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== [[FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions ==

This is a new section started to allow asking and hopefully answering questions about HPSDR.

== [[DOC]] - Documentation ==

This section contains links for downloading all documentation for HPSDR Projects.

== Software ==

===[[DOWNLOADS]] - Firmware and Software ===

Links to current firmware and software available.

===[[SVN]] Subversion code versioning software ===
Source code in the process of development

=== [[HPSDR_related_software|Software links and introduction to software components.]] ===

Links to HPSDR software and resources can be found on the [http://openhpsdr.org/resources.html Resource] page.

Links to the FPGA programming course by Kirk, KD7IRS -- see the [[Verilog]] page.


=== Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Software ===

[[PowerSDR]] Running on Microsoft Windows XP.

[http://www.g3ukb.co.uk/ Acorn-SDR] by Bob Cowdery 

[http://www.dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/ CW Skimmer] From Alex, VE3NEA, has support for Mercury

[[KISS Konsole]], Written in C#  and intended as a simple introduction to PC DSP programming.

[https://java-sdr.dev.java.net/ java-sdr] Platform independent Java by John G0ORX/N6LYT.

[[WinUSB Notes]] by George, K9TRV

====PowerSDR [[Quick Startup Guide]]====

Documents to help users get HPSDR setup and working. Includes firmware upload instructions.

====[[ PowerSDR Keyboard Shortcut List ]]====

This page lists all the known PowerSDR keyboard shortcuts.

=== Linux Software ===

[[ghpsdr]], written in C with a [http://www.gtk.org/ GTK+] GUI by John G0ORX/N6LYT. http://javaguifordttsp.blogspot.com/

[https://java-sdr.dev.java.net/ java-sdr] Platform independent Java by John G0ORX/N6LYT.

====Linux [[SYSTEM INTEGRATION]]====

This section contains information relative to "putting the pieces together".

=== Mac OS-X Software ===

[[ghpsdr]], written in C with a [http://www.gtk.org/ GTK+] GUI by John G0ORX/N6LYT. http://javaguifordttsp.blogspot.com/

[https://java-sdr.dev.java.net/ java-sdr] Platform independent Java by John G0ORX/N6LYT.

== Building HPSDR Rigs ==


===[[Hardware Introduction]]===

This is a guide for those new to HPSDR about exactly what hardware you need to be able to use the system.

=== [http://openhpsdr.org/support.html Support documentation] ===

Documents for user interested in building boards can be found on the [http://openhpsdr.org/support.html Support] page.

===[[A complete HPSDR transceiver]]===

This page provides an example of how to build your own transceiver using HPSDR components and other available hardware and software.

===[[The Antec P183 Solution]]===

This page documents an example of how to build your own transceiver using HPSDR components and other available hardware and software in a traditional a mid-tower PC enclosure.

===[[The Tokyo Hy-Power HL-45B Solution]]===

This page documents an example of how to add a commercial solid state 45 Watt Amplifier to your HPSDR rig.

===[[The Rino R-1 Solution]]===

A smaller PC case solution with an optical drive included.

===[[The Antec Minuet Solution]]===

The smallest PC case solution attempted so far.

===[[Never Short a Penelope by AD9DP]]===

The short paper tells you why you should never operate Penelope into a shorted load.

== HPSDR Performance Tests ==

The purpose of these pages are to establish HPSDR performance measurement process standards.

=== [[Receiver Performance Tests]] ===

=== Transmitter Performance Tests ===

== Individual Project Wiki Pages ==

Click on the NAME of the project to get to its page!

=== [[ALEXIARES]] - RF Preselector ===

Alexiares (or Alex for short) is a set of RF Bandpass filters for use with Mercury or any other SDR.

=== [[ANICETUS]]  (Anie) - Preselector ===

A few designs for narrow band preselectors 

===[[Antenna Switch|ANTENNA SWITCH]] - by NT-Electronics ===

An antenna switch for use with Penelope and Mercury when Alex is not used, also has optional low Noise RX Amplifier for 6 meters

=== [[APOLLO]] - 15W PA and Filter===
A companion 15W PA and Low Pass Filter for [[HERMES|Hermes]]

=== [[ATHENA]] - A software Server module ===
A project to build OS specific server code, module communication libraries and communication protocol documentation.

