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Hello Team,
I received my new FCD and have updated the firmware. It appears things are
working on my system.
Now I'm at an impasse as I'm not able to find an UI that will work with my OS. I
tried to get Spectravue to work under wine but that ended up being a no joy.
As I search around, I find many incomplete threads for other Linux users which
is leading me to think we don't have a usable solution at this time.
So I felt it was time to seek a little guidance on what my next steps are. It
would be very cool if I could get this working in time for an upcoming ham swap
meet as a show and tell.
Thank you up front....
Michael-KG7HQ

#2091

From: "David J Taylor" <david-taylor@...>
Date: Sun May 1, 2011 2:53 pm
Subject: Re: What are my Next Steps? UI under OpenSuSE 11.4x64

gm8arv

> Hello Team,
> I received my new FCD and have updated the firmware. It appears things
> are working on my system.
> Now I'm at an impasse as I'm not able to find an UI that will work with
> my OS. I tried to get Spectravue to work under wine but that ended up
> being a no joy.
> As I search around, I find many incomplete threads for other Linux users
> which is leading me to think we don't have a usable solution at this
> time.
> So I felt it was time to seek a little guidance on what my next steps
> are. It would be very cool if I could get this working in time for an
> upcoming ham swap meet as a show and tell.
> Thank you up front....
> Michael-KG7HQ

Would Windows running on a virtual machine under Linux work?

73,
David
--
SatSignal software - quality software written to your requirements
Web:  http://www.satsignal.eu
Email:  david-taylor@...

#2092

From: Eric Furness <ericfurn1@...>
Date: Sun May 1, 2011 5:16 pm
Subject: Re: What are my Next Steps? UI under OpenSuSE 11.4x64

ericfurn2

On 5/1/2011 10:53 AM, David J Taylor wrote:

> Hello Team,
> I received my new FCD and have updated the firmware. It appears things
> are working on my system.
> Now I'm at an impasse as I'm not able to find an UI that will work with
> my OS. I tried to get Spectravue to work under wine but that ended up
> being a no joy.
> As I search around, I find many incomplete threads for other Linux users
> which is leading me to think we don't have a usable solution at this
> time.
> So I felt it was time to seek a little guidance on what my next steps
> are. It would be very cool if I could get this working in time for an
> upcoming ham swap meet as a show and tell.
> Thank you up front....
> Michael-KG7HQ

Would Windows running on a virtual machine under Linux work?

73,
David

Soundcard support is a little flaky in the VMs. Did not work last time I tried it.
Eric WA3UYI

#2093

From: "Tony Langdon, VK3JED" <vk3jed@...>
Date: Sun May 1, 2011 9:21 pm
Subject: Re: What are my Next Steps? UI under OpenSuSE 11.4x64

proton69au

At 12:53 AM 5/2/2011, you wrote:

>Would Windows running on a virtual machine under Linux work?

It does on a Mac, I have had Spectravue working under VMware Fusion
on a Mac, so that might be an option for Linux users too.

73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com

#2094

From: "Tony Langdon, VK3JED" <vk3jed@...>
Date: Sun May 1, 2011 9:22 pm
Subject: Re: What are my Next Steps? UI under OpenSuSE 11.4x64

proton69au

At 03:16 AM 5/2/2011, you wrote:


>>Would Windows running on a virtual machine under Linux work?
>>
>>73,
>>David
>Soundcard support is a little flaky in the VMs.  Did not work last
>time I tried it.

With VMware, you can connect USB devices directly to the Windows VM,
which is what I did.

73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com

#2095

From: "bruce_greenleaf_kf1z" <kf1z@...>
Date: Sun May 1, 2011 9:58 pm
Subject: FCD up for sale

Hi all,

Hate to do it, but need to liquify most of my ham gear, and whittle it down to
the bare minimums.

FCD #472  for sale BELOW COST.   :-)

Email only please for details.

Thanks,
Bruce
kf1z

#2096

From: "Adrian E" <aa5uk@...>
Date: Sun May 1, 2011 10:35 pm
Subject: Re: April 26 dongle purchase in hand

aa5uk

Same here. I had mine on the 28th!

Looking forward to playing with it and learning from others on the Yahoo Group.

73, Adrian AA5UK

--- In funcube@..., "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@...> wrote:
>
> Wow, that's fast service, Howard!  Thanks :)
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
>
> Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH]
>

#2097

From: Matty Cunningham <manxmat@...>
Date: Mon May 2, 2011 8:52 pm
Subject: Re: FCD Filter survey

manxmat

Hi Rob,

Interesting idea for a poll.

