A new project ts940 with sdr panadapter worldwidedx. The output from lppan is a pair of quadrature analog audio signals with at least 192khz of bandwidth. The kenwood ts850s has an if out connector on the back of the rig, making it a pretty easy task to implement a panadapter. Inexpensive software defined radio sdrs have made panadapters easier to implement. Those familiar with larry phipps, n8lp, telepost lppan product will likely have already used lpbridge i own larrys lp100ait is very good.
By using this tuner, tuning your antenna has never been easier. I highly recommend rt systems usb63 as a trouble free usb rig control and programming solution. The k4 features a large, fullcolor touch display, combined with a. The first really good sdr for panadapter use was scott, wu2xs version of flexradio systems powersdr tm. Researching my options for a k3 panadapter softrock, lppan, sdriq, perseus, mercury. Softrocks and lppan are direct conversion iq sampling receivers that rely on software to perform if filtering, audio decoding, and other typical receiver functions. There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work just as well. One 48 inch long cable with a mcx connector on one end and plug in pins on the other that connects the rtl sdr receiver to the rig. Hardware view the panadapter hardware is straightforward. N4py programs fully support the ldg at200pc autotuner. The lp pan is designed to plug into the k3 if output port and put i and q quadrature audio signals into your pc sound system. View profile view forum posts private message forum addict. A tiny python panadapter american radio relay league.
In the tools settings menu in the win4yaesu suite control center window, there is a section called panadapter. Softwaredefined not softwarecontrolled radio most of the complex signal handling uses dsp user interface through the computer usually some form of direct conversion rf to baseband with no if rf band pass filtering is required to avoid images and birdies if bandpass filtering equivalent, demodulation, amplification, detectors, noise reduction, noise. Win4k3suite now supports the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter. System overview like many radios these days, you can appreciate a system for its hardware or its software. Welcome to amateur radio station wu2x a kit called a softrock that connects to the 8. One newsky usb rtl sdr digital tunerreceiver dongle. The panoramic adapter tap board pat board is a printed circuit board which connects the if signal from a radio receiver or transceiver to the antenna input of the sdrplay rsp1a, rsp2 or rsp2pro software defined radio sdr receiver, or another type of sdr receiver covering the if frequency in question the pat board, designed by dave. After playing around with it, i was amazed that you can see 96khz of bandwidth.
Larry phipps, n8lp, principal of telepost, has developed the lppan, a dedicated software defined radio sdr receiver centered at 8. A panadapter is a device that adapts the narrow typically 4khz bandwidth of a traditional receiver into a much wider bandwidth, perhaps the entire band. Adding a panadapter to the kenwood ts590s crystal radio. This video shows a tentec orion operating with an lppan panadapter. The panprefix means all, as in panoramic, pandemic, or pangaea. However, if youve used an sdr software defined radio, a. When working hf, this is very useful as it allows you to. Up to 192 khz display on pc, sound card dependent switching quadrature detector for high dynamic range strong buffer amp with low nf and very high lo isolation. Telepost lppan software defined iq panadapter telepost inc panadapter or spectrum display use. Using any flex radio with your radio as a panadapter the tokyo hp comport can also be used with your radio and flex radios flex 1500 or any other flex radio as a panadapter and subreceiver. It shows the orion working with n4py rig control software and powersdrif. When coupled with free customized sdr software, it provides an integrated real time display and more.
Although the pan adapter has been around since the 1930s, they arent as common as youd think with regular analog radios. Rig control software that integrates with lppanlpbridge and recently also added integration with lp100a. Microsoft works 69 converter microsoft works 69 file converter converts formats for works files. Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to make a realtime panadapter a panadapter allows you to see all of the radio stations currently transmitting across an entire band. I use the k3lppanpowersdr combination and it far exceeds the panadapter display on my ic7800 in both weak signal sensitivity and real time display refresh rate not to mention the ability to mouse click on a displayed signal and jump the k3 to its frequency. When observing signal strength on the display, theres ample resolution for signal comparisons. The lppan software defined panadapter works fantastic. A panadapter is a device that connects to a standard hardware radio and allows you to visually see the rf signals on a waterfall. Lppan features lppan is a software defined iq direct conversion panadapter. Since sdrs run on the pc, they naturally have the ability to display a panadapter screen, and most software like. Lppan with tentec orion using n4py and powersdrif software. Description of lppan system lppan is a fixed frequency software defined radio.
