RADIXON WiNRADIO A RTEM IS WR- G69DDC User manual

WiNRADiO®
by RADIXON
®
WR-G69DDC
A RTEM IS
TM
Software-Defined Communications Receiver
User’s Guide
Ver. 1.12

WiNRADiO G69DDC User’s Guide
Published by
Radixon Group Pty. Ltd.
45 - 47 Islington Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066 Australia
© 2019 Radixon, Melbourne, Australia
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the written permission of the publisher.
Trademarks
WiNRADiO, G3, G69DDC and Artemis are trademarks of WiNRADiO Communications
All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Published in Australia
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
•Connect the computer into a different outlet so that the two devices are on different branch
circuits
•Consult an authorised dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, This
equipment must be attached to a computer certified to comply with the Class B limits. Only
peripherals certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to the computer containing
this equipment. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and
grounded. Operation with non-certified peripherals may result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Limitation of Liability and Remedies
The information published in this book has been compiled from several sources. While every
effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, neither the authors nor the publisher can guarantee
that all information is entirely correct or up-to-date. Furthermore, neither the authors nor the
publisher can take any responsibility for the use of this information or any consequences arising
therefrom. WiNRADiO Communications shall have no liability for any damages due to lost profits,
loss of use or anticipated benefits, or other incidental, special or punitive damages arising from the
use of, or the inability to use, the WiNRADiO , whether arising out of contract, negligence, tort or
under any warranty, even if WiNRADiO Communications has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. In no event shall WiNRADiO Communications' liability for damages exceed the
amount paid for this product. WiNRADiO Communications neither assumes nor authorises anyone
to assume for it any other liabilities.
Warning
In certain countries or states it may be illegal to monitor certain frequencies. We cannot accept
any responsibility for the consequences of your non-compliance with government regulations. If
you are in doubt about the regulations in your country or state, please contact your nearest radio
communications regulatory authority.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.........................................................................................4
Introduction...................................................................................................6
The Hardware................................................................................................7
Installation.....................................................................................................8
Recommended System Requirements.......................................................8
Software and Hardware Installation............................................................9
Setting up the Sound Card .......................................................................10
Connecting the Antenna...........................................................................11
Grounding.................................................................................................11
Getting Started ...........................................................................................13
Achieving Best Selectivity.........................................................................16
Avoiding Front-End Overload ...................................................................17
Inside the Artemis ......................................................................................18
Resizing the Application Window.............................................................22
Drop-Down Menu Controls........................................................................23
Tuning the Artemis.....................................................................................24
Manual Frequency Entry...........................................................................24
Tuning Knob .............................................................................................26
Keyboard Tuning ......................................................................................26
Multiple Receiver Operation .....................................................................27
Point-and-Click Tuning .............................................................................28
Dragging the Passband............................................................................28
IF Shift and Passband Tuning ..................................................................30
Frequency Stepping..................................................................................31
Frequency Display Offset .........................................................................32
Receiver Selection .....................................................................................32
Mode Selection...........................................................................................33
AMS Mode................................................................................................34
ISB and DSB Modes.................................................................................35
DRM Mode................................................................................................36
FSK Mode.................................................................................................38
UDM Mode................................................................................................38
Function Tabs.............................................................................................38
Tuning Tab................................................................................................39
Audio Tab .................................................................................................43
Memory Tab..............................................................................................49
Notch.........................................................................................................56
Squelch.....................................................................................................58
Gain ..........................................................................................................60
Noise Blanker ...........................................................................................63
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Pause........................................................................................................64
Spectrum Scopes.......................................................................................65
Zoom Spectrum........................................................................................67
Save and Print Spectrum..........................................................................67
Resolution Bandwidth...............................................................................68
Spectrum Averaging.................................................................................68
Waterfall Spectrum...................................................................................69
Spectrum Markers....................................................................................71
Information Buttons ..................................................................................72
Baseline Level ..........................................................................................73
Peak Hold.................................................................................................73
Audio Spectrum........................................................................................73
Sweeper....................................................................................................75
Activity Search..........................................................................................76
Recording Functions .................................................................................80
Attenuator...................................................................................................83
Preamplifier.................................................................................................83
MW Filter .....................................................................................................84
S-meter........................................................................................................84
Top Menu Bar .............................................................................................85
File............................................................................................................86
Options .....................................................................................................88
Memory...................................................................................................103
Scheduler................................................................................................104
Logger.....................................................................................................107
Plugins....................................................................................................108
Power Switch............................................................................................108
Date and Time Display.............................................................................108
Appendix A – SDR and DDC Primer.......................................................110
Appendix B – Troubleshooting...............................................................116
Appendix C – USB and LAN Interface Diagnostics..............................120
Appendix D – Dealing with Interference ................................................121
Appendix E – Waterfall Spectrum Palettes............................................123
Appendix F – Recording File Formats ...................................................124
Appendix G – G69DDCe Connections ...................................................127
Appendix H – Multiple language support ..............................................128
Appendix I – Compliance Declarations..................................................130
Appendix J – Safety Disposal.................................................................132
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Introduction
Welcome to the WiNRADiO G69DDC receiver, the Artemis.
This receiver is an advanced frequency extended successor to the award-
winning WR-G39DDC receiver, the Excelsior. Like many WiNRADiO receivers
in the past, this advanced software-defined receiver breaks many new grounds.
Some of its features are hard to beat, such as the real-time 80/34 MHz-wide
spectrum analyzer, two independent frequency ranges (bottom range in direct
sampling mode) with dedicated inputs, the capability to record up to a 32 MHz
wide digitized RF signal, 0.1 ppm frequency stability, USB3 and Ethernet
connectivity (including PoE capability) and much more.
