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Are PL (ctcss Tones) Activated yet, F3K

Bugfly — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:45:09 GMT

I see Pl Tones has been added to PSDR, Are they working on ten meters FM using F3K

Where is Flex 5000 firmware to run PowerSDR 2?

Vinster100 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:33:22 GMT

Hello all. I just installed the Powersdr 2.0 software but am getting an error. I believe it is because I don't have the required firmware version installed. But for the life of me I can't find the new firmware file. It's not listed on the main page where it SHOULD be and I have searched all over the forums and download section. I'm sure I'm just missing it and am hoping someone here can post the URL. Please help. Thanks.

Can't access SVN code

VE2EWQ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:25:18 GMT

I am trying to checkout the code at:

svn://206.216.146.154/svn/repos_sdr_windows/PowerSDR/branches/ke5dto/pb-pal/bin/Release

I get the following error? I have shut off my firewall and antivirus to eliminate those from the root cause. Is it possible the server is simply not available?

Checkout from svn://206.216.146.154/svn/repos_sdr_windows/PowerSDR/branches/ke5dto/pb-pal/bin/Release, revision HEAD, Fully recursive, Externals included
Can't connect to host '206.216.146.154': A connection attempt failed because
the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or
established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

Thanks

George
VE2EWQ

Is the SVN Repository Password Protected?

rwhart — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:09:33 GMT

I am sure I was able to access the powersdr and profiler SVD repositories. Here recently I am asked for a logname and password. Whats up? Who do I contact to get access?

Rod Hart, wa3mez
rod.hart@verizon.net

What is PAL?

k7uop — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:25:29 GMT

There are a couple of branches that refer to PAL. What does the acronym PAL stand for?

Branch development notes

k7uop — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:22:36 GMT

I'm interested in testing new/changed features offered by the developers in the various branches.

Is there a way to see development notes for a branch? I'm specifically trying to find what are the new or changed features being worked on in the branch, which forms are they located on, and what is the expected use or behavior.

In TortoiseSVN the Revision Graph has a Logmessage when you roll over each revision. The Test branch is particularly interesting. But the Logmessage is short and sometimes cryptic to the uninformed (me). For instance, I don't know what the PAL system is.

NR and ANF refinement

K4EAR — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:20:33 GMT

Is the development waiting to be rolled out with "new" version of PWRSDR? I find little use of these now as the adjustments don't seem to work. Thank god the NB1/2 is super!

rx intermod .. Possible sw bug

K0VM — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:08:47 GMT

(SDR-1000, D44, win XP sp2 )
Numerous SVN of test and trunk over the last 2-3 months have given me random periods of what sounds like RX intermod or possibly mis-adjusted noise blanker even though NB was not enabled. In most cases, it sounded like splatter from a station Khzs away and in a few cases there was a rise in the panadapter noise floor across the whole display in sync with the amplitude of a strongest signal. I don't think it is a hardware problem because I can toggle VAC button off-on-off or on-off-on and the "intermod" goes away. I can not reproduce this at will and I have been unable to determine its pre-cursers...

Has anyone else seen this ??

AL, K0VM

MultiRX broken in SVN:2182

Ted NX6C — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:45:13 GMT

Problem:
low volume in one channel of stereo audio output when MultiRX is enabled

Flex 5000a
3.0ghz P4 3 gb ram, WinXP Pro Service Pack 2
PowerSDR v1.11.0 SVN:2182
Stereo Headset plugged into "PHONES" on the 500a's front panel.
Stereo powered amplifier plugged into "Powered Speaker/Line out" on the rear panel.

This low volume in one channel of the audio output channels may have started before this SVN.

This can be verified by:
1. tune in a strong signal and making VFO A and B equal.
2. Click "MultiRX" on the Front Console.
3. Listen on stereo phones or stereo speakers.
4. Click "Swap" on/off in the MultiRX panel on the front console.
5. Notice the low volume channel move right and left as you Swap the RX channels.
6. This effect does not occur on PowerSDR V1.10.4

VAC drops out when changing audio sample rate

w9ol — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:25:18 GMT

SVN 2173 running the 'test' and/or w2rf, k5kdn versions

VAC 4.08

If you 'stop' PWSDR, and go to Setup>Audio and change the Sample Rate up or down from 192 <>96K the VAC stops being forwarded to WinWarbler in digital mode.

