[Orion] Re: Orion interface to N1MM logger now fixed
W9GE
finger at goeaston.net
Thu Mar 18 16:17:48 EST 2004
Thanks to the quick responses. I found the problem. It was cockpit error
of course. I had the wrong baud rate set. 73 bob de w9ge
----- Original Message -----
From: "W9GE" <finger at goeaston.net>
To: <orion at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 2:32 PM
Subject: Orion interface to N1MM logger
> Has anyone interfaced the Orion to N1MM logger? While my Orion was in the
> shop being repaired I switched logging programs from WL to N1MM.
>
> With the Orion back on the table, I cannot seem to make it interface to
> N1MM. Can someone help, please. Thanks 73 bob de w9ge
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> > 1. Orion NR Function and Aurora-like Received CW Note
> > (Joe Giacobello)
> > 2. Raspy Receive CW Note Problwm Solved (Joe Giacobello)
> > 3. RE: Raspy Receive CW Note Problem Solved (Richard Detweiler)
> > 4. Re: Raspy Receive CW Note Problem Solved (Joe Giacobello)
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> > Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:36:50 -0500
> > From: Joe Giacobello <k2xx at swva.net>
> > To: orion at contesting.com, tentec at contesting.com
> > Subject: [Orion] Orion NR Function and Aurora-like Received CW Note
> > Message-ID: <40591952.1030305 at swva.net>
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> > I am a new Orion owner after having bought a used unit last week. The
> > unit was just repaired and upgraded with the latest hardware changes
> > about three weeks ago. All seems to be working well except all of
> > sudden the received CW audio turned somewhat raspy on all bands. I have
> > a vague recollection of having seen references to this problem in
> > previous posts before purchasing the rig. If so, can anyone enlighten
> > me as to the source of the problem?
> >
> > While the NR function seems to work as described in the manual, I have
> > comments and a question. As I understand it, the NR function attempts
> > to distinguish between noise and the desired signal and then
> > automatically builds a filter window around the desired signal to
> > minimize the noise and increase the S/N ratio. It seems to me that when
> > one attempts to enhance a weak signal in that manner, that automatic
> > process would only be effective if the frequency were QRM-free. In
> > other words how is the processing able to distinguish between the
> > desired (weak) signal and any interfering stations? One argument might
> > be that the processing only operates on signals exactly in the center of
> > the passband. Also, if one were able to eliminate QRM by narrowing the
> > passband, then presumably there would be no problems. On the other
> > hand, in a simplex pileup the desired (weak) signal would be ignored by
> > NR unless one were able to activate it when all QRM were absent. Isn't
> > this a serious limitation for an auto NR function vs the more common
> > manual NR and signal peaking features of audio based DSP units such as
> > the JPS NIR-12? Do I have this right? I'd be interested in hearing any
> > comments on this topic.
> >
> > Thanks and 73 de Joe
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:04:06 -0500
> > From: Joe Giacobello <k2xx at swva.net>
> > To: orion at contesting.com, tentec at contesting.com
> > Subject: [Orion] Raspy Receive CW Note Problwm Solved
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> > It took a master reset. Don't understand why the problem arose in the
> > first place. I was copying CW on 30M when all of a sudden the problem
> > appeared. Finally decided on trying a master rest after having changed
> > power supplies without any improvement.
> >
> > 73, Joe
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:58:24 -0600
> > From: "Richard Detweiler" <rdetweil at hotmail.com>
> > To: orion at contesting.com, tentec at contesting.com
> > Subject: RE: [Orion] Raspy Receive CW Note Problem Solved
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> > Joe,
> >
> > Glad you got your Orion, I think you'll come to really love it. It's
the
> > best thing going today for RX performance.
> >
> > The problem you found seems to be a common problem many of us are
seeing.
> >
> > When this happens, if you can, try to record all you can and send it
into
> > ditnbits. It may not be all that practical, but we all try.
> >
> > It may or may not be a microcode problem, don't have an answer to that
> yet.
> >
> > I'm seeing a couple of different symptoms,
> >
> > 1) the RX just gets poor, signal is there but weak and distorted., No
> > display changes all controlls seem to work, I just master reset and go
> on.
> >
> > 2) The RX Stops No Signal, static though, and TX stops, there is the
> > lettering "DSP T/O 0" next to the send 2 key on the screen. Again,
master
> > reset, and back on the air.
