Two SDR's...

[kg6nlw]

It's been a while since I've done this and at that time I did it with two computers...

What's the easiest way to setup TWO SDR's running SDR# and DSD+ FastLane with different outputs and listen to a voice/control channel? For some odd reason Combined CC/VC Monitor is greyed out for me in DSD+ FastLane. I would think that, as I've never used it before, would let me listen to voice channels with ONE SDR# application running...?

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[Kazzaw]

What SDR devices are you using? It may be easier to use FMPx with direct linking

 

[Forts]

For starters, ditch SDR# and use FMP24. If you are using VBCable to pipe audio from SDR# then Combined CC/VC is not an option (only passive digital monitor will be available). To utilize all the features in Fastlane you really need to be using FMP. Not to mention the overhead on the system is considerably less.

 

[kg6nlw]

FMPx seems very confusing. I thought I was doing things right but I don't see the same signals as I do on SDR# even though I'm on the same frequencies. I've been trying to read over the instructions but it just baffles this old head! I'm used to windows batch files and all that. Just getting things to play right is the issue.

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[Kazzaw]

Where are you getting stuck? We're all willing to help you out if you need

 

[kg6nlw]

I can get things up and running, it seems, but no decodes happen when they should in comparison to SDR#. I'm not sure how to explain it really.

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[Reconrider]

Let's start with you telling us what system you're trying to monitor.

After we have this, we can help you get it up and going. You're probably going about it wrong when there is an easier way.

 

[kg6nlw]

Let's start with you telling us what system you're trying to monitor.

After we have this, we can help you get it up and going. You're probably going about it wrong when there is an easier way.

We will start with this system. There are other P25 Phase I/II systems nearby as well. Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District Trunking System, San Rafael, California - Scanner Frequencies

I'm more interested in hearing the AUDIO side instead of the digital hash.

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[Reconrider]

We will start with this system. There are other P25 Phase I/II systems nearby as well. Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District Trunking System, San Rafael, California - Scanner Frequencies

I'm more interested in hearing the AUDIO side instead of the digital hash.

Regards,

-Frank C.

Understandable. But in order to HEAR the audio, you need to see the "digital hash". I'll make it simple for you. Copy this code into a notepad. Save it to your desktop, you'll have to edit 1 line and add you frequency and you'll be good and running.

You will need to edit line 2, you need the path to the actual dsdplus.exe file.
You will need to edit line 7, at the end you see -fFREQUENCY. keep the -f and enter the control channel of the site you wish to use(closest to you).

If you need help with any of this, just reply or DM me.

ECHO
CD DSDPLUS.EXE LOCATION
REM FMP24-CC.bat
Start CMD /c FMP24 -rc -i1 -o20001 -fFREQUENCY
timeout/t 2
REM CC.bat
Start CMD /c "DSDPlus -rc -i20001 -o1 -t -E -v4 -O NUL"
timeout/t 2
REM FMP24-VC.bat
Start CMD /c FMP24 -rv -i2 -o20002
timeout/t 2
REM VC.bat
Start CMD /c "DSDPlus -rv -i20002 -o1 -t -E -v4 -O NUL"

I noticed the site you'll be using has multiple CCs. If you don't know what one you should use, open sdr# and see what has the strongest signal to you

 

[slicerwizard]

Not seeing how this is simpler than running FMP24-CC.bat, tuning FMP24 to an active P25 control channel (not to an active data channel, like some folks manage to do), then running 1R.bat.

 

[kg6nlw]

I noticed the site you'll be using has multiple CCs. If you don't know what one you should use, open sdr# and see what has the strongest signal to you

Thanks for the code suggestion! I know which ones are the strongest, I've been listening to them non-stop lately seeing if there was any extra talkgroups...I've found two!

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[kg6nlw]

Not seeing how this is simpler than running FMP24-CC.bat, tuning FMP24 to an active P25 control channel (not to an active data channel, like some folks manage to do), then running 1R.bat.

I'm new to the FMPx situation as I've never done it, just DSD+.

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[slicerwizard]

Well, no time like the present...

 

[kg6nlw]

ECHO CD DSDPLUS.EXE LOCATION REM FMP24-CC.bat Start CMD /c FMP24 -rc -i1 -o20001 -fFREQUENCY timeout/t 2 REM CC.bat Start CMD /c "DSDPlus -rc -i20001 -o1 -t -E -v4 -O NUL" timeout/t 2 REM FMP24-VC.bat Start CMD /c FMP24 -rv -i2 -o20002 timeout/t 2 REM VC.bat Start CMD /c "DSDPlus -rv -i20002 -o1 -t -E -v4 -O NUL"

Understandable. But in order to HEAR the audio, you need to see the "digital hash". I'll make it simple for you. Copy this code into a notepad. Save it to your desktop, you'll have to edit 1 line and add you frequency and you'll be good and running.

You will need to edit line 2, you need the path to the actual dsdplus.exe file.
You will need to edit line 7, at the end you see -fFREQUENCY. keep the -f and enter the control channel of the site you wish to use(closest to you).

If you need help with any of this, just reply or DM me.

ECHO
CD DSDPLUS.EXE LOCATION
REM FMP24-CC.bat
Start CMD /c FMP24 -rc -i1 -o20001 -fFREQUENCY
timeout/t 2
REM CC.bat
Start CMD /c "DSDPlus -rc -i20001 -o1 -t -E -v4 -O NUL"
timeout/t 2
REM FMP24-VC.bat
Start CMD /c FMP24 -rv -i2 -o20002
timeout/t 2
REM VC.bat
Start CMD /c "DSDPlus -rv -i20002 -o1 -t -E -v4 -O NUL"

I noticed the site you'll be using has multiple CCs. If you don't know what one you should use, open sdr# and see what has the strongest signal to you

See your PM's...

Regards,

-Frank C.

 

[Reconrider]

See your PM's...

Regards,

-Frank C.

I replied to ya. We can communicate further in DMs