Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

pcGerrit
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Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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I am new to HL2
The first board did not work and I ordered another.
I tested now with new board and have no output when tuning.
OP power set to 8 for not getting again a defective output
So finaly I tested with straight key.
I have 2 watts output and swr is ok is ok.
To be sure I set now OP to 4 and then I have 1 watt output with Straight key.
Next I tested tune and that’s still without output.
Also LSB and shouting in the mic No output on My connected SWR meter.
Transmit LSB window is POWER SWR IPA and ALC engaged.
But no output on Radio to Antenna

Can it be that there is a hidden output switch to radio ?

Max
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Re: Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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Hi Gerrit

I think we went through this before? You MUST post SCREENSHOT as an ATTACHMENT showing the radio WHILE IN THE FAULT CONDITION. I do not think we have yet seen one clear screenshot of the problem that you are describing?

So, make transmission where you are getting no power out and show a FULL SCREENSHOT. You have power out when using the CW jack, so there is almost certainly no fault on the HL2.

I am attaching a screenshot of what to do and show. Dock all panels as shown. DO NOT float panels over the top of other panels.

Copy the settings shown in red on my screenshot EXACTLY, then ATTACH it to your response. We will then be able to diagnose the issue.

Max
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HL2-Screenshot.jpg

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Re: Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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Hi Max,
Thank you for patience with 70 year old..
set all settings from your screenshot to Console exactly.
hit tune and made screenshot.
No power output at HL2 which is connected over SWR meter to Dummy load
Tested straight key and output is then 5 watts
Here are my screenshot jpg and txt file.

Thanks for your time
Have a nice day
73's
PA3EIP
Attachments
SDR Console tmp.txt
log file direct after tune
(104 KiB) Downloaded 41 times
screen during tune
screen during tune

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Re: Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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Dear Sirs and Simon

Today I have extended my work reading settings manual for Thetis.
And found that Tune button gives signal on swr meter HR2
Tested with two tone also
And after adjusting Microphone settings also Phone LSB signal is made.
Have heard myself on Websdr site.

In the research time before I did buy the HL2 I had found SDR Console
The prgram has the best looks so I decided to use that.
I can not get any tx sigs from SDR-Console to ANT conneector HL2.

Still I want to use sdr-console for My HL2 so please help me to find why it does not transmit from computer.
For sure I am overlooking a setting and it is not PA enable.

73's
Gerrit
PA3EIP.

Max
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Hi again Gerrit

Absolutely no problem. We want to get you on air, which I am sure we will be able to. 61 years here so not far behind you!

So the problem in your screenshot.....DRIVE is set to ZERO!

Please see my attached picture highlighting the problem in your screenshot. It does not matter what you have Drive set to immediately before you push TUNE. As soon as you push TUNE button, Drive is reset to ZERO. So now you need to increase DRIVE when in TUNE mode and you will see the power output you are looking for.

TUNE slider resets to zero as a safety measure if high power linear amplifier is attached. This is intentional behaviour. You can change this to prevent "Reset to Zero" if you wish to. I don't recommend this if you are going to attach amplifier. If no amplifier then you can change it.

But first, let's get some power out for you. Hit TUNE then increase DRIVE slider. Then report back here (with Screenshot showing same as in your last shot, but with DRIVE at MAXIMUM.

73

Max
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Drive.jpg

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Re: Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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Hi Max,

Happy you respond now Thanks.

1
First I must report the success with Thetis.
I had this morning LSB contact on 80 meters over 150 Km with PA0GJH
This is proof that the HL2 is ok for transmit.
2
Work on with SDR-Console which is my favorite;
First connect HL2 to SWR meter and coupled dummy load.
ok now I understand why drive slider jumps back to zero.
test 1
I did press tune and took the slider to max and watch the power meter.
and NO power on power meter.
OP Power was at 4 in this test.
test 2
OP power to max
In between I switch tone on and press TX ( no power at SWR Meter ) switch tone off.
after this I press again tune and now the drive does nut jump to zero but stays on max ! and no Power at SWR Meter.
Press on straight cw key and have 5 watts out.
Behavior is not exact, as power slider does not go to zero. !?
stop and start stream; and Tune and Power slider stays on max and no power at SWR meter,
switch off SDR-Console and restart SDR-Console.
And then Yes slider goes to zero, I pull it up and look on SWR meter NO power.

There must be a setting which prevents SDR console from putting any transmit power to HL2

Hope to hear from you,

Gerrit
PA3EIP

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Max, my last message is disapproved Becaus off illegal links ?? !! Cannot be my system is Sophos secured
Can you release that message with 3 screenshots ?

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Hi Max,

Yesterday I made a clear message here to you.
That message with attached screenshots is refused by forum malware control.
I did not save my text so I will try to write again.
First I must tell you that I have tested HL2 with Thetis.
Tune works and makes output on the SWR meter conected to HL2 ANT sma.
Yesterday morning I made QSO on 80 meters over 200 Km and report was 5-8 with my about 3 watts LSB output

Then test with SDR-Console
First test was of course try to see if I click tune and then take slider to full and watch the SWR meter.
There was no power output. screenshot made.
Screenshot-2023-03-16-103848.jpeg
The slider to max but no output

I tested LSB also the mic is working ok on the Realtek sound card and made screen shot but I will now test if this message will come viewable on the Forum.

Max have a good day,

Gerrit PA3EIP

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Re: Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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Yesterday I made a clear message here to you.
That message with attached screenshots is refused by forum malware control.
I did not save my text so I will try to write again.

First I must tell you that I have tested HL2 with Thetis.
Tune works and makes output on the SWR meter conected to HL2 ANT sma.
Yesterday morning I made QSO on 80 meters over 200 Km and report was 5-8 with my about 3 watts LSB output with Thetis

Then test with SDR-Console
First test was of course try to see if I click tune and then take slider to full and watch the SWR meter.
There was no power output. screenshot made.

Screenshot-2023-03-16-103848.jpeg
The slider to max but no output


Max have a good day,

Gerrit PA3EIP

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Re: Problem in HL2 or setting false in sdr-radio ?

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Hi Gerrit

OK. I think we may be getting somewhere.

Please see attached image. Please check "MASTER GAINS" > "DRIVE" slider setting. You may have inadvertently reduced this at some time? Make sure it is set to 100 on ALL Frequency bands in the panel shown (see circled section).

Please put screenshot here of this panel, showing the DRIVE setting in the table for every band (the column I circled).

See in my attachment I have managed to copy your situation exactly!

73

Max
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MasterGain.jpg

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