I'm preparing for Field day and would like to use a combination of HDSDR (RX) and a Kenwood TS-2K (TX) radio. The RTL-SDR dongle and preamp make a great RX. Ham Radio Deluxe only connects to a single radio. (Transceiver)
Is there a way to control both radios at once to correct for Doppler?
The problem would be similar to controlling two FT-817s, except both radios would be different in my case.
Thanks and 73's
Stu2 W7IY
Yes. For example, SatPC32 will control two radios and run Doppler correction on both. The receiver can be HDSDR.
In my case, I'm using SatPC32 to control HDSDR with a FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and an Icom IC-821.
73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, [email protected]
On Jun 21, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Stu2 [email protected] wrote:
I'm preparing for Field day and would like to use a combination of HDSDR (RX) and a Kenwood TS-2K (TX) radio. The RTL-SDR dongle and preamp make a great RX. Ham Radio Deluxe only connects to a single radio. (Transceiver)
Is there a way to control both radios at once to correct for Doppler?
The problem would be similar to controlling two FT-817s, except both radios would be different in my case.
Thanks and 73's
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Hello guys!
I have been running full computer control with a FCD Pro+, HDSDR, SATPC32 V12c and a FT-817nd.
SATPC32 controls HDSDR and the FT-817, It runs Doppler correction on both. When I click the HDSDR `s waterfall, SATPC32 sets the proper frequency in the FT-817nd. It works great!
The FCD Pro+ has a great rejection on the 70cm band. You can run full-duplex, even running 50W on 2m. It is a wonderful receiver!
Thomas Doyle, W9KE wrote a great article explaining how you can get the FUNcube Dongle working with SatPC32 to operate full duplex on linear satellites using the FCD and a conventional radio.
I am sorry, I don't have the link for that. You might do a Google search on FUNcube <==> SatPC32.
73!
Hector, CO6CBF / KF5YXV
-----Mensaje original----- De: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] En nombre de Stephen E. Belter Enviado el: Saturday, June 21, 2014 09:15 Para: Stu2 CC: [email protected] Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] CAT control for TX and RX
Yes. For example, SatPC32 will control two radios and run Doppler correction on both. The receiver can be HDSDR.
In my case, I'm using SatPC32 to control HDSDR with a FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and an Icom IC-821.
73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, [email protected]
On Jun 21, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Stu2 [email protected] wrote:
I'm preparing for Field day and would like to use a combination of HDSDR (RX) and a Kenwood TS-2K (TX) radio. The RTL-SDR dongle and preamp make a great RX. Ham Radio Deluxe only connects to a single radio. (Transceiver)
Is there a way to control both radios at once to correct for Doppler?
The problem would be similar to controlling two FT-817s, except both radios would be different in my case.
Thanks and 73's
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Tom's article was very helpful. It can be found at: http://www.tomdoyle.org/FUNcube-SatPC32/FUNcube-SatPC32.html
73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, [email protected]
On Jun 21, 2014, at 2:54 PM, "Hector, CO6CBF" [email protected] wrote:
Hello guys!
I have been running full computer control with a FCD Pro+, HDSDR, SATPC32 V12c and a FT-817nd.
SATPC32 controls HDSDR and the FT-817, It runs Doppler correction on both. When I click the HDSDR `s waterfall, SATPC32 sets the proper frequency in the FT-817nd. It works great!
The FCD Pro+ has a great rejection on the 70cm band. You can run full-duplex, even running 50W on 2m. It is a wonderful receiver!
Thomas Doyle, W9KE wrote a great article explaining how you can get the FUNcube Dongle working with SatPC32 to operate full duplex on linear satellites using the FCD and a conventional radio.
I am sorry, I don't have the link for that. You might do a Google search on FUNcube <==> SatPC32.
73!
Hector, CO6CBF / KF5YXV
-----Mensaje original----- De: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] En nombre de Stephen E. Belter Enviado el: Saturday, June 21, 2014 09:15 Para: Stu2 CC: [email protected] Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] CAT control for TX and RX
Yes. For example, SatPC32 will control two radios and run Doppler correction on both. The receiver can be HDSDR.
In my case, I'm using SatPC32 to control HDSDR with a FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and an Icom IC-821.
73, Steve N9IP
Steve Belter, [email protected]
On Jun 21, 2014, at 7:32 AM, Stu2 [email protected] wrote:
I'm preparing for Field day and would like to use a combination of HDSDR (RX) and a Kenwood TS-2K (TX) radio. The RTL-SDR dongle and preamp make a great RX. Ham Radio Deluxe only connects to a single radio. (Transceiver)
Is there a way to control both radios at once to correct for Doppler?
The problem would be similar to controlling two FT-817s, except both radios would be different in my case.
Thanks and 73's
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I'll give SatPC32 a try. I worked a few people through VO-52 manually and the combination works great. (no desense) The signals are much weaker on FO-29 and there is some desense.
Yes - the latency makes it hard to send CW, but it's good SO2R training. hi hi
73's and thanks for the suggestions.
Stu2 W7IY
I installed SatPC32 and was able to make things work with the DVB dongle (RX) and TS-2K (TX). I configured the HDSDR as 'radio1' and the TS2K as 'radio2'. However, SatPC32 tries to put the TS-2K into satellite mode and my rig sends a '?' The frequencies aren't changed to the right bands. The instructions say to make sure the TS2K is radio 1 and that radio 2 is set to 'none', but this is for using the TS2K in satellite mode, not as stand alone, single band TX.
To solve the problem, I selected 'Kenwood' and 'TS-790' for both radio 1 and radio 2. Uncheck 'Autom. RX/TX Changed' and 'Satellite mode'. Now, SatPC32 corrects both the HDSDR instance and TS2K for Doppler. You can also change the RX frequency (Tune) in HDSDR and have the TS2K follow.
Barring any overload/interference issues, this looks like a really good set up for FD. Not only is it operational effective, but there are lots of visuals for visitors. I've always had the computer controlled rotor wow factor, but the SDR waterfall is really cool.
Thanks for the help and hope to work you during Field Day.
73's Stu2 W7IY (W4IY Field Day -9A VA)
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