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RX888 "veni, vidi, vici".
I'm not a computer scientist and for me, getting this receiver started was like discovering America.
The receiver, HDSDR and my PC, fiercely defended themselves against installation.
My experiences may save someone from frustration and a bad night's sleep.
Here are the most important steps to prevent problems:
! download HDSDR program (I have ver. 2.80 Beta13) and install it in C: \ HDSDR directory
! download ExtIO_sddc and unpack the .zip to HDSDR directory
These four files must be in it:
ExtIO_sddc.dll
BBRF103_SE.img (I have its rx888 counterpart)
libfftw3f-3.dll
pthreadGC2.dll
! download the Cypres FX3 USB driver for Win10 x64, and unpack the .zip to some supporting directory
The Win10 Pro x64 system does not allow you to install the Cypres FX3 USB drivers, which is necessary to operate the receiver.
To force it, you need to disable:
- "Enforcing driver signature" (you will do it in PC Safe Mode). Win interrupts the installation of non-Windows Cypres
- "Automatic driver update" (you can do it in Win Update). Each time the computer is turned off or the receiver is disconnected, the Windows company driver (which does not support the radio) is reinstalled.
! connect RX888 to PC> Win will install it as West Bridge (see: Device Manager> Other Devices
- open its Properties> Driver> Update Driver> select the path to the Cypres FX3 directory and install this driver.
West Bridge will disappear and the radio will be installed in "Serial Bus Controllers" as "Cypres FX3 USB Streame Example Device"
In his files I have
C: \ WINDOWS \ System32 \ Drivers \ CYUSB3.sys and
C: \ WINDOWS \ System32 \ WDFCoInstaller01011.dll
Restart your PC and you can enjoy great 16 bit ADC !!!
Sources:
http://www.hdsdr.de/index.html
https://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/installing-and-using-hdsdr
https://www.sdr-radio.com/rx-666
http://www.steila.com/blog/index.php?controller=post&action=view&id_post=18
I have been playing around with the ICOM R75 for a few days, and yes, I found it excellent high quality receiver way over the level of the S2000.
The twin PBT work treat. When copying the weak signal from VoA txed from Botswana 6080, the signal was barely audible with no intelligibility initially. When tuned and peaked with the R75's twin PBT, the signal came up stronger and became readable.
And the 2x preamps, W and N filters and S-AM mode all work great and are very useful . The audio is clean and crisp. Overall 4.9/5 from me.