I can change the sample rate, that works properly.

Stop, go to Setup>Audio, select a different SR, and then Click 'Start'.

I'm running rtty, from PWSDR in DIGL which supplies WinWarbler with afsk to decode.

Changing the sample rate disables that audio.

I must shut down PWSDR and restart, and then the VAC returns to WinWarbler and resumes decoding a afsk signal.

EVERY TIME.

Obviously I don't see any audio vac loss in the other modes.

Firmware 01114C

w9ol — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:29:06 GMT

Just upped to latest firmware released a few minutes ago.

It works with WinWarbler.

It works with Writelog

Will resulme hot calling testing to see if the 'non return to cw' occurs.

But I need some DX station to try to call, prop is not cooperating.

TX meter selection/reading out of sync in during TUN

K0VM — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:48:06 GMT

I have posted a bug report on this.. Just hoping some one can reproduce it...
(SDR-1000,D44,NO ATU, Win XP sp2, test svn 2090 )

in rcv.. select Ref Pwr then in TUN the Fwd Pwr selection is highlighted but the meter displays Ref power.
in rcv.. select Fwd Pwr then in TUN the Ref Pwr selection is highlighted but the meter displays Fwd power.

Works okay in normal transmit and 1.10.4 and trunk versions.

AL, K0VM

Firmware 0.1.1.14b Update

w4tme — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:49:29 GMT

It loaded just fine.

SVN 2111 loads OK. Now trying to break RX/TX/RX transitions....
So far so good.

WWV & GEN buttons no longer light up

K0VM — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:42:18 GMT

(sdr-1000,D44,WinXP sp2, test branch svn 2111 )

With virgin database or bandstack database imported from trunk, WWV button is no longer highlighted for WWV selections & GEN button is no longer highlighted for GEN selections.... The nearest ham band is highlighted instead.

Bug report filled !

AL, K0VM

Display Options 'Split' settings not persistent

Ted NX6C — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:05:27 GMT

Should I worry about this?
Ted, NX6C

combining new features into one svn

w9ol — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:49:27 GMT

Presntly have only 4 versions with desktop shortcuts.

v1.04

k4kdn

w2rf

test

I'm jumping back and forth testing.

Wish they could all be combined into one 'BIG TEST' LOL

But bet that would make error testing/bug checking, imposible

Only becuase all these latest improvements make me eager to test them out in a contest environment.

The 3Dconex' and the rtty offset code are big.

I meant to comment that the SpaceNavicator is a ROCK, it's heavy...it will stay put.

Keeping track of SVNs

w9ol — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:24:09 GMT

W2RF has put a nice feature in the various Console/svns he creates in his area of developement.

He puts the 'features list' into the Title Bar

Presently his says:

"W2RF SpaceNavigator and DirectI/Q to VAC Test Console"

It sure helps to keep track of which console I'm trying to test features on.

The SVN number may be the same, but the features to test usually aren't in all consoles.

Even though I have a different name for each Console Shortcut, I click on the wrong one.

"Forgive me Father, for I am dumb".....

Just a minor thing, unfortunately I can't run multiple consoles at the same time.

correct version name of the firmware

w9ol — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:14:18 GMT

Just to make sure I have the version correct.

In PWSDR>General>Hareware Config the pane with

Flex-5000 Config says

Firmware 0.1.1.14

where I THOUGHT it should be Firmware 0.1.1.14b

note the lower case 'b'

Does that make a difference? I see this in V104 and all SVN's from all contributors

Tune Step Feature

w9ol — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:08:27 GMT

svn 2041 says holding shift and clicking the middle mouse button will reverse Tune Steps.

But I don't have a middle mouse button and none of the mice in TigerD or NewEgg are the old 3 button style. I use a wireless MSoft mice. I tried programming one of the other buttons as a 'middle button' to no joy.

I may be confusing the Setup>Options 'Mouse Tune Step' (which is enabled) with the Console Tune Step.

If my mouse is over PWSDR, rotating the wheel up or down results in VFOA changing by whatever step is selected in the Console Tune Step window, (I usually choose 10Hz for digital or cw and 50Hz for SSB).

The manual is a little cryptic and I understand it now but it did take a while to get through my thick head.

