However with the recent release of windows 10 some users have been having trouble using their rtlsdr after upgrading. The softrock lite ii, the sequel to the sr lite v6. C from flex radio this has been modified to suit softrocks, versions below. I wanted to see if using pure at lease almost hydrogen gas may help reach a higher elevation. This page shows how i run a thirdparty digital mode on a softrock sdr rxtx with power sdr. The op amp gain will be a bit high so you just need to reduce 2 resistor values or put a step attenuator ahead of the module. Software defined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Configuring usb driver, config softrock tool and high definition software defined radio revised 27september2015 the ideal time to install the softrock drivers and software on your windows 7, 8 or 10 pc is now prior to connecting your softrock radio to. Configuring usb driver, config softrock tool and high definition software defined radio revised 27september2015 the ideal time to install the softrock drivers and software on your windows 7, 8 or 10 pc is now prior to connecting your softrock radio to your computer for the first time. Surprisingly, in a matter of two hours, all items on the website go. Discussion in homebrew and kit projects started by wa4otd, nov 18, 2009. We thought that wed announce that the simple solution to most problems is to reinstall the sdr drivers with zadig. Flexradio announces the availability of smartsdr for windows version 3.
In november 2010 k1jt released a version of wspr that works directly with sdrs. I launched 3 balloons so far, filled with 80% heliumair composition. Because of the wide variety of soundcards, computers, operating systems and the way they are setup there can be no simple do it like this instructions. Jun 08, 2011 thanks to ve3rerve3sb, learned about softrock rxtx ensemble transceiver affordable sdr software defined radio kits yesterday. These kits are for working amateur radio hf receivers and transceivers. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex 6600. Rocky documentation in german, with translators comments, is available here tnx eike dm3ml. Soft rock software has a number of products available, most of which is software, but there is currently also one piece of hardware. Apr 23, 20 download powersdr transceiver for softrock40 for free.
The sdr cube is a totally selfcontained, embedded software defined radio transceiver for cw and ssb operation. I have already tried that software does not work with sdr it is for soft rock and a few different other sdr radios as far as the anan a friend in my neighborhood bought one great radio and wide open no patches or jumping through hoohoops. It gets you win 1087 ready works on any os, 64 or 32 bit 2. Thanks to ve3rerve3sb, learned about softrock rxtx ensemble transceiver affordable sdr software defined radio kits yesterday.
Here flex radio, elecraft, sdr cube and softrock are shown. Sdr transceivers have become more advanced and lately some also portable. Kk6mri setup of softrock rxtx for digital modes on. Sdr, software defined radios products category is a curation of 48 web resources on, sigmira, dream drm receiver, the pecker. Mar 26, 2014 ieee at my college helped me fund this little project. Pi sdr for softrockensemble hardware setup overall schematic connections for pi sdr iq plus for softrockensemble as the connection schematic indicates, we have to connect the win10 pc that executes powersdr to the local ethernet network. The softrock40 represents a minimalist sdr design, meaning that it cannot compete with the designs of more complex software defined radios like the sdr from flexradio. Bobmeters is for powersdr only, it adds a selectable analog instrument as smeter, power output, swr and alc, input voltage and temperature, for the transceivers series flex 5000a and flex 3000. Now that i own a flex1500 sdr transceiver, the softrock ensemble sdr receiver that i bought a while ago has become somewhat redundant.
Dds are not pertinent to softrock with usbtoi2c interface so they are not used and can be ignored. Smartsdr for windows is the microsoft windows based graphical user interface gui software used with the flex6000 signature series software defined radios. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. This site is devoted to the area of software defined radio sdr, more specifically, the softrock series of technology sampler kits and the genesisradio. Ham radio kits built radios enclosures ham radio, electronics, kits, softrock radio. Hdsdr former winradhd is an advanced version of winrad, written by alberto di bene. This firmware is the official supplied firmware in the softrock sdr kits of tony parks that are using a si570 chip from silicon laboratories silabs. It is still a serviceable radio and works fine, but it cant hold a candle to the amazing flex1500. Ieee at my college helped me fund this little project. Sdr radio transceiver flex, elecraft, cube, softrock sdr transceivers have become more popular and the development has been encouraged by many radio amateurs and somewhat surprisingly, not yet shown by the old guys, kenwood, icom and yaesu. All smt components are mounted on the bottom of the board. Why i chose the icom 7610 over the flex 6400m ham radio. Flex6400 flex6600 flex6700 maestro powergenius xl smart sdr. Unboxing the softrock rxtx amateur radio sdr transceiver kit.
There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. Did you download the sdr software to run the kit with. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. If softrock is not available, rocky can be used to play back iq data recordings. My name is cecil bayona, my main hobby is ham radio. However the lowcost nature and sheer simplicity of the softrock40 hardware, when combined with the incredible power provided through the powersdr software running on the. Get yourself a soft rock 6 order it for a 455 khz if. Premium rcvrs, flexradio, hpsdr, softrock, sdr, dsp, pcs, oss, etc read 158477 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. I have had many, many flex radios, my last being the flex6500.
Sdr radio transceiver flex, elecraft, cube, softrock. These kits have provided an economical, relatively riskfree, and exciting entry into the sdr tent. Download powersdr transceiver for softrock40 for free. I also changed the design of the input transformer making it better suited for 455khz. While i could turn it into a panadapter or sell it on ebay, eham, etc. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtl sdr. Much of the software is available as a free download, and full details to be found in the products section of the site. I have had many, many flex radios, my last being the flex 6500. Welcome to the main soft rock software website, where you will find a variety of software mainly for computers running risc os, such as webchange, waituntil, quicksand, and more. The latest version of zadig can be downloaded from zadig. I have owned two of the flex 1500, one flex 3000, two of thre flex 5000a, two soft rock sdr, a flex 6500 signature series in total.
