Yes, The SoftRock 40 is an excellent learning tool and introduction to the possibilities of SDR. Simple hardware combined with very sophisticated software results in something remarkable. As an introduction tool, it is more than a simple PSK radio. If you supply 5v, it does not need the USB port. The USB only supplies a handy 5v.
N3WT -- In [email protected], "Bill Duffy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tnx for the comment. It appears to be a great learning tool for SDR. > 73 > Bill > KA0VXK > ----- Original Message ----- > From: RussellHltn > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 2:45 AM > Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Fw: USB/SDR Radio Kit > > > Just as a note, the USB port is used for nothing more then a power source. There is no command or control of the hardware. The radio's output is fed to the sound card where all the work is really done. I'm not sure as I see it as that much different then a simple PSK radio. > > Still, it's hard to be too critical of a working kit that costs less then $25. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of N3WT > Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 4:35 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Fw: USB/SDR Radio Kit > > > The kit is the SoftRock 40. The group that sold the kit is the American QRP Club, website is : http://www.amqrp.org/ > > > > The kit is sold out, but I think a new and improved version is in development and I expect it will be a kit offering soon. The SoftRock 40 kit was only $23.00. And Wow! Does it work fantastic. Absolutely amazing and some terrific software is being developed for it too. I was lucky enough to get one, wish I ordered ten. I think we are in a revolution in SDR. I would never admit it, but I almost think the little receiver outperforms my Omni 6+. > > > > 73 John N3WT > > > > > > > > > > The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ > More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS Craft hobby Hobby and craft supply Ham radio > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > a.. Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