What confused me as that I don't need the setup Mouse Tune Step to be enabled.

It works with the Mouse wheel whether it's enabled or not!

New VFO B scroll feature in SVN 2089

w4tme — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:18:27 GMT

I have been working with the new feature that allows the scroll wheel to control VFO B. It is a great feature, but I have a suggestion on the usability of it.

I recommend that there are two (2) modes where VFO A is "primary" or VFO B is "primary".

This determine how the scroll wheel works when the ClickTune cross hairs are active on the Panadapter.

VFO A Primary behavior option:
If split or MultiWatch is OFF the scroll wheel only controls VFO A
If split and/or MultiWatch is ON and red cross hairs are selected, scroll wheel controls VFO B
If split and/or MultiWatch is ON and yellow or no cross hairs are selected, scroll wheel controls VFO A

VFO B Primary behavior option:
If split or MultiWatch is OFF the scroll wheel only controls VFO A
If split and/or MultiWatch is ON and yellow cross hairs are selected, scroll wheel controls VFO A
If split and/or MultiWatch is ON and red or no cross hairs are selected, scroll wheel controls VFO B

Comments?

K6CJA verison Power SDR PA calibration

Bob Lusby — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:40:27 GMT

When using the K6CJA version of Power SDR I am unable to keep the PA settings after running the calibration routine with the SDR-1000. Version 1.10.4 and earlier appear to work okay. Am I missing something, or have others had the same experience? Thanks, Bob, k9foh.

sleep.exe?

w4vpi — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:00:47 GMT

A recent SVN checkout netted SVN 2036. It works great for me.

I was wondering about several other files that were included in the download. For example one file is called sleep.exe...what is that? Why not include a text file that gives info on these "bonus files".

Error changing profile

K4EAR — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:59:00 GMT

See attached document for details.

New Features

KE5DTO — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:41:42 GMT

I've been asked many times over the past few days where all of these new features that people see in the SVN log are going. Rather than continue to answer these questions privately, I thought I might as well inform the whole community because I'm sure there's others of you wondering the same things.

First, the geek-speak. If any of this confuses you, skip straight to the next paragraph.

Since we released PowerSDR v1.10.4, we have entered a new era in our SVN development methodology. We are now taking the more typical approach of developing in branches and posting only bug fixes to the trunk. The advantage to this method is that we can more easily develop in our own SVN corner without stepping on each others toes while also keeping the trunk nice and stable. It also means easier merging between branches since we not constantly merging to the trunk and back. It can be confusing since the svn revisions continue to increment in the update window, but the binaries in the trunk stay at the same revision (and the version shown on the console doesn't change). This is normal and is not something to worry about -- keep reading.

What all this means for you (the users):

The features that we are working on are no longer available in the trunk.

<pause for the collective gasp> Ok. Once the SVN junkies have regained their composure, we'll continue. Believe it or not, we thought this through before we implemented it. And rather than making you wonder which branch to jump into to test the latest features (and give us your valuable feedback), we thought we'd help simplify things as much as we can.

What we've done is add a branch called test. We will be collecting the features that each developer finishes in the ./branches/test folder. This is where we would like to officially point the SVN junkies who have been struggling to get their fix from the trunk lately. The process to download this test branch is as follows:

1. Create a new folder.

2. Right click on the folder and select "SVN Checkout..."

3. Plug in the following URL:

svn://206.216.146.154/svn/repos_sdr_windows/PowerSDR/branches/test/bin/Relea

(beware likely line break)

4. Click OK and the binary files will download.

5. Start PowerSDR in the new folder and enjoy the latest and greatest features.

As always, please remember that SVN revisions are considered alpha versions and may contain bugs. If you are uncomfortable with this idea, we would recommend that you stick with using the latest official release (currently

v1.10.4) or the trunk, whichever you prefer.

If you still feel like all of this SVN stuff is over your head, take a look at the Tortoise SVN Quick Start Guide available on our download page/knowledge base:

http://kb.flex-radio.com/Article.aspx?id=10220

Have a great weekend and Happy Flexin'. :)

Per band power output setting missing from Test branch?

NV8A — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:48:26 GMT

What happened to the per band output power setting in the Test branch (SVN2036)? I don't see it on the Antenna page, and I can't find it anywhere else either.

