Bernie, your experience with the SDR-IQ has about convinced me to save my money. I had entertained the idea of purchasing one, but maybe I'd better at least wait till they work some of the bugs out of it.
Here is another digital gadget (software only) that I am considering. It would convert a laptop to a portable audio spectrum analyser for checking everything from microphones, audio amplifiers, incoming signals off the radio, individual voice responses, or every combination thereof. It would seem a lot better for checking the speech amp than the old audio signal generator and scope or level meter method, since you could check the instantaneous response curve of your entire system, all the way from your larynx to the transmitting antenna. And this one costs only 100 bucks. Bernie KC8RPW in Columbus OH has the cheapie version and he is highly satisfied with it, but I think I would spend a few more $$$ for the true spectrum analyser instead of just the bar graph. Wonder if anyone else has used one of these? It is called the TrueRTA Audio Analyzer. Best of all, it's downloadable, so no waiting for a CD to arrive in the mail. There is also a free version, with very limited functionality, but I would try that before investing money in the "good" one. http://www.trueaudio.com/rta_abt1.htm Don k4kyv _______________________________________________________________ This message was typed using the DVORAK keyboard layout. http://www.mwbrooks.com/dvorak/ http://gigliwood.com/abcd/ ______________________________________________________________ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
