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by W2PA
Sun Oct 03, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Richie - This morning I noticed a problem with dragging receiver passband (filter) edges: When you drag the upper or lower passband edge, the filter selection changes to Var 1 as it should. But in doing so it applies whatever was previously in Var 1 for the *other* edge, which it shouldn't do. For e...
by W2PA
Wed Sep 29, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes
Replies: 304
Views: 96330

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

As I suspected. Thanks for the additional info, Scott. I actually experimented with simply boosting the audio in AM modes, using 3dB instead of the 6 you measured. It worked, sort of. But doing this introduces a different problem. If you simply boost audio on AM then when a signal is present you'll ...
by W2PA
Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes
Replies: 304
Views: 96330

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

Nice measurement, Scott. I would have guessed the difference was more like 3dB. Interesting. Well it's a minor thing, but an annoyance as I pointed out, having to adjust the AF gain when switching modes. I think a simple (software) adjustment of the level of AGC reaction to the carrier would solve t...
by W2PA
Tue Sep 28, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes
Replies: 304
Views: 96330

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

AGC reacts to an AM signal a bit differently from how it reacts to an SSB signal, depending on filter settings. I've noticed this over the years going back to PowerSDR/OpenSDR-MRX. It's not a bug, is probably working as designed, but could be better. The symptom is that the audio level of an AM sign...
by W2PA
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes
Replies: 304
Views: 96330

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

I assume that too, Gary. Associating Tune Step with mode would be helpful, but should be a setting as per operator preference. In non-contest operating most hams using modern gear seem to operate on exact 1kHz frequencies on SSB, but can be anywhere during a contest. On CW and digital modes operatin...
by W2PA
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Bob, I think this may be a feature rather than a bug. To use a straight key with Thetis, or to use an external keyer as you are doing, you need to uncheck "Iambic". When you do this, the "dit" contact on the paddle becomes the straight key. I presume (I don't know for sure since ...
by W2PA
Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Protocol 2 Firmware (all radios)
Topic: OLD 7000/8000 Orion MKII Protocol 2 Firmware Topic
Replies: 185
Views: 150171

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

Been using it all morning on my 8000, Rick. No issues thus far.
by W2PA
Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Not happy having to re-do everything (I use *two* MIDI controllers) but am certainly willing if it improves things long term. Please give a warning and make the change happen on a weekend.

What's the upside? Will this change make it easier to expand the command set?
by W2PA
Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes
Replies: 304
Views: 96330

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

A minor suggested improvement to bandstack operation, I'm putting it here since it's not a bug or issue. A common way of using the bandstack (at least for me it's the most common way) is to click on the number, bring up the window, choose a frequency, exit the window. I don't keep it up all the time...
by W2PA
Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Power measurement theory and practice, and S-meter operation
Replies: 25
Views: 7601

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

Well, Mark, I take issue with your assertion that technical specs follow the maxims of law. Technical specs are normally explicit in the extreme. But, no matter. We're still left with questions: Why, as Scott asserts, do none of the equipment (hardware) manufacturers adhere to the "peak" i...
by W2PA
Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Power measurement theory and practice, and S-meter operation
Replies: 25
Views: 7601

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

This has been a very interesting discussion! And my compliments to all for the cordial tone. I think I see the issue. The language in the spec is just a tad imprecise and lacks an explicit definition of "quasi-peak detector". First, spec #2 says "On the bands below 30 MHz a meter devi...
by W2PA
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Comment/question on highlighting Tx profile items... I really like this function - it makes all the relevant settings immediately obvious. But here's something to consider: This is so useful I'd like to leave it enabled all the time. But it also highlights controls in the main console in a way that ...
by W2PA
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:28 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Quick comment on the new multi-notch (MNF) mouse functions in 21e: fabulous! Thanks!
by W2PA
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Minor bandstack bug in 21e (don't know if it existed earlier). Start with bandstack having 5 entries. Click the band button (for the band you're already on) until you arrive at entry #5. Click on bandstack number (in main console) to bring up bandstack window. Click on entry #4 (or any one other tha...
by W2PA
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: Everything Else: Antennas, Relays, Switches, Power, Grounding, Cooling, etc.
Topic: Stream Deck with Thetis
Replies: 6
Views: 2827

Re: Stream Deck with Thetis

Gary - This looks great - very useful! This is the first I've heard of Stream Deck. Looks like they have several models. Can you describe a bit more detail about your setup and what it took to enable it to drive CAT commands? BTW, I also use the Behringer controllers. The PL-1 has a bit higher quali...
by W2PA
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes
Replies: 304
Views: 96330

Re: Thetis 2_8_11 changes/ideas/wants/wishes

Notch filter suggestion: I find the MNF very useful. Two enhancements would make it even more so. 1) Ability to place a new one on a specific frequency with a simple shift-click operation (e.g. ctrl-right-click or something) inside the panadapter (and maybe waterfall). As it is you have to add one a...
by W2PA
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

