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by rbduck
Sun May 14, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Understanding G7KLJ 2.9.0.11 release
Replies: 127
Views: 22134

Re: Understanding G7KLJ 2.9.0.11 release

Hi Steve, I love your new versions of Thetis. The only issue I have is finding your new releases. Is there a new link. I went to the old one and there was nothing there. Keep up the great work! Thank you :D
by rbduck
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis v2.9.0.8 - meters and then some more
Replies: 158
Views: 47834

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

I would say that the outcome was worth the wait. Richie.....Ernst....Great Job!! and I (and many others) thank you so much. Your hard work has resulted in everything needed, right up front, to check and calibrate audio and transceiver performance. It's almost information overload. For me anyway. :D ...
by rbduck
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: How to build Thetis in Visual Studio?
Replies: 8
Views: 3631

Re: How to build Thetis in Visual Studio?

Hey thanks to all for ANY work done and advice. I'm doing very well just off the starting line. I'm stuck between two and three on your list Scott. IN VS, I cloned the URL https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis-2.9.0 . The result is a column on the right. I get the resulting page: Where do I find the nex...
by rbduck
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: How to build Thetis in Visual Studio?
Replies: 8
Views: 3631

Re: How to build Thetis in Visual Studio?

Hey thanks to all for ANY work done and advice. I'm doing very well just off the starting line. I'm stuck between two and three on your list Scott. IN VS, I cloned the URL https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis-2.9.0 . The result is a column on the right. I get the resulting page: VS.jpg Where do I find t...
by rbduck
Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: Apache Station Photo Thread
Replies: 17
Views: 3766

Re: Apache Station Photo Thread

My humble setup.
by rbduck
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Meter work
Replies: 22
Views: 3980

Re: Meter work

Wow Richie. Love the meters. I've ordered another PC just to carry the load. I'm very anxious to see them in action. Thank for all the great work!
by rbduck
Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: How to identify which Orion MKxxx you have (was: Naming of 7000 MKII)
Replies: 12
Views: 2130

Re: Naming of 7000 MKII

Hardware using the EP4CGX150F896 Cyclone IV series FPGA - ANAN-8000DLE (original version, 200W, not MKII) - ANAN-7000DLE (original version, not MKII or MKIII) - ANAN-7000DLE MKII, no serial number or serial number lower than DX8300497A - Andromeda with serial number lower than DX8300497A (only 5 un...
by rbduck
Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Apache-specific Hardware Discussions
Topic: How to identify which Orion MKxxx you have (was: Naming of 7000 MKII)
Replies: 12
Views: 2130

Re: Naming of 7000 MKII

I'm glad this subject has came up. I have noted and read several topics in this area.. I've not found and answer. I have searched. My question surrounds the Mfg. Tag on back of the units. The one on mine is paper and states it was Made in India. The Mod number is listed as 7000DLEmkII The Ser num is...
by rbduck
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: PC's & Homebrew Hardware
Topic: Backup Software
Replies: 10
Views: 8893

Re: Backup Software

I did use Acronis, but now use Macrium. It is much faster and is accurate. Recovery is a snap. I can backup my main drive in about 5 minutes. I had problems with Acronis. The first time I had to do a full recovery it balked and refused to generate data, I finally had it working with a workaround. Th...
by rbduck
Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: All the 2.9.0.6 issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3743

Re: All the 2.9.0.6 issues

Welcome back Ritchie!
by rbduck
Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: TX-to-RX "noise burst" display artifact explained!
Replies: 7
Views: 1707

Re: TX-to-RX "noise burst" display artifact explained!

Scott, Again you come through with a clear concise explanation of a difficult subject. An education in my case.

Have a great day!
by rbduck
Sun Oct 16, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Thetis 2.9.0.7 x86 (4/23/22) MW0LGE pre-release (meters testing)
Replies: 95
Views: 21419

Re: Thetis 2.9.0.7 x86 (4/23/22) MW0LGE pre-release (meters testing)

I should have added that I also use the CPU's internal graphics, but in my case it's an HD 4000. I have tested the load on a different I7 3770 computer with dual boot. Win10 and Win11 installed. Both installations are configured nearly identical. Thetis is using the same database. On Win10 Thetis s...
by rbduck
Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:07 am
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Digi mode audio problems (was: Identifying strange panadapter waveform)
Replies: 17
Views: 7780

Re: Identifying strange panadapter waveform

Happens on all bands. Take a look at this topic. https://community.apache-labs.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4216&p=20530#p20530 Like I said I had something like this. It was like a very strong signal of some sort and showed up on every band. It wiped out virtually all the bands. To resolve it. I...
by rbduck
Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Digi mode audio problems (was: Identifying strange panadapter waveform)
Replies: 17
Views: 7780

Re: Identifying strange panadapter waveform

I'm running Thetis on an Anan 7000 DLE MKII running v2.9.06 x64 (Protocol2 v2.0.0) MW0LGE. While transmitting using WSJT-X I see the image in this YouTube link from my panadapter. So, what am I seeing here. https://youtube.com/shorts/lQwSbEn7Im0?feature=share 73, Richard (JP) Pritchard, K5JPP Is so...
by rbduck
Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Problem using CFC audio tools in VAC
Replies: 1
Views: 770

Problem using CFC audio tools in VAC

This probably has a simple answer that I am overlooking. It has been a long time and I want to use the CFC to go through my audio chain and tweak settings. I haven't changed microphones so there should be little change. My problem stems from the fact I cannot get an audio display with the Panadapter...
by rbduck
Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Sales, Delivery, Warranty & Repair Discussions
Topic: Worst Customer Support
Replies: 22
Views: 9065

Re: Worst Customer Support

Even three years ago they were having email issues. I complained about not receiving any replies from Apache. I then found all their
replies in a secondary junk or spam folder I never knew existed. It was well worth the wait.
by rbduck
Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 241447

Re: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion

K1LSB wrote:Ruben,

I'm pretty sure Scott's post was directed at me (and rightly so).

