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https://forum.kiwisdr.com/uploads/380/ORVA7FAVBCLZ.jpg Adding an update to this thread from last year...I have begun testing Tailscale VPN on a freshly burned image (Debian 11.9, v. KiwiSDR v1.679) installed on a BBG. So far it seems to be running …
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Ahhh, it now all makes sense, since the only open slot on the Kiwi in 8 channel mode was RX1, so assigning the background task to that slot probably is what made it avoid starting up again. Thanks for the rapid feedback to all my queries!
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Ok that is good to know. I did some more testing on another Kiwi in 4 channel mode, loaded up with FT8 decoding, and it seemed to work just like that, returning to decoding once the user let go. I need to do more testing on the other one that was …
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Thanks for the information, it does sound like there is a LOT more going in with the GPS signal processing than the standard PPS type of output that can be had with the inexpensive standalone modules that'll lock onto a dozen satellites almost immed…
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After a few hours runtime I am fairly confident now that the Kiwi board is functioning normally, confirming that the BBG board took the "hit" from the storm in August. Whew! Aside from this, I am looking forward to the release of the v2 …
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Quick update on this - the new BBG from Ebay ($32 including tax and shipping) arrived today. I flashed a 32GB microSD card with the Kiwi software, then went through the recommended steps to flash that to the BBG and....drum roll....success! That i…
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Thanks for confirming the BBG is in the power path. When separated from the Kiwi board the BBG certainly appears to be dead, with not hint of LED illumination when powered via the microUSB connector. Ordered a replacement today. Definitely worth …
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John, OK, I guess I misunderstood, so you are saying that the voltages on the Kiwi test points are supplied by the Beaglebone board and not through the barrel connector on the Kiwi? If so I'll order a BBG immediately on Ebay. Bruce
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OK, I've checked all of the voltages on the Kiwi board that are shown in the troubleshooting guide. I am not seeing voltage present on ANY of the test points, except for the 5VE and the 5V IN by the barrel connector. Shall I assume the board is to…
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jks & Martin, Thank you for the useful information. The Kiwi in question died a few months ago during the summer; I was not present at the time so there is a good chance it was lightning related event. At least there is no charring evident on…
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Yes, exactly! I am loathe to risk the KiwiSDR performance by installing Tailscale since I don't have confidence that I would be able to restore it to normal operation in the event that it causes major problems. Posted that query on the chance that…
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Yes, for the KiwiSDR in question I was planning on accessing it only via devices that I also have Tailscale set up on. In theory it should be possible to install it on the KiwiSDR by ssh access, as I have done with other Linux PCs.
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Count me in for one too. Delighted that the KiwiSDR project is still this active, not to mention all of the software updates for version 1.
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Update on my troubleshooting with the "slow" KiwiSDR. Swapping ethernet cables and LAN ports on the DSL modem/router had no effect on the load speed difference. Next I took a look at the device list on the DSL modem/router. There was a …
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Thanks for the response, and yes the existing public one (port 2311) is the slow Kiwi, which folds over to the "normal" Kiwi (port 2316) when it's two open slots are filled. The ISP is (unfortunately) a very slow DSL connection, with abou…
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An additional update from some additional testing of the RF sense feature of this box. I disconnected the SDR from the box, as well as the PTT cable, in order to see if the RF sense would properly switch things in the presence of RF coming out of t…
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Glenn/Olaf, Thanks for the information and comments. Indeed my goals are very modest here - to share access to an HF antenna that has better S/N than the majority of public SDRs out there...even though it means that every time I am transmitting, an…
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It's a good thing I am not self-conscious about displaying my Linux ignorance in a public forum like this. After my last post I tried to ssh using 'root' as the user, and serial # as the password, and voila I was logged in with a complete view of d…
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Yes, adding a secondary router is an obvious option to get around the AT&T nonsense, I was just trying to have one less device to configure. And one less switching power supply, sitting near the Kiwis. I have many years of experience setting u…
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You are correct, I just realized it is still running version 1.538. I turned off the auto updates for the time being since it is running well and I do not have physical access to it.
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I am happy to say that the system appears to have "cured" itself overnight. I decided to leave it alone, despite the temptation to cycle the power. it also came back on the KiwiSDR map, running version 1.543. Hurrah!
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After letting one of my Kiwis update from version 1.538 to 1.543 I am getting either the attached error message or "refused to connect" browser errors. Clearing the browser cache did not seem to help any. The admin page sometimes loads b…
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Hardly a day goes by where I don't marvel at the KiwiSDR, and all of these continuing software updates only increase my appreciation of the "value proposition". One thing I've always been curious about is the time required for an update to…
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Just realized we're now at v1.535 - this is a dizzying pace of updates, and impresses me to see so much ongoing development work....often for extra features I wasn't even aware of, like DSC.
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Martin, I was composing my last reply at the same time you posted those details about broadcast station bandwidth. Thank you, that is EXACTLY what I was looking for! All makes good sense. 73, Bruce
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The AM broadcast spectrum is not terribly cluttered, with just one other strong local at about -30 dBm. At present I am using about 8 dB attenuation to suppress OV indicator flashes - although I suppose the time constant in that would overlook ins…
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I really appreciate the detailed and thoughtful replies to my original query. Setting up a second Kiwi at a new location (EM83 grid) prompted me to explore this question around switching power supplies. The one I am currently using only causes &qu…
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I was successful with a point-to-point ethernet connection with my Win10 laptop. Nothing fancy at all, but for someone like me with limited knowledge about networking it was quite pleasing to get this to work. I am posting explicit instructions he…
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OK, I apologize for that post, the answer was ALREADY there on the operating instructions page...what follows is a copy/paste for future reference...I will give it a try even though it states that it does not seem to work with Windows 10... "Po…
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Thanks, Si diode as a voltage dropper sounds like a good approach. In the past I have used 5V rechargeable USB phone chargers, but was never fully convinced they were as clean as regular batteries since they have a power switch/charging circuit bui…