Feb 17, 20 the 7 touch screen is a vm70 7 lcd touchscreen purchased on ebay from seller 321shortcircuit. Panadapter resources category is a curation of 10 web resources on, ft817 panadapter mod, ts590s pan adapter cable, pan adapter for yaesu ft2000 or ft950. The piexx so2rxlat usb lpt translator august 2009 qst, p 59 smith. There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work just as well. Microtelecom perseus software defined receiver december 2008 qst, pp 4044 ford. Describe your experience with the pan adapter and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. In addition to rig control, it provides a very nice panadapter screen which is. The output from lp pan is a pair of quadrature analog audio signals with at least 192khz of bandwidth. A new project ts940 with sdr panadapter worldwidedx. The sdrplay receivers are really nice sdr radios to use as a panadapter.
Powersdr becomes a software defined panadapter and also does the demodulation and filtering of received signals. Then it is a simple matter of setting some sdr software to the if frequency, and you have a pan adapter. Installation, setup and operation of lppan and supporting software. A tiny python panadapter american radio relay league. Telepost lp pan software defined iq panadapter lp pan and powersdrif the lp pan runs on a freely available version of powersdr, the open source soft. May 21, 2012 telepost has several products they are offering and they were showing them at their booth. Listed under the manufacturersham shack accessories category that is about ham radio shack accessories. Lppan 2 is available for most radios with an if output jack, as well as some which can be modified to add one. Those of you who are waiting, i will get them to you. I have had the lp pan on my other kenwoods and it showed me that i want a pan adapter for my kenwood ts480hx. Lppan 2 is a fixed frequency software defined radio. Rig control software that integrates with lp100a, and a number of teleposts software applications. Win4yaesu suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the ftdx1200, 3000, 5000 and 9000. Lppan 2 comes with serial port bridging software, which provides simultaneous sharing of the rig and multiple rig control programs such as loggers, cw skimmer, psk programs and others.
As a relatively new sdrplay rsp owner, i too was thinking of observing and using the rsps open api language to create new uses for the unit, yet a panadapter idea means a lot less code work, and a bit more hardware and schematic. Yaesu ftmp mark v and nap3 this paper describes in detail the hardware and software required to implement a fullfunction panadaptor for the mark v using nap3. A pan adapter or bandscope expands the function of a receiver, essentially adding a picture of the band that is being monitored. Even if you use an upconverter, all you get is the display. For people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. Lppan preamp kit is available for original lppan to improve weak signal display.
The images on this page have not been updated to reflect the latest version, yet. Those familiar with larry phipps, n8lp, telepost lppan product will likely have already used lpbridge i own larrys lp100ait is very good. Problem was, the lp pan does not work with the 480. K3 panadapter choices the lp pan system automatically takes into account all offset info from k3, including mode, 5pole filter offsets, dsp control offsets, etc. Unlike the ic7610 native lcd display, icom panadapter follows the established sdr methodology of displaying absolute power dbm that is referenced to the antenna input. All n4py programs have support for the telepost lp 100a watt meter, lp 500, lp 700 and also the telepost lp pan panadapter. Telepost lppan software defined iq panadapter telepost inc. Kx3 basic computer setup for panadapter and log k4mtx. Issues in using nap3 with the mark v ive tried most of the available sdr software that offers a panadaptor capability and none come close to nap3 in terms of function and usability. Lp pan 2 comes with serial port bridging software, which provides simultaneous sharing of the rig and multiple rig control programs such as loggers, cw skimmer, psk programs and others. Demonstration of nap3 sdr software used with an elecraft kx3.
Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the kx3,k3 and k3s. But a fully decked out k3 with dual receive and filtered up was pretty pricey as well. The lp pan software defined panadapter works fantastic. For the k3 and k3s, take the if out of the radio to a telepost, inc. The software integration came as no suprise either. When working hf, this is very useful as it allows you to quickly home in on cq calls and other activity. Lp 100a digital vector wattmeter by n8lp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
A tiny python panadapter put one of the popular and inexpensive beaglebone or raspberry pi microcomputers to work in your station. Using nap3 with lppan installation, setup and operation guide nap3 is a panadapter display program from pete, f5vnb. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3 and. A portal that hams think of as the first place to go for information, to exchange ideas, and be part of whats happening with ham radio on the internet. Linking lppan hardware, powersdrif trxpan and n4py software to the tentec orion prepared by rick williams ve7tk in early 2008 i began discussions with larry, n8lp, exploring the possibility of using the lppan, which is optimized for the elecraft k3, with my tentec orion model 565. For the kx3 all you need to do is connect the kx3 iq output to the linein of your sound card. Complete instructions and links to the correct software and drivers. Then i read about telepost s lp pan software defined iq panadapter and how it could add sdr capabilities to the k3. I may just suck it up and skip this part and buy an lp pan from telepost as that would be a plug and play operation. Lppan is a software defined iq direct conversion panadapter. The if stage then connects to a hamitup upconverter. Elecraft k3 with touch screen monitor, nap3 and lppan youtube. One way to connect an sdr and transceiver is by using a relay box to disconnect the sdr when transmitting automatically.
