HPSDRwiki:Community Portal
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.
Software links and introduction to software components.
Links to HPSDR software and resources can be found on the 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.
Acorn-SDR by Bob Cowdery
CW Skimmer From Alex, VE3NEA, has support for Mercury
KISS Konsole, Written in C# and intended as a simple introduction to PC DSP programming.
java-sdr Platform independent Java by John G0ORX/N6LYT.
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 GTK+ GUI by John G0ORX/N6LYT. http://javaguifordttsp.blogspot.com/
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 GTK+ GUI by John G0ORX/N6LYT. http://javaguifordttsp.blogspot.com/
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.
Support documentation
Documents for user interested in building boards can be found on the 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.
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 standard performance measurement process standards.
Receiver Performance Tests
Sensitivity
Dynamic Range
Two-Tone IMD Test
Third-Order Intercept 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 - 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
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 ...
