Issues with DSDPLUS 2.465

[N1XDS]

Hey guys and ladies,

I have a problem making DSDPLUS fast lane work with SDR++ since I can't get SDR Sharp to pick up signal from my antenna. Here below is the pictures of the settings I have for DSDPLUS 2.465. Maybe a setting I am over looking. I am using a RTL 2832 usb dongle

 

[Reconrider]

I have for DSDPLUS 2.465. I am using a RTL 2832 usb dongle

Why are you using SDR++ when you have the paid version of DSDPlus?
You can use the FMP24 program that comes with dsdplus fastlane for your frequency tuner.

 

[N1XDS]

I never used FMP24 so I wouldn't know how to set it up.to make it work

Why are you using SDR++ when you have the paid version of DSDPlus?
You can use the FMP24 program that comes with dsdplus fastlane for your frequency tuner.

 

[Reconrider]

I never used FMP24 so I wouldn't know how to set it up.to make it work

Look at the vc.bat and cc.bat and the 1R.bat. Those files will be helpful plus the notes.txt and dsdplus.txt
One of the .txt files included inside the dsd folder will have examples you can use to put together.

 

[mtindor]

I never used FMP24 so I wouldn't know how to set it up.to make it work

Just run:

FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat

Then, in the main DSDPlus Event Window, under the Menu system, go to CTRL and make sure you have "Combined CC/VC Monitoring" set instead of passive monitoring.

It's that easy to get it going. Really, that easy.

If you've already been in the DSDPlus menu fumbling with things you haven no idea about, close DSDPLus and then delete the DSDPlus.bin file.

Then run FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat

Mike

 

[mtindor]

Just run:

FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat

Then, in the main DSDPlus Event Window, under the Menu system, go to CTRL and make sure you have "Combined CC/VC Monitoring" set instead of passive monitoring.

It's that easy to get it going. Really, that easy.

If you've already been in the DSDPlus menu fumbling with things you haven no idea about, close DSDPLus and then delete the DSDPlus.bin file.

Then run FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat

Mike

You change frequencies in FMP24 by "focusing" on FMP24. When you have mouse-focus on FMP24 (such as clicking on the top bar), then you ccan simply type in a frequency and hit enter. When you start typing the frequency in, you'll see it being typed in the top line. You can adjust gain with G/g in that same window, and you can adjust bandwidth BW with B in that window, toggling bandwidth between 4.0, 7.x, 9.x, 12.5, 20.x. i forget the exact values.

You can click on the waterfall to move to a frequency you see on the waterfall. Don't get confused by the white versus green lines. The white lines are the signals.

 

[N1XDS]

I'm picking up the signal from the system I am wanting to listen to but its not decoding anything? I think its something to do with FMP24 how do I change the step size?

DSD+ 1R input set to > Use direct FMP+ linking

Output Speakers virtual audio cable?

Do I need to switch it over to System audio?

Control is set: CC/VC combined

Source: No audio source do I need to change that to something?

 

[mtindor]

I'm picking up the signal from the system I am wanting to listen to but its not decoding anything? I think its something to do with FMP24 how do I change the step size?

DSD+ 1R input set to > Use direct FMP+ linking

Output Speakers virtual audio cable?

Do I need to switch it over to System audio?

Control is set: CC/VC combined

Source: No audio source do I need to change that to something?

Output should be speakers (if you expect to hear anything).

There is no option for "No Audio source". I suspect you mean "No source audio monitoring", and that's fine. You don't want to monitor/hear the source audio if you are trying to decodea digital system, because all you will hear is the digital system.

What type of system are you trying to decode?

NXDN48: BW: 4.0
NXDN96 / DMR: BW: 7.6
P25: BW: 9.5 or 12.5

Forget about step size. Just click center on the signal you want to monitor. Or if you know the precise frequency of the control channel or conventional channel you want to monitor, type it in and hit enter (when focused on FMP24).

 

[CanesFan95]

Take a look at the guide in my signature.

 

[N1XDS]

Output should be speakers (if you expect to hear anything).

There is no option for "No Audio source". I suspect you mean "No source audio monitoring", and that's fine. You don't want to monitor/hear the source audio if you are trying to decodea digital system, because all you will hear is the digital system.

What type of system are you trying to decode?

