Where do you all want problems with audio and receiving posted? I am having issues with geting started with sdr-console due to audio/interfence issues... I am using a Nooelec SMArt XTR on a HP SPectre laptop and can't even get basic local FM stations due to the heavy chop sounds.
Rob
where should I post
Re: where should I post
A screen shot (un-edited) showing the DSP panel settings would help tremendously!
Having said that, you may be new to SDR-Console.
First, for FM broadcast, you need to be in the FM BC mode (FM Broadcast) for optimum filter width. There are a few FM modes with SDRC, FM Narrow, FM Wide, and FM Broadcast.
Also, be mindful of the frequency readout. As a sysop of 20 SDRs on 6 seperate SDRC Servers, I see newbee's struggle in reading the frequency. See attached image of 99.5MHz and how it's displayed in the frequency window of the DSP. I see folks thinking they're monitoring 14300kHz (Intercon/Maritime Mobile net) when they are really on 1.4300GHz.
It helps to know where the decimal place is when dealing with MHz! You can also place the mouse anywhere in the waterfall or bandscope and just start typing a frequency. Or, using a scrolling type mouse, hover over the frequency digit you wish to change in the DSP window and scroll... or left click on the bar above or below the digit that appears to go up or down in frequency.
One photo is of 9395KHz, WRMI of Lake Okeechobee, FL USA with good music after 0200z along with 5050, 5085, 5095KHz.
Another photo is of 990kHz WDCX of Rochester, NY USA
All images are just showing what the frequency looks like in the DSP window properly.
Having said that, you may be new to SDR-Console.
First, for FM broadcast, you need to be in the FM BC mode (FM Broadcast) for optimum filter width. There are a few FM modes with SDRC, FM Narrow, FM Wide, and FM Broadcast.
Also, be mindful of the frequency readout. As a sysop of 20 SDRs on 6 seperate SDRC Servers, I see newbee's struggle in reading the frequency. See attached image of 99.5MHz and how it's displayed in the frequency window of the DSP. I see folks thinking they're monitoring 14300kHz (Intercon/Maritime Mobile net) when they are really on 1.4300GHz.
It helps to know where the decimal place is when dealing with MHz! You can also place the mouse anywhere in the waterfall or bandscope and just start typing a frequency. Or, using a scrolling type mouse, hover over the frequency digit you wish to change in the DSP window and scroll... or left click on the bar above or below the digit that appears to go up or down in frequency.
One photo is of 9395KHz, WRMI of Lake Okeechobee, FL USA with good music after 0200z along with 5050, 5085, 5095KHz.
Another photo is of 990kHz WDCX of Rochester, NY USA
All images are just showing what the frequency looks like in the DSP window properly.
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- 990AM WDCX Rochester, NY USA
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- WRMI 9395kHz from Lake Okeechobee, FL USA
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- SDR Console on FM Broadcast WCRB Boston, MA USA
73 Kriss KA1GJU Home of the KA1GJU Super Station SDRC Servers in NH, USA (FN42mw, FN43na, and FN42lt)
Re: where should I post
Weird, now I am just getting a high pitched tone, here is a screenshot:
Re: where should I post
Ah, as I see the picture it looks like the edges, title bar and status bar in particular, have been trimmed off. They contain a lot of helpful information. Some stuff you may need to write down. For a rough start set the "AGC" to either off or a number around 19. The VHF AGC might also have numbers that can be selected. The "Radio Configuration" panel pages might be interesting. It has been WAY WAY WAY too long since I used an E4000 based dongle. And I do not know what Simon has hooked up for rtlsdr dongles in general and E4000 based dongles in particular. So we may have to guess. At a guess the RF gain is set way low - or you do not have an antenna connected.
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