Apache Labs ANAN-10+ User manual

Apache Labs ANAN-10 Users Guide
DDC/DUC HF +6M Transceiver
ANAN-10 DDC/DUC Transceiver
Apache Labs – http://www.apache-labs.com
In cooperation with VK6APH and the Open Source Hardware and Software Project
http://openhpsdr.org
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Table of Contents
Declarations of Conformity 5
Introduction 6
Minimum Requirements 6
Computer basic requirements 6
Suitable routers or LAN Network switches: 7
Ethernet Connection 7
Connection to a dedicated Ethernet port is shown in Figure 1 7
Ethernet switch is shown in Figure 2 7
Here is what you need to get started with the ANAN-10 8
ANAN-10 Hardware Requirements 8
13 8vdc minimum, 7A 8
Dummy Load required for calibration 8
PC microphone 8
CW key or keyer 8
A set of stereo speakers or stereo headphones 8
ANAN-10 Software requirements: 8
Win7 recommended 8
Microsoft NET 4 0 Framework 8
PowerSDR 2 2 4 XX W5WC - 2Rx modified version 8
ANAN-10 Front Panel 9
ANAN-10 Back Panel 9
Quick Start instructions 10
Hardware Setup 10
13 8 VDC 5A or 7A 10
Dummy load 10
headphone jack on the front panel 10
or directly to an Ethernet port on your personal computer 10
Software Setup 11
W5WC RX2 Installer 11
Windows 12
full Microsoft NET 4 x Framework 12
A one time DOS FFT optimization screen 14
Full Network Discovery 16
Region 16
“Disable Push to talk” is NOT checked 16
Turn Power On 17
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POWER ON button 17
Hermes address box the IP and MAC values should be non-zero 17
automatically be detected 17
“STATIC” IP ADDRESSING 17
CW Key Selection and Wiring 18
Select Iambic Paddles or straight key 18
Manual PA Calibration 19
Connect a Dummy Load to ANT1 19
Setup PA settings form: 20
Microphone Settings 21
Adjusting mic gain 21
Comment from Warren NR0V 22
Mic Gain Max = 30 22
Min Gain Min = -50 22
Source = Mic In 22
check 20dB Mic Boost 22
Mic Gain around 12 dB 22
COMP (Compression) level of 7dB 22
ALC ON 22
ALC reading of 0dB 22
Transmit 23
Tune 23
VOX 23
Transmit Filter 23
Mic Gain 23
Tuning the PowerSDR receiver 24
Preliminary receiver setup 24
Changing frequency 24
Attaching a PC microphone 25
1/8" or 3 5mm stereo jack for microphone input 25
PowerSDR keyboard commands 26
foot operated Push-To-Talk 26
PTT Switch suppliers 26
Modular Microphone connections 27
CalRad adapters 27
Example adaptation 28
Microphone Connector Database 28
grounded wrist strap and an anti-static mat 28
Kenwood Modular 29
Yaesu Modular 29
ICOM Modular 30
MFJ has a Universal Microphone Convertor 30
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Apache Labs International Support 31
email <support@apache-labs com> 31
Apache-Labs-Support U S A 31
Skype ID "Apache-Labs" (with voice mail) 31
llinois direct phone number 1+630-445-1194 (with voice mail) 31
http://groups yahoo com/group/apache-labs/ 31
OpenHPSDR Group 31
OpenHPSDR archives 31
The latest version of the OpenHPSDR User Manual 31
Apache-labs Schematic 31
APPENDIX - A – Computer performance 32
Computer Performance 32
http://www resplendence com/latencymon 32
http://www thesycon de/deu/latency_check shtml 32
APPENDIX - B – Warranty 33
APPENDIX - C – OpenHPSDR Software 34
OpenHPSDR PowerSDR(tm) modifications 34
K I S S_Konsole from OpenHPSDR team 34
VK6APH has added new VNA capabilities 34
Hermann, DL3HVH, is experimenting with parallel code using CUDA, OpenGL and OpenCL
34
MinGW-version of the 32-Bit executable 34
cuSDR32-VS 34
cuSDR-minGW 34
cuSDR64-VS 34
ghpsdr3 - QtRadio from John Melton GØORX/N6LYT 34
Heterodyne (MAC/OS) by Jeremy McDermond 34
OpenHPSDR software repository and information 34
Appendix D J16 corrected pin-out list by Bill KC9XG 35
APIPA - Automatic Private IP Addressing 37
Because APIPA uses IP addresses in the private Class B space, APIPA is a feature generally
only useful on home or other small intranet LANs 37
Hermes jumper locations 38
Apache Labs (Hermes) PCB 39
NOTES 42
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Apache Labs LLC, Inc.
