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Re: Problem installing software for DV3000

Martin Kilgore <dongle2188@...>
 

OK. I ignored the error message and it logged me in. The WinDV program
is actually called "DVnode (WinDV)" so you have to look around for it on
the page. I am downloading it now. Fingers crossed.


On 3/28/2016 6:07 PM, 'John D. Hays' john@...
[UniversalDigitalRadio] wrote:
Did you login? An account is free but you have to login to get to
downloads.
On Mar 28, 2016 5:15 PM, "John D. Hays" <john@...> wrote:



On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@...
[UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.

I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.

NAtools has nothing to do with the ThumbDV. The program you want is
WinDV version 1.5.8 Beta-3 See
http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/ and
http://nwdigitalradio.com/windv-configuration/



So, questions:
1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)
There is not a current public DMR program. Though work is being done.
See the thread at
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UniversalDigitalRadio/conversations/topics/1215


2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?

You can also use DummyRepeater and AMBEserver see the resource page above.
As far as Linux, review the resource page. There are several ways to get
the software up and running. (DummyRepeater) Yahoo! Groups ircddbgateway
and pcrepeatercontroller are for support of G4KLX programs.

Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
1.) Is it better to use this machine?
2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
share a copy of the software for that?
3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
I install this other software?

Thnx $ 73's
KJ6BQM

------------------------------
John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
<http://k7ve.org/blog>; <http://twitter.com/#!/john_hays>
<http://www.facebook.com/john.d.hays>;
Re: Problem installing software for DV3000

Martin Kilgore <dongle2188@...>
 

The create new account gizmo is throwing an error. I will keep trying


On 3/28/2016 6:07 PM, 'John D. Hays' john@...
[UniversalDigitalRadio] wrote:
Did you login? An account is free but you have to login to get to
downloads.
On Mar 28, 2016 5:15 PM, "John D. Hays" <john@...> wrote:



On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@...
[UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.

I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.

NAtools has nothing to do with the ThumbDV. The program you want is
WinDV version 1.5.8 Beta-3 See
http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/ and
http://nwdigitalradio.com/windv-configuration/



So, questions:
1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)
There is not a current public DMR program. Though work is being done.
See the thread at
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UniversalDigitalRadio/conversations/topics/1215


2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?

You can also use DummyRepeater and AMBEserver see the resource page above.
As far as Linux, review the resource page. There are several ways to get
the software up and running. (DummyRepeater) Yahoo! Groups ircddbgateway
and pcrepeatercontroller are for support of G4KLX programs.

Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
1.) Is it better to use this machine?
2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
share a copy of the software for that?
3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
I install this other software?

Thnx $ 73's
KJ6BQM

------------------------------
John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
<http://k7ve.org/blog>; <http://twitter.com/#!/john_hays>
<http://www.facebook.com/john.d.hays>;
Re: Problem installing software for DV3000

"John D. Hays" <john@...>
 

Did you login?  An account is free but you have to login to get to downloads. 

On Mar 28, 2016 5:15 PM, "John D. Hays" <john@...> wrote:


On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
 

My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.

I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.

NAtools has nothing to do with the ThumbDV.  The program you want is WinDV version 1.5.8 Beta-3  See http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/  and  http://nwdigitalradio.com/windv-configuration/

 

So, questions:
1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)

There is not a current public DMR program.  Though work is being done.  See the thread at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UniversalDigitalRadio/conversations/topics/1215


2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?

You can also use DummyRepeater and AMBEserver see the resource page above.

 As far as Linux, review the resource page.  There are several ways to get the software up and running. (DummyRepeater)  Yahoo! Groups ircddbgateway and pcrepeatercontroller are for support of G4KLX programs.

Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
1.) Is it better to use this machine?
2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
share a copy of the software for that?
3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
I install this other software?

Thnx $ 73's
KJ6BQM



John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 
  
Re: Problem installing software for DV3000

Andrew Jorgensen <andrew@...>
 

You have to be logged in to find the WinDV download link.

On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 5:48 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
 

If you can find WinDV on that Dutch website you're a better man than I.
It just takes you around in circles. Is there an alternate source -- or
an alternative software that will let me get up and running?