NXDN48: BW: 4.0
NXDN96 / DMR: BW: 7.6
P25: BW: 9.5 or 12.5

Forget about step size. Just click center on the signal you want to monitor. Or if you know the precise frequency of the control channel or conventional channel you want to monitor, type it in and hit enter (when focused on FMP24).

P25: Phase 1 and Phase 2 on some channels

Houston County Government (GA) Trunking System, Various, Georgia

Houston County Government (GA) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

 

[mtindor]

And you should read DSDPlus.txt and Notes.txt multiple times

 

[mtindor]

P25: Phase 1 and Phase 2 on some channels

Houston County Government (GA) Trunking System, Various, Georgia

Houston County Government (GA) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

Figure out which one of the "red" channels is actually the current control channel. Focus on FMP24, type in the frequency and hit Enter. You'll see that it's center on the [hopefully] strong signal . Then you should start seeing things in the DSDPlus main window (Event Window).

Mike

 

[N1XDS]

Figure out which one of the "red" channels is actually the current control channel. Focus on FMP24, type in the frequency and hit Enter. You'll see that it's center on the [hopefully] strong signal . Then you should start seeing things in the DSDPlus main window (Event Window).

Mike

Here is what I am currently seeing in both FMP24 and DSDPLUS. It seems like its picking up the signal but not decoding

 

[mtindor]

Are you running the paid version (Fast Lane) ?

If you are, and you are running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat (NO other batch file, manmade or otherwise, just THOSE batch files), then you should be fine.

Right now, FMP24 and DSDPlus are not talking to each other (see the error in the command window).

If you are using Fast Lane and you are running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat (and you have never edited either one of those batch files), and INPUT --> Use Direct FMPx Linking is selected, then FMP24 and DSDPlus should be communicating with each other.

 

[mtindor]

Are you running the paid version (Fast Lane) ?

If you are, and you are running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat (NO other batch file, manmade or otherwise, just THOSE batch files), then you should be fine.

Right now, FMP24 and DSDPlus are not talking to each other (see the error in the command window).

If you are using Fast Lane and you are running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat (and you have never edited either one of those batch files), and INPUT --> Use Direct FMPx Linking is selected, then FMP24 and DSDPlus should be communicating with each other.

Disregard, it does look like it eventually established a link.

BUT, like I said before, if you got into DSDPlus and started clicking things you had no business clicking, then you need to close DSDPlus, delete the DSDPlus.bin, and start 1R.bat again. You probably went in and told it that you only wanted to decode P25 or something under the Decorder menu, when you should be leaving everything exactly as it was when you received it.

but, I don't see a menu system, so I'm guessing you are running the "Free" version from the website? If so, i can't help. Somebody else will have to. that "free" stuff is almost a decade old.

 

[mtindor]

And by all means, please post screenshots and not pictures taken from cameras. The camera pictures are lousy.

Mike

 

[mtindor]

And for that signal you are parked on (the 855.xxxx one), you don't need the gain at max (43). Focus on FMP24, press 'g' until you bring the gain down a little like to 30 or 25 or so.

 

[N1XDS]

Are you running the paid version (Fast Lane) ?

If you are, and you are running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat (NO other batch file, manmade or otherwise, just THOSE batch files), then you should be fine.

Right now, FMP24 and DSDPlus are not talking to each other (see the error in the command window).

If you are using Fast Lane and you are running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat (and you have never edited either one of those batch files), and INPUT --> Use Direct FMPx Linking is selected, then FMP24 and DSDPlus should be communicating with each other.

I have the paid version for DSDPLUS fast lane.

I deleted the dsdplus bin file and now its not connecting to link id 20001. I haven't changed anything.

 

[mtindor]

Are you remoted into another machine? That screen shot looks like it was taken from a machine taht was logged into the DSDPlus machine remotely with the DSDPlus instance having a smaller screen. That screenshot [for my eyes at least] is useless as well.

Close any FMP24 stuff and any DSDPlus stuff. Then run FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat. It should connect right up. Look in DSDPlus --> INPUT --> make sure its set to use Direct FMP* Linking.

And if you aren't running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat, or if you are but modified them, then get the originals.

DSDPlus is designed to run right out of the box (assuming the dongle can be found) by simply running FMP24-CC.bat and 1R.bat

mike

 

[RMason]

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