May be bank, as versions were not reported until version 0. What we have to do is set up wsjt so that the powersdr vac output channel virtual cable 2 in this example is configured to send audio to the wsjt input channel. You may watch the wspr results in real time at wsprnet. Founded in 2003, flexradio brings over ten years of experience in providing amateur radio operators with leading edge hf solutions. The flex 1500 is now operating flawlessly in wspr digital mode using vbcable software for digital routing of audio and vspmanager is handling the virtual serial ports thus enabling cat and ptt control of the flex 1500 from the wspr control window. Oct 25, 2017 antenna fire with 1,000 watts ft8 at ham radio station duration. Jan 12, 2015 weak signal communication software wsjt, map65, wspr, and wsjtx are opensource programs designed for weaksignal digital communication by amateur radio. Nov 21, 2017 this software announcement comes to us from douglas adam, k3tzr regarding open source macnative software for flex 6000 users. When i bring it all back on it appears to work just fine. A flex1500 software defined radio exciter drives either.
Not only is there little expectation anyone will be listening, but there. The configuration of wsjt s parameters other than the audio and ptt are out side the scope of this article. Flexradio 6300 now connected to wspr i finally found time to connect my rig to wspr. This is more of an announcement than an idea but hopefully it will generate some new ideas. Buy wsprlite classic antenna performance analysis system. I have log4om installed and its using com4 for cat control. Ich wollte beispielsweise ermitteln, um wie viel prozent wsjtx besser oder schlechter.
Aug 15, 2008 this folders contains information about thirdparty software and drivers with powersdr such as vac, vcom, com0com and the griffin powermate just to name a few. Hi all sending second posting since first one was sent too soon after subscribing. Overall, this is an excellent little radio for the money. The software is compatible with microsoft windows xp, microsoft windows vista, and microsoft windows 7. Together with the optional maestro control panel, it forms a fully standalone sdr based transceiver, with built in sdr software available on.
It enables your radio transceiver to transmit beacon signals, and to receive beacon signals from similarlyequipped stations in the same amateur band. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. Setting up digital mode software on the flex 6000 series radios. Other amateurs around the world have similar setups and use their rig and radio to listen for the wspr broadcasts and decode them. It is a 5 watt output transceiver, small, with just one. Set the clock to utc and localisation settings under preferences and raspberry pi 3 configuration. The new flex6600, flex6600m, flex6400 and flex6400m. I would like to announce the availability of three tools for flex radio users who use apple computers. Configuration overview and required software configuring wsjt for powersdr is a five 5 step process. Ur3rm was using a mode called wspr for weak signal propagation reporting.
It used a prebuilt ad9850 dds module the same as the u2 kit. This software announcement comes to us from douglas adam, k3tzr regarding open source macnative software for flex 6000 users. Add a setting to transmit a callsign using morse code after each wspr transmission. Version string of the wspr software in use by the receiving station. Download the latest smartsdr application programming interface api documentation for the flex 6000 software defined radios. I hope some of you might be able to help me with a problem i have been trying to resolve over the past few weeks in terms of trying to get vbcable software to work properly in conjunction with wspr and my flex 1500 transceiver. Wspr is a software application which was created by joe taylor, k1jt, a nobel prizewinning princeton physicist who also developed another digital mode for amateur radio called wsjt. Upconverter sdr, 96khz, int soundkarte rtl, projektseite flexradio. Nov 16, 2016 raspberry pi wsjtx, wspr, jt65 setup and qso. K1jts wspr webpage k1jt wrote the software for wspr. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for. Most compatible time sync software for wsjtx flexradio. The intent of this article is to describe in detail the setup and configuration of wsjt with powersdr. Wsprnet welcome to the weak signal propagation reporter.
