Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
On 11/16/22 16:24, Donald S Brant Jr wrote: On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 02:04 PM, ve3ega wrote:
I have just ordered a "Inovato Quadra"
Mine arrived in a couple of days ARO.? The cooling arrangements in mine are weird, it has a finned heatsink on the micro and an aluminum plate attached to the case, with a thermal pad between the plate and the tips of the fins. I will be looking into better cooling, as they appear to overheat under sustained heavy computational loads according to reviews I have seen.? It should not be hard to install a tiny fan, or I am sure someone will come up with a case design and put it on Thingiverse, etc.
I am planning on putting Ham-Pi Innovato Quadra "Ham-IQ" version on it for (mainly) JS8CALL.
I also noticed that there are numerous similar boxes with the same processor with more RAM/storage available, if that is a need.
73, Don N2VGU Do you have the Quadra with the extra RAM? The one I found had 256M but the Plus version had more memory. I'm doing something similar with an Orange Pi Zero 2W (a mouthful!). This has 1G and an SD card. They use log2ram which I hope helps. I don't have the QDX finished (or the antenna up) so it will be a while before I test it. I'm up to the toroids, messed up the binocular (made the first wire 2 instead of 3). I fixed it and had enough to build L14 Will solder those in tonight. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq@... Main site My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ
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Re: No Serial Port? (QDX on Mac OS)
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Cliff had it right: "Ctrl-A q" is required on Macs. Strange, but it works!
? ?...doug K6DRK
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
On Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 02:04 PM, ve3ega wrote:
I have just ordered a "Inovato Quadra"
Mine arrived in a couple of days ARO.? The cooling arrangements in mine are weird, it has a finned heatsink on the micro and an aluminum plate attached to the case, with a thermal pad between the plate and the tips of the fins. I will be looking into better cooling, as they appear to overheat under sustained heavy computational loads according to reviews I have seen.? It should not be hard to install a tiny fan, or I am sure someone will come up with a case design and put it on Thingiverse, etc. I am planning on putting Ham-Pi Innovato Quadra "Ham-IQ" version on it for (mainly) JS8CALL. I also noticed that there are numerous similar boxes with the same processor with more RAM/storage available, if that is a need. 73, Don N2VGU?
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Re: QSX Stuck in Firmware Update Mode
Just a guess, but maybe there's a momentary loss of power such as noisy/dirty switch contacts that causes QDX to enter F/W upgrade mode? Try connecting everything but plug PS into wall socket last?
Is the QDX power socket solidly soldered on the PC board?
Hope it helps!
--Al
WD4AH
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Re: QDX sound card question
Turns the QDX into a nice CW rx machine with the adjustable audio filter.? Sweet!
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Re: QSX Stuck in Firmware Update Mode
Maybe the device never got the initial load of the firmware from the "factory".? Stuff happens.
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On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 12:40 PM, Doug Kaye <doug@...> wrote:
Using a well-regulated power supply. Rock-solid 9vdc and plenty of current. Drawing 60ma at rest.
? ?...doug K6DRK
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Re: QDX sound card question
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On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 3:21 PM, ab4mw <ab4mw@...> wrote:
Ooh that's good info.? Thx Cliff
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On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 12:38 PM, Cliff <ae5zaham@...> wrote:
Fldigi has an audio monitor function designed exactly for listening to the incoming signal and even the output signal if you wish.
Set it up in the fldigi config/soundcard/Device page by enabling it after you have selected the sound output device that you want to listen on, NOT the QDX sound card.
Then go to the fldigi menu and select View/Rx Audio Dialog and the monitor window will popup. Set the settings you wish there.
On Nov 16, 2022, at 10:35, Mitch Winkle < ab4mw@...> wrote:
I agree re: testing, and that's my primary use for noise as well.? If you operate CW though, it's nice to be able to hear to copy in a set of headphones.? FLDIGI and others don't usually print CW very well, particularly if the op has a "swing" or a "ham fist".?
I suppose, other ways to accomplish this in Windoze include the Virtual Cable drivers such as VB Cable and others?
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Re: QDX sound card question
Ooh that's good info.? Thx Cliff
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On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 12:38 PM, Cliff <ae5zaham@...> wrote:
Fldigi has an audio monitor function designed exactly for listening to the incoming signal and even the output signal if you wish.