Installed on any modern computer via the USB interface, the Artemis
transforms it into a remarkable surveillance, monitoring and testing station
suited for the most demanding applications, and yet still remaining user-
friendly, convenient and remarkably cost-effective.
The WiNRADiO Artemis will take you right to the leading edge of what is
possible with today’s technology. As the name Artemis suggests, a goddess
synonymous with hunting, this is not just a receiver; it is a powerful radio
communications instrument in a class of its own. We have crafted it with
meticulous workmanship, utmost care, attention to detail and dedication to
excellence, to make it suitable for the most demanding of applications. We are
proud to present you with this instrument and wish you much success and
many hours of enjoyment in putting your WiNRADiO Artemis to a good use.
One of the great benefits and advantages of software-defined radio is its
flexibility and potential for further improvement. By continuously improving the
software, we continue increasing our customers’ return on their investment
long after the receiver purchase. However, this makes producing printed user
manuals impractical, because a printed version may become already obsolete
by the time the manual gets printed and bound. This is why we supply a
complete user’s guide for this receiver in a soft form only. Saving paper is, of
course, yet another side benefit. The user’s guide in a PDF format, will be
installed on your computer as part of the installation process, with a shortcut
placed in the Start menu and optionally on the desktop as well.
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The Hardware
The WiNRADiO G69DDC receiver is presented as an external USB-interfaced
design which provides portability and flexibility of use. The WR-G69DDC
hardware is contained in a small metal box, encapsulated with transparent
plastic.
The front of the enclosure contains an indicator LED. The LED also serves for
diagnostic purposes and installation trouble-shooting (see Appendix C – USB
Interface Diagnostics). During normal operation, its flashing can be disabled
by a setting in the application software, should it appear disturbing.
The power input socket requires 12 V DC with a tolerance of ± 1 V. The power
adapter must be rated for a minimum of 1.33 A.
CAUTION: For best performance and safety, we recommend using only
the power adapter supplied by WiNRADiO, which comes included with
your receiver.
There are two antenna inputsboth being SMA-type connectors with 50 ohm
impedance. The receiver interfaces to a Windows-compatible PC via USB 3.0,
or 1 Gb Ethernet LAN port with PoE (Power over Ethernet functionality
according to IEEE 802.3at).
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Installation
The complete WiNRADiO G69DDC receiver package contains the following
items:
•WiNRADiO G69DDC receiver
•Application software, User’s and Installation Guide on a CD ROM
•Installation Guide in printed form
•Warranty information
•AC/DC adapter with power cord
•USB interface cable
In order for the WiNRADiO G69DC receiver to be able to provide best
performance, your computer should fulfil the system requirements specified
below.
Recommended System Requirements
CPU
i5 or better
RAM
4 GB RAM or more
Display
SVGA or better
Hard Drive
separate drive with min. 160 MB/s data
throughput for recording/playback
Sound card
Any standard Windows-supported sound-card
Interface
USB 3.0 port
OS
Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32/64-bit)
The CPU speed directly influences the maximum selectivity and DDC
bandwidth that can be achieved with this receiver. The receiver may still be
usable on slower computers, but with some compromises, for example using
only one of the three receiver channels and/or reduced maximum achievable
selectivity and DDC bandwidth. Other background processes and programs
running simultaneously on the computer may also adversely affect the
receiver’s performance.
Do you have any suggestions about how we could further improve our product, or do
you wish to tell us of your experiences using this receiver in your application? Please
do not hesitate to leave your comments on www.winradio.com/feedback We always
love hearing from you.
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Software and Hardware Installation
1. Leave the receiver disconnected from the PC and insert the
installation CD ROM. The installer should start automatically. If the
installation program does not start automatically, choose the Run
command from the Windows Start menu and type D:\INSTALL (if the
CD ROM is the D: drive on your PC).
2. Connect the receiver to the USB port.
3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the power outlet on one side
and the power lead to the receiver on the other side. The blue LED will
flash to indicate that the receiver is ready. Windows should now detect
your new receiver and automatically install the driver.
After all the files have been installed to your hard drive, run the WiNRADiO
G69DDC application by clicking on the new icon that has been installed on
your desktop. Note also a shortcut to the user’s manual file (G69DDC
User’s Guide.pdf) that will also appear in your Start menu.
Finally, connect your antenna to the antenna connectors (SMA-type) at the
rear of the receiver. Having a good antenna is most important; see more
details in the chapter Connecting the Antenna.
Something to consider?
WiNRADiO also manufactures numerous antennas
and antenna accessories. For example, the (pictured)
WR-LWA-0130 adapter can be used to match the
impedance of a long wire HF antenna to the 50 ohm
input impedance of a WiNRADiO receiver, as well as
provide a convenient grounding point.
This usually results in a significant signal strength
increase (up to 17 dB in some cases, and approximately 5 dB on average), compared
to a long-wire antenna connected directly to the antenna input of the receiver.
To ensure best performance, we recommend using this long-wire balun for all long-wire
antenna installations.
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Setting up the Sound Card
As the digitally down-converted signal from the receiver is transferred to the
PC over the USB interface, no external connection to the PC sound card input
is necessary. The sound card is only used for the demodulated audio output.
On Windows 10, the audio volume can be adjusted using the WR-G69DDC
volume slider inside the Applications section and the master volume inside
the Device section. Both controls need to be unmuted.
Click on the speaker icon and then click on the Mixer link to bring up the
sound card control panel. Different Windows versions may use a different
method of bringing up this control panel; in Windows 10 type mixer into the
Windows Start / Search box to access the "Adjust system volume" link:
To get started, make sure the volume is set approximately as shown above. If
you find that the maximum volume as set on the 'receiver application panel' is
not sufficient, you may then wish to increase the 'sound card' volume later.
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