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Now that I have a functional 10 GHz station in the attic, and due to severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, I would like to add digital modes to the station. Here is the 10 GHz station equipment:
• FT817ND as 2 m IF rig, with panadapter tap of the 68.33 MHz internal IF
• RSP2PRO for use as panadapter
• DEMI transverter, 10 mw, with digiLO added
• DEMI 2 watt driver amp, feeding
• DEMI 8 watt PA (needs 3 w for full output, with 2 w drive I get about 5 w out)
• W6PQL sequencer
• GPS locking of the transverter and FT817ND is in the works
For the station computer I have a Raspberry Pi 400 with 4 Gb RAM, running the latest OS release (Bullseye)
WSJTX 2.6.1 is installed, operational checks later this week or early next week as covid recovery and other responsibilities allow
I’m seeking recommendations for Raspberry Pi-based software so I can use the RSP2PRO as a waterfall display. I would like the frequency readout on the panadapter display to show the received RF frequency rather than the 68.33 MHz IF so I would like software that will allow me to input the transverter LO frequency as an offset. I believe HDSDR will do that but there’s no Raspberry Pi version that I can find.
So I’m seeking a transverter-friendly SDR program that will run on the Raspberry Pi.
I am not a computer expert but I know enough to get myself in trouble.
Has anyone gone down this path?
73,
Steve
WB0DBS
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Hello Steve You might do worse that access to this < https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a-software/> page, scroll to the ARM listings and review the video about the "Non-Windows Workflow" which details the steps to build "CubicSDR" and its supporting (software) infrastructure. Note that while the link references the RSP1a, the software build is "universal", so it seems. I have not followed this route, I must say. I have an RSP1a attached to an RPi3 in the shack. The RPi runs `rsp_tcp server` sending IQ data and I use HDSDR in the house, (on Windows with the relevant RSP ExtIO), connected over the network. HTH 73 Dave, G1OGY
On Tue, 21 Mar 2023 at 18:21, Steve - WB0DBS <sw.krull@...> wrote:
Now that I have a functional 10 GHz station in the attic, and due to severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, I would like to add digital modes to the station. Here is the 10 GHz station equipment:
• FT817ND as 2 m IF rig, with panadapter tap of the 68.33 MHz internal IF
• RSP2PRO for use as panadapter
• DEMI transverter, 10 mw, with digiLO added
• DEMI 2 watt driver amp, feeding
• DEMI 8 watt PA (needs 3 w for full output, with 2 w drive I get about 5 w out)
• W6PQL sequencer
• GPS locking of the transverter and FT817ND is in the works
For the station computer I have a Raspberry Pi 400 with 4 Gb RAM, running the latest OS release (Bullseye)
WSJTX 2.6.1 is installed, operational checks later this week or early next week as covid recovery and other responsibilities allow
I’m seeking recommendations for Raspberry Pi-based software so I can use the RSP2PRO as a waterfall display. I would like the frequency readout on the panadapter display to show the received RF frequency rather than the 68.33 MHz IF so I would like software that will allow me to input the transverter LO frequency as an offset. I believe HDSDR will do that but there’s no Raspberry Pi version that I can find.
So I’m seeking a transverter-friendly SDR program that will run on the Raspberry Pi.
I am not a computer expert but I know enough to get myself in trouble.
Has anyone gone down this path?
73,
Steve
WB0DBS
EM17iq09ao
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Steve, there is a program GQRX ( https://gqrx.dk/download/gqrx-sdr-for-the-raspberry-pi and https://github.com/gqrx-sdr/gqrx) which, IIRC, others have set up to do what you wish. There is a support group to be found via https://gqrx.dk/user-support (plus the issues tracker at https://github.com/gqrx-sdr/gqrx/issues.) That's quite a lot of steps to take. The good news, though, is that GQRX, and a great deal else, is available ready-built with HamPi, which is a build of Pi OS with lots of Amateur Radio related software already installed. Installation is described at https://w4ap.org/marc/index.php/raspberry-pi/hampi. The latest source of HamPi is at https://sourceforge.net/projects/hampi/. Although the latest are uniquely 32-bit images, the 32-bit OS supports 64 bit processors quite happily, but just doesn't run 64 bit software. Sadly, I can't quickly bring up a Pi 4 to provide any more direct assistance, just at the moment. HTH, 73, good luck, Robin, G8DQX
On 21/03/2023 18:21, Steve - WB0DBS wrote: Now that I have a functional 10 GHz station in the attic, and due to severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, I would like to add digital modes to the station. Here is the 10 GHz station equipment:
• FT817ND as 2 m IF rig, with panadapter tap of the 68.33 MHz internal IF
• RSP2PRO for use as panadapter
• DEMI transverter, 10 mw, with digiLO added
• DEMI 2 watt driver amp, feeding
• DEMI 8 watt PA (needs 3 w for full output, with 2 w drive I get about 5 w out)
• W6PQL sequencer
• GPS locking of the transverter and FT817ND is in the works
For the station computer I have a Raspberry Pi 400 with 4 Gb RAM, running the latest OS release (Bullseye)
WSJTX 2.6.1 is installed, operational checks later this week or early next week as covid recovery and other responsibilities allow
I’m seeking recommendations for Raspberry Pi-based software so I can use the RSP2PRO as a waterfall display. I would like the frequency readout on the panadapter display to show the received RF frequency rather than the 68.33 MHz IF so I would like software that will allow me to input the transverter LO frequency as an offset. I believe HDSDR will do that but there’s no Raspberry Pi version that I can find.
