My Experience with Winradio G39DDC
I purchased my G39DDCe in July 2012.
As commented by smiffy333, it is a fine SDR with great features, and yes, way over priced.
HOWEVER, note the following:
Hardware:
1) Don't expect to put that unit beside your bed for night time scanning as the heatsink fan is louder than my 4 Dual core and graphics card fans combined
2) The power adapter has a noticable hum
Software:
DO NOT purchase:
The Client Server Option thinking that everyone will have their own dedicated session with the receiver.There is 1 master operator, and everyone else listens on that session. So, instead of getting ripped off $500, use either Windows Remote Destop. Splashtop for your IPad, or LogmeIn and simply watch the 'master operator' run the receiver. It is truly a Networking Version as opposed to a true client server concept.
After 1.5 year of promises on releasing the ATO, the Advanced Trunking Option use that same old interface as in 2008!
You would think that having 2 'Virtual Receivers' on the G39DDC would enable the 'Dual Receiver Mode' on the ATO... but no. They suggest to purchase another G315 or G39DDC to be able to follow the Traffic and not just the Control channel. So, I got ripped off another $300, + $200 for the APCO-25.
Without prejudice and in my opinion, I do not recommend doing any type of business with WinRadio.
They lack proper documentation of their product and have poor support (I have all Email correspondance with the CEO to support this). They are not a 'Software' shop... so the concept of '30 day trial' license on their¨plugins does not exist... you must buy the product to evaluate it and find out it suck!