I have an if based panadapter, using a softrock lite ii combined receiver kit, tuned to about 8. Rig control software that integrates with lp100a, and a number of teleposts software applications. To use the flex1500 as a panadapter, several steps must be done. Panadapter resources category is a curation of 10 web resources on, ft817 panadapter mod, panadapter for yaesu ft2000 or ft950, panadapter for ts590sg.
Can any one help need to know what size audio cable for back of panadapter as i ordered one of amazon and the plugs are too big can any one help need to know what size audio cable for back of panadapter as i ordered one of amazon and the plugs are too big. Listed under the manufacturersham shack accessories category that is about ham radio shack accessories. This software will also support the rtlsdr6 dongle that is a popular way to get vhfuhf input for software defined radio. I want to thank paul w9ac for sharing his experience with the sdriq on the list. Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to. This is currently the best software to use for integrating lp pan with orion and orion ii. This is currently the best software to use for integrating lppan with orion and orion ii.
This forum and mailing list covers quisk sdr and the the quisk lppan panadapter software. Lp pan is a software defined iq direct conversion receiver with integrated sdr application to provide a high quality panadapter to rigs with if output jacks. Configuring win4yaesu suite for the spectral display make sure you have installed and configured your sound card before starting win4yaesu suite. Linking lppan hardware, powersdrif trxpan and n4py software to the tentec orion prepared by rick williams ve7tk in early 2008 i began discussions with larry, n8lp, exploring the possibility of using the lppan, which is optimized for the elecraft k. The rfspace sdriq software defined receiver is a small unit which connects to our ftdx5000 via the if output connection on the transceiver. Sdrplay win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and kx2.
The sdrplay rsp is a low cost software defined radio that can be used as a panadapter for the k3, kx3 and kx2. This setup is built around the current version powersdr version from flex radio. Home forums technical forums software defined radio sdr looking for a panadapter primer discussion in software defined radio sdr started by w4atx. When working hf, this is very useful as it allows you to quickly home in on cq calls and other activity. A waterfall display isnt a panadapter, though a panadapter may have a waterfall display built in. Quisk is written in python and c, and all source is included so you can change it yourself. Rig control software that integrates with lp 100a, and a number of teleposts software applications. Win4k3suite now supports the sdrplay software defined radio when used as a panadapter. That means i can potentially see up to at least 24 ssb continue reading my ft950 now has sdr. Topics of interest only to sdr or panadapter users should go in the subsections. Complete instructions and links to the correct software and drivers. Up to 192 khz display on pc, sound card dependent switching quadrature detector for high dynamic range strong buffer amp with low nf and very high lo. The unit uses a combination of smt and throughhole technology, a custom aluminum case with powder coated finish and silkscreening.
The lp pan setup is really what you want, though it isnt nearly as good as mine. Powersdr becomes a software defined panadapter and also does the demodulation and filtering of received signals. A sdr pan adapterspectrum scope for the yaesu ftdx5000. Larry phipps, n8lp, principal of telepost, has developed the lp pan, a dedicated software defined radio sdr receiver centered at 8. Post, has developed the lppan, a dedi cated software defined radio sdr. Sdriq is powered from the pcs usb port, so only two connections are made i. This device provides the lowest cost panadapter available for the k3 and k3s with an if output and allows useable bandwidths up to 1.
Lppan 2 is a hardware decoder which is optimized for use with a receivers if output. For people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. In order to use the rig control features of this software you will need the correct rig control cable for your rig. All n4py programs have support for the telepost lp100a watt meter, lp500, lp700 and also the telepost lppan panadapter.
I have found this to be a very effective setup with the kx3. When i first saw the flex3000 in action while i was at w1aw, i was suddenly interested in software defined radio sdr and didnt really have much idea about it. Lp pan 2 is a hardware decoder which is optimized for use with a receivers if output. As a relatively new sdrplay rsp owner, i too was thinking of observing and using the rsps open api language to create new uses for the unit, yet a panadapter idea means a lot less code work, and a bit more hardware and schematic.
Our readers should note that only a few radios have an if output builtin fortunately for us, the ftdx5000 does have such an output. Rig control software that integrates with lp pan lp bridge and recently also added integration with lp 100a. At a very basic level we will be using lp bridge to connect radio to na3p panadapter and to log4om logger. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. This device creates a digitized iq interface using the ftdx5000s wideband if signals.
The lppan is designed to plug into the k3 if output port and put i and q quadrature audio signals into your pc sound system. Even if you use an upconverter, all you get is the display. And more and more of the action is in the software. How to use the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter the swling post. The video and software are current as of july 2010. Lppan lppan 2 panadapter high performance if based sdr october 14, 2019.