Thanx

On 3/28/2016 5:15 PM, 'John D. Hays' john@...


[UniversalDigitalRadio] wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@...
> [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.
>>
>> I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
>> the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
>> Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
>> runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.
>>
>> NAtools has nothing to do with the ThumbDV. The program you want is WinDV
> version 1.5.8 Beta-3 See
> http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/ and
> http://nwdigitalradio.com/windv-configuration/
>
>
>
>> So, questions:
>> 1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)
>>
> There is not a current public DMR program. Though work is being done. See
> the thread at
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UniversalDigitalRadio/conversations/topics/1215
>
>
> 2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?
>>
>> You can also use DummyRepeater and AMBEserver see the resource page above.
>
> As far as Linux, review the resource page. There are several ways to get
> the software up and running. (DummyRepeater) Yahoo! Groups ircddbgateway
> and pcrepeatercontroller are for support of G4KLX programs.
>
>> Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
>> 1.) Is it better to use this machine?
>> 2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
>> share a copy of the software for that?
>> 3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
>> I install this other software?
>>
>> Thnx $ 73's
>> KJ6BQM
>>
>>
> ------------------------------
> John D. Hays
> K7VE
>
> PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
 > <http://k7ve.org/blog> <http://twitter.com/#!/john_hays>
> <http://www.facebook.com/john.d.hays>
>


Re: Problem installing software for DV3000

Martin Kilgore <dongle2188@...>
 

If you can find WinDV on that Dutch website you're a better man than I.
It just takes you around in circles. Is there an alternate source -- or
an alternative software that will let me get up and running?

Thanx



On 3/28/2016 5:15 PM, 'John D. Hays' john@...
[UniversalDigitalRadio] wrote:
On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@...
[UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.

I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.

NAtools has nothing to do with the ThumbDV. The program you want is WinDV
version 1.5.8 Beta-3 See
http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/ and
http://nwdigitalradio.com/windv-configuration/



So, questions:
1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)
There is not a current public DMR program. Though work is being done. See
the thread at
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UniversalDigitalRadio/conversations/topics/1215


2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?

You can also use DummyRepeater and AMBEserver see the resource page above.
As far as Linux, review the resource page. There are several ways to get
the software up and running. (DummyRepeater) Yahoo! Groups ircddbgateway
and pcrepeatercontroller are for support of G4KLX programs.

Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
1.) Is it better to use this machine?
2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
share a copy of the software for that?
3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
I install this other software?

Thnx $ 73's
KJ6BQM

------------------------------
John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223
<http://k7ve.org/blog>; <http://twitter.com/#!/john_hays>
<http://www.facebook.com/john.d.hays>;
Re: Problem installing software for DV3000

"John D. Hays" <john@...>
 



On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
 

My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.

I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.

NAtools has nothing to do with the ThumbDV.  The program you want is WinDV version 1.5.8 Beta-3  See http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/  and  http://nwdigitalradio.com/windv-configuration/

 

So, questions:
1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)

There is not a current public DMR program.  Though work is being done.  See the thread at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UniversalDigitalRadio/conversations/topics/1215


2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?

You can also use DummyRepeater and AMBEserver see the resource page above.

 As far as Linux, review the resource page.  There are several ways to get the software up and running. (DummyRepeater)  Yahoo! Groups ircddbgateway and pcrepeatercontroller are for support of G4KLX programs.

Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
1.) Is it better to use this machine?
2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
share a copy of the software for that?
3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
I install this other software?

Thnx $ 73's
KJ6BQM



John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 
  
Problem installing software for DV3000

Martin Kilgore <dongle2188@...>
 

My DV3000 dongle arrived today and I am trying to use it with Windows.

I downloaded NAtools64-1.0.15.exe from the Dutch site like it says on
the www.nwdigitalradio.com page. It will not install on either my
Windows 10 desktop OR my windows 8.1 laptop. Both times the installer
runs and throws an error that only says the installer stopped prematurely.

So, questions:
1.) Is this the right path to use the dongle for DMR (at least to start)
2.) is this the only software or will others work with this dongle?