Set it up in the fldigi config/soundcard/Device page by enabling it after you have selected the sound output device that you want to listen on, NOT the QDX sound card.
Then go to the fldigi menu and select View/Rx Audio Dialog and the monitor window will popup. Set the settings you wish there.
On Nov 16, 2022, at 10:35, Mitch Winkle < ab4mw@...> wrote:
I agree re: testing, and that's my primary use for noise as well.? If you operate CW though, it's nice to be able to hear to copy in a set of headphones.? FLDIGI and others don't usually print CW very well, particularly if the op has a "swing" or a "ham fist".?
I suppose, other ways to accomplish this in Windoze include the Virtual Cable drivers such as VB Cable and others?
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Re: No Serial Port? (QDX on Mac OS)
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Ctrl-Q in Mac is likely a different set of keys.? Command-Q?
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On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 1:48 PM, Doug Kaye <doug@...> wrote:
Thanks, Cliff!
Making some progress. Connecting the QDX to the iMac creates a new devices /dev/cu.usbmodem1444201. WSJT-X doesn't see this device. But flrig does see it. When I configure flrig for the QSX, then WSJT-X does offer flrig as an option. Still nothing being received. So I decided to checkout the QDX terminal interface. I can telnet into?cu.usbmodem1444201 and I do see the QDX 1.05 menu, etc. Strangely, I can navigate the telnet interface but once I select an option from the menu, I can't go back ctrl-Q is supposed to Quit but it doesn't.
I *should* be able to get WSJT-X to recognize the serial device, but in the meantime I'll keep experimenting with flrig to see if I can get it to show some received signals, etc.
? ?...doug K6DRK
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Re: No Serial Port? (QDX on Mac OS)
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Ctrl-Q and ctrl-S were used to control flow over RS-232 links. It
may be they're getting swallowed for that purpose on the Mac.
There's probably a switch to tell PuTTY to tell the OS to ignore
flow control...
On 11/16/22 10:53, Bruce K1FFX wrote:
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There is a thread a few months back on navigating the QDX's menu
on a Mac (symptom is ctrl-Q does not work).? ?If you do a search
for my call sign, you should be able to find the thread.
Cheers -?
Bruce K1FFX?
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
Seed Studios reTerminal:
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It's a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB EMMC storage.? Has a small screen (3.5x5 in.), two USB's, RJ-45 Ethernet, WiFi and an HDMI port.? Add to that the 40-pin RPi header and it's quite a neat little box.? Runs RPi OS flawlessly and I can VNC into it for a full 1080x720 screen if needed.? For direct use a capacitive touch stylus would be recommended.
And it is in stock!
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
On 11/16/22 15:00, Johan Bodin wrote: I am using Raspberry Pi 4.
In addition to installing and updating the Raspberry Pi OS on the SD card, I installed nothing more than the JS8Call raspberry package from KN4CRD's official download page and the pavucontrol GUI to get control over the audio stuff. Works like a charm. pactl & pamix from the command line. I haven't used either with any of the Linux ham apps. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq@... Main site My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
Same here.
I have setup a Inovato Quadra for fun with fldigi and flrig. I don't need it any more so it's looking for a good home. If anyone is interested please contact me via my QRZ email.
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On Nov 16, 2022, at 13:05, Chris - KC0TKS < kc0tks@...> wrote:
Raspberry Pi 400 here
On 11/16/22 1:04 PM, ve3ega wrote:
...In my case I purchased a Lenovo ThinkPad, in the Summer,
exclusively for use at my /P QTH but now seem to use it more and
more often.
I have just ordered a "Inovato Quadra"? which I think will pair up
well with the QDX - See: ()
I did explore Raspberry but too complex, unless you are a
data-diddler!
I really NEED another Computer like a "hole-in-the head" but hey,
cant go wrong at the price!
Compactness and Real-Estate at my /P QTH is? the driving
motivation..
Interested to see what others are using?
73 Terry
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
Yeah, Pi4 works well if you can get one. A little sluggish running WSJT, flrig, GridTracker, and VNC (macOS Screen Sharing) together, but perfectly functional.
I have a few older Mac Mini boxes that make nice Debian machines, so that's always another option.
73, Willie N1JBJ
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On Nov 16, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Johan Bodin <jbodin@...> wrote:
I am using Raspberry Pi 4.