So I’m seeking a transverter-friendly SDR program that will run on the Raspberry Pi.
I am not a computer expert but I know enough to get myself in trouble.
Has anyone gone down this path?
73,
Steve
WB0DBS
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Dave,
I will have a look at CubicSDR. Lots of good input received here!
Cheers,
Steve
WB0DBS
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On Mar 21, 2023, at 5:27 PM, Dave (G1OGY) <g1ogy@...> wrote:
Hello Steve
You might do worse that access to this
<https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a-software/> page, scroll to the ARM
listings and review the video about the "Non-Windows Workflow" which
details the steps to build "CubicSDR" and its supporting (software)
infrastructure. Note that while the link references the RSP1a, the
software build is "universal", so it seems.
I have not followed this route, I must say. I have an RSP1a attached
to an RPi3 in the shack. The RPi runs `rsp_tcp server` sending IQ
data and I use HDSDR in the house, (on Windows with the relevant RSP
ExtIO), connected over the network.
HTH
73
Dave, G1OGY
On Tue, 21 Mar 2023 at 18:21, Steve - WB0DBS <sw.krull@...> wrote:
Now that I have a functional 10 GHz station in the attic, and due to severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, I would like to add digital modes to the station. Here is the 10 GHz station equipment:
• FT817ND as 2 m IF rig, with panadapter tap of the 68.33 MHz internal IF
• RSP2PRO for use as panadapter
• DEMI transverter, 10 mw, with digiLO added
• DEMI 2 watt driver amp, feeding
• DEMI 8 watt PA (needs 3 w for full output, with 2 w drive I get about 5 w out)
• W6PQL sequencer
• GPS locking of the transverter and FT817ND is in the works
For the station computer I have a Raspberry Pi 400 with 4 Gb RAM, running the latest OS release (Bullseye)
WSJTX 2.6.1 is installed, operational checks later this week or early next week as covid recovery and other responsibilities allow
I’m seeking recommendations for Raspberry Pi-based software so I can use the RSP2PRO as a waterfall display. I would like the frequency readout on the panadapter display to show the received RF frequency rather than the 68.33 MHz IF so I would like software that will allow me to input the transverter LO frequency as an offset. I believe HDSDR will do that but there’s no Raspberry Pi version that I can find.
So I’m seeking a transverter-friendly SDR program that will run on the Raspberry Pi.
I am not a computer expert but I know enough to get myself in trouble.
Has anyone gone down this path?
73,
Steve
WB0DBS
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Hello Robin,
I’ll have a look at HamPi, thanks for that pointer.
Someone needs to develop SteakandKidneyPi and I’ll have one, please!
Cheers & 73,
Steve
WB0DBS
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On Mar 21, 2023, at 6:36 PM, G8DQX list <list@...> wrote:
Steve,
there is a program GQRX (https://gqrx.dk/download/gqrx-sdr-for-the-raspberry-pi and https://github.com/gqrx-sdr/gqrx) which, IIRC, others have set up to do what you wish. There is a support group to be found via https://gqrx.dk/user-support (plus the issues tracker at https://github.com/gqrx-sdr/gqrx/issues.)
That's quite a lot of steps to take. The good news, though, is that GQRX, and a great deal else, is available ready-built with HamPi, which is a build of Pi OS with lots of Amateur Radio related software already installed. Installation is described at https://w4ap.org/marc/index.php/raspberry-pi/hampi. The latest source of HamPi is at https://sourceforge.net/projects/hampi/. Although the latest are uniquely 32-bit images, the 32-bit OS supports 64 bit processors quite happily, but just doesn't run 64 bit software.
