PC-HFDL Initial Setup; Need Some Help, Please

[BOBRR]

Hi,

Hope everyone here is well.

Am in mid 80's now, and although I don't like to admit it, I tend to miss many of the nuances in these programs lately.

If anyone could guide me a bit with this, would be very appreciative.
I tried the GroupsIO Forum before bothering you folks here, but no replies.

Would like to run PC-HFDL

It's the real basic setup that I am uncertain about.

Have a SDRPlay RSPdx.
Usually use it with SDRConsole for my sw monitoring.

a. With PC HFDL, do I still want to use SDRConsole ?

b.If so, do I need a VAC between the two programs ? If so, how do I implement it ?

So, as you can guess, it's the real basics of setting it all up prior to using that I am confused over.

If anyone has a spare minute or so, and could, in real detail, guide me in setting
up, would be most appreciative.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[ka3jjz]

From the SDRplay apps catalog, see this YouTube video. Start watching it at about the 3 minute mark

Yes you will need a VAC application to pipe audio to the SDRPlay. While the video author is using SDRUno, I would bet SDR Console will work just as well. Note that most any other digital app (such as MultiPSK, FLDigi, etc.) will also be using a VAC to pipe the audio.

Here is the most current list of frequencies for HFDL - you can tell this because it lists the new South Korea site that came online about 2 years ago...

http://www.udxf.nl/Digital-aero.pdf

Mike

 

[ka3jjz]

You will find an assortment of VAC device links here

HF Appendix - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Mike

 

[ka3jjz]

and there are some hints on how to set up PC-HFDL itself here...

HFDL - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Mike

 

[BOBRR]

Hi Mike,

Much thanks; it all REALLY helps me.

So, I guess the RSPdx will feed SDRConsole.

I came across a writeup that says that all you need from then on is a cable from the pc'saudio output
(going to a Speaker, e.g.), back to the Line-In of the pc. Apparently no VAC.

Will have to look into this more.

Best regards, and thanks again,
Bob

 

[ka3jjz]

Most newer PCs don't have a line in or mic in anymore - if yours doesn't, you know what you need to do. The HFDL glossary page is a bit dated, but you get the idea

Mike