My operating circumstances mean I don't really need a filter, here on the Isle of Man, I think only the coastguard, and lifeboat men have pagers - the public service was turned off a good few years ago.

I use the FCD on a mix of antennas - sometimes on a 'white stick' type 2m/70cms vertical - it works pretty well with this, for more 'satellite' type use I will hook it up to a 3 ele on 2m, 5 ele on 70cms antenna from Sandpiper (similiar I suppose to the arrow antenna) - this is mounted on an az/el system.

When using the az/el system, I have a diplexer to take the 2m/70cms seperate feeds from the antenna and feed this to the FCD - this will also work as a 'filter' of sorts if I hook up to the 2m part of the diplexor & terminate the 70cms with a dummy load.

Regards

Matty

MD0MAN

From: m0tfo

Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 6:17 PM

To: funcube@...

Subject: [funcube] FCD Filter survey

Please could you email me your answers to m0tfo@...
you could also try the poll. But we have a lot of questions and the yahoo POLL system is a little useless.Please don't reply to this post here, or it will just go on and on
send your views to the email above.
73

regards
Rob

FUNCube dongle 2m pre-amp and filter. - Survey

The FUNcube team are developing a 2m receive only preamplifier for the FCD.

The preamp will include a SAW (surface acoustic wave) bandpass filter for 2m which offers rejection above and below the band. The preamplifier will give around 10dB gain. It can be used at the antenna or at the FCD. The completed unit will be powered directly from the bias T incorporated into the FCD from 3rd April onwards. For earlier models of FCD and conventional receivers, the preamp can be powered from an external bias T with a 5 � 13.8V supply.

This survey seeks your opinion on how this should be presented to the user. If you could spare a few minutes to send your thoughts, that would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

The Funcube team   1) Would you benefit from a 2m filtered preamp?
I do not use 2m so do not need this product
My FCD works fine at my location on 2m
I do have some signs of overload at my location but do not need a filtered preamp
I believe this would improve 2m reception and it is a product I am interested in.

How would you use a FCD preamplifier and filter?
At the antenna
Near the computer
At the end of a USB extension cable 
What connectors would be most suitable?
SMA to dongle, SO239 to antenna
SMA to dongle, BNC female to antenna
BNC Female to dongle, N Type female to antenna
BNC Female for dongle and antenna
None of the above. Please specify e.g. 2x N-types 
As a FCD Pro user, would you be interested in a 2m filter / preamp
As a completed boxed unit ready to go.
As a lower cost completed / tested PCB but no connectors or enclosure
As B above but with drilled enclosure and connectors
As a kit  
In your particular installation would you prefer connectors
One on each end of the box
Both on one side (useful for waterproofing as water cannot run into box if both cables have drip loops)
Some other arrangement. Please specify.

We have prototyped 2 different preamps with different bandpass responses. Would you prefer: a) Filtering below 132 and above 160MHz � A cheaper solution which removes broadcasters and Digital radio around 200MHz + 70cm etc.
b) A tighter 140 to 150MHz response which also reduces UK pagers, but is more expensive. c) A custom filter just for the satellite sub band or 144-146. 

If not using one of the latest FCD with an internal bias T, do you think we should provide an optional bias T for use with other radios or earlier FCDs? Y/N

Are there there any other characteristics / features that you would like to see included?

#2098

From: "Pierluigi Poggu" <iw4blg@...>
Date: Tue May 3, 2011 8:47 am
Subject: WRplus expired?

iw4blg_1

Hello all,

I've tried to install the WRplus 1.04 SDR sw, downloaded from this group, but
when I try to launch it, I get the error message: Sorry, this release of WRplus
has expired: please download a new version from the WRplus site".
How can I fix it?
Here: http://www.wrplus.altervista.org/ I can't found any new version to
download...

Look forward for your kind help...

73, Pierluigi

#2099

From: hb9tza <hb9tza@...>
Date: Tue May 3, 2011 9:20 am
Subject: Re: WRplus expired?

i2jjr

Ciao Luigi,
look for this same issue in the past messages, there are some freeware
to lie to WRPlus, or change the PC date to 2010.
But it have it better with HDSDR with the ExtIO in the same folder.
Ciao, 73 de Augusto i2jjr

Il 03/05/2011 10.47, Pierluigi Poggu ha scritto:
> Hello all,
>
> I've tried to install the WRplus 1.04 SDR sw, downloaded from this group, but
when I try to launch it, I get the error message: Sorry, this release of WRplus
has expired: please download a new version from the WRplus site".
> How can I fix it?
> Here: http://www.wrplus.altervista.org/ I can't found any new version to
download...
>
> Look forward for your kind help...
>
> 73, Pierluigi
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

#2100

From: "minicat0904" <david@...>
Date: Tue May 3, 2011 11:15 am
Subject: WRPlus uninstall

minicat0904

What is the procedure to uninstall the expired WRPlus?

