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by someYguy
Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: What *nix distro ? To build an SdR box
Replies: 6
Views: 15794

Re: What *nix distro ? To build an SdR box

Look here: https://skywavelinux.com/ Skywave Linux is a version of Ubuntu with all needed radio things preinstalled. I've tried it and it works okay and of course you can tweak it to your liking. But, IMHO the various SDR programs for Linux, Mac, Android, etc. all have a long way to go before they a...
by someYguy
Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Clear Recommended Computer requirements (for RSP on a Laptop)
Replies: 10
Views: 44538

Re: Clear Recommended Computer requirements (for RSP on a Laptop)

I am using an RSP1 with HDSDR on an older Dell Optiplex 330 (Core Duo, 2.8ghz, 4ghz RAM) running Windows 7/32. I can go full bandwidth - 10mhz - with the RSP1 with no trouble and good demodulation with no chops or cutouts in the audio. CPU load averages 55-58%. I didn't do anything special, just ins...
by someYguy
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A couple of new user questions
Replies: 7
Views: 17258

Re: A couple of new user questions

Hi, I've no experience with the Raspberry Pi but I do wonder why HDSDR was bogging your computer as it is one of the most processor efficient programs available and works well on minimal computers.....
by someYguy
Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: Anyone ? - An SDRplay Radio Used As The Core Module
Replies: 4
Views: 14215

Re: Anyone ? - An SDRplay Radio Used As The Core Module

I use an RSP1A as an integrated modular part of a bigger system, in this case a roll-around test equipment cart. The cart contains an HP signal generator, dual trace oscilloscope, frequency counter, multimeter, onboard dedicated PC, wideband RF noise source, and storage for probes & cables. The PC u...
by someYguy
Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: RSP 1 Set-up settings challanges
Replies: 4
Views: 11753

Re: RSP 1 Set-up settings challanges

4) I have seen two different DLL files called out during the course of my looking into my issue online. Below are both the files I have tried. I am confused as to which one I should be using at this point or does it matter. The files are ExtIO_RTL2832.DLL and ExtIO_RTL.DLL Neither of those are corr...
by someYguy
Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:11 am
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: SDRPlay RSP1 & SDR#?
Replies: 11
Views: 45473

Re: SDRPlay RSP1 & SDR#?

I have an Airspy mini along with the latest SDRSharp and I don't see much difference between that and the RSP1A with older (1361) SDRSharp except for a few performance unrelated niceties such as on-screen bandplan etc. so if you're using the older 1361 version with your RSP1A then you've got all of ...
by someYguy
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: Automatic LNA settings w/band
Replies: 5
Views: 15181

Re: Automatic LNA settings w/band

Very good and thank you for the super fast response :).
by someYguy
Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: Automatic LNA settings w/band
Replies: 5
Views: 15181

Automatic LNA settings w/band

The RSP1A varies its LNA setting (in the device control panel) automatically per frequency band selection. For example, if I have the radio tuned to 10 mhz, LNA set where I want it, and then retune to, say, 100 mhz in the FM broadcast band, the LNA gain automatically increases and raises the noise f...
by someYguy
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:12 pm
Forum: Code Corner
Topic: Apple (i.e. macOS) now 4th largest PC manufacturer in the world.
Replies: 6
Views: 24737

Re: Apple (i.e. macOS) now 4th largest PC manufacturer in the world.

Good for them but since macOS still isn't as mainstream as Windows, I doubt that SDR software & support will ever reach the same level as Windows.....
by someYguy
Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: SDRPlay RSP1 & SDR#?
Replies: 11
Views: 45473

Re: SDRPlay RSP1 & SDR#?

I downloaded and installed HDSDR from the SDRPlay site and it is working fine right off. I don't think I'm going to spend any more time with SDR# at this point. Honestly, I don't have the time for outdated software that is pesky to install. I've had enough of that back in the old DOS days I don't u...