All files provided by flexradio have been scanned for viruses. Wspr implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with lowpower transmissions. I have a wspr lite flex beacon running concurrent with a pcreceiver running wsjtx and all i need to do is glance at this app to see the conditions. So, to connect the flex 1500 to a data program like wspr or ham radio deluxe hrd you need to cover the two aspects. Flexradio systems the leader in software defined radio. Several kits are now available that include the wspr generator with preprogrammed user callsign and qth locator together with a qrp transmitter. If you have questions concerning specific thirdparty software, contact the vendor directly. Kph is located 123 km from here, heading 320 degrees, on the ca coast. Greetings fellow wspr enthusiasts i have been experimenting with ultra low power transmissions on 80m.
Wspr usually pronounced whisper is a software application that uses the transmission mode meptjt manned experimental propagation transmitter joe taylor. Ham radio digital modes software list and descriptions. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. Together with the optional maestro control panel, it forms a fully standalone sdr based transceiver, with built in sdr software available on the maestros lcd screen. Aug 08, 2011 the software tunes your rig to the appropriate frequency, then puts out a wspr broadcast, which includes your callsign, location and power. In mept transmissions, the radio becomes a beacon that transmits for just under 2 minutes, transmitting callsign, locator and power information. These modes were all designed for making reliable, confirmed qsos under extreme weaksignal conditions.
Welcome to the weak signal propagation reporter network wspr. Although i still have not had any luck getting things working with the vbcable virtual audio cable software, it appears that everything does work if i change the audio routing parameters both in wspr and the flex 1500 to utilize my computers onboard sound card in conjunction with the analog audio io jacks to which a microphone and headphones are connected. Antenna fire with 1,000 watts ft8 at ham radio station duration. See this pdf file, wsjtx install raspberry pi then proceed to the bullets below. G4ilos distant whispers page an excellent introduction to wspr. Normal usage requires a standard ssb transceiver and a personal computer with soundcard. Apr 07, 2015 so, to connect the flex 1500 to a data program like wspr or ham radio deluxe hrd you need to cover the two aspects. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. The leader in innovative software defined radio sdr solutions for ham operators worldwide. Apr 25, 2020 flexradio systems announces the release of smartsdr for ios v3. Flexradio systems announces the release of smartsdr for ios v3. It offers psk, mfsk and rtty digital modes with logging and macro capabilities. When i go into the com port configuration i can see where you designate a com.
The wsjt project currently includes five programs designed for amateur radio communication using state of the art digital techniques. The program can decode signals with sn as low as 28 db in a 2500 hz bandwidth. The si5351a synthesiser can also be used in the u3 kit, with firmware versions v3. If the psdr display is set to waterfall it will look like wspr s display but in real time. Wspr whisper or weak signal propagation reporter software. I had a friend install it, so i now need to figure this out and try to fix it. Wspr is a piece of software that enables you to participate in a worldwide network of low power propagation beacons. The software tunes your rig to the appropriate frequency, then puts out a wspr broadcast, which includes your callsign, location and power. I have had no trouble getting heard around the world on wspr. Ive run jt65 and jt9 for years with reported deltats in the zero to 1. May 12, 2015 the ultimate3 qrss wspr kit was produced from november 20 to december 2014. Whisper wspr and other weak signal softwares gateway. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping.
One is the ptt and cat line 2 virtual serial cables and the other is the audio line 2 different virtual audio cables. Although joe taylor launched wspr, it is now open source and is managed by a small team of radio amateurs. This app requires a flexradio systems flex 6000 signature series software defined radio sdr device. Typical applications include meteor scatter, eme moonbounce, and qrp communication at hf. Once configured using a special windows or andriod app third party linux and mac support available at wsprlite facebook group, wsprlite only needs a usb power supply to operate no need to tie up your computer. I have typed the ports in but find that the wspr program will not turn mox on. The flex 1500 is a well known route for many people into software defined radio sdr. Configuring wsjtx and smartsdr for windows flexradio systems. For transmission on a variety of hf bands 25, based on model and userchoice. This folders contains information about thirdparty software and drivers with powersdr such as vac, vcom, com0com and the griffin powermate just to name a few. Jun 06, 2018 flex radio s power genius hf amplifier pgxl duration. Weak signal communication software wsjt, map65, wspr, and wsjtx are opensource programs designed for weaksignal digital communication by amateur radio.