Also, I have a chromebook running a dual-boot with Linux-ubuntu XFCE.
1.) Is it better to use this machine?
2.) Do I REALLY have to join 2 more yahoo groups (Ugh!) or can somebody
share a copy of the software for that?
3. I just use the Ubuntu software gizmo to add stuff to Linux. How would
I install this other software?

Thnx $ 73's
KJ6BQM
ThumbDV using Buster

jimfielder@...
 

Received my ThumbDV this week, fired up Buster, added my local reflector and boom.  Works like a dream, excellent sound coming in and have had excellent audio reports from those listening.

Love it when a product works like a dream.

Bryan, heard your lecture live from MicroHAMS last Saturday and found out about Buster for the Mac.  Ordered it on Monday and it arrived on Wednesday.  Nicely done all around.  Software and hardware - both excellent.

Thanks!
Re: Two products now and no UDRX-440

Bryan Hoyer <bhhoyer@...>
 

Hi Paul, actually it’s 3 products now with the UDRC.

The UDRX remains our top priority internally. The other products were actually developed to allow some of the UDRX features to be tested easier.

The PiDV was built specifically for the UDRX to add AMBE Vocoder to the radio. Releasing it first got D-STAR integrated and tested by others.

The ThumbDV was just a re-packaging of the PiDV for Flex Radio.

The UDRC was initially developed to have an easier cheaper platform for audio testing and shares Power Supply and Audio CODEC design with the UDRX. The software work has focused on building the automated build process and software delivery/update mechanism which will be used on the UDRX

The development work for these products did not use any UDRX resources. We remain totally committed to the UDRX. Each of these products has helped out by generating much needed revenue to support UDRX Development.

Keep the faith,
Bryan K7UDR



On Mar 25, 2016, at 1:47 PM, ve7dhm@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:

Great to see product diversification for NWDigitalRadio.  But, what is the status of the UDRX-440?  Yes I have seen the latest video demonstration but where in the priority line does the UDRX-440 sit regarding getting the product into the hands of those of us that initially signed up for a high speed 440 data radio?  Devices which expand the world of Amateur Radio via the internet are interesting but more and more Amateur Radio is just becoming part of the commercial infrastructure rather than Amateur Radio building radio networks.  The UDRX-440 has the promise of providing a different path for those of us that want to "play radio" versus a commercial infrastructure connection.

My UDRX-440 money still waiting to be spent....

Paul VE7DHM
Two products now and no UDRX-440

ve7dhm@...
 

Great to see product diversification for NWDigitalRadio.  But, what is the status of the UDRX-440?  Yes I have seen the latest video demonstration but where in the priority line does the UDRX-440 sit regarding getting the product into the hands of those of us that initially signed up for a high speed 440 data radio?  Devices which expand the world of Amateur Radio via the internet are interesting but more and more Amateur Radio is just becoming part of the commercial infrastructure rather than Amateur Radio building radio networks.  The UDRX-440 has the promise of providing a different path for those of us that want to "play radio" versus a commercial infrastructure connection.

My UDRX-440 money still waiting to be spent....

Paul VE7DHM
Re: UDRC

"John D. Hays" <john@...>
 

Documentation is tied to product release.  

If one knows how to open audio devices under Linux and manipulate GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi, then one has the basic knowledge to program the UDRC.

I use WiringPi for GPIO manipulation.  Source of the dstarrepeatercontroller will be generally available for examples.

On the HD-15 connector (used to connect to the DR-1X) there are unbuffered GPIO pins for:
  • COS and PKSQL (digital and 'analog tone' squelch) input
  • PTT and REMOTE (take over) output
  • 4 mode setting pins output

Audio:
  • Discriminator audio from the DR-1X
  • Audio from the DR-1X
  • Tone In/Modulator to the DR-1X
  • Audio to the DR-1X

Ground and Power (The UDRC and Raspberry Pi are powered from the repeater)

The mini-din 6 will follow amateur radio convention, however the control pins will be buffered because of potential voltage differences.

More advanced topics will follow basic documentation.



On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 4:59 AM, donlvnv@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
 

Is there any documentation on programing the UDRC?

 




--

John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 
  
Re: UDRC

Bill Vodall <wa7nwp@...>
 

Is there some specific information you’re looking for?
How about an UDRC python layer on top of the standard python GPIO
library that makes it easy to turn on the PTT pin to play over the
local repeater the audio of K7UDR promising to have the the product
ready by last weekend.