Discussion in home brew started by sr385, feb 12, 2009. I found the lp pan2 sdr panadapter at telepost and after several email exchanges with larry phipps n8lp purchased the lp pan2 for my k3. At the top of the left stack is the lp pan 2 software defined. I played with na3p sdr software using audio out from the k3 and was intrigued by the display and the quality of the open source software. It is an open source program running under the gnu general public license v2 and is based on a combination of powersdrif from wu2x and powersdr v2. The end with tinned wires should be connected to a suitable source of regulated 12vdc with the same ground as the rig. Qs1404ewing01 linux board computer display optional keyboard, mouse, ethernet stereo sound card 48 khz, 16 bit rtl 2832 dongle receiver control optional input from receiver i q usb 1notes appear on page 38. Resources listed under pan adapter category belongs to technical reference main collection.
All n4py programs have support for the telepost lp100a watt meter, lp500, lp700 and also the telepost lppan panadapter. In the n4py scheme, normally no if from the main radio is used at all. Lp pan 2 is available for most radios with an if output jack, as well as some which can be modified to add one. It also requires third party panadapter software such as nap3 or powersdr if stage. It also supports one button band and mode switching of the k3 and inband dual receive using the subreceiver in powersdr. Sdr noise blanker lppan 2 elecraft k3 kills rfi power zap. A waterfall display isnt a panadapter, though a panadapter may have a waterfall display built in. Microsoft works 69 converter microsoft works 69 file converter converts formats for works files. To build the largest and most complete amateur radio community site on the internet. Not only does a good radio feel smooth to the ears, but the eyes get a treat with a good radio with a pan adapter. Connecting the kenwood ts 940 to lp pan 2 for sdr operation. Telepost lp 100a griffin technology powermate ldg at200pc autotuner ldg dts4 and dts6 coax antenna switch acom 2000 amplifier another interesting concept is to use the soft66 board at the remote site with receive antenna to provide panadapter support to. There are many sdr radios that can be used as panadapters with any main radio supported by n4py. Add a software defined radio sdr to your transceiver to make a realtime panadapter a panadapter allows you to see all of the radio stations currently transmitting across an entire band.
Post, has developed the lppan, a dedi cated software defined radio sdr. The pan prefix means all, as in panoramic, pandemic, or pangaea. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. A panadapter and more the powersdr display system offers a 2available at no cost from simon brown, hb9drv, its developer, at.
I use the k3 lp pan powersdr combination and it far exceeds the panadapter display on my ic7800 in both weak signal sensitivity and real time display refresh rate not to mention the ability to mouse click on a. Jan 22, 2015 over on youtube user jay moore has uploaded a video explaining how to connect an rtlsdr dongle to the if stage of a hardware radio in order to create a panadapter. Its all firstclass quality and the lp 100a made a great addition to my shack. Instead, the sdr panadapter radio is run in parallel with the main radio, normally sharing the same antenna. Softrocks and lp pan are direct conversion iq sampling receivers that rely on software to perform if filtering, audio decoding, and other typical receiver functions. There may be bugs, and some things that are not finished yet, but it is solid in testing by us and beta testers. The large monitor displays flexradio systems powersdrtm software if svn. Quick view of the lp panadapter hooked up to the ftdx3000. Using nap3 with lppan installation, setup and operation guide image shown below is from beta v1. Those familiar with larry phipps, n8lp, telepost lp pan product will likely have already used lp bridge i own larrys lp 100ait is very good. Telepost lppan 2, tivoli model one, drake 26, tenma 72. Adding a pan adapter to the kenwood ts590s a new radio. The telepost web site indicates that lppan can be operated using other sdr software such as rocky, spectravue, spectrum lab or other similar systems. Jul 06, 20 for people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter.
Wd8dsb kenwood ts180s panadapter using a ham it up upconverter and rtlsdr usb dongle receiver duration. The lp pan setup is really what you want, though it isnt nearly as good as mine. Demonstration of nap3 sdr software when connected to an elecraft kx3. The preamp is recommended for use with yaesu ft9502000 and k3 especially when used in conjunction with p3. Rig control software that integrates with lppanlpbridge and recently also. Rtlsdr panadapter using hardware radio receiver if stages. Lp pan features lp pan is a software defined iq direct conversion panadapter. Description of lp pan system lp pan is a fixed frequency software defined radio.
