Tentec rx320d online receiver in ny resource detail the. Fans of the rx320d should note that ten tec has just updated the gui graphic user interface for this fine radio. A special thanks to carl moreschi n4py who has contributed so much to the software radio aspects of the tentec world. It was manufactured by ten tec under agreement with third parties and never produced with the ten tec brand name. There is a list of specific computer operating system and sound card requirements to be able to successfully decode drm signals. Tentec rx320 and rx320d software gets updated for windows 7. Ftdi usb ten tec rx320 rx320d rx350 rx350d rx400 cat cable st9m. The rx320 palm os software allows you to control the ten tec rx320 pc radio using popular palm pdas like the ones from palm, handspring, sony, etc. For more informatios of rx320 see the ten tec web page.
The tentec rx320 broke that mold, and the rx320d goes one step further. I am trying to figure out which of these 3 radios i should buy. This ten tec is an entrylevel sdr receiver with relatively simple design. This cutting edge, software based technology dramatically reduces the number of individual electronic components. Has anyone done a side by side comparison of the winradio wrg303i and the ten tec rx320d. Using the software detector allows for an audio bandwidh of up to 10 000 hz. I am seeking any advice pro and con from experienced users. Please only list applications that support multiple receivers not scanners here, as well as receivers for which we currently dont have an article. I use n4py control software to display a constantly updated frequency spectrum scope on the computer. Ten tec rx 331 ten tec rx 340 sangean ats909 ten tec rx 320d software defined radios the number of software defined receivers is exploding. The ergonomics of the graphical interface is also the best we have seen.
The tt software i received with this receiver is ok, but continues to lock up after shutting down the receiver. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday oct 14 2014, and till today tentec rx320d online receiver in ny has. Used it happily off my pc dell laptop for about a year or so when the laptop bite the dust. I ordered a ten tec rx320d last friday from ten tec. The circuit configuration is based on a threeconversion superheterodyne in which the last one, at a value of 12 khz, is made available to the audio inputs of a pc in the phase and quadrature components i q so that it can be processed by the software to. Oct 21, 2005 i am trying to figure out which of these 3 radios i should buy. Dec 02, 2019 the ten tec rx 320 is a hf dsp computercontrolled receiver. Can i ask a shortwave question or has this group turned itself into alt. It is rated down to 100 khz, but performance below 500 khz suffers, and at 100 khz it becomes very insensitive.
About ten tec rx 320 control program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Computer based receivers have traditionally been about compromise, especially on shortwave hf. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Tentec rx 320 and rx 321 hf serial port controlled receivers. Dsp brings the performance and repeatability of expensive military grade communications receivers into the price range of top end commercial receivers for shortwave listeners. Load the 1 mb of software from the included cdrom to your hard drive, connect the rx320d to an open serial port, plug the radio into the wall and youre ready to explore the world. I mouse click on the band scope, and both radios instantly tune to the selected frequency. Software defined radios these radios have all of their functions defined entirely in software. The program requires microsoft windows 95, 98, me, nt, 2000 or.
Currently the program is capable of communicating with the receiver using one of the available serial ports. Even the smeter is accurately calibrated in dbm and uv. Find tentec rx 320d rigs and spare parts on ebay find the tentec rx 320d on amazon computer based receivers have traditionally been about compromise, especially on shortwave hf. The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. Make offer ten tec pegasus software controlled hf transceiver. Tentec rx320 and rx321 hf serial port controlled receivers. Aftermarket civ cat programming software that supports these radios models is ham radio deluxe hrd.
About tentec rx320 control program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Addional circuitry to support integration with a transmitter was added, along with an rf preselector and 600 ohm audio output. The ten tec web site has the latest version of the software on line, free for the download. As part of the effort to develop lf technology for. Just download the software you are interested in to get a 10 day free trial. The tentec rx320d pccontrolled shortwave receiver allows quality swling for a fraction of the price of other shortwave receivers. Details about ftdi usb ten tec rx320 rx320d rx350 rx350d rx400 cat cable st9m. Ten tec rx 320 on linux showing 129 of 29 messages. Cliftons software has always been highly regarded and the virtual radio gui is very neat.
