With tony parks kb9yig on softrock softwaredefined ham radio. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. The softrock config tool is using a softrock dll srdll. A soundcard sdr is fundamentally a direct conversion system. Free feature flags for developers say goodbye to messy rollbacks and hotfixes. All the firmware commands are available in the srdll and the interface to the softrock is back to only a sropen. Most constructors use these pages and get their softrocks working. Instead, use feature flags to roll out to a small percentage of users to reduce risk and fail safer. My interest in sdr was very much started off by the softrock receiver.
Two years ago, i built the tony parks softrock ensemble ii software defined radio. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. It is possible to use linux but i cannot help much with the software side. For more information on softrock softwaredefined ham radio, visit and. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. This post takes a look at some of the software that can be used with the softrock sdr hardware that is designed for amateur radio use. But trying to get my computer, sdr software, and the softrock to all play along nicely with 2. Enhanced builders notes for the usb i2c interface are under development. The softrock rxtx ensemble transceiver kit provides a 1 watt sdr transceiver that can be built for one of the following four band groups.
It is possible to use linux but i cannot help much with the software. He is a retired engineer who does this for the love of the hobby and might make a buck or two. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr duration. There is also rxtx capability currently for voice modes. These notes are also available in pdf form here, thanbks to craig ab9iv. The softrock rxtx ensemble transceiver kit provides a 1 watt sdr. Clientserver networkenabled by design from the ground up 3. A previous post explored the steps involved in building a simple softrock receiver for the 40m amateur radio band 77.
As an example the softrock sdr splits the rf signal into two signals with 180 phase difference between them. The kit, therefore, is not compatible with the mobo series of addons, since they depend upon the plug and socket arrangements of the rxtx v6. I didnt know at that stage it would lead to the development of kgksdr and all the time the development would consume. I didnt know at that stage it would lead to the development of kgksdr and all the time the. The problem with direct conversion is that signals both side of the local oscillator lo are produced. Softrock is a term for a software defined radio sdr which consists of three major building. I used this softrock with the powersdr software modified by bill tracy kd5tfd who was good. Sixteen center frequencies are programmed into the pic on the rxtx board to provide one or more center frequencies on each of the hf ham bands. Your source for softrock radio kits built softrock rxtx ensemble.
This is the home page for the detailed builders notes for the softrock rxtx v6. To use softrock hardware, choose setup and select as radio model the soft rock 40. Softrock ensemble rxtx calibration and rx test youtube. Components are included for all four options and can be assembled at the builders choice. Please note the socket marked line in on a softrock refers to where it is connected on the computer.
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