eorange
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One reason: it's less work to support your software when you only make the latest and greatest (*cough*) available.
do you have release revision r1404 of SDRsharp ?
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eorange
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I noticed that too. Hmm, let's examine a random sampling of SDR# versions:
SDR# 1332:
ADSBSharp.exe
SDR# 1361:
ADSBSharp.exe
ADSBSpy.exe
SDR# 1379:
ADSBSpy.exe
Gee, what could be happening here? :roll: Oh well, back to RTL1090 for sure now, with the better UI anyway.
As I posted in another thread, 1412 breaks plug-in functionality for all except a select few SDR's. From the rtl-sdr.ru website:
This unfortunately broke what had been a very pleasant experience using my RFSpace NetSDR with VHF/UHF Downconverter.
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While I'm able to see what's happening, let's basically not let this turn into a huge "point a finger fest" at whoever, can we agree to that at least? This thread is already way off-topic as it is, maybe a better place for such discussion is the Rants subforum where it's a free-for-all I suppose - I know it's a hot topic and I for one am interested in keeping abreast of the changes that are happening but, I'd really prefer to not bring down the wrath of the Admins/Mods on myself or anyone else for that matter.
Hopefully this is sarcasm. I wasn't "attacking" anyone...and this was posted as informational. In this fluid situation it seems to me it's important to get the message out there that things are rapidly changing.
In my case I fortunately had #1378 backed up, which I had forgotten about, so I rolled back to it and my NetSDR is working fine again. I'll just stay there until/unless the plug-ins start working again. As RFSpace tends to tout SDR# at their website, I would hope it would again, although I know the argument about whether it's a software or plug-in issue has been floated here and there.
But, correct, it is off-topic, and my apologies for contributing to it. However, certainly not an attack, Mike.
My statement was towards # not you my friend. I helped a user who asked for a version that was 1 version previous to current and i go my *** chewed.
Thats why i went off topic.
Remember i try to help all users of radio ref. Always have and always will.
Thats why i went off topic.
Remember i try to help all users of radio ref. Always have and always will.
Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. I've got multiple "dogs in this fight", an Airspy, an SDRPlay, and the aforementioned RFSpace NetSDR. I'm hoping it'll all settle into place, in time.
I'll use what I'm currently using for the various aforementioned devices, and settle back into the woodwork and stand by...
I'll use what I'm currently using for the various aforementioned devices, and settle back into the woodwork and stand by...
elitedata
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im sorry that happened to you my friend.
but again, thank you for providing the release 1404 that worked perfectly without any issues.
most people depend on an older version they can "roll back" to when it comes to malfunctioning newly released versions of the software and most people have come to expect this type of support on the developers website but not so fast for "airspy".
absolutely no older versions available under any circumstance.
you can use every search engine trick in the book, youre not finding an older version to fall back on unless someone else has it and gives it to you.
to be honest, at 45 years old, i have never seen this happen this drastically for any software like SDR.
i have even requested the author "Youseff" himself for R1404 and my request fell on deaf ears.
i thank God this software does not forcefully and automatically update itself or disable itself until you are forced to use the "update".
the only reason i use SDR is for the 3rd party plugins and the "IF" noise reduction feature.
i now keep two folders and two desktop shortcuts, one for R1404 and the other for the latest release that one day will operate as good as 1404 does.
again, thanks for the help in providing R1404, you saved my SDR hobby from falling on the deaf ears of faulty software.
The funny thing is i didn't provide it. I found a link online. They think i bootlegged it. I didn't host the zip you downloaded. Glad i could help and sorry to the group for the rant. I'm not loosing any sleep over this nonsense. I said wait i had to say. A lot of key people are NOT happy with Sdr#. You make your bed now sleep in it. I don't hate them. I feel bad that they dont have the following that they could have it they did things properly. But we all know its open source code wrapped in new wrappers. Whatever right tomorrow is a new day.
tomorrow is a new day.My experience with the HAM/Radio community has been nothing but supportive and I've been tinkering since I was a kid. I just don't see how a company like Airspy can sustain itself when said company lashes out on their public twitter account at individuals and seemingly goes out of their to make it impossible for the entire user base to "roll back" to previous versions when compatibility issues arise...
Maybe I missed something, hopefully someone can fill me in here, but I've seen a lot of heat thrown down (read: acts of public shaming) by the Airspy/SDR# sharp folks when old versions of their software show up on the net. What I haven't seen is a long thoughtful explanation from them as to why they take this hardliner approach. For me it begs the question... Do they have one?
The other question that keeps nagging at me is why do I care enough to spend the time giving a hoot (or even writing this post). For me I think it comes down to this:
The recent SDR "boom" has brought a lot of new folks into the mix of hobbyists interested in radio (of all types) Many of the elmers I have met along my journey of learning are getting old, the torch needs to be passed on. It's not about Airspy vs SDRPlay to me... The disgust I harbor is because this company is making tidal waves of intimidation and discouragement for the fledgling users who deserve the same community that many of us have flourished in for years. In essence, I view Airspy as a company who (intentional or not) is an agent of sabotage, not to another competing SDR company but to all of us, the community.