In addition to installing and updating the Raspberry Pi OS on the SD card, I installed nothing more than the JS8Call raspberry package from KN4CRD's official download page and the pavucontrol GUI to get control over the audio stuff. Works like a charm.
73 Johan SM6LKM
ve3ega wrote:
...In my case I purchased a Lenovo ThinkPad, in the Summer, exclusively for use at my /P QTH but now seem to use it more and more often.
I have just ordered a "Inovato Quadra" which I think will pair up well with the QDX - See: () I did explore Raspberry but too complex, unless you are a data-diddler!
I really NEED another Computer like a "hole-in-the head" but hey, cant go wrong at the price!
Compactness and Real-Estate at my /P QTH is the driving motivation..
Interested to see what others are using?
73 Terry
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
I am using Raspberry Pi 4.
In addition to installing and updating the Raspberry Pi OS on the SD card, I installed nothing more than the JS8Call raspberry package from KN4CRD's official download page and the pavucontrol GUI to get control over the audio stuff. Works like a charm.
73 Johan SM6LKM
ve3ega wrote:
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...In my case I purchased a Lenovo ThinkPad, in the Summer, exclusively for use at my /P QTH but now seem to use it more and more often.
I have just ordered a "Inovato Quadra"? which I think will pair up well with the QDX - See: () I did explore Raspberry but too complex, unless you are a data-diddler!
I really NEED another Computer like a "hole-in-the head" but hey, cant go wrong at the price!
Compactness and Real-Estate at my /P QTH is? the driving motivation..
Interested to see what others are using?
73 Terry
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Re: No Serial Port? (QDX on Mac OS)
#qdx
Doug,
Did you get the new Alpha version of flrig? In flrig for the QDX set the volume slider to at least 50% for Wsjtx.
BTW, I had to tell Wsjtx to use a good freq. Just changing the frequency in flrig didn't get Wsjtx functioning.
If nothing received then does Wsjtx see the QDX sound card? Does the Wsjtx sound level show above 30%?
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On Nov 16, 2022, at 12:48, Doug Kaye < doug@...> wrote:
Thanks, Cliff!
Making some progress. Connecting the QDX to the iMac creates a new devices /dev/cu.usbmodem1444201. WSJT-X doesn't see this device. But flrig does see it. When I configure flrig for the QSX, then WSJT-X does offer flrig as an option. Still nothing being received. So I decided to checkout the QDX terminal interface. I can telnet into?cu.usbmodem1444201 and I do see the QDX 1.05 menu, etc. Strangely, I can navigate the telnet interface but once I select an option from the menu, I can't go back ctrl-Q is supposed to Quit but it doesn't.
I *should* be able to get WSJT-X to recognize the serial device, but in the meantime I'll keep experimenting with flrig to see if I can get it to show some received signals, etc.
? ?...doug K6DRK
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Re: What PC are You using for QDX?
Rpi4 (x2), Rpi3B+(x2), Rpi2B, ITX intel atom330 1.6ghz dual core,
Haven't added the Rpi400 as haven't installed WSJT yet.
Since it works on the RP4 (both B and D) I see no issues
save for other things take precedence.
I also have a Dell latitude ES5440 Laptop for when I need more cpu
(modeling and emulation).
All running linux
Allison
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Re: No Serial Port? (QDX on Mac OS)
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HUGE help, Bruce. I particularly appreciated the sommand to release the serial port for other apps. I would have taken me a long time to figure that out.
Still haven't got it all working, but good to know I can access the telnet interface.
? ?...doug K6DRK
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Hi Terry
I'm waiting for toroids and NP0 capacitors. It might take about 2 weeks. As soon as I get them I'll be taking orders. Or maybe a week or so before I'm sure I'm gonna get them in that date.?
73 Hans G0UPL http://qrp-labs.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/g0upl
-------- Original message -------- From: ve3ega <ve3ega@...> Date: Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 10:07 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [QRPLabs] 17-10 QDX Hans,
Any idea when you will be announcing/taking orders?
I want to order one as a XMAS 'prezzy' to myself - also, I've been a good boy!
Terry
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Hans,
Any idea when you will be announcing/taking orders?
I want to order one as a XMAS 'prezzy' to myself - also, I've been a good boy!
Terry
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Donald S Brant Jr
Mitch Winkle
Paul - AI7JR