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'''PowerSDR''' is the Microsoft Windows based client [[HPSDR related software|software]] created by [http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=powersdr1x Flexradio] to operate their software defined radios.
 
'''PowerSDR''' is the Microsoft Windows based client [[HPSDR related software|software]] created by [http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=powersdr1x Flexradio] to operate their software defined radios.
  
It has been adapted (primarily by Bill Tracey, KD5TFD and Doug Wigley, W5WC) to work with the HPSDR [[MERCURY|Mercury]], [[PENELOPE|Penelope]], [[OZY|Ozy]], [[MAGISTER|Magister]], and [[EXCALIBUR|Excalibur]] boards. Features of the software also support the [[ANTENNA SWITCH|Antenna Switch]], [[ALEXIARES|Alexiares]], and the [[HERCULES|Hercules 100 Watt Amplifier]].
 
  
As of this writing (May 2010) the latest HPSDR modified version of PowerSDR can be found on the HPSDR source code management system ([[How to use SVN|SVN]]). The address (URL) to use is: <br />  svn://64.245.179.219/svn/repos_sdr_hpsdr/trunk/W5WC/PowerSDR_HPSDR_1.19.3/bin/Release
 
To use this software you will also need to download a "Skins folder". Currently the quickest/easy way to get this folder is to download and install a related program called "PowerSDR-IF Stage" which can be found at URL: http://www.wu2x.com/sdr.html#download
 
  
This Skins folder must be placed in a folder as follows on Windows XP Professional operating systems:
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It has been adapted (primarily by Bill Tracey, KD5TFD and Doug Wigley, W5WC) to work with the HPSDR [[MERCURY|Mercury]], [[PENELOPE|Penelope]], [[OZY|Ozy]], [[MAGISTER|Magister]], and [[EXCALIBUR|Excalibur]] boards. Features of the software also support the [[ANTENNA SWITCH|Antenna Switch]], [[ALEXIARES|Alexiares]], and the [[HERCULES|Hercules 100 Watt Amplifier]].  
 
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Windows Disc (C:)
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  \Documents and Settings
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        \<username> (Has to be a name other than Administrator, All Users, or Default User)
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            \Application Data (you must turn on hidden files to see this branch)
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                \FlexRadio Systems
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                    \PowerSDR ("PowerSDR v 1.19.3" won't work)
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                        \Skins
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On Vista the path is:
 
Windows Disk (C:)
 
        Users
 
          <username> (Has to be a name other than Administrator, All Users, or Default User)
 
              AppData (you must turn on hidden files to see this branch)
 
                Roaming
 
                    FlexRadio Systems
 
                      PowerSDR ("PowerSDR v 1.19.3" won't work)
 
                          Skins
 
  
On Windows 7 the path is:
 
  
Windows Disk (C:)
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For download information please go to the [http://openhpsdr.org/download.php "DOWNLOADS"] Tab on first HPSDR webpage.
        Users
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          <username> (Has to be a name other than Administrator, All Users, or Default User)
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              AppData (you must turn on hidden files to see this branch)
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                Roaming
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                    FlexRadio Systems
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                      PowerSDR ("PowerSDR v 1.19.3" won't work)
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                          Skins
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PowerSDR is licensed under the GPL.
 
PowerSDR is licensed under the GPL.
  
See the [[Quick Startup Guide]] for installation and configuration notes.
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* See the [[Quick Startup Guide (Windows)]] for installation and configuration notes.
  
See also [[PowerSDR Keyboard Shortcut List]].
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* See also [[PowerSDR Keyboard Shortcut List]].
  
 
[[Category:PowerSDR| ]]
 
[[Category:PowerSDR| ]]

Latest revision as of 18:52, 27 October 2011

PowerSDR in operation by Ron, W9KFB

PowerSDR is the Microsoft Windows based client software created by Flexradio to operate their software defined radios.


It has been adapted (primarily by Bill Tracey, KD5TFD and Doug Wigley, W5WC) to work with the HPSDR Mercury, Penelope, Ozy, Magister, and Excalibur boards. Features of the software also support the Antenna Switch, Alexiares, and the Hercules 100 Watt Amplifier.


For download information please go to the "DOWNLOADS" Tab on first HPSDR webpage.


PowerSDR is licensed under the GPL.