Maybe I missed something, hopefully someone can fill me in here, but I've seen a lot of heat thrown down (read: acts of public shaming) by the Airspy/SDR# sharp folks when old versions of their software show up on the net. What I haven't seen is a long thoughtful explanation from them as to why they take this hardliner approach. For me it begs the question... Do they have one?
The other question that keeps nagging at me is why do I care enough to spend the time giving a hoot (or even writing this post). For me I think it comes down to this:
The recent SDR "boom" has brought a lot of new folks into the mix of hobbyists interested in radio (of all types) Many of the elmers I have met along my journey of learning are getting old, the torch needs to be passed on. It's not about Airspy vs SDRPlay to me... The disgust I harbor is because this company is making tidal waves of intimidation and discouragement for the fledgling users who deserve the same community that many of us have flourished in for years. In essence, I view Airspy as a company who (intentional or not) is an agent of sabotage, not to another competing SDR company but to all of us, the community.
I've printed off your post and framed it. :-D
I got my Airspam second hand, then flogged it, so the company didn't get the buyers money either.
All the more reason to use the excellent SDRConsole!
Jay: What you said nails it right on the head. It does leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. Most of us have been here before sdr# was even a thought. It's a tight knit community and word travel in a nano second. I dedicate most of my time helping people get up and running. I try to pass the friendliness spirit along but I'm not a chump or a pushover when it comes to foul tactics. What's done is done and what is said is said. Its a new day.
I agree where HF is concerned. In the HF bands SDR-Console excels.
I use SDR# however at VHF and above, because quite frankly the plug-ins make it. CTCSS decode, DCS decode, the DSD interface etc. This simply can't be done in SDR-Console without compromise. I have asked Simon many times if he would consider at least adding CTCSS and DCS decode capability, but I'm not sure that will happen. It seems the majority of his users are HF enthusiasts. I enjoy DX'ing VHF and higher, and being able to observe the tones goes far to being able to identify the signal. Also, to send audio via a virtual audio cable to an outboard software decoder such as KG-Tone it's necessary to use the WFM mode of SDR-Console, which makes the audio sound like crap, to put it bluntly. Maybe the forthcoming version 3 will make some improvements at VHF and higher.
I'm baffled as to why there is such consternation about older versions of SDR# being made available. I've bit my tongue regarding these issues, but as someone who has donated $$ to the SDR# cause, as an Airspy owner, and now as someone who tried to post an informational message to the SDR# Yahoogroup about the RFSpace NetSDR not working with plug-ins in 1412, and had that message apparently "disappear" before it was posted, I'm thinking it's time for some positive PR on the part of the SDR# folks.
What does not make any sense is Nooelec can host an older version of SDR# without issues but i can't point a member to a previous version. I got scolded. I guess they are special.
Check the download section and you will see that they host bootleg software.
NooElec - NooElec NESDR Mini SDR & DVB-T USB Stick (RTL2832 + R820T) w/ Antenna and Remote Control - NESDR RTL-SDR Receivers - SDR Receivers - Software Defined Radio
Check the download section and you will see that they host bootleg software.
NooElec - NooElec NESDR Mini SDR & DVB-T USB Stick (RTL2832 + R820T) w/ Antenna and Remote Control - NESDR RTL-SDR Receivers - SDR Receivers - Software Defined Radio
All that matters to Touil is that the Nooelec version doesn't support SDRplay. He probably lies awake at night worrying about all the lost sales of Airspam, to SDRplay.
elitedata
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not to stir up a heated debate but as an update, it seems support for the funcube pro+ dongle on later versions of sdr sharp are ultimately slowly fading away.
ive been downloading and testing all the new releases of sdr sharp for my funcube and it seems everything after R1404 just gets worse and worse.
1425 revision actually cuts the receive front end by 10dB, it does not matter what settings/adjustments you make either.
additionally, many great plugins that work for 1404 and lower, dont work for 1425 and up, the authors of those plugins seemed to have given up releasing versions that work for 1425 and up, i can understand why too.
its a sad situation when you cant find decent alternative software comparable to sdr sharp with third party plugins, sure im aware there is better software available out there but at a steep cost and not being able to use these specialized plugins that only work for sdr sharp, thats a deal breaker for me.
airspy is great but i prefer funcube pro +, the form factor profile is just.... better.
ive been downloading and testing all the new releases of sdr sharp for my funcube and it seems everything after R1404 just gets worse and worse.
1425 revision actually cuts the receive front end by 10dB, it does not matter what settings/adjustments you make either.
additionally, many great plugins that work for 1404 and lower, dont work for 1425 and up, the authors of those plugins seemed to have given up releasing versions that work for 1425 and up, i can understand why too.
its a sad situation when you cant find decent alternative software comparable to sdr sharp with third party plugins, sure im aware there is better software available out there but at a steep cost and not being able to use these specialized plugins that only work for sdr sharp, thats a deal breaker for me.
airspy is great but i prefer funcube pro +, the form factor profile is just.... better.
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