Under XP it doesn't show in Control Panel - Add or Remove Programmes nor in
another uninstall utility I have.

Are there instructions anywhere?

David

#2101

From: "Bruce Greenleaf KF1Z" <kf1z@...>
Date: Tue May 3, 2011 11:29 am
Subject: Re: WRPlus uninstall

delete the folder...

It was never “installed” in the first place.

Bruce

kf1z

From: minicat0904

Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:15 AM

To: funcube@...

Subject: [funcube] WRPlus uninstall

What is the procedure to uninstall the expired WRPlus?

Under XP it doesn't show in Control Panel - Add or Remove Programmes nor in another uninstall utility I have.

Are there instructions anywhere?

David

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#2102

From: "minicat0904" <david@...>
Date: Tue May 3, 2011 11:54 am
Subject: Re: WRPlus uninstall

minicat0904

Thanks Bruce.

David

--- In funcube@..., "Bruce Greenleaf  KF1Z" <kf1z@...> wrote:
>
> delete the folder...
> It was never “installed” in the first place.
>
> Bruce
> kf1z
>
> From: minicat0904
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:15 AM
> To: funcube@...
> Subject: [funcube] WRPlus uninstall
>
>
> What is the procedure to uninstall the expired WRPlus?
>
> Under XP it doesn't show in Control Panel - Add or Remove Programmes nor in
another uninstall utility I have.
>
> Are there instructions anywhere?
>
> David
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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#2103

From: "Robin Gape (FCD)" <fcd@...>
Date: Tue May 3, 2011 8:02 pm
Subject: Re: What are my Next Steps? UI under OpenSuSE 11.4x64

g8dqx

Michael,

QUISK works fine (Ubuntu 10.04, atom CPU) if one can tolerate adjusting the frequency with QTHID. In principle, one could modify QUISK to drive the FCD but I have not attempted this.

Let me know if you would like a copy of my notes on this.

73

Robin

On 01/05/11 14:55, Michael wrote:

Hello Team,
I received my new FCD and have updated the firmware. It appears things are working on my system.
Now I'm at an impasse as I'm not able to find an UI that will work with my OS. I tried to get Spectravue to work under wine but that ended up being a no joy.
As I search around, I find many incomplete threads for other Linux users which is leading me to think we don't have a usable solution at this time.
So I felt it was time to seek a little guidance on what my next steps are. It would be very cool if I could get this working in time for an upcoming ham swap meet as a show and tell.
Thank you up front....
Michael-KG7HQ

#2104

From: "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 12:18 am
Subject: New user ...

aarhus_ca

Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to find
answers to....:

Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe

Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is not the
slightest change.

Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station  - nothing else; cannot receive a
reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.

Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or anything
else....

Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received

73  John VE3NFK

#2106

From: f6bvp <f6bvp@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 6:28 am
Subject: Re: What are my Next Steps? UI under OpenSuSE 11.4x64

bernardf6bvp

Hello,

I confirm that the Funcube Dongle may be used under Linux (Mandriva
2010.2 here).
I used QTHID 3.0 (based on Qt toolkit) and libraries QT4.7 for driving
the dongle.
SDR Quisk version 3.5.1 (is written in Python) for I/Q demodulation.
All packages including needed development packages may be downloaded
from Mandriva Control Center.
The system works only after upgrading the firmware (18f (18.06) ).
Quisk is pre designed for HF bands (Buttons for HF bands are pre
programmed ), but it works well on VHF/UHF.
I found that using a Satellite preamplifier was interesting for it
improved S/N ratio and also filtered the band.