> >
> > These happen at inopportune times, I've tried to keep the sweep off as
it
> > reduces the number of occurances. Yet I've had it happen even with the
> > sweep off. It may be related to the PC polling the rig.
> >
> >
> > 73's
> > Rich
> > K5SF
> >
> >
> > >From: Joe Giacobello <k2xx at swva.net>
> > >Reply-To: k2xx at swva.net
> > >To: orion at contesting.com, tentec at contesting.com
> > >Subject: [Orion] Raspy Receive CW Note Problwm Solved
> > >Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:04:06 -0500
> > >
> > >It took a master reset. Don't understand why the problem arose in the
> > >first place. I was copying CW on 30M when all of a sudden the problem
> > >appeared. Finally decided on trying a master rest after having changed
> > >power supplies without any improvement.
> > >
> > >73, Joe
> > >
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> > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:57:36 -0500
> > From: Joe Giacobello <k2xx at swva.net>
> > To: Richard Detweiler <rdetweil at hotmail.com>
> > Cc: orion at contesting.com
> > Cc: tentec at contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [Orion] Raspy Receive CW Note Problem Solved
> > Message-ID: <4059C6F0.6040502 at swva.net>
> > In-Reply-To: <BAY1-F63JzsVSmOApgs0000d1e0 at hotmail.com>
> > References: <BAY1-F63JzsVSmOApgs0000d1e0 at hotmail.com>
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> >
> > Rich, thanks for your confirmation that this is a known problem and that
> > a master reset eliminates it. BTW, the problem resurfaced last night
> > about 60 minutes after I had tried the reset. I have not connected the
> > behavior with any particular mode or function being on. I have only
> > used the Orion on CW so far. I do use the sweep. I noticed that the
> > received signals did indeed seem poor and the band (40M) sounded very
> > noisy last night. I wasn't sure whether it was the RX or the band was
> > lousy. (Unfortunately, about three days after I received the Orion, my
> > 1000MP lost its audio and I had no way of comparing the two.) I didn't
> > notice any lettering as you describe and I never lost TX function, but
> > I'll be checking things again this morning.
> >
> > Up to this point, the unit had been working well and I had been fine
> > tuning parameters according to the manual and Sinisa's and Yuri's
> > suggestions. I actually thought the September revision to the manual
> > was pretty good. I notice that Sinisa's and the manual's "all purpose"
> > AGC recommendations differ, but I'll be comparing them more thoroughly
> > as I get to understand the AGC parameters better and become more
> > familiar with the rig.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> > 73, Joe
> >
> > Richard Detweiler wrote:
> >
> > > Joe,
> > >
> > > Glad you got your Orion, I think you'll come to really love it. It's
> > > the best thing going today for RX performance.
> > >
> > > The problem you found seems to be a common problem many of us are
> seeing.
> > >
> > > When this happens, if you can, try to record all you can and send it
> > > into ditnbits. It may not be all that practical, but we all try.
> > >
> > > It may or may not be a microcode problem, don't have an answer to
> > > that yet.
> > >
> > > I'm seeing a couple of different symptoms,
> > >
> > > 1) the RX just gets poor, signal is there but weak and distorted.,
> > > No display changes all controlls seem to work, I just master reset
> > > and go on.
> > >
> > > 2) The RX Stops No Signal, static though, and TX stops, there is the
> > > lettering "DSP T/O 0" next to the send 2 key on the screen. Again,
> > > master reset, and back on the air.
> > >
> > > These happen at inopportune times, I've tried to keep the sweep off
> > > as it reduces the number of occurances. Yet I've had it happen even
> > > with the sweep off. It may be related to the PC polling the rig.
> > >
> > >
> > > 73's
> > > Rich
> > > K5SF
> > >
> > >
> > >> From: Joe Giacobello <k2xx at swva.net>
> > >> Reply-To: k2xx at swva.net
> > >> To: orion at contesting.com, tentec at contesting.com
> > >> Subject: [Orion] Raspy Receive CW Note Problwm Solved
> > >> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:04:06 -0500
> > >>
> > >> It took a master reset. Don't understand why the problem arose in
> > >> the first place. I was copying CW on 30M when all of a sudden the
> > >> problem appeared. Finally decided on trying a master rest after
> > >> having changed power supplies without any improvement.
> > >>
> > >> 73, Joe
> > >>
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