" Declarations of Conformity ”
The ANAN-10 complies ith FCC Part 97 rules for the Amateur Radio Service.
It has been confirmed by the relevant authorities that the ANAN-10/100/100D DO NOT
require FCC certification of any sort, under rule 97 Amateur radio equipment ith the
exception of amplifiers and scanning receivers are exempt from certification, ho ever,
must conform to rule 97 hich states that harmonic and spurious emissions must be
belo 43dB of the transmitted out up to 30MHz and 60dB beyond that.
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Introduction
ANAN-10 is a digital-down-conversion (DDC) and digital-up-conversion (DUC) Software Defined HF transceiver
The ANAN-10 was cooperatively designed by the OpenHPSDR Team and Apache Labs Kevin Wheatley M0KHZ
and the OpenHPSDR group developed the “Hermes” brand Transceiver board as an integrated version of three
of their original backplane PCB's (Mercury + Metis + Penelope)
The Apache Labs ANAN includes the Hermes design in a series of new transceivers The ANAN 10 provides
either a 100 baseT or Gigabit (1000 baseT) Ethernet inerface to the host PC It does not require a sound card
DSP, Firewire(TM), or USB interface
Future ANAN-10 firmware updates can be achieved via the Ethernet connection, eliminating the need for special
programming adapters For more information, see Appendix I – Updating The Hermes Firmware
ANAN-10 can be used with a number of different PC Software Defined Radio programs including those written
for Windows, Linux and MacOS/X operating systems
Note: Please see the Apache Labs ANAN Transceivers webpage:
https://apache-labs com/1001/Ham-Radio-Products html
OpenHPSDR Hermes webpage: http://openhpsdr org/wiki/index php?title=HERMES
OpenHPSDR software webpage: http://openhpsdr org/download php
Minimum Requirements
Computer basic requirements
1 Intel Pentium 4, 3 Ghz (bare minimum), or Intel i3, 2ghz or better (recommended)
2 2GB Ram, or 4GB Ram (recommended)
3, 1280x1024 display screen resolution recommended
4 Windows XP or newer (Win7 recommended) It is possible some older machines will not give
satisfactory performance, regardless of processor speed
5 Computer with Full Duplex Ethernet NIC card capable of 100 baseT or 1000 baseT (gigabit
recommended) Ethernet port
6 Full Duplex Ethernet s itch or router with 1 free 100mbs or 1000mbs (gigabit recommended)
Ehternet port
7 CAT5E or CAT6 (recommended) Ethernet patch cable to connect ANAN-10 to Ethernet switch, router
orcomputer
Older and slower computers may require considerable optimization before they can provide necessary
performance for trouble free SDR operation This optimization may require that certain applications and services
be stopped in order for Hermes to operate correctly It is possible some older machines will not give satisfactory
performance, regardless of processor speed
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Suitable routers or LAN Network switches:
Full Duplex wired or wireless Ethernet Router with sufficient ports to connect the host computer and the ANAN-
10 at 100mbs or 1000mbs (gigabit recommended) – 802 11N required to handle 30Mbps from ANAN-10
Optional Full Duplex Ethernet 5 port switch with 100mbs or 1000mbs (gigabit recommended)Internet
connectivity required to obtain the latest software and firmware reviions Ethernet HUBS will NOT work
properly for this application
Ethernet Connection
ANAN-10 must be connected directly to a dedicated Ethernet port on the host PC or to a port on a suitable
Ethernet router or switch Connection to a dedicated Ethernet port is shown in Figure 1
Ethernet switch is shown in Figure 2
For direct connection of ANAN-10 to a dedicated Ethernet port, a CAT 5 Ethernet cable is
used Note that a ‘crossover’ cable is not necessary
For connection of ANAN-10 to an Ethernet switch, a CAT 5 or better Ethernet cable is used
IMPORTANT: The Ethernet switch must be capable of operating in full duplex mode at
100T or 1000T The initial release of ANAN-10 FPGA code will operate at 100 baseT, but future
releases may run at 1000 base-T For this reason, a 100 baseT Ethernet switch may be used in the
