Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
airspy@...
Nice Googling! - I must check how much current my Mini takes (I've got a usb in circuit ammeter somewhere). Not that I have that big a noise issue. Even so, a low cost Airspy approved unit would make a nice add-on! Dave
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
Marco Salcedo
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Dave:
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Just my 2 cents.
Best regards, Marco-Luis, YV1HX.
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
airspy@...
and a lottery win lol
is there such a thing as an opto isolated usb cable? (obviously with power supplied to other end as well somehow). If not it's time someone made one. Dave GW4GTE
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 10:09 am, <airspy@...> wrote:
Prove it's a switch mode noise by deliberately loading the mains say with a kettle / electric fire etc. which will drop the volts. That's usually enough for the smpsu to alter frequency or amount of 'bite'. Watch the screen to confirm.How about a linear PSU? http://www.teradak.com/products/55.html
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
airspy@...
Prove it's a switch mode noise by deliberately loading the mains say with a kettle / electric fire etc. which will drop the volts. That's usually enough for the smpsu to alter frequency or amount of 'bite'. Watch the screen to confirm.
Prove if it's the monitor by tuning into a spike then, er, unplug the monitor! Try a different usb cable. Some are less well screened. Or try coiling as much up as poss and enclose it with your fist - see if level alters. Dave GW4GTE
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Re: Remote SDR for MW DXing
jdow
OK - I suspect your local power company has a department dedicated to keeping FCC complaints down. You may have to do some drilling or get help from other hams in the area who've dealt with noise. It's a little difficult for you to go out and bang on power poles you suspect with a big hammer. But, the FCC does have some regulations about this kind of noise. So finding the right power company department should result in some considerable reduction. Just be aware that switching from a dummy load to a real antenna will still provide a surprising and dismaying increase in noise. It's natural noise that can't go away.
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{^_^} Joanne
On 2017-11-05 09:58, Eric Oyen wrote:
ok, here is my definition of theoretical minimum noise floor:
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Re: Remote SDR for MW DXing
Eric Oyen <eric.oyen@...>
ok, here is my definition of theoretical minimum noise floor:
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the noise floor that results from plugging a high quality receiver into a terminated load (a shielded 50 ohm load for unbalanced systems or a shielded resistive load of 300 ohms (or higher) for balanced systems. This way, you can sample the receiver noise and remove it's content from the resultant output. btw, on an ordinary SW receiver (in my case, a grundig globetrotter G300), I get nothing but powerline buzz on all frequencies below 14 Mhz except during very good propagation conditions. it's a loud rasping buzz that gets stronger the lower in frequency I go. there are areas within the AM broadcast band where it is so strong that it even interferes with local very strong signals (620 KTAR is less than 4 miles from me running 50Kw during the day and that buzz even makes a hash of their signal). The buzz/hash is so intrusive that I can only hear it on all frequencies below 500 Khz. I do not have a shielded loop here to screen out the problems. until I do, it's going to be a real trick to hear anything. lastly, I seem to be having trouble getting the program to even acknowledge that the RTL/SDR device is plugged in. Windows 7 sees it, but SDR# says the device is either not plugged in or not installed. I may have to take the machine and the RTl/SDR devices over to a sighted ham who can help me out. DE n7zzt Eric
On Nov 5, 2017, at 7:06 AM, jdow wrote:
Um, define what you mean by "theoretical minimum noise floor", please. The quiet areas on the Earth typically have noise levels that tend to be quite high. Atmospheric noise shows a minimum at 1.5 MHz, a peak at about 5 MHz, and drops rapidly thereafter. However, the man made noise at a quiet receiving site tends to be 45 dB to 60 dB above kTB noise at 2 MHz and 500 kHz respectively. City noise in a business area is about 45 dB higher. So you could probably gain that 45 dB back. But the rest of it is probably what anybody is stuck with at MW.
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
jdow
A silly thing to do is temporarily reduce the screen resolution. If the spacing changes add ferrites to the video lines. I had to do that here. But, then, I have fairly long video lines. The computer is in the next room where it's noise is not bothersome.
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{^_^}
On 2017-11-05 09:39, David Eckhardt wrote:
Try changing the FFT sample rate. I strongly suspect the PC. Also, try changing the displayed frequency span. Try changing anything that is calculationally intensive as likely the PC is at fault as nothing changes with/without antenna.