Bill
Re: UDRC

Jeremy McDermond <mcdermj@...>
 

On Mar 24, 2016, at 4:59 AM, donlvnv@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Is there any documentation on programing the UDRC?
I’m not sure what programming documentation would be applicable for the UDRC. It’s essentially just a soundcard. It will show up in ALSA just like any other sound card. It supports the S16_LE and S32_LE formats and the following sample rates:
8000
16000
22050
44100
48000
96000

Is there some specific information you’re looking for?

--
Jeremy McDermond (NH6Z)
Xenotropic Systems
mcdermj@...
UDRC

donlvnv@...
 

Is there any documentation on programing the UDRC?

 
Re: Thumb DV Software

Tony Ross <ynotssor@...>
 

On 03/23/2016 07:20 PM, perilles@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] wrote:

You do not need the SDR dongle to be a D-Star repeater as you can listen over the internet to any broadcast. ...
How does that help one Tx, please?
Re: Thumb DV Software

"John D. Hays" <john@...>
 

Be aware that using mbelib with DSD to decode voice likely violates patents. Use of licensed AMBE decoders such as PiDV or ThumbDV is recommended.

On Mar 23, 2016 7:31 PM, "perilles@... [UniversalDigitalRadio]" <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
 

Bill,


You do not need the SDR dongle to be a D-Star repeater as you can listen over the internet to any broadcast. 
To use the SDR dongle as a D-star receiver use SDR# and get from http://www.wb9coy.com

 

 the Download DSD1.7 from projects.  This add on to SDR# will decode any D-Star, DMR or P25 signal that you hear automatically.

Perry
 
Re: Thumb DV Software

perilles@...
 

Bill,

You do not need the SDR dongle to be a D-Star repeater as you can listen over the internet to any broadcast. 
To use the SDR dongle as a D-star receiver use SDR# and get from http://www.wb9coy.com

 

 the Download DSD1.7 from projects.  This add on to SDR# will decode any D-Star, DMR or P25 signal that you hear automatically.

Perry
 
Re: Thumb DV Software

Bill Vodall <wa7nwp@...>
 

As a software developer I got EXACTLY what I wanted from the DV3000 and the ThumbDV.
I may have just given myself a reason to need several DV3000 or
ThumbDVs. If I understand this right, a rPI, DV3000 and a 25$ SDR
dongle is all it takes to make an all (>HF) band DStar Receiver.

Could take it to the next extreme and create an all band DStar
transmitter using the rPI bit banging output.

Yikes - two more projects...

Bill, WA7NWP
Short Update of UDRx and UDRC at MicroHAMS 2016

"John D. Hays" <john@...>
 

http://nwdigitalradio.com/a-short-udrx-and-udrc-update-from-microhams-2016/

UDRC is a Raspberry Pi Hat to provide a high quality sound card and control (PTT, COS, etc.) for various hamradio modes.

UDRx is a software defined, band limited, 25 watt UHF radio for digital and digital voice modes.

D-STAR, Yaesu DR-1X, Sound Card Modes, Raspberry Pi Hat
--

John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 
  
Re: Will it work with plain vanilla ubuntu linux?

"John D. Hays" <john@...>
 

The short answer is Yes, if you get the USB version, the ThumbDV.

The longer answer.  Whether the PiDV (for GPIO connection on a Raspberry Pi) or the ThumbDV (USB), the DV3000 looks like a serial port.  It provides a transformation between (digitized) voice and AMBE and the reverse.  

Everything else is dependent on the software you use.  For Linux that will be a combination of DummyRepeater and ircDDBGateway.  Those programs are by G4KLX and are obtained and supported via Yahoo! Groups ... see  http://nwdigitalradio.com/thumbdv-and-dv3000-resource-page/

On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 4:06 PM, Martin Kilgore dongle2188@... [UniversalDigitalRadio] <UniversalDigitalRadio@...> wrote:
 

I have a raspberry pi, but I would prefer to use the DV3000 dongle on my
laptop running Ubuntu linux.

Will that work, please?

_
John D. Hays
K7VE

PO Box 1223, Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 
  
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