Re: [IRCA] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver

[Brett Saylor <bsaylor@xxxxxxxxx>]

Les,

Here are copies of the two types of sheets I use to keep track of my SDR
reviews:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4cxmph92ittrooz/sv4TMO8vsN

If you have any problems with the link let me know. There are Excel
versions that I used to design the forms, and PDF files that are easier to
print.

For the TOH reviews, I print out a bunch of blank pages as 2 sided sheets
(page 1 and page 2) and put them into a 3-ring binder. As I use them, I
record the date and other details (A/K index, antenna, etc.) at the top of
the page, then cross off the frequencies as I review each one in the file.
If I find a "hot" recording I'll draw a circle around the hour and make a
note like "check this one" to remind me to come back to it later. I usually
have a single binder for each DX season.

For the continuous reviews, I generally make up a packet of all 12 pages
(six pages covering 0000-2359 UTC for the domestic 10 kHz channels, and the
other six pages for the 9 kHz frequencies) for a single day and staple them
together. Then as I go through the files I will tick off the 5-minute
intervals as I review them. I often use these pages when I record an entire
night at a DXpedition. When you look at these pages you realize the
enormous amount of recording you can do in a single night!

Anyone is welcome to use these and (hopefully) improve on the method.
Please post your changes back here so we can see them,

Brett


On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Brett,
>
> Just the kind of information that I was looking for regarding data
> management and reviews. I'd LOVE to see the PDF documents that you've
> created, and with your permission, adapt them to my own use.
>
> I also see the point about the Perseus being the machine of choice during
> band openings or unusual events. Excellent point, and one of the best
> arguments I've heard for why I need to upgrade. Care to explain it to my
> XYL!?
>
> :-)
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
>
>   Les Rayburn, Director
> High Noon Film
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> Alabaster, AL 35007-8536
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>  On 12/16/2013 2:14 PM, Brett Saylor wrote:
>
>  Les,
>
>  I started with the SDR-IQ then moved to a Perseus, so I understand the
> dilemma. First thing to realize is that you won't ever have enough time to
> review everything but, on those key nights when conditions are outstanding,
> you'll wish you had saved the entire band (the auroral event of March 2012
> comes to mind).
>
>  I did the "every TOH throughout the night" for a long time, but I've
> moved to just recording sunset and sunrise - that still gives me more than
> enough interesting targets. I'll spot-check a few "good" regional
> frequencies on each recording the next day and look for ones that seem
> "different" from normal - for me, that might be some very deep southern
> stations, some CBC outlets from western Canadian provinces, or maybe a
> bunch of Mexican national anthems at their local 6am. When I get a file
> with conditions like that, I save it for later detailed review. You'll find
> it's very easy to fill up hard drives and, if you're like me, you may find
> it hard to delete anything that you haven't reviewed.
>
>  I have several PDF forms that I use to keep track of what I've listened
> to on each SDR recording (one for top of the hour, and one for continuous
> recordings) - I'd be happy to share them with you and anyone else who wants
> them.
>
>  Brett
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm curious as to how Perseus owners manage the data and review process.
>> The logistics of all that information are just mind-boggling. I get that
>> you can eliminate channels with locals, and possibly most with strong clear
>> channel signals. Or maybe if you've been DXing for awhile, you can
>> eliminate the majority of channels where you've logged them all. But for a
>> guy with less than 1,000 stations in the logbook, I'd be reviewing a lot.
>>
>> Hard to justify purchasing the Perseus when I think the bandwidth of the
>> SDR-IQ is more than I can handle.
>>
>> Les Rayburn, Director
>>
>
>
>


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