It covers lf, mf, hf, vhf, uhf and l band coverage is. We have included the recommended warehouse settings for each satellite as well as the fcd centre. Sdrs and digital decoding from the radioreference wiki. Is there a version ready to be put in the download section. Otg miniusb cable and smabnc adaptor included here the mk4 manual and instructions. Dxpatrol mk3 with otg usb cable and bncsma adaptor. Note that youll likely need administrator privileges to install the software and to. To control the device the hidapi usb version is used. It is written using the qt sdk and is qthid funcube dongle controller browse 3. Hdsdr is a freeware software defined radio sdr program for microsoft windows 2000xpvista7.
As the use of sdrs grow, so does the list of possible applications. This is how i got my funcube dongle fcd from here on in working under linux on a samsung n netbook pc using quisk sdr software. The newer model, the funcube dongle pro plus, which also covers lw, mw and hf, is an amazing receiver. As many will be aware, the original raspberry pi had a problem with its usb host stack, for which i released a workaround here. Focusing on readytouse sdr hardware for listening with windows we can recommend following tested receivers. A way round this might be to change the default and install hdsdr somewhere different c. Select 02 funcube proplus in the stream box and click on select stream click the play button in the video player window. It is written using the qt sdk and is available for linux, windows and mac os x. Funcube sdr dongle overview and first impressions ham. The goal is to satisfy the most demanding telecommunications professionals and radio enthusiasts while being a serious alternative to both cost sensitive and higher. Be sure you use the following parameters then go to the funcube tab and enter the frequency.
With better software support and if the price stays near the same, it could become a killer deal for an inexpensive vhf uhf sdr radio platform. Using windows explorer, display the download directory. Folks, today we spent some time with the new raspberry pi 2 and the funcube dongle pro plus. Download the plugin via his website, copy two dll files and add the following to you sdrsharp. A narrow bandpass filter on the funcube dongle pro plus is automatically selected on the 2meter band. The dynamic range on the funcube pro plus is far greater than any 8bit dongle, as the fcd delivers a 24bit stream from the adc, which is reduced to 16 bits internally still twice the width of an 8bit dongle. History when the original funcube dongle was designed, it proved far more popular than we ever anticipated. Set the lo frequency to 28095 also in cw skimmer, as shown in the first image. I had to start the recording remotely as i was in work, but have played back the iq file and made a video showing the decoding. For controlling using a receiver directly from hdsdr you need to install the receivers extio dll.
It is neccessary when you check in the box of connect funcube dongle in. As you can seehear i appear to get the full contact and the questions were. Hi, as it was about 6months ago when i read about zadig, ive no idea where i read it. Insert the funcube dongle into the usbport from your computer. Each satellite carrying a funcube payload has a dedicated dashboard and we have updated the one page summary funcube dashboard summary v 3 of those dashboards, their current version number and a dedicated download link. Jun 08, 2019 hi, as it was about 6months ago when i read about zadig, ive no idea where i read it. Note the folder where it installs, you will usually need to find it in order to place a dll file in there. Sdr software download global radio guide summer 2020 during times of emergency and crisis, radio hobbyists worldwide turn on their radios and tune to the shortwave radio spectrum for context, perspective, and insight into what is happening around the globe. This is a minor upgrade to the kit posted on december 31st, 2019.
It covers lf, mf, hf, vhf, uhf and l band coverage is 150khz240mhz and 420mhz to 1. Please bear in mind that they carry a major health warning they are working documents and they should not be assumed to be perfect nor necessarily to represent the best solutions, and they are subject to change. I have 2x computers, my mate tried it on a mac running linux, and the only thing in common was we both used zadig, all the same result. Gqrx is a software defined radio receiver for funcube dongle fcd, rtl2832ubased dvbt devices rtlsdr, universal software radio peripherals usrp and osmo sdr devices.
It may be difficult to tell, but the am stereo audio is quite good. Feb 08, 2011 hello howard, i purchased the funcube dongle pro about 3 months ago, at the time it was the latest ver 1. Check the box below and then click the start download button to download the software. It is a signed kit more information at the bottom of this page. Setting up spectravue with the funcube dongle firmware update. On linux it autodetects the correct soundcard from procasoundcards. Hello howard, i purchased the funcube dongle pro about 3 months ago, at the time it was the latest ver 1. Mike willis, g0mjw, with the assistance of howard long and rob styles, has written a dll that implements the standard command interface used by several sdr programs, including hdsdr. I have tried on and off since i purchased the above to get it working, without success i have reloaded the 18j firmware from you. In the video he tests the reception of radio new zealand international rnzi.
The answer depends on many factors amongst application, environment, antenna and price. Never imagined i could afford one with such amazingly wide coverage, mode versatility and infinitely adjustable bandwidth. Select 02 funcube proplus in the stream box and click on. I have tried on and off since i purchased the above to get it working, without success i have reloaded the 18j firmware from you website and followed the instructions all loaded ok. The file download from the yahoo funcube dongle pro plus group is memberonly and i havent found anything on the internet so far. I have to unplug and plugin back in the dongle on a daily basis, other wise it will not work. Plus the luck im lacking recently bad things happen in 3s. You can join the funcube yahoo group by following these steps. May 02, 20 the video is a combination demo of the aspisys asmax1 cquam part 15 am transmitter, and the funcube dongle pro plus.
Funcube sdr dongle overview and first impressions ham radio. Sadly simon doesnt have a fcd and is not busy making sdrradio compatible with a dll file like this. Funcube dongle basepro fcd, download, december 27, 2012. Good news, i have now tried updating the hid api in gnu radio grfcd and the funcube dongle works again. Later versions of windows have security features that make altering the contents of program files difficult. If youre looking for a dongle to use as an rtlsdr, check our page on where to buy rtlsdr tuners. Just remember to put your lna close to the antenna, filter can be even close to the dongle, so you can change filters if required for different bands, and regarding the cable quality you can use even a cheap coaxial. The video is a combination demo of the aspisys asmax1 cquam part 15 am transmitter, and the funcube dongle pro plus. There are also plans for an educational version of the funcube, that will be slightly less expensive and have less frequency coverage than the funcube dongle pro discussed here. Users are asking, which receiver we would recommend. Download and read 4 pdf files in user guides folder. The funcube dashboard user interface enables the display of telemetry, debug data and fitter messages from the funcube1 fc1 spacecraft.
Apr 23, 20 download qthid funcube dongle controller for free. The funcube dongle fcd is a small software defined receiver sdr with a. Jun 03, 2011 with better software support and if the price stays near the same, it could become a killer deal for an inexpensive vhf uhf sdr radio platform. This article is a follow up to the submission i made to the swling post a little while ago. Dec 29, 2016 with the rtl stick sdruno works great,i tried to let it work with the funcube stick and allthough i can receive stations if i checked the wme inpute device to the funcube dongle,i can further do nothing,no changing of memory channels etc etc i presume it has something to do with the dll file in the documents folder has anyone got it to work. First, the guy couldnt get it to work so theres no guarantee it isnt defective and two, it has a coverage gap between 245420 mhz according to their website. It may be difficult to tell, but the am stereo audio is. This is an extio plugin for winradhdsdrwrplus that allows one to use a usrp or funcube dongle as the baseband input. Project documents we intend to publish as many of our working documents as possible here. Are there better receivers with this kind of range. The funcube dongle pro plus fcdpp is the second generation of the funcube dongle. The rtl2843u plus the ham it up hf converter is still the best value in low cost sdr period.