Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Ensemble Build Continues

My "Softrock RX Ensemble Kit" Build Progress (see previous post):

  • DC Power and 5 Volt Reg components Installed
  • USB circuit and Si570 components Installed
  • Initial Voltage Tests - 5 Volt and 3.3 Volt - OK
  • XP USB Driver Installed - OK
  • Downloaded and Installed "CFGSR" and "SRDLL" - OK
  • Initial Test Local Oscillator Si570 Tests - OK
  • I can hear the Si570 when it is set to an aviation frequency on my Aviation Radio. - OK
  • The 160m Band Pass Filter is installed and continuity tested - OK
UPDATE
  • The other three filters are wound, installed and continuity tested - OK
IT WORKS !
  • I have listened to 40 metres and WWV
  • Now for some calibration and performance testing

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