 Orion MKII Protocol 2 Firmware Topic
Replies: 185
Views: 149977

Re: New 7000/8000 Orion MKII Protocol 2 Firmware Topic

Jeff, NJ2US, I happen to run in to you, W1AEX, NC3Z on 160 last night and heard you mention that PS was working much better, no issues since the last "fix" I believe you said ... was this it - was this what you were referring to? If not could you mention what you were referrring to please?...
by K9RX
Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Issue when using RX ANT function
Replies: 0
Views: 4175

Issue when using RX ANT function

This was added to my compiled list of PSDR issues/requests: -31 October 2019 Version L: When using the RX ANT capability on CW it turns out that the KEY DOWN has to be at a value of at least 30 (per Doug, W5WC investigating this) or one will get occasional HI SWR showing. He determined that RF is pr...
by K9RX
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: PureSignal Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 12443

Re: PureSignal Problems

I can try to capture it - but it is fleeting at best. The spectrum goes wild - WIDE - with the shoulders only a few db down from the peak. But again that event only lasts for a 1/4 second at best. Its there and gone but then PS takes over trying to re-correct and I immediately stop talking. If I'm t...
by K9RX
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: Amplifier two-tone test
Replies: 5
Views: 8859

Re: Amplifier two-tone test

Helmut, I can't say. I don't know if the issue is something associated with the structure of the LDMOS devices or not. That was my thought, that it was associated with the LDMOS construction - its a hell of a lot of power in one very small package vs. with the Expert 2K at least there are 8 MRF151's...
by K9RX
Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: PureSignal Operations (PowerSDR & Thetis)
Topic: PureSignal Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 12443

PureSignal Problems

Scott, Ok ... so i've re-read your document on PureSignal in this subforum. You've given info on what things are doing - but unfortunately I still don't know how I can impact what is happening with my station. I've mentioned this more than a few times before - there are some that chime in - and ther...
by K9RX
Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Amplifiers & Tuners
Topic: Amplifier two-tone test
Replies: 5
Views: 8859

Re: Amplifier two-tone test

Anan 8000DLE Using 2 tone test with Expert 2K-FA I see -65db or better. I see typically -60 on SSB. Using 2 tone test with Elecraft KPA1500 (2XLDMOS) I see -50db. I see typically -45 to -50 on SSB. Both at ~1200W out. Disappointing as for other reasons I'm switching to the KPA1500, but from what I u...
by K9RX
Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 2.6.8
Replies: 557
Views: 315248

Re: 2.6.8

That stated what you had said - the 'black area' is what I had said would be a result of doing this - although I was thinking it would be a line which was the left (or right) edge of the display - the edge you are moving towards. If however you are saying timing-wise it is a different animal - one t...
by K9RX
Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 2.6.8
Replies: 557
Views: 315248

Re: 2.6.8

I don't know that it matters that if you tune to the edge - in CTUN - you lose where you are! Its the nature of hte beast. You ARE tuning afterall AND asking to tune outside of where you are... NOT showing where you are, i.e. having it off screen to me is a non-starter as it means I don't know where...
by K9RX
Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 2.6.8
Replies: 557
Views: 315248

Re: 2.6.8

and while we're on the subject of window manipulations: suggestion - correct the water fall so that it is always 'correctly' displaying the signal independent of tuning. Currently when one tunes the waterfall is smeared until the tuning has stopped ... since you know when tuning how much frequency c...
by K9RX
Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 2.6.8
Replies: 557
Views: 315248

Re: 2.6.8

Re CTUN mouse shift of the window ... when the filter window hits the edge of the displayed window, stop its motion! This of course is accomplished by changing its frequency to keep it positioned at that edge of the screen. That way it is always on the screen - just at the edge as long as you are tu...
by K9RX
Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: 2.6.8
Replies: 557
Views: 315248

Re: 2.6.8

Richie, Although I've yet to try Thetis you are making things very interesting! I use the radio a great deal - 24/7 for DXing and need it to be 100% reliable... I'm still a little leary about Thetis in that regard but it seems to be getting a lot closer with your efforts. One suggestion re the notch...
by K9RX
Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Receiver audio distortion
Replies: 9
Views: 9104

Re: Receiver audio distortion

And then just to be sure - I checked the one I'm currently using, a Netgear GS105, a good 5+ years in service ... and its data sheet, found online, says "non-blocking" ... so I guess I'm there already!

Gary
by K9RX
Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Receiver audio distortion
Replies: 9
Views: 9104

Re: Receiver audio distortion

Thanks Scott, So the definition is worthless - "non-blocking, that which does not block" . Doesn't relate to any other facet or name used like managed vs. non-managed... and the only one I've found so far is that plastic cased one, the Netgear that specifically says 'non-blocking' and also...
by K9RX
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:47 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Receiver audio distortion
Replies: 9
Views: 9104

Re: Receiver audio distortion

Forgive my ignorance Scott - I copied what you had there "Netgear 8 port GigE non-blocking switch" and pasted that in to Amazon - it came up with a list of switches - none of them said "non-blocking" .... so obviously that is not the term they use in advertising. They do say unma...
by K9RX
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: Using Commcat with Anan 8000DLE
Replies: 4
Views: 7145

Re: Using Commcat with Anan 8000DLE

M0MWS (name not given) .... I use CommCAT as well as the 8000DLE... and would be happy to assist where needed. Write direct to my ARRL.net email address...

Gary
K9RX
by K9RX
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: PowerSDR mRX
Topic: Pops & Clicks in Audio
Replies: 6
Views: 5931

Re: Pops & Clicks in Audio

here we are again .... "dedicated network adapter"... forgive my ignorance - what exactly is that?! I am using a network switch because I don't see any way around doing it this way. The computer only has the one ethernet port - so I can't use the internet AND the radio at the time ... so I...
by K9RX
Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Digital Mode, Rig Control & Logging Software
Topic: WSJTX AND PWRSDR 3.4.9
Replies: 12
Views: 12297

Re: WSJTX AND PWRSDR 3.4.9

Using WSJT-X in JT65 then in normal mode - SPLIT operation, VFOB resets to VFOA I add this just so it is here in case someone else runs up against it ... -using WSJT-X 2.1.0 and PSDR 3.4.9, 8000DLE. There is a bug, or at least an anomaly that I found yesterday that I wanted to post here in case som...

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