Main links  :
http://pypi.python.org/pypi/quisk/3.5.1
http://sourceforge.net/projects/qthid/files/3.0/

73 de Bernard, f6bvp

Le 03/05/2011 22:02, Robin Gape (FCD) a écrit :
>
> Michael,
>
> QUISK works fine (Ubuntu 10.04, atom CPU) if one can tolerate
> adjusting the frequency with QTHID. In principle, one could modify
> QUISK to drive the FCD but I have not attempted this.
>
> Let me know if you would like a copy of my notes on this.
>
> 73
>
> Robin
>
> On 01/05/11 14:55, Michael wrote:
>
>> Hello Team,
>> I received my new FCD and have updated the firmware. It appears
>> things are working on my system.
>> Now I'm at an impasse as I'm not able to find an UI that will work
>> with my OS. I tried to get Spectravue to work under wine but that
>> ended up being a no joy.
>> As I search around, I find many incomplete threads for other Linux
>> users which is leading me to think we don't have a usable solution at
>> this time.
>> So I felt it was time to seek a little guidance on what my next steps
>> are. It would be very cool if I could get this working in time for an
>> upcoming ham swap meet as a show and tell.
>> Thank you up front....
>> Michael-KG7HQ
>>

#2107

From: Rocco Mirauda <roccomirauda@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 6:58 am
Subject: R: New user ...

auriga2011

Hi, i had same problem on 2mt band.

Broadcast signals give noise in this band but i decrease the LNA gain, for me 15db or less are good.

73 Rocco

--- Mer 4/5/11, aarhus_ca <john.turgoose@...> ha scritto:

Da: aarhus_ca <john.turgoose@...>
Oggetto: [funcube] New user ...
A: funcube@...
Data: Mercoledì 4 maggio 2011, 02:18

Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to find answers to....:

Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe

Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is not the slightest change.

Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station - nothing else; cannot receive a reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.

Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or anything else....

Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received

73 John VE3NFK

#2108

From: "m0tfo" <robpegs@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 6:59 am
Subject: Re: New user ...

m0tfo

Hi John
Couple of things to try first.
Not sure what OS your using? but make sure the record level of the FCD is set to
'1'
Try a different USB port.
what are the noise levels with and without an antenna fitted?

Try this first, and if still no luck, let us know and we can delve a little
deeper.
Rob

--- In funcube@..., "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@...> wrote:
>
> Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to find
answers to....:
>
> Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
> Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe
>
> Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is not the
slightest change.
>
> Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station  - nothing else; cannot receive
a reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.
>
> Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or anything
else....
>
> Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received
>
> 73  John VE3NFK
>

#2110

From: "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 12:29 pm
Subject: Re: New user ...

aarhus_ca

Thanks Rob

I would have attached a picture - but Yahoo doesn't allow it...
please see below:

--- In funcube@..., "m0tfo" <robpegs@...> wrote:
>
> Hi John
> Couple of things to try first.
> Not sure what OS your using?

Win 7 Pro 32 bit

> but make sure the record level of the FCD is set to '1'

it is at full volume

> Try a different USB port.

no difference

> what are the noise levels with and without an antenna fitted?
>

identical noise levels

  (however if I go to 107.500 (strong FM station
the difference between no antenna and antenna is no signal and
about 20 db? (scale peaks to -10 on Spectravue and no antenna is -60)

> Try this first, and if still no luck, let us know and we can delve a little
deeper.
> Rob
>

Thanks for helping  73  John VE3NFK

>
>
> --- In funcube@..., "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@> wrote:
> >
> > Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to find
answers to....:
> >
> > Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
> > Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe
> >
> > Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is not
the slightest change.
> >
> > Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station  - nothing else; cannot
receive a reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.
> >
> > Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or
anything else....
> >
> > Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received
> >
> > 73  John VE3NFK
> >
>

#2111

From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 12:39 pm
Subject: Re: Re: New user ...

hambonef8s

Hints:

1- You MUST get the volume down.� For any flavor of Win7, that value is "1"�

2- Be sure to use a USB cable.� Performance here is HORRIBLE on at least 3 computers if I try to use the dongle plugged directly into the computer.� Using a USB cable to get it away from the computer (including my laptop) makes it perform much better....

You should have a no-signal noise floor around -100 to -110 or so.

73,

Mark N8MH

On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM, aarhus_ca <john.turgoose@...> wrote:

�

Thanks Rob

I would have attached a picture - but Yahoo doesn't allow it...
please see below:

--- In funcube@..., "m0tfo" <robpegs@...> wrote:
>
> Hi John
> Couple of things to try first.
> Not sure what OS your using?