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
David Eckhardt
Try changing the FFT sample rate. I strongly suspect the PC. Also, try changing the displayed frequency span. Try changing anything that is calculationally intensive as likely the PC is at fault as nothing changes with/without antenna. Also, I do not have the newest AirSpy, but the antenna and USB connector should be commoned with the case at the point of penetration through the case and not just through the PC card inside. Without this, the unit can and will pick up all kinds of RF noise in the environment (violated Faraday Cage). The AirSpy 001's were built such that only the PC card returned the RF common to the case. I modified mine (gotta get inside and scrape paint) to get rid of PC-generated RF noise. I am not aware how the present versions are constructed in this respect, since I don't have one. Dave - WØLEV
On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 10:29 AM, prog <info@...> wrote: On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 09:14 am, John wrote: --
Dave - WØLEV Just Let Darwin Work
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Re: Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 09:14 am, John wrote:
Advice please folks...Make sure the PC doesn't radiate its noise to the antenna. Maybe change the orientation of the antenna, or put more ferrites on the coax instead of the USB cable.
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Equidistant spikes on trace on FFT - is it the server computer
John
Advice please folks...
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Re: Online - London SpyServer
On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 05:04 am, Stephen Rapley wrote:
A note to let you know I'm enjoying tuning about the medium wave of London on a Sunday here in Sydney. Clear audio quality at 8 bit.Thanks Stephen. It took an eternity to get right, but it's finally there!
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Re: HF+ & Weather Sats
TY!
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Jeff K2SDR Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 5, 2017, at 10:35 AM, Simon Brown <simon@...> wrote:
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Re: HF+ & Weather Sats
Simon Brown
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From: main@airspy.groups.io [mailto:main@airspy.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jeff Kelly
Sent: 05 November 2017 12:53 To: main@airspy.groups.io Subject: Re: [airspy] HF+ & Weather Sats
Simon,
Are you decoding APT within your program or using WXTOIMG?
Jeff
Sent from my iPad
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Re: new spyserver in Central Italy
#spyserver
Ignacio, you're right. no band for upload. I can only do streaming for VHF - UHF NFM. This is the digital ADSL in some parts of Italy. It is now online. As soon as I have the fiber optics all will be ok. I've made some changes to the config hoping is ok. Now is on-line. Thank you
best 73 de IK0MMI andrea
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Re: Remote SDR for MW DXing
jdow
Um, define what you mean by "theoretical minimum noise floor", please. The quiet areas on the Earth typically have noise levels that tend to be quite high. Atmospheric noise shows a minimum at 1.5 MHz, a peak at about 5 MHz, and drops rapidly thereafter. However, the man made noise at a quiet receiving site tends to be 45 dB to 60 dB above kTB noise at 2 MHz and 500 kHz respectively. City noise in a business area is about 45 dB higher. So you could probably gain that 45 dB back. But the rest of it is probably what anybody is stuck with at MW.
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That said if you are near really high voltage power lines in a damp area the noise can, indeed, be very much higher. Even 12.6 kV has arcing problems near the ocean. In aggressively dry (most of the year) Phoenix that should not be so much a a problem. Neighbors with Plasma TVs might be worse as much power line internet tools or DSL. 70 dB above a quiet area bothers me as a concept. Antenna designs that are less susceptible to static electricity generation from breezes or winds should be explored. A good small loop antenna might worthwhile experimenting with. (And it's a shame it's socially frowned upon to use .50 caliber weapons on noisy automobiles on the roads near you.) {^_^} Joanne
On 2017-11-04 21:44, Eric Oyen wrote:
well, depending on weather conditions, you can probably use a raspberry pie with the appropriate packages installed to act as the remote. I would recommend using ethernet cable and a 120 volt power line inside some weather shielded conduit. the enclosure can be one of several types available from Home Depot.
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Re: Online - London SpyServer
Stephen Rapley
A note to let you know I'm enjoying tuning about the medium wave of London on a Sunday here in Sydney. Clear audio quality at 8 bit. Cheers, Stephen
On 5 November 2017 at 14:20, schakz via Groups.Io <schakz@...> wrote: Hello!!
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Re: HF+ & Weather Sats
Simon,
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Are you decoding APT within your program or using WXTOIMG? Jeff Sent from my iPad
On Nov 5, 2017, at 5:40 AM, Simon Brown <simon@...> wrote:
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HF+ & Weather Sats
Simon Brown
Tease alert! http://www.sdr-radio.com/Blog/PostId/15/airspy-hf-noaa-18
Simon Brown, G4ELI
www.dxgalaxy.com
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Re: Remote SDR for MW DXing
Bjarne Mjelde <bjarne.mjelde@...>
The KiwiSDR is a linear receiver, and I'm quite confident that Les is looking for a setup where it's possible to both listen live and record IQ files for later analysis. You would need Airspy/Elad/Perseus/CloudIQ/etc for that.
-- Bjarne Mjelde World's Northernmost DX-er arcticdx.blogspot.com Arctic web-rx: kongsdr.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073
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