Munke, and me darrin ke9ns powersdr modifications beyond 2. It is a very effective demonstration of the capabilities of the software defined radio approach. Upon returning in 2000, tony discovered software defined radio or sdr, where he saw an opportunity to build starter kits for hf sdr receivers that became the softrock sdr kits. A collection of information on powersdr and the flex5000 hf tranceiver. Ill be sure to post some more videos once its up and running. This site has information concerning the softrock software defined radios created and kitted by tony parks kb9yig. Rocky is the simplest application, sd radio is good as well. The combination of the relatively simple soft rock 40 hardware with the powersdr software results in a low cost receiver with some very nice features. Bobmeters is for powersdr only, it adds a selectable analog instrument as smeter, power output, swr and alc, input voltage and temperature, for the transceivers series flex5000a and flex3000. Jeff designs an sdr go kit around the softrock ensemble. Soft rock and hpsdr 21 century amateur radio experimentation. Jan 09, 20 the softrock lite ii, the sequel to the sr lite v6.
I replaced my icom 7800 with the flex 5000 and 2nd receiver. Typical applications are radio listening, ham radio, swl, radio astronomy, ndbhunting and spectrum analysis. Bobmeters is a cat software collection specifically designed for perseus and powersdr to add classic feel to these sdr radios. The box of new features from within and without flex is just being opened and there will be lots of folks wanting to ride the wave with new addon software toys.
Ive modified flex radios powersdr software to work with the soft rock 40. X 2 board representing the culmination of a long line of softrock sdr receivers from tony parks, kb9yig. I downloaded the sdrradio software that i stumbled on during my sdr research and fired it up. Aug 06, 2015 the rtl sdr is fully compatible with windows 10. However with the recent release of windows 10 some users have been having trouble using their rtl sdr after upgrading. It is a very effective demonstration of the capabilities of the software. Sixteen center frequencies are programmed into the pic on the rxtx board to provide one or more center frequencies on each of the hf ham bands. I wanted to see if using pure at lease almost hydrogen gas may help reach a. This application has included the fully automagic image rejection on rx, no controls needed.
The line began with the softrock 40 rx and went through several iterations of receivers. This is one way to use wspr and a softrock rxtx, it may help you but there are many variations. Silabs did create a new version of the si570 chip that can be ordered with a 7ppm temperature stability. Software for the soft rock powersdr flexs code adapated to the soft rock by kd5tfd now part of flexs distribution rocky by alex shovkoplyas, ve3nea kgksdr by duncan munro, m0kgk sdradio and winrad by alberto di bene, i2phd linrad by leif asbrink, sm5bsz gnuradio anything that can handle iq should work. Almost all of the software products are for risc os computers. Premium rcvrs, flexradio, hpsdr, softrock, sdr, dsp, pcs. Premium rcvrs, flexradio, hpsdr, softrock, sdr, dsp, pcs, oss. It arrived shortly after the order and i began feverishly putting the receiver together. It uses a softrock for the rf front end electronics rf mixer, amplifiers and filters and an embedded digital signal processor with software programmed to perform as an hf modem. Hopefully either flex, dogpark or others will provide both linux and os x versions that are as capable as the flex software. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. I have owned two of the flex1500, one flex3000, two of thre flex5000a, two softrock sdr, a flex6500 signature series in total. Configuring usb driver, config softrock tool and high.
I presently own two of the ic7300 radios, and i have an ic7610 on order. Building the softrock sdr this is the first of two posts which take a look at the relatively simple and easy to construct softrock softwaredefined. The flexradio forum information was invaluable for finding and resolving the problem. Other interest are photography, computer programming, and design of electronic equipment.
Powersdr with pi sdr for softrockensemble setup software installation is performed in few steps, first is the official powersdr v2. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. Ricezione radio drm radio digitale in hf con softrock ii e. This post takes a look at some of the software that can be used with the softrock sdr hardware that is designed for amateur radio use. Dttsp and powersdr code was provided by flex radio systems, inc. Flex 6400 flex 6600 flex 6700 maestro powergenius xl smart sdr. Between tonys kit and wb5rvzs build notes it was a quick build even with the surface mount components. My point is that you might also consider the apachelabs radios. Pi sdr downloads latest guides 18may2018 pi sdr for flex sdr software setup guide v1. Qso today episode 046 tony parks kb9yig softrock sdr.
A previous post explored the steps involved in building a simple softrock receiver for the 40m amateur radio band 77. Ricezione radio drm radio digitale in hf con softrock ii. Nov 09, 2011 i just couldnt wait to get my first sdr. There are several compatible sdr programs listed below. Then you just download free flex software or i2phd or rocky. I had come to a point where i was comfortable with the sdr software and its stability, so it was time to interface the radio to drive a 144 mhz transverter. A computercontrolled conventional radio a conventional radio with a gui integrated into uits front panel a super hetrodyne rig with af dsp. Softrock, wspr, psdr, and vac this page shows how i run a thirdparty digital mode on a softrock sdr rxtx with power sdr.
Ive modified flexradios powersdr software to work with the soft rock 40. Sdr and 144 mhz transverter integration early 2005. Flex radio sdr 1500, sdr, and flex 5000a rf space sdriq with spectra view software tony parks, kb9yigs soft rock series of kits an sdr is not. Dec 28, 2012 this post takes a look at some of the software that can be used with the softrock sdr hardware that is designed for amateur radio use. Connection speed has to be at least 100mbps 100basetx. It is a near zeroif quadrature software defined radio sdr.
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