Like a normal transceiver psdr is set to wspr s dial frequency, the actual signals are 1. Think of the dax control panel as a middleman that connects your radio to your digital mode software wsjtx in this case. Setting up digital mode software on the flex 6000 series. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex6600 1 files 694 downloads. Standalone operation, pc required for configuration but not for operation. It is a protocol, implemented in a computer program, used for weak signal radio communication between amateur radio operators. Oct 26, 2015 the flex 1500 is now operating flawlessly in wspr digital mode using vbcable software for digital routing of audio and vspmanager is handling the virtual serial ports thus enabling cat and ptt control of the flex 1500 from the wspr control window. In particular, between my qth saratoga ca, near san jose and a former marine radio station kph. On the occasions when it has failed to decode i have reset everything i.
After fiddling around with ft8 for a few hours, im coming to the conclusion that it is more sensitive to small deltats than jt65 or jt9. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for your convenience. Do i need to create another com port for cat control for wspr or can they share it. I have found that the wspr software doesnt always hold its sound card setting and for some reason instead of running on the vac it selects flex audio. Since the audio is bidirectional the powersdr vac input channel virtual cable 1 in this example must be configured to receive audio from the wsjt output channel as well. Configuring wsjtx and smartsdr for windows flexradio. Airlink express box airlink express is a user friendly digital mode software package for the amateur radio operator.
Flex radios power genius hf amplifier pgxl duration. Weak signal communication software by k1jt qrz now. The ultimate3 qrsswspr kit was produced from november 20 to december 2014. The protocol was designed, and a program written initially, by joe taylor, k1jt. If the psdr display is set to waterfall it will look like wsprs display but in real time. On configuring wspr i find that the virtual ports are not shown in the ptt or cat pull down menus. Archives generated after 22 dec 2010 have an additional integer code field. Support for software defined receivers and transceivers that use complex iq sampling, such as the popular softrock kits. Software is now open source and is developed by a small team.
To do this, pick the slice you want to run digital modes with and select the first dax channel. A flex 1500 software defined radio exciter drives either. For ptt you can connect to powersdr either by cat or simple ptt. Power output is lower than with the dds but can be restored. Open source macnative software for flex 6000 users mac. The 5 watts output seems to be plenty for most applications. Wspr pronounced whisper stands for weak signal propagation reporter. This app requires a flexradio systems flex6000 signature series software defined radio sdr device. Vbcable receive audio problem with wspr and flex 1500. Like a normal transceiver psdr is set to wsprs dial frequency, the actual signals are 1. The flex 1500 is a lowcost, qrp sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators the ability to experience the incredible capabilities and just plain fun of operating an actual software defined radio without breaking the budget. Download the latest smartsdr application programming interface api documentation for the flex6000 software defined radios. Welcome to the weak signal propagation reporter network.
The wspr desktop transmitter is a standalone multiband wspr transmitter with built in gps for the radio amateurexperimenter. With the various noise reduction tools and filters, it makes hf a real pleasure to use. Wsjtx implements communication protocols or modes called ft4, ft8, jt4, jt9, jt65, qra64, iscat, msk144, and wspr, as well as one called echo for detecting and measuring your own radio signals reflected from the moon. I have managed to get all of my favourite digimodes working except wspr. The flex1500 is a lowcost, qrp sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators the ability to experience the incredible capabilities and just plain fun of operating an actual software defined radio without breaking the budget. Normal transmissions carry a stations callsign, maidenhead grid locator, and transmitter power in dbm. Love to see a paidinapp buy version with some extra controls. Wsprlite is a selfcontained propagation beacon transmitter. Quick wspr crash course with jtdx or wsjtx duration.
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