Sadly, I can't quickly bring up a Pi 4 to provide any more direct assistance, just at the moment.
HTH, 73, good luck,
Robin, G8DQX
On 21/03/2023 18:21, Steve - WB0DBS wrote:
Now that I have a functional 10 GHz station in the attic, and due to severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, I would like to add digital modes to the station. Here is the 10 GHz station equipment:
• FT817ND as 2 m IF rig, with panadapter tap of the 68.33 MHz internal IF
• RSP2PRO for use as panadapter
• DEMI transverter, 10 mw, with digiLO added
• DEMI 2 watt driver amp, feeding
• DEMI 8 watt PA (needs 3 w for full output, with 2 w drive I get about 5 w out)
• W6PQL sequencer
• GPS locking of the transverter and FT817ND is in the works
For the station computer I have a Raspberry Pi 400 with 4 Gb RAM, running the latest OS release (Bullseye)
WSJTX 2.6.1 is installed, operational checks later this week or early next week as covid recovery and other responsibilities allow
I’m seeking recommendations for Raspberry Pi-based software so I can use the RSP2PRO as a waterfall display. I would like the frequency readout on the panadapter display to show the received RF frequency rather than the 68.33 MHz IF so I would like software that will allow me to input the transverter LO frequency as an offset. I believe HDSDR will do that but there’s no Raspberry Pi version that I can find.
So I’m seeking a transverter-friendly SDR program that will run on the Raspberry Pi.
I am not a computer expert but I know enough to get myself in trouble.
Has anyone gone down this path?
73,
Steve
WB0DBS
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Thanks, Mark! I do have a spare SD card and will add DragonOS to the list of options.
On Mar 22, 2023, at 3:23 AM, Mark G6DDX <mfwild13@...> wrote:
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Thank you for all the responses to my request, both through the reflectors and via PM! I now have to sort through all the great recommendations and see what I think will work best for me. Another rabbit hole to run down🙂
What I really appreciate is the fact that all the responses were positive and encouraging, and not a single instance of ‘forget the Pi and use xyz’ or ‘just stick with CW.’
It was a true example of ham fraternity!
73,
Steve
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On Mar 21, 2023, at 5:27 PM, Dave (G1OGY) <g1ogy@...> wrote:
Hello Steve
You might do worse that access to this
<https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a-software/> page, scroll to the ARM
listings and review the video about the "Non-Windows Workflow" which
details the steps to build "CubicSDR" and its supporting (software)
infrastructure. Note that while the link references the RSP1a, the
software build is "universal", so it seems.
I have not followed this route, I must say. I have an RSP1a attached
to an RPi3 in the shack. The RPi runs `rsp_tcp server` sending IQ
data and I use HDSDR in the house, (on Windows with the relevant RSP
ExtIO), connected over the network.
HTH
73
Dave, G1OGY
On Tue, 21 Mar 2023 at 18:21, Steve - WB0DBS <sw.krull@...> wrote:
Now that I have a functional 10 GHz station in the attic, and due to severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, I would like to add digital modes to the station. Here is the 10 GHz station equipment:
• FT817ND as 2 m IF rig, with panadapter tap of the 68.33 MHz internal IF
• RSP2PRO for use as panadapter
• DEMI transverter, 10 mw, with digiLO added
• DEMI 2 watt driver amp, feeding
• DEMI 8 watt PA (needs 3 w for full output, with 2 w drive I get about 5 w out)
• W6PQL sequencer
• GPS locking of the transverter and FT817ND is in the works
For the station computer I have a Raspberry Pi 400 with 4 Gb RAM, running the latest OS release (Bullseye)
WSJTX 2.6.1 is installed, operational checks later this week or early next week as covid recovery and other responsibilities allow
I’m seeking recommendations for Raspberry Pi-based software so I can use the RSP2PRO as a waterfall display. I would like the frequency readout on the panadapter display to show the received RF frequency rather than the 68.33 MHz IF so I would like software that will allow me to input the transverter LO frequency as an offset. I believe HDSDR will do that but there’s no Raspberry Pi version that I can find.
So I’m seeking a transverter-friendly SDR program that will run on the Raspberry Pi.
I am not a computer expert but I know enough to get myself in trouble.
Has anyone gone down this path?
73,
Steve
WB0DBS
EM17iq09ao
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