Ive enjoyed working with all of you, and will remember all of the friends ive met along the way. If the main radio has an rx out connection, then all you do is connect the main radio rx out connection to the sdr panadapter radios antenna input. Sharing the antenna can be a little tricky depending on the main radio used. Lp pan faq important reading to address just what the lp pan can and cant do. This is by far the best way to get pan adapter capability for the ft950. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s. Win4k3suite panadapter can display peaks and integrates with clublog and cc clusters to show call signs of stations on the spectrum. Current lp pan high resolution schematic lp pan 2 manual. Elecraft k3 with touch screen monitor, nap3 and lppan. It is also supported in tom, va2fsqs win4k3 and win4yaesu programs.
At the top of the left stack is the lp pan 2 software defined iq panadapter, which is driving the. How to add an sdr panadapter to your transceiver amateur. If a lp pan was offered with if input, usb output to laptop having integrated sound card, etc. Rig control software that integrates with lp pan lp bridge and recently also added integration with lp 100a. It is also wise to monitor the lp pan users group for up to date feedback. As long as they can be controlled either by hdsdr or some version of powersdr, they can be used. Up to 192 khz display on pc, sound card dependent switching quadrature detector for high dynamic range. This can be obtained from the switched 12v output of the rig. Lppan is a software defined iq direct conversion receiver with integrated sdr application to provide a high quality panadapter to rigs with if output. You can also click on a signal on the panadapter to change the frequency of the ftdx3000.
This page describes how to safely connect a software defined radio to your transceiver using a dxertr2 relay box to create a realtime spectrum analyser panadapter to your shack. Telepost has several products they are offering and they were showing them at their booth. At a very basic level we will be using lp bridge to connect radio to na3p panadapter and to log4om logger. This is currently the best software to use for integrating lppan with orion and orion ii. Sdr noise blanker lppan 2 elecraft k3 kills rfi power zap noise.
But i kept reading and learned that it was possible to use lp pan with a yaesu ft950. Icom panadapter is a program that displays the ic7610s spectrum scope. One 48 inch long cable with a mcx connector on one end and plug in pins on the other that connects the rtl sdr receiver to the rig. I use the k3 lp pan powersdr combination and it far exceeds the panadapter display on my ic7800 in both weak signal sensitivity and real time display refresh rate not to mention the ability to mouse click on a displayed signal and jump the k3 to its. A panadapter is a device that adapts the narrow typically 4khz bandwidth of a traditional receiver into a much wider bandwidth, perhaps the entire band. Click here for comparison of lppan and yaesu sm5000 panadapter. This is currently the best software to use for integrating lp pan with orion and orion ii. Rig control software that integrates with lppan lpbridge and recently also added integration with lp100a. Jul 20, 2017 yaesu demonstrates sdrplay panadapter jon july 20, 2017 it was great to see an rsp at the heart of a yaesu demo at the recent hamradio event in friedrichshafen last weekend. A short demo of my first impressions after configuring the lp panadapter for use with my yaesu ft2000. The 7 touch screen is a vm70 7 lcd touchscreen purchased on ebay from seller 321shortcircuit. In the video jay briefly explains how a radio with an if stage works and then shows how he tapped into his sansui 2000 hardware radios if stage directly from the circuit board. How to use the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter the swling post.
This is currently the best software to use for integrating lppan. See the telepost web site for more information about supported radios. Each of these software tools was designed to help small businesses solve network issues and provide quick time to value at an affordable. Panadapter support win4yaesusuite for the ftdx and ft. I have found this to be a very effective setup with the kx3. Win4yaesusuite panadapter can display peaks and integrates with clublog and cc clusters to show call signs of stations on the spectrum. Rig control software that integrates with lp 100a, and a number of telepost s software applications. This is the preferred place to post questions and comments on lp pan. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on.
Elecraft k3 with touch screen monitor, nap3 and lp pan. Due to health problems i sadly report that i will no longer be building panadapters. Telepost lp pan software defined iq panadapter february 2009 qst, pp 4447 hallas. A 192 khz usb sound card such as the asus xonar u7 or the steinberg ur22 are good choices and allow you to see 192khz. Apr 17, 20 at a very basic level we will be using lp bridge to connect radio to na3p panadapter and to log4om logger. Panadapter support win4k3suite for the elecraft k3 k3s kx3. Using a softrock lite ii with nap3 software to get a nice panadapter display and an extra receiver. Using nap3 with lp pan installation, setup and operation guide image shown below is from beta v1.
There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work. Win4k3suite supports a software based panadapter that can be used with the. Adding a panadapter to the kenwood ts590s crystal radio. One newsky usb rtl sdr digital tunerreceiver dongle.
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