VHF and Above - Initial Observations
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:46 pm
First off, many thanks for providing this software. Here are a few observations and thoughts. To be clear none of these are complaints; I respect and applaud the fact that this software is being provided for free given its history.
1. Should the WME output device when set to my installed Virtual Audio Cable app be sending raw audio to external programs such as DSD+ ? It does not or I am doing something wrong.
2. Under steps, can more be added, or can a "custom step setting" be added? If the former, I'd suggest 2.5 KHz, 7.5 KHz, and 25 KHz at the very least.
3. CTCSS/DCS decoding is a must for VHF and higher users. If you can decode RDS data how difficult can it be to decode subaudible tones? This type of decoding is huge when trying to identify unknown land mobile signals as such info is available in online databases such as Radio Reference's.
4. Can the band buttons be optimized for customization, in other words can I add a 450 MHz button, 470 MHz button instead of the amateur radio bands. That would be a nice option, or I've already missed it in the manual.
5. How does one increase the FFT quality? Mine is "stuck" at 1024 Pts. I do notice that if I increase the size of the screen by dragging it out the FFT increases or decreases, but I don't see any specific menu item for increasing it.
6. At 800 MHz I have to swap I and Q channels for proper tuning? When not swapped, the station I was trying to monitor was showing up at 857.775 MHz. When I swapped I and Q it tuned in its proper location at 855.2125 MHz.
Thanks, looking forward to further developments but for VHF/UHF use right now I'd still be inclined to use my old version of SDR#.
Scott
1. Should the WME output device when set to my installed Virtual Audio Cable app be sending raw audio to external programs such as DSD+ ? It does not or I am doing something wrong.
2. Under steps, can more be added, or can a "custom step setting" be added? If the former, I'd suggest 2.5 KHz, 7.5 KHz, and 25 KHz at the very least.
3. CTCSS/DCS decoding is a must for VHF and higher users. If you can decode RDS data how difficult can it be to decode subaudible tones? This type of decoding is huge when trying to identify unknown land mobile signals as such info is available in online databases such as Radio Reference's.
4. Can the band buttons be optimized for customization, in other words can I add a 450 MHz button, 470 MHz button instead of the amateur radio bands. That would be a nice option, or I've already missed it in the manual.
5. How does one increase the FFT quality? Mine is "stuck" at 1024 Pts. I do notice that if I increase the size of the screen by dragging it out the FFT increases or decreases, but I don't see any specific menu item for increasing it.
6. At 800 MHz I have to swap I and Q channels for proper tuning? When not swapped, the station I was trying to monitor was showing up at 857.775 MHz. When I swapped I and Q it tuned in its proper location at 855.2125 MHz.
Thanks, looking forward to further developments but for VHF/UHF use right now I'd still be inclined to use my old version of SDR#.
Scott