interim, but if a new purchase is planned then a 100/1000 baseT s itch is recommended
An Ethernet “HUB” is not recommended
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100/1000 baseT
Switch
home network
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Here is what you need to get started with the ANAN-10
ANAN-10 Hardware Requirements
1 13.8vdc minimum, 7A
Note: some switching DC supplies create objectionable EMI/RFI which may degrade
performance of the ANAN-10 transceiver
2 Ham band resonant 50 ohm HF antenna and Dummy Load required for calibration
3 PC microphone terminated in 3 5mm - 1/8” plug, optional
4 CW key or keyer terminated in 3 5mm - 1/8” Stereo plug, optional
5 A set of stereo speakers or stereo headphones with a 3 5mm - 1/8" stereo plug should be
connected to the front panel headphone jack The rear panel speaker jack should NOT be used for
speaker or headphone connections! The rear panel speaker jack provides a balanced, Left channel
speaker output only and will not work as expected with stereo speakers
WARNING: If a mono plug or a shorted stereo plug is inserted into the rear panel Speaker jack,
damage will occur to the audio output IC Do NOT short these stereo pins or connect either side to
ground!
6 DO NOT TURN THE ANAN-10 RADIO ON until PowerSDR software is properly installed
and configured
ANAN-10 Software requirements :
1 Windows XP or later – Win7 recommended
2 Microsoft NET 4 0 Framework or later
3 PowerSDR 2 2 4 XX W5WC - 2Rx modified version
4 Please refer to the FLEX™ Radio FLEX-5000 manual here:
http://support flex-radio com/downloads aspx?id=344
please see OpenHPSR Software and download information on page 10 of this manual
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ANAN-10 Front Panel
ANAN-10 Back Panel
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1. External 10mHz timebase oscillator input (SMA)
2. 3. mm x 2. mm 13.8vdc jack
3. Female BNC Connector - Antenna 3
4. 3. mm 1/8” stereo Audio Output to jack
. Female BNC Connector – Antenna 2
1 3 5mm 1/8” Stereo mic jack
2 3 5mm 1/8” Stereo headphone stereo jack
3 3 5mm 1/8” Stereo CW key or paddles
4 100 baseT/1000baseT LAN RJ-45 connector
5 ANAN-10 Power ON/OFF switch
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FPGA active LED
134 5 6 78 9
I/O
connector
6. Female SMA Connector Rx direct input
7. Female SMA 00mw Tx direct output
8. Female BNC Connector – ANT 1
9. Female SMA Ødbm Transverter output
Power ON LED

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Quick Start instructions
please refer to front and back panel illustrations above
Warning: these “Quick Start” instructions only apply to the ANAN-10 Apache Transceiver board with
the jumpers set to the defaults at the factory
Please refer to the OpenHPS R webpage for the most recent documentation by Phil Harman
VK6APH for details of the TAPR Hermes Transceiver
http://svn.tapr.org/repos_sdr_hpsdr/trunk/Hermes/Documentation
also put this in your bookmarks as an excellent resource site:
http://openhpsdr.org/ iki/index.php?title=HPSDR iki:Community_Portal
Hard are Setup
Connect ANAN-10 to a 13 8 VDC 5A or 7A (recommended) or better power supply to the back panel jack #2
with the supplied coaxial cable and connector
Note: DO NOT TURN ON THE RADIO AT THIS TIME The ANAN-10 Apache Radio will not operate without the
software installed and properly configured
Connect a suitable 50 ohm Amateur Band Antenna (or Dummy load) to ANT-1 back panel jack #8
Connect Stereo speakers or Stereo headphones to the headphone jack on the front panel #2
Connect ANAN-10 to local LAN with a CAT-5 or better cable between the ANAN-10 LAN jack (front panel #4),
and a 100/1000Mbps Ethernet switch, router, or directly to an Ethernet port on your personal computer
Note: find minimum detailed Ethernet requirements beginning on page 4 of this document
Do Not install a microphone or CW key at this time DO NOT TURN THE RADIO AT THIS TIME
Insure that your PC is properly connected and communicating over your network (LAN) to the Internet
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