hello,
My question:  What is the recommended version of SDR-Radio to run from within win XP?

Background:
>  I do have working copies of XP-32 and XP-64.  I do not own W7, W10 or other Win.
>  I am by far more a linux guy but do want to try out this feature full application.  No luck so far with WINE.   Therefore I have created a VM within my Debian OS and successfully installed XP-64.  I have tried to install both [SDR-Radio V3.1, 64-bit, 2022-04-12_1245.exe] and [SDR-Radio V3.1, 32-bit, 2022-04-12_1245.exe], but neither fully worked.  Next I went way back in time and tried [SDR-RADIO-Pro_v2.2b1735.exe].  This last seemed to get me closer but not fully working.

> I know Simon is truly tops with his projects and I'm guessing there is a path for me. I don't mind all the tuning needed here, but so as to not waste time on dead-ends, I felt it was best to check in and get pointed towards the proper method.

so in summary... should I be working with the 32 or 64 bit XP and try to get it to play SDR-Radio from within a VM?  If so, which version of the branch code is suggested.  And any other ideas are very welcome.  (Baring a purchase of windows, ;).

thanks!
.paul

 

Hello

Hello

Does any one know how to get  exact pointing or tuning into  a carrier in the data  analyzer? Many times the pointer the steps even equal dotn seem to point exactly in the carrier ie 17490000.000 or 17530.000

In the second example as in the mini shot it steps to 17259976.8 and requires too careful mouse pointing to step up into 17530034[.662] so losing the carrier

Attached are the photos adjustment buttons in total zoom plus the whole screenshot Step can vary by 12,13+ Hz ±v and never get on 17490 in this case V of Tibet

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IN the photo below the options are disabled


Full screenshot





the step down mouse pointing





this this step-down pointing with next step on 530034.xxx losing the exact carrier





I think that a zoom operation can help pointing  to carrier

Notice: all these shots are with irfanview and hi jpg compression

 

Take a look:
https://www.sv1afn.com/en/product-category-5/pga-103-lna-20-mhz-3-ghz-ultra-low-noise-preamp-for-sdr-or-older-lnas.html

This one:
https://www.passion-radio.com/sdr-accessory/lna-opa-805.html
... is a good replacement for the LNA4ALL.

9dB, really? Have you measured this?

Seems amazing…

Absolutely, the S3 has a noise figure of 9dB with the preamp on, This is really not good enough, I have determined that I would like 4dB or so here in my quiet location.  So, to achieve this I will use an external LNA. So not 101% but 100% 😉

Dynamic range is still good enough with S3 preamp off.

73

Conrad PA5Y

-----Original Message-----
From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> On Behalf Of Simon Brown via groups.io
Sent: 28 April 2022 15:57
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] WTB: LNA4ALL

Hi,

I do have one I don't use but the S3 really shouldn't need a pre-amp, are you 101% sure you need this?

Simon Brown

https://www.sdr-radio.com

-----Original Message-----

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> On Behalf Of Conrad, PA5Y

Sent: 28 April 2022 13:54

To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io

Subject: [SDR-Radio] WTB: LNA4ALL

I want an LNA for Band II to go with my FDM-S3. I have a good BPF. The LNA4ALL is just a PGA103+ that has a bias T facility so it will do nicely. Has anyone got a spare one for sale or something similar?

73

Conrad PA5Y

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Absolutely, the S3 has a noise figure of 9dB with the preamp on, This is really not good enough, I have determined that I would like 4dB or so here in my quiet location.  So, to achieve this I will use an external LNA. So not 101% but 100% 😉

Dynamic range is still good enough with S3 preamp off.

73

Conrad PA5Y

-----Original Message-----
From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> On Behalf Of Simon Brown via groups.io
Sent: 28 April 2022 15:57
To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io
Subject: Re: [SDR-Radio] WTB: LNA4ALL

Hi,

I do have one I don't use but the S3 really shouldn't need a pre-amp, are you 101% sure you need this?

Simon Brown

https://www.sdr-radio.com

-----Original Message-----

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> On Behalf Of Conrad, PA5Y

Sent: 28 April 2022 13:54

To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io

Subject: [SDR-Radio] WTB: LNA4ALL

I want an LNA for Band II to go with my FDM-S3. I have a good BPF. The LNA4ALL is just a PGA103+ that has a bias T facility so it will do nicely. Has anyone got a spare one for sale or something similar?

73

Conrad PA5Y

--

- + - + -

Please use https://forum.sdr-radio.com:4499/ when posting questions or problems.

Hi,

I do have one I don't use but the S3 really shouldn't need a pre-amp, are you 101% sure you need this?

Simon Brown

https://www.sdr-radio.com

-----Original Message-----

From: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io <main@SDR-Radio.groups.io> On Behalf Of Conrad, PA5Y

Sent: 28 April 2022 13:54

To: main@SDR-Radio.groups.io

Subject: [SDR-Radio] WTB: LNA4ALL

I want an LNA for Band II to go with my FDM-S3. I have a good BPF. The LNA4ALL is just a PGA103+ that has a bias T facility so it will do nicely. Has anyone got a spare one for sale or something similar?

73

Conrad PA5Y

--

- + - + -

Please use https://forum.sdr-radio.com:4499/ when posting questions or problems.

Just finished RSP Duo + RSP Dx + CW Skimmer instalation and everything looks to be fine but have problem with CW Skimmer server. They dont recognize my RSP Dx SDR !