(Sorry if this is a duplicate but my previous attempt to post seemed to go into the bit bucket.) Another minor but probably easy-to-fix issue... If you lock VFO A, then cycle T/R (PTT or MOX), the band and mode buttons get re-enabled. If you click one in this condition weird things can happen. For e...
by W2PA
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Macro & MIDI Controller Software, Hardware & Scripts
Topic: MIDI code in Thetis
Replies: 3
Views: 2775

Re: MIDI code in Thetis

Ron,

Some of it is in Midi2CatCommands.cs in Console in the Thetis module, and some is in the Midi2Cat module.
by W2PA
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.8.11 - UPDATES and current issues
Replies: 1752
Views: 874638

Re: Thetis v2.8.11 - current issues

Minor issue with the new bandstack window.. Bring up the bandstack window by clicking the bandstack number. Then click in the main console. If the bandstack window is now hidden behind the main console window, you can't bring it to the top by clicking the bandstack number again. Yes, you can fix thi...
by W2PA
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Audio popping on strong SSB signal
Replies: 24
Views: 7845

Re: Audio popping on strong SSB signal

Phil,

If your suspicion is correct about timing, perhaps trying a previous version of the FW might have an effect.

They are all here for the Orion Mk1:
https://github.com/TAPR/OpenHPSDR-Firmw ... (ANAN-200D)/previous%20Orion%20NP%20versions
by W2PA
Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Audio popping on strong SSB signal
Replies: 24
Views: 7845

Re: Audio popping on strong SSB signal

One more shot in the dark suggestion: I've noticed that whenever I change sample rate in Thetis I immediately lose all audio streaming, no matter what the setting. This happens nearly every time. I can restore operation by cycling the Start ("Power") button off then on again (cycling MOX r...
by W2PA
Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Audio popping on strong SSB signal
Replies: 24
Views: 7845

Re: Audio popping on strong SSB signal

Very nice lab setup, Phil. Did you try adjusting the Ethernet advanced settings? I'm still thinking it's a network issue stemming either from the NIC/driver and its settings, or a Win10 issue other than those registry settings. Did the situation get worse after the Win10 20H2 update? Several people ...
by W2PA
Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Audio popping on strong SSB signal
Replies: 24
Views: 7845

Re: Audio popping on strong SSB signal

It may be a timing issue, Phil, but my intuition tells me it's something else affecting the Ethernet interface. I had seemingly endless headaches with drop-outs until I applied the throttling registry mod. In my case they were entirely Ethernet-related. Changing firmware versions did nothing. Nor di...
by W2PA
Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Audio popping on strong SSB signal
Replies: 24
Views: 7845

Re: Audio popping on strong SSB signal

It might still be worthwhile to investigate other settings. You should be able to run at the higher rate, IMO. Sorry - can't explain why you're having issues. Maybe someone else here can chime in to suggest something. With Thetis, P2 firmware v2.0, and the ANAN-8000DLE, I can run at 1536000 sample r...
by W2PA
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Audio popping on strong SSB signal
Replies: 24
Views: 7845

Re: Audio popping on strong SSB signal

Guys - have you tried this Windows tweak?
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3787

It completely solved all my data stream drop-out problems. See the forum under that entry for other info.
by W2PA
Mon May 17, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10
Replies: 55
Views: 22286

Re: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10

Having an app make registry changes just seems wrong. I don't think you'll ever see this built into a Thetis. There are other ways to automate this, including appropriate .bat or .reg files. I know there are other ways to do that, but, what about all the Anan owners who never read this forum? It wa...
by W2PA
Thu May 13, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10
Replies: 55
Views: 22286

Re: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10

I believe that's true, Scott. But it's clearly due to side effects of whatever mechanism Win10 is using in its throttling activity. I became convinced it was an operating system issue after eliminating nearly everything else. Also, as others observed, it became much worse after a Win10 update a few ...
by W2PA
Thu May 13, 2021 12:43 am
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10
Replies: 55
Views: 22286

Re: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10

Maybe *average* data rates isn't the issue. For a couple of years now, ever since moving to protocol 2 and GigE, I've been plagued with very short data stream dropouts accompanied by sequence errors. I'm sure my average data rates were just dandy. But the glitches were noticeable on both transmit an...
by W2PA
Wed May 12, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10
Replies: 55
Views: 22286

Re: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10

Helped with mine:
Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection
Driver: Intel 12.15.31.4
Windows 10 Pro 2004 19041.928
by W2PA
Tue May 11, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10
Replies: 55
Views: 22286

Re: How to solve latency problems and VAC under/overflows in Windows 10

I have to echo your observation and suggestion, Joe. After I made that one single change (step 1 in the referenced procedure by EA3AQR about the NetworkThrottlingIndex registry entry) not only did sequence errors magically disappear but so did all the data drop-outs I was occasionally getting, both ...

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