Mark


Thanks Mark,

I don't have a habit of reading that material either, which I should. And, sometimes the obvious just blows right past me.
by rbduck
Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 241447

Re: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion

Ruben and Tony, I don't understand any of the settings in the Advanced tab myself, I simply arrived at the values I did after much trial and error. I still have no idea of how the interdependencies of those settings behave or whether any of the values shown are actually optimal. Did you read the ex...
by rbduck
Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 241447

Re: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion

I'm glad this thread came back alive as it did. I have been experimenting with this for a long time. I've tried adjusting numerous settings. I started with one of the setup versions in a previous reply that seemed stable. With this the best I was able to see was zero's on the PortAudio in and out a...
by rbduck
Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:16 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 241447

Re: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion

I'm glad this thread came back alive as it did. I have been experimenting with this for a long time. I've tried adjusting numerous settings. I started with one of the setup versions in a previous reply that seemed stable. With this the best I was able to see was zero's on the PortAudio in and out a...
by rbduck
Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 241447

Re: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion

I read all and understand. I have been running a Sound Blaster AE-9 for awhile now. If I remember correctly, I was having identical issues with the Behringer I think. That was 2 years and one Covid ago so my memory may be questionable. I do love the experimentation. I do know for a fact, these Apach...
by rbduck
Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 241447

Re: Thetis 2.8.11-21+++ VAC advanced controls: results and discussion

I'm glad this thread came back alive as it did. I have been experimenting with this for a long time. I've tried adjusting numerous settings. I started with one of the setup versions in a previous reply that seemed stable. With this the best I was able to see was zero's on the PortAudio in and out an...
by rbduck
Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Apache Labs News
Topic: Introducing the ANAN-8000DLE MKII
Replies: 101
Views: 115309

Re: Introducing the ANAN-8000DLE MKII

My opinion is, FWIW, that 7000 DLE's sell quick right now.
by rbduck
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Network Connections & Network Hardware
Topic: New 7000DLE Mk2 black arrives issues
Replies: 9
Views: 8543

Re: New 7000DLE Mk2 black arrives issues

Here is a link to very detailed instructions on how to upgrade your firmware. Including links to the software discussed. https://community.apache-labs.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2333
by rbduck
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else: Antennas, Relays, Switches, Power, Grounding, Cooling, etc.
Topic: any issue running 7000DLE mk2 sitting on its side?
Replies: 4
Views: 1325

Re: any issue running 7000DLE mk2 sitting on its side?

This is a really interesting idea. Recently my wife has downsized to a smaller QTH. Due to space constraints we are looking for any ideas of how we can stick more stuff in any given area. The same rules have effected my favorite hobby. I believe that by sitting my 7000 on one side, I can accomplish ...
by rbduck
Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: PC's & Homebrew Hardware
Topic: Can I stop my PC from upgrading to Windows 11?
Replies: 8
Views: 7438

Re: Can I stop my PC from upgrading to Windows 11?

If you are looking for a solid and safe way to block Windows updates in general, Windows Update Blocker that was mentioned a couple messages back, is the absolute best. I've used it for years I use it to block updates until a time that I can be in front of the PC. I then I then unblock the updates a...
by rbduck
Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: Microphones, Speakers & Audio Hardware
Topic: New Anan Owner Transmit Audio Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1935

Re: New Anan Owner Transmit Audio Question

The external sound card connects to any USB port on the computer you will be using for the transceiver. You will route the audio internally via virtual audio cables (VAC) . I use an app called VoiceMeeter Potato for audio mixing. I know it is a strange name, but it is a very good and FREE product. I...
by rbduck
Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Possible remedy to instability with USB interfaces - a dedicated USB card
Replies: 13
Views: 7456

Re: Possible remedy to instability with USB interfaces - a dedicated USB card

Just installed mine using USB C to USB C cable from MOTU M4 to new PC card and working fine so far. I am running 64 buffer size and manual buffer latencies of 10ms. Tony, I know you will update us farther down the line in time. Just for a comparison were you able to run the 64 buffer size and 10ms ...
by rbduck
Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: Digital ("Virtual") Audio
Topic: Possible remedy to instability with USB interfaces - a dedicated USB card
Replies: 13
Views: 7456

Re: Possible remedy to instability with USB interfaces - a dedicated USB card

Are you using one of the USB 3.0 ports or one of the USB-C ports. I have tried several interfaces. On none of them can I get below 70ms on the RingBuffer for stable receive. To transmit clear audio I have to put the RingBuffer in auto mode. If I transmit in any mode with faster timing everyone says ...
by rbduck
Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Thetis
Topic: Quick situation update
Replies: 20
Views: 5106

Re: Quick situation update

RIchie,

Is that your battery mounted to the lower frame in front of the seat? I would like to have a bike that has an electric motor to assist in hill climbs and do some charging when descending a hill. Do you have hills around there that you ride to the top of to make contacts?

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