Status on HF/VHF Transverter?

SDR-Radio.com · Post by **SDR-Radio.com** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:03 am

Just to let you know that I will be receiving a board, once it's here I'll get it working.

I am not part of the NUAND team, I only really know what you all know, and at the moment I haven't hooked my bladeRF up since moving house as I'm really waiting for the transverter anyway.

Toodles

cwiener · Post by **cwiener** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:09 am

Thanks Simon for the update.

Scott, here is a good reference for building the latest source needed for compatibility with the transverter: https://github.com/Nuand/bladeRF/wiki/G ... 3A-Windows.

After building the latest code and downloading the updated FPGA this is the output from bladeRF-cli version:

bladeRF> version

bladeRF-cli version: 0.10.8-git-1534077-dirty
libbladeRF version: 0.15.0-git-1534077-dirty

Firmware version: 1.6.1-git-b7e6642
FPGA version: 0.0.5

I'm not sure whether there is a later firmware version or not.

I have the antenna connected to the RXANT on the transverter and RXIF on the transverter connected to RX on the base board. A jumper cable connects the two custom filter connectors.

Running SDR-Console does not yield any signals so we'll have to anxiously wait for Simon to get his board and make the necessary changes. I'm going to boot into Linux and see if I can get gqrx to tune with the transceiver.

The #bladeRF IRC channel has been very helpful. Thanks to all those who post info there!

73,

Chris N2CR

scancapecod · Post by **scancapecod** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:31 am

Thanks Chris. I see the Windows installer has not been updated so I guess I'll try to do it the hard way. Thanks for your update as well Simon.

scancapecod · Post by **scancapecod** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 1:03 pm

EDIT: After downloading the file two times more, having the same problem the first time again, the second time it installed, so I'm moving on. Disregard the below rant. I suppose I could backspace it out but that's no fun.

Well two steps in and I'm already having problems.

When I try to install either the 32 or 64 bit version of TortoiseGit-1.8.9.0-xxbit.msi it immediately fails and throws up a message: "Windows Installer". "This installation package could not be opened. Contact the application vendor to verfify that this is a valid Windows installer package." This is not one of the "Common Problems" messages as shown in the TortoiseGit wiki. A reboot of the PC and a subsequent attempt to install met with the same results. I'm attempting this on Windows 8.1 64 bit.

Hopefully an update to the Windows installer will be forthcoming, or there is a reason why this is occurring. Please don't tell me it's because it's Windows 8.1; that's where I've been running the bladeRF since day 1 as installed by the now outdated Windows installer, and for as long as I have this thing that's where it's going to stay.

The frustration continues. I expect there will be a solution of some nature.

drbob · Post by **drbob** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:13 pm

So, to clarify... The transverters have started shipping? I received an initial confirmation of my address, that was awhile back, but hadn't heard anything recently...

scancapecod · Post by **scancapecod** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:37 pm

Bob, I ordered mine in late January when I bought the bladeRF, and I received it on Monday. I'm in Massachusetts. Hope that helps you gauge things a bit.

Scott

bpadalino · Post by **bpadalino** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:00 am

Yes - the boards are shipping out as of right now. I believe by the end of next week, all the orders should have been fulfilled.

Simon Brown should have his board by now, if not very soon, and the API to attach the XB and set the filterbank selection is in the master branch. It does require a new FPGA from the nuand website - version 0.0.5.

We've had reports of people being able to use the RF inputs as low as 1MHz, but it was unsure how close that station was transmitting. The ADC inputs are still something we need to get working in the API. We also had an idea to put a Hilbert filter on that input so the samples are kept to nice complex values, but we haven't done that yet either.

Lastly, we will be putting the RF filter plot raw data on the website in the near future.

Anyway, I want to thank everyone for being so patient. I am sorry it has taken so long. Feel free to continue to use this forum post for software issues or what are perceived hardware problems.

scancapecod · Post by **scancapecod** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:25 am

I can confirm that Simon has his board. However, I don't think he was aware that it didn't come with cables. Maybe you guys should list, if you haven't already, that cables do not come with the board. He has cables on order and will revisit the code when he receives them.

bpadalino · Post by **bpadalino** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:32 am

Ah, I see.

The original bladeRF comes with 2 cables, which we thought would be used to connect the RXIF and TXIF ports of the xb200 with the bladeRF itself. The jumper cable for the custom filter isn't completely required, but are nice to have if you don't want another custom filter. I guess that still leaves some SMA cables required to get to the antenna input.

Sorry about that - we'll note it on the page.

scancapecod · Post by **scancapecod** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:26 am

Just to clarify, there is no need to have a jumper between the RXFILT and RXFILT-ANT connections unless you have a custom filter inline? I thought there had to be a jumper there regardless, so I guess I'm a little confused....nothing new there.

Now you've got me thinking about what I did with the original cables that came with the bladeRF!

But no need for an apology, just a clarification on how many cables are needed and if the buyer needs to be prepared to purchase more.

Thanks.

SDR-Radio.com · Post by **SDR-Radio.com** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:31 pm

jynik,

In your photo you have a nice case - which one is it?

scancapecod · Post by **scancapecod** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 5:34 am

SDR-Radio.com wrote:jynik,

In your photo you have a nice case - which one is it?

+1 on the case.

And I understand your explanation, Jon. Thanks.

SDR-Radio.com · Post by **SDR-Radio.com** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:24 am

Thanks,

With luck there will be a case for mother + daughter, then I'll buy one.

Toodles

Vine · Post by **Vine** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:46 am

I just saw on the store that orders will now be shipped the first week of july. I ordered mine 3 months ago and no news from my order... We are however at the end of the first week of july...

robert.ghilduta · Post by **robert.ghilduta** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:34 am

Hi Vine,

Can you please email me directly at [email protected] with your order number. Orders placed in March should have shipped by now. Do you remember receiving an email that asked you to confirm your email address?
Either way, just as a quick update, there are still some remaining orders that should be sent out before the end of this week.

Regards,
Rob

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