Re: [IRCA] KCKN-1020 New Mexico test heard in Massachusetts --> Winradio G313

[Mike Westfall <mikew@xxxxxxxx>]

Being a "software defined" radio, I suppose it only works on one 
particular type of computer running one particular operating system. 
This would be the biggest drawback, if you ask me.

I'd like to see a "firmware defined" radio, that has a reloadable FPGA 
doing the dirty work. Some of the XIlinx FPGAs even have embedded 
PowerPC processors, so the radio could still be "software" defined in 
that sense, but be independent of the control platform.

Brandon Jordan wrote:

>Les Rayburn wrote:
>
>  
>
>>I've been seriously considering the purchase of an SDR such as
>>the WinRadio G313. Could you compare the performance of
>>the WinRadio against other receivers you've owned as it
>>applies to MW DXing?
>>    
>>
>
>Over the years I have owned a NRD-535D, all three Drake R8 models along 
>with a Racal RA6790/GM. The main receivers in the shack today are the 
>R75, R30C and Winradio. In my opinion, the G313e is the best receiver I 
>have ever owned, on all bands. It performs like an absolute champ on MW, 
>  and even though I live in sight of the antennas of many of the Memphis 
>AM broadcasters, I haven't had any problem with images, overloading, etc 
>so far.  Simply an outstanding performer with the all features (and then 
>some!) of 3+ kilo-dollar receivers that is a true joy to operate, and in 
>such a small package that I can easily carry it around in the laptop bag.
>
>One down-side is that since a laptop is required to operate, it is not 
>as easy for me to use with the tuned loops such as the Quantum. My Dell 
>laptop emits enough QRN that I must locate the antenna for enough away 
>that just makes it just too much of a hassle. Mileage probably varies on 
>this factor depending on laptops.
>
>I did have a few issues with the Winradio when I first bought it, but 
>these turned out to be due to my laptop. I ended up adding a decent 
>external USB soundcard and haven't had an issue since then.
>
>All in all, I can't recommend the G313 highly enough. I like this SDR 
>stuff so much that I am thinking about also buying a Flexradio SDR-1000. 
>Guy Atkins is really taken up with his SDR-1000 ( 
>http://www.sdr-1000.blogspot.com/ }, and I would love to also have one 
>of those to play with.
>
>
>73,
>  
>


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