Second hand tentec rx320 pc communications receiver, computer based receivers have traditionally been about compromise, especially on shortwave hf. Now ill cover the aspect of owning such a radio thats the real fun all the different front end control packages you can get for the device. Describe your experience with the ten tec rx350 hf dsp receiver and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The shortwave performance is nothing short of exceptional for the price range. All n4py software will run for 10 days without a password. It is quite literally a black box, with no knobs or traditional front panel. Error messages, comments and suggestions regarding the program are very welcome. Anyone using worldstation rigcontrol software and the ten tec rx 320d pc based shortwave receiver running. Then look at the control software and see similar differences in craftsmanship and professionalism. Tentec manual hydraulic pump lever single stage 20,000psi 1500bar tensioner.
Modifying the tentec rx320 receiver for lfvlf operation. This is an incomplete list of a few popular sdrs, not necessarily the most capable or flexible ones. The program gnrx320 is intended to operate the tentec rx320 receiver. About ten tec rx320 control program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Ive had an icom icr75which i have since sold, a yaesu frg100, ten tec rx320d and an rx340. May 24, 2011 fans of the rx320d should note that tentec has just updated the gui graphic user interface for this fine radio. The ten tec rx320d is a software driven radio is a notable exception to the rule. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday aug 14 2003, and till today ten tec rx320 control program has been followed for a total of 1749. The circuit configuration is based on a threeconversion superheterodyne in which the last one, at a value of 12 khz, is made available to the audio inputs of a pc in the phase and quadrature components i q so that it can be processed by the software to implement.
According to tentec engineer, john henry, this mainly makes it work better with. The ten tec rx 350d is a full featured, midprice range hf dsp receiver designed for todays demanding shortwave listener. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. I am especially interested in learning about effective setups for antennas, tuners, preselectors. Jan 18, 2004 has anyone done a side by side comparison of the winradio wrg303i and the ten tec rx 320d. My friend beppe ik3vighas inserted panel, speaker and the rx320 into a wood box. Hook it up to a decent outside antenna and you are good to go. Monitoring times in the august 2003 issue compared the two. When using the software detector, rxplus provides a new set of 10 software fir filters ranging from a width of hz to 0 hz.
But granted, looks can deceive put the receivers side by side, and. Description the program gnrx320 is intended to operate the ten tec rx 320 receiver. Gnrx320 is a control program for the tentec rx320 receiver. N4py software is your source for high quality, effective rig control software for your transceiver. The main category is web controlled receivers that is about web controlled receivers, online receivers to listen to hf and vhf radio spectrum.
Next time i go to power things up and get it running again, i have to uninstall the the program and reinstall it to get the receiver to work. You may have read the foregoing observations on the basic, out of the box tentec rx320. I use the ten tec rx320d as a second receiver to compliment my ten tec omni vii transceiver. This is a true digital signal processing based receiver. Prc is the casl run time package which is required by the controller software. According to ten tec engineer, john henry, this mainly makes it work better with the 64 bit version of windows 7 and windows 7 comm ports.
About tentec rx320d online receiver in ny the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Further, there is a 9page programmers reference guide for software authors who. Tentec rx320 and rx320d software gets updated for windows. About tentec rx 320d online receiver in ny the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The shortwave performance was nothing short of exceptional for the price range. Second hand tentec rx320 pc communications receiver rwuk. Receiver software applications from the radioreference wiki. I tried it with trxmanager v4, the rx320 software from the rx320 yahoo group, and also n4py. Further, there is a 9page programmers reference guide for software authors who write their own receiver control programs. Tentec rx320d pccontrolled shortwave receiver info. I would like to thank for housing the web pages and also thank ten tec corporationand the following amateur operators have contributed photos and other information to the cause. Post modification testing of ivan golovins tentec rx320 hf radio. The ten tec rx 340 is a multi mode, general coverage synthesized receiver utilizing extensive digital signal processing. Tentec rx320 d commercial and 3rd party software and hardware upgrade projects, modifications and tuning tips