Re: [IRCA] Recorded AM BCB Logs made with ELAD FDM-S2 Receiverâââ.

["Paul B. Walker, Jr." <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>]

If I were to remote record things overnight, I would probably set my
recordings to go from 59:00 to 01:30

if the station is running a talk or music format by satelitte, it should ID
straight up at 00:00. If theyre running locally automated music, alot of
stations have an update set at 59:00 to push out anything left but let
whats playing.. so if a song started playing at 57:00 or 57:30 and is 2 1/2
minutes long.. it'd hit somewhere between 59:30 and 00:00.

Some stations run late, 00:30.. 01:00.. 01:30.. some could run even later
and it happens, but not many.. and in the interest if keeping your file
small, i would start wit this.

Paul

On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 9:48 PM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Welcome to the world of SDR DXing. Quite agree that the manuals (of all
> the SDR receivers) leave a lot to be desired. The rapid pace of development
> and software enhancements leaves little time to write detailed manuals, I'm
> afraid. Developers now seem to rely more on User Groups, forums, etc. to
> allow users to help each other. That system works well, but it takes some
> getting used to.
>
> Allow me to share some tips given to me by AM DX'er James Niven when I
> started with my Elad SDR. They've proven to be very helpful. First of all,
> make sure that you subscribe to the Elad Yahoo Group, and update your
> software frequently. Enhancements and improvements appear quite rapidly.
> Sometimes within hours of a feature being requested by a user on the Yahoo
> Group! The latest software can be downloaded at:
>
> http://sdr.eladit.com/FDM-sw2%20Software/
>
>
>
> I successfully have mine setup for TOH recordings across the whole
> broadcast band.
>
> I am still experimenting with different settings, but I seem to be happy
> with the file size set at 2048mb and set to 1 file.
>
> For the recording schedule, I started with this recording configuration:
>
>
> I start recording 2 minutes before the TOH 00:58, then finishing at 5
> minutes past the hour, I found the file size very large.
>
> I then tried recording from 00:58 to 00:03, so 5 minutes, still a large
> file but enough to look at every frequency in the AM band for TOH.
>
> Also, how I set mine up is change the CW to AM, then the LO frequency, I
> set to 1120.000 kHz and the tuned frequency to 540.000 kHz. This will give
> you the whole AM band
> and when you begin reviewing your files, it will start at 540khz, this is
> my method and approach.
>
> James Niven
>
> Austin, Texas
>
> Also keep in mind that the Elad FDM-S2 will work with more than one piece
> of software. This is the beauty of an SDR, you're not limited to using the
> manufactures software exclusively. One of the easiest to use and master
> software packages for SDR is Simon Brownâs SDR-Console V2 software (
> www.sdr-radio.com) It's free, and easier to use than most. HDSDR is
> another software application that works well with the Elad. You may want to
> experiment with them to see if you enjoy them more.
>
> Recommend this detailed review of the Elad as well. It's full of
> suggestions on how to use the software, and do some great things with the
> receiver. Hope you enjoy the ride, it's changed my DX life forever.
>
> http://swling.com/blog/2014/12/a-review-of-the-elad-fdm-
> s2-software-defined-receiver/
>
>
> --
> 73,
>
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> Maylene, AL
> EM63
>
> Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
> Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA
>
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF
> Engineering Active Whips,
> Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector
>
>
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