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- Page 1 FUNcube Dongle SDR-RADIO.com Console...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Track & Plot ........................... 14 ........................ 15 ONSOLE ETTINGS SATELLITES ..........................16 ........................16 OCATION ..........................16 PTIONS .......................... 17 ASSES ......................18 OPPLER ORRECTION ..........................18 OTATORS ........................18 NNOUNCEMENTS ....................19 OOGLE ARTH NTEGRATION FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 2 of 23... - Page 3 ......................20 ECORDING PTIONS IMAGE VIEWER ........................... 21 ..........................21 TARTING ..........................22 ............................22 6.3.1 AGC ..............................22 6.3.2 Appearance ............................. 23 6.3.3 Windows ............................23 FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 3 of 23...
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Page 4: Introduction
The SDR-RADIO.com console is an advanced solution for SDR receivers. The system requirement is any computer running Windows XP or higher. For FUNcube Dongle owners the console offers almost everything you need in one package: No licence is required (it’s free), ... -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
Connecting your dongle to the computer. 2.1 Connecting the Dongle Plug the FUNcube Dongle into a USB port on your computer. The HID drivers required by the dongle are normally shipped with Windows XP and higher. If the console is running you must restart the console for the changes to be detected. -
Page 6: Spur Reduction
The spur in the middle of the display is cause by a DC offset in the dongle. The spur cannot be completely eliminated but can be reduced considerably. From the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane select Spur reduction. When you do this the input gain is reduced to the minimum to remove extraneous influences. Select a time interval and press Start. -
Page 7: Image Rejection
After the analysis is complete press Close, the original input gain is restored to the value prior to selecting this option. 2.4 Image Rejection Another problem with soundcard-based SDR solutions is images – select Image Rejection from the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane and follow the instructions. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 7 of 23... -
Page 8: Software Installation
The program files are compiled as 32-bit executables, the kit can be installed on any 32- or 64- bit system using Windows XP or higher. Installation typically takes only a few seconds. The first window displays the version and build number. Press Next to continue. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 8 of 23... - Page 9 Program Files folder. Press Install to start the installation. The installation window’s progress bar shows the state of the program installation. Press Show details for a full list of the files installed. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 9 of 23...
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Page 10: Starting The Console
3.2 Starting the console After installing the software you start the console from either: The Start menu, The Desktop icon, or The Quick start (depends on operating system version). FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 10 of 23... -
Page 11: Using The Console
2. In the Soundcard, SoftRock, FUNcube group the recording devices (soundcards) enabled on the computer are shown. 3. Select the FUNcube Dongle soundcard and set the sample rate to 96 kHz (see below). 4. In the Frequency dropdown make sure FUNcube Dongle is selected. -
Page 12: Connection Errors
When you started the soundcard (above) the FUNcube Dongle pane should be displayed automatically. If this pane is not displayed or you have accidently hidden it just select FUNcube Dongle from the Frequency + Tuning group of the Windows pane of the ribbon bar. -
Page 13: Center Frequency
(ppm). Calibrate against a signal source of known accuracy. 4.2.3 Satellite Selection Select Sat from the pane’s toolbar to display the Satellites window where you select the current satellite. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 13 of 23... -
Page 14: Track & Plot
4.2.4 Track & Plot The current satellite’s track and plot are displayed by selecting Track and Plot from the pane’s toolbar. This is an excellent way to see exactly what the current satellite is doing. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 14 of 23... -
Page 15: Console Settings
4.3 Console Settings The FUNcube dongle’s visible bandwidth is same as the sample rate selected when starting the dongle soundcard, usually 96 kHz. To set the displayed bandwidth the console’s waterfall and spectrum either click the [span] button or right-clcik in the waterfall and select 100 khz from the popup menu. -
Page 16: Satellites
To successfully track a satellite you must first enter your home locations latitude and longitude. Select My Information (Lat, Lon …) from the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane and make sure the Height, latitude and Longitude are correct. -
Page 17: Next Passes
5.3 Next Passes You will always want to know the next passes for your satellites. To display the Satellite Passes pane select Satellite Passes from the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane. Of particular interest is the Auto-Apply option. When enabled the satellite in the checked passes is selected automatically in the FUNcube Dongle pane a few seconds before AOS. -
Page 18: Doppler Correction
The console interfaces with third-party programs which in turn connect to your rotator. The interface used is known as Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). In the FUNcube Dongle pane select the required format or None if rotator support is not needed. 5.6 Announcements... -
Page 19: Google Earth Integration
International Space Station (ISS)) but the satellites can see you! From the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane select Google Earth: a second toolbar is displayed with two options, Enable and Tilt. Press Enable to start Google Earth if not already started, use Tilt to adjust the angle between the satellite and the earth. -
Page 20: Recording Options
The console supports recording and playback using IQ data files (the IQ data is the raw data received from the dongale before any DSP processing takes place). Select Recording Options… from the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane to display the Recording Options toolbar. Of interesting is the Automatic option – recording starts when the currently selected Satellite is visible (AOS) and ends when it is no longer visible (LOS). -
Page 21: Image Viewer
During Q4 of 2011 support will be added for slow-scan tv as used by satellites and the international space station. 6.1 Starting From the Options dropdown in the FUNcube Dongle pane select Image Viewer (NOAA, …). FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011... -
Page 22: Wave File
In the SDR-RADIO.com Console switch the AGC to OFF for best decoding of the picture. If AGC is OFF and the picture is all white (no contract) then the AGC gain is too high, reduce the gain until contrast appears. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 22 of 23... -
Page 23: Appearance
In the Extras pane select the style of your choice, style is a personal preference. 6.3.3 Windows You can open as many image windows as needed but only one window can be used for the reception of Live data. FUNcube Dongle Copyright 2011 Page 23 of 23...
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