[Moon-net] Linrad for Windows

[Lance Collister]

Hello!

I have been starting to experiment with Linrad for Windows, using my 
SDR-IQ receiver.  I have been waiting to see how it works on the new 
computer I got for this purpose (AMD A64 X2 6000 3.0 G, running Windows 
XP PRO and 2 GB of RAM) before I ask any questions.  I sure won't say I 
am very far along in finding the proper settings, but at least (with the 
help of W5UN) been able to set things up so I can view the spectrum in 
the SSB mode.  So far, I have been using it to watch for openings in the 
50 MHz band, but I can envision using it to actually receive signals 
(particularly weak CW signals or SSB stations masked by line noise when 
I am pointed on the horizon).

My questions at this stage are:

1) Linrad seems to freeze up and just quit working after some period of 
time (which seems to vary).  I have disconnected my computer from the 
internet, and it is not running anything but Linrad.  Is there some 
special setting that needs to be made somewhere in Linrad to keep it 
from shutting itself off?  I have disabled the screen-saver on my monitor.

2) Is there a copy of starter setup files somewhere that I can download 
that will help me get Linrad set up properly to receive SSB or CW and to 
utilize the famous Linrad noise blanker?  I have saved my own SSB setup 
files in order to be able to restore operation of the program because 
the first time I tried it, I wound up making frequency range changes 
that apparently were out of range, and nothing would work after that.

I admit to not being at the top of the class when it comes to all this 
technical and computer stuff, but I also realize the power available 
through these new innovations, and am trying my best to take advantage 
of these incredible innovations.  I would appreciate any suggestions or 
guidance anybody might have ;-) MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance

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Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8)
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