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by GWS
Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Morse Decoding
Replies: 6
Views: 23946

Re: Morse Decoding

Thanks for the suggestions guys - but it turned out to be much simpler using Windows itself .. :) Here's the link showing how to use “Stereo Mix” which makes sound card output available to another program :D http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/39532/how-to-enable-stereo-mix-in-windows-7-to-record-audio/ ...
by GWS
Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: Morse Decoding
Replies: 6
Views: 23946

Re: Morse Decoding

Thanks guys - I'd never come across a 'virtual cable' :) I tried it, but the only activity I noticed at one attempt, was that CWGET was trying to decode CW from the music output of Windows Media Player .. :roll: Obviously not a good idea .. :) I think I need an 'Idiots Guide to Virtual Cables' :lol:...
by GWS
Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Morse Decoding
Replies: 6
Views: 23946

Morse Decoding

Hi, My SDRplay easily outputs CW signals via my soundcard to my speakers .. :) There is a very clever morse decoding program called CWGET by Sergei Podstrigailo, UA9OSV. This works by decoding morse audio fed to the microphone socket of your soundcard - very nice. :) Now this seems very close to hav...
by GWS
Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: New Users' experiences
Topic: SDR console ver 2.3 quit working
Replies: 4
Views: 18106

Re: SDR console ver 2.3 quit working

Hello,

I would recommend that you uninstall it and install HDSDR instead. :)

I tried both when I first got my SDRplay receiver, and I much preferred HDSDR.
Reception was clearer and it had less background noise.

best wishes, :)

Graham G4EVW
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by GWS
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: Antenna input socket
Replies: 42
Views: 162543

Re: Antenna input socket

Hi folks,

OK, I've managed to put my SDRplay into a diecast box with an SO239 socket, and put that into a wooden case .. :)

Here it is - I'm happy now :D

Piccies attached ..

best wishes,

Graham G4EVW

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by GWS
Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:27 am
Forum: SDRplay related
Topic: images & co
Replies: 3
Views: 11290

Re: images & co

Hi, For myself, I shall be mainly using the 0 - 30 MHz bands, all modes, with HDSDR. :D 80 - 110 MHz I have covered with my Hi-Fi FM receiver. Anything higher in frequency is pretty well line of sight, directional, and requires high gain aerials. So there's not much of use to me at the higher freque...
by GWS
Mon Jan 18, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: New Users' experiences
Topic: A Bargain
Replies: 0
Views: 9395

A Bargain

Hi folks, I’m a very happy old man. :D Yesterday, I sat enthralled listening to some real music – a program of jazz and song with the likes of Buddy Rich drumming up a storm. Toe tapping, heart warming entertainment that you are unlikely to find in BBC offerings these days. :) I would have paid up f...
by GWS
Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:05 am
Forum: New Users' experiences
Topic: First Encounter
Replies: 0
Views: 8467

First Encounter

Hello, The SDRplay is my first encounter with software defined radio – I’m very impressed. :D Over the years I’ve had many receivers, such as the Eddystone 840, Trio 9R59DS, Kenwood R2000, and Yaesu FRG7700. They varied in sensitivity, selectivity, and stability – and cost much more than the SDRplay...
by GWS
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: Antenna input socket
Replies: 42
Views: 162543

Re: Antenna input socket

Hi Dave, Thanks for the link to the F type socket - it's still too flimsy for me :) I looked around but couldn't find an SO239 panel mounting socket to IPX plug. Even the chinese hadn't imagined such a thing it seems :) I forgot to include the picture of the Trio 9R59 which I put in a wooden case - ...
by GWS
Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: SDR Antennas
Topic: Antenna input socket
Replies: 42
Views: 162543

Re: Antenna input socket

OK, it's gone into the die cast aluminium box - now you can drop it on the floor, kick it, hit it with a hammer or swing it by it's cables and all will be well. :D All I have to do now is put another splash of paint on the box, and do a bit of woodwork to make a nice case for it. I'll have to wait '...