Switch relay with TR not functional (sequenced timing option)

K4EAR — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:53:12 GMT

Upon PPT input from rear panel, footswitch for SSB mode, there is no TX delay from the '5000 for any of the TX1,2,3 outputs. Is this function not intended to mimic the X2TR of the SDR1000?

Case in point, delay set for 15ms , a footswitch input to the PTT IN jack, amp keys, 15ms later the 5000 SHOULD transition to TX. This is not happening. I can set the delay to 1 second and everything keys together.

There really needs to be a handshake arrangement between PTT IN/TX OUT. The 5000 should upon PTT IN wait for TX transition until a handshake logic low signal has arrived. Switchable of course...no timing needed here. Nver any hotswitching using an amp.

Now to think about SSB VOX and CW timing issues considering the above..hummmm.

Monitor level very low

K4EAR — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:17:45 GMT

1.10.4, SVN 2036, test branch

With monitor TX AF set to 100, the level is very low, thru headphone jack or powered spkr output.

Testing or Using SVN Versions of PowerSDR and How to Subscribe to a Forum

Admin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:51:15 GMT

If you plan to use or test alpha versions of PowerSDR, this is the Forum where you [b]must[/b] discuss issues, share information and ask questions of the FlexRadio Development team. This is a condition of use when you choose to use SVN versions of PowerSDR. As always, bugs are to be reported using the Bug Tracker

We really appreciate your assistance in helping us with testing PowerSDR software. It is because of you that the software gains performance and advanced features at such a rapid pace. We couldn't do this with out your help and assistance. In exchange for providing the latest cutting edge software to you to use freely, all we ask is that you use this forum to communicate software development concerns and not the Reflector.

Using the Forums for development discussions is as convenient as using the Reflector if you subscribe to a forum. Subscribing to a Forum provides the ability for you to receive automatic e-mail notification, just like the Reflector, if someone adds or updates a topic to the Forum. Since you are only notified when there are changes, this provides the convenience of not having to manually check the Forums to see if there are new topics that you might find of interest.

For step-by-step instructions on how to subscribe to a Forum in order to get e-mail alerts, refer to the following Knowledge Base article:
Q10469 - HOWTO: How to Subscribe to a FlexRadio Forum

To unsubscribe from a forum, refer to the following Knowledge Base article:
Q10470 - HOWTO: How to Unsubscribe to a FlexRadio Forum or Topic

You may as why discussions of SVN versions of the code are prohibited on the Reflector. This is due to several factors outlined below.

1.) Potential new FlexRadio users get the incorrect impression that the PowerSDR software is buggy and not functional. This is not the case with released version of PowerSDR, but new subscribers to the Reflector do not always know the difference between the SVN alpha & beta software and the stable production releases. This incorrect impression has led to people not purchasing a SDR and missing out of the radio experience of a lifetime.

2.) The Reflector has no way of tracking and organizing multiple postings on a topic known as a thread. These threads makes it easy to follow a discussion topic from beginning to end.

3.) The Reflector can not display SVN discussion topics in a organized manner. You have to filter through other Reflector posts to find the information you are looking for. The Forums organizes topics by date and displays the in a readable top down fashion.

4.) Reflector posts are short lived. The lifetime of a reflector post is usually 48 hours. Forum topics can continue for long periods of times.

5.) Forum topics are backed up and archived to removable media for greater data survivability. The Reflector information is not preserved in this manner.

How to Report Software Bugs to the FlexRadio Development Team

Admin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:43:52 GMT

[center]How to Report Software Anomalies to the FlexRadio Development Team[/center]

If you believe you have identified a software bug in PowerSDR or any other FlexRadio software product, you [b]must[/b] enter a bug report on the Bug Tracker located on the FlexRadio Web site.

In order to report a potential bug, you must log on the the FlexRadio support page and enter the bug report details on the Bug Tracker web page. You can use the links on this page to directly access the Bug Tracker

Once you have entered you bug report, the FlexRadio Development Team is automatically notified of the bug report and it is assigned in an open state.

You will receive e-mail notification if anything changes to your bug report, such as a status change, any blogs that are added or feedback and questions from the developers. This will allow you to quickly interact with the FlexRadio Development Team so the bug can be "squashed" and coded into the next SVN release in the PowerSDR trunk.