Win 7 Pro 32 bit

> but make sure the record level of the FCD is set to '1'

it is at full volume

> Try a different USB port.

no difference

> what are the noise levels with and without an antenna fitted?
>

identical noise levels

(however if I go to 107.500 (strong FM station
the difference between no antenna and antenna is no signal and
about 20 db? (scale peaks to -10 on Spectravue and no antenna is -60)

> Try this first, and if still no luck, let us know and we can delve a little deeper.
> Rob
>

Thanks for helping 73 John VE3NFK

>
>
> --- In funcube@..., "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@> wrote:
> >
> > Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to find answers to....:
> >
> > Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
> > Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe
> >
> > Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is not the slightest change.
> >
> > Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station - nothing else; cannot receive a reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.
> >
> > Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or anything else....
> >
> > Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received
> >
> > 73 John VE3NFK
> >
>

--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

#2112

From: "m0tfo" <robpegs@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 12:54 pm
Subject: Re: New user ...

m0tfo

Try as Mark says, Plus you can always upload a screenshot into the photo section
of this group.
73
Rob

--- In funcube@..., "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Rob
>
> I would have attached a picture - but Yahoo doesn't allow it...
> please see below:
>
> --- In funcube@..., "m0tfo" <robpegs@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi John
> > Couple of things to try first.
> > Not sure what OS your using?
>
> Win 7 Pro 32 bit
>
> > but make sure the record level of the FCD is set to '1'
>
> it is at full volume
>
> > Try a different USB port.
>
> no difference
>
> > what are the noise levels with and without an antenna fitted?
> >
>
> identical noise levels
>
>  (however if I go to 107.500 (strong FM station
> the difference between no antenna and antenna is no signal and
> about 20 db? (scale peaks to -10 on Spectravue and no antenna is -60)
>
> > Try this first, and if still no luck, let us know and we can delve a little
deeper.
> > Rob
> >
>
> Thanks for helping  73  John VE3NFK
>
> >
> >
> > --- In funcube@..., "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to find
answers to....:
> > >
> > > Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
> > > Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe
> > >
> > > Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is not
the slightest change.
> > >
> > > Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station  - nothing else; cannot
receive a reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.
> > >
> > > Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or
anything else....
> > >
> > > Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received
> > >
> > > 73  John VE3NFK
> > >
> >
>

#2113

From: "Bruce Greenleaf KF1Z" <kf1z@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 1:03 pm
Subject: Re: Re: New user ...

Must be just a Yahoo UK/Ireland thing....

Most Yahoo groups DO allow attachements.

But as stated, there are ways around it...

kf1z

From: m0tfo

Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 8:54 AM

To: funcube@...

Subject: [funcube] Re: New user ...

Try as Mark says, Plus you can always upload a screenshot into the photo section of this group.
73
Rob

--- In mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk, "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Rob
>
> I would have attached a picture - but Yahoo doesn't allow it...
> please see below:

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#2114

From: "bruce_greenleaf_kf1z" <kf1z@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 1:04 pm
Subject: Re: FCD up for sale

Wow,

The scurry to secure FCDs must be dwindling fast.

Only had one interested party...

Still have the FCD.

kf1z


--- In funcube@..., "bruce_greenleaf_kf1z" <kf1z@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Hate to do it, but need to liquify most of my ham gear, and whittle it down to
the bare minimums.
>
> FCD #472  for sale BELOW COST.   :-)
>
> Email only please for details.
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
> kf1z
>

#2115

From: "i2jjr-hotmail.com" <hb9tza@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 2:51 pm
Subject: Re: Re: FCD up for sale

i2jjr

Me too, hi
Augusto i2jjr

Il 04/05/2011 15.04, bruce_greenleaf_kf1z ha scritto:
> Wow,
>
> The scurry to secure FCDs must be dwindling fast.
>
> Only had one interested party...
>
> Still have the FCD.
>
> kf1z
>
>
> --- In funcube@..., "bruce_greenleaf_kf1z"<kf1z@...>  wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Hate to do it, but need to liquify most of my ham gear, and whittle it down
to the bare minimums.
>>
>> FCD #472  for sale BELOW COST.   :-)
>>
>> Email only please for details.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>> kf1z
>>
>
>
>
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#2116

From: "Bruce Greenleaf KF1Z" <kf1z@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 3:09 pm
Subject: Re: Re: FCD up for sale

I believe this FCD is now spoken for.

Bruce

kf1z

Il 04/05/2011 15.04, bruce_greenleaf_kf1z ha scritto:
> Wow,
>
> The scurry to secure FCDs must be dwindling fast.
>
> Only had one interested party...
>
> Still have the FCD.
>
> kf1z
>
>
> --- In mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk, "bruce_greenleaf_kf1z"<kf1z@...> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Hate to do it, but need to liquify most of my ham gear, and whittle it down to the bare minimums.
>>
>> FCD #472 for sale BELOW COST. :-)
>>
>> Email only please for details.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>> kf1z
>>
>
>
>
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>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
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#2117

From: "i2jjr-hotmail.com" <hb9tza@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 4:52 pm
Subject: Re: Re: FCD up for sale

i2jjr

Mine too.
I2JJR

Il 04/05/2011 17.09, Bruce Greenleaf KF1Z ha scritto:

I believe this FCD is now spoken for.

Bruce

kf1z

Il 04/05/2011 15.04, bruce_greenleaf_kf1z ha scritto:
> Wow,
>
> The scurry to secure FCDs must be dwindling fast.
>
> Only had one interested party...
>
> Still have the FCD.
>
> kf1z
>
>
> --- In mailto:funcube%40yahoogroups.co.uk, "bruce_greenleaf_kf1z"<kf1z@...> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Hate to do it, but need to liquify most of my ham gear, and whittle it down to the bare minimums.
>>
>> FCD #472 for sale BELOW COST. :-)
>>
>> Email only please for details.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>> kf1z
>>
>
>
>
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>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
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#2118

From: "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@...>
Date: Wed May 4, 2011 10:36 pm
Subject: Re: New user ...

aarhus_ca

thanks for all the helpful replies

Not out of the woods yet  - but certainly
1.  set vol in Win 7 to '1' made a big difference and was able to almost
eliminate center spur and level about -95 (with default)

2.  don't have a long enough one at home - but got it a bit away from the
computer - no real change there

3 - still do not get any sig increase when I connect outdoor 2 meter antenna
(albeit with a clip lead) - don't 'any' change.

Will get longer usb extension and a proper connector for the sma port and see
what they do.

73  John VE3NFK


--- In funcube@..., "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@...> wrote:
>
> Hints:
>
> 1- You MUST get the volume down.  For any flavor of Win7, that value is "1"
>
>
> 2- Be sure to use a USB cable.  Performance here is HORRIBLE on at least 3
> computers if I try to use the dongle plugged directly into the computer.
> Using a USB cable to get it away from the computer (including my laptop)
> makes it perform much better....
>
> You should have a no-signal noise floor around -100 to -110 or so.
>
> 73,
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM, aarhus_ca <john.turgoose@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Thanks Rob
> >
> > I would have attached a picture - but Yahoo doesn't allow it...
> > please see below:
> >
> > --- In funcube@..., "m0tfo" <robpegs@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi John
> > > Couple of things to try first.
> > > Not sure what OS your using?
> >
> > Win 7 Pro 32 bit
> >
> > > but make sure the record level of the FCD is set to '1'
> >
> > it is at full volume
> >
> > > Try a different USB port.
> >
> > no difference
> >
> > > what are the noise levels with and without an antenna fitted?
> > >
> >
> > identical noise levels
> >
> > (however if I go to 107.500 (strong FM station
> > the difference between no antenna and antenna is no signal and
> > about 20 db? (scale peaks to -10 on Spectravue and no antenna is -60)
> >
> > > Try this first, and if still no luck, let us know and we can delve a
> > little deeper.
> > > Rob
> > >
> >
> > Thanks for helping 73 John VE3NFK
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In funcube@..., "aarhus_ca" <john.turgoose@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Just got my FCD and have a couple of questions I have been unable to
> > find answers to....:
> > > >
> > > > Successfully did firmware upgrade to 18.f
> > > > Have SpectraVue running; can change freq with FCHid.exe
> > > >
> > > > Cannot affect the centre hump at all with the I dc and Q dc - there is
> > not the slightest change.
> > > >
> > > > Can receive only ONE powerful FM radio station - nothing else; cannot
> > receive a reasonably strong WX stn on 162.400.
> > > >
> > > > Tried a Helix antenna, and 2 meter beam - no change in noise floor or
> > anything else....
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestions as to what I might try gratefully received
> > > >
> > > > 73 John VE3NFK
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
>

#2119

From: "Carsten Gabriel" <dm1cg@...>
Date: Thu May 5, 2011 2:12 pm
Subject: FCD & Funcube

dm1cg

Hy all

have someone running FCD with Linrad ?

best 73 de Carsten
DM1CG

#2120

From: Brian Schrock <schrock.brian@...>
Date: Thu May 5, 2011 2:41 pm
Subject: GNURadio and FCD on Ubuntu 11.04 (Rough guidance)

ittbpb2000