=== [[ATLAS]] - Backplane ===

The Atlas is a passive backplane that all other modules plug into.

=== [[CYCLOPS]] - Spectrum Analyzer ===
 
Cyclops is a 0-1 GHz spectrum analyzer with tracking generator support.

=== [[DEMETER]] - Power Supply ===
Power supply designed for HPSDR.

=== [[EPIMETHEUS]] - General Purpose I/O ===

Epi is a general purpose I/O board for the Atlas bus and includes relays, open collectors, IF switching, etc.

=== [[EXCALIBUR]] - Clock Reference board ===
A board to allow an external 10 MHz frequency reference interface.

=== [[GIBRALTAR]] - GPS-disciplined Frequency Standard ===

Gibraltar is a GPS-disciplined frequency standard board.

=== [[HELIOS]] -  Helios Small Transmitting Loop Antenna and Controller ===

=== [[HERMES]] - A DUC/DDC Transceiver.  ===
Merging the verilog code of Mercury and Penelope into a single FPGA, on a single board.

=== [[HORTON]] - Receiver Module ===

A receiver module integrating the Janus ADC with a QSD on a board for a version of the HPSDR RX board.

=== [[JANUS]] - ADC/DAC Board ===

The Janus module is a very high performance, dual, full duplex, A/D and D/A converter board.

=== [[KISS Konsole]] - Learning SDR Console ===

The KISS Konsole is a software project to provide a straightforward, well-commented User Interface to Mercury and other modules.

=== [[LPU]] - Simple Linear Power Unit ===

The LPU unit takes power from a regulated power supply and steps it to the input needed by Atlas.

=== [[MAGISTER]] - USB 2.0 to Atlas Bus Interface ===

The Magister module is an alternative to OZY.

=== [[MERCURY]] - 0-55 MHz Direct Sampling Receiver ===
Perhaps the most exciting of all modules, Mercury will enable direct sampling of the 0-55 MHz spectrum.

=== [[ODYSSEY]] - Low Power Handheld SDR ===

Odyssey includes a low power SDR based on the QSD, QSE, and a dsPIC33 as the basic radio core.

=== [[OZY]] - HPSDR Host Interface & Control ===

The OZY module is an FPGA based interface controller card providing input and output connections to the real world.

=== [[OZYII]] - (AussieII) - A high speed PC interface. ===
High speed PC interface using Ethernet PHY.

=== [[PANDORA]] - Enclosure ===
HPSDR enclosure

=== [[PENELOPE]] - Companion Exciter to Mercury ===

A 1/2 watt DUC(k).

=== [[PENNYWHISTLE]] - 20 Watt RF Power Ampilfier ===

The PennyWhistle takes the RF output of Penelope and amplifies it to approximately 20 watts.

=== [[PHOENIX]] - QSD/QSE Receiver/Transmitter Module ===

QSD based HF Receiver, a QSE based HF Exciter and a supporting synthesizer.

=== [[PINOCCHIO]] - Extender Card ===

Pinocchio is an extender card to allow measurements and troubleshooting of an active card in an ATLAS back-plane.

=== [[PROTEUS]] - Prototyping Board ===

This is the planned prototyping board.

=== [[SASQUATCH]] - DSP back-end ===

The Sasquatch board is a hardware DSP back-end intended for use by constructors who would like to operate 
stand-alone rather than attached to a PC.

=== [[THOR]] - High Efficiency HF Power Amplifier ===

Thor is a high efficiency HF power amplifier using Envelope Elimination and Restoration (ERR) techniques.

== [[Board Designer's Resources]] ==

== [[ANCILLARY]] - Additional "stuff" of interest to HPSDR ==
Some stuff like Norton Amplifier, FPGA VHDL/Verilog ...

== [[EXPERIMENTERS-CORNER]] - Ideas not yet projects ==

== [[ADMINISTRATION-NEWS]] - Messages about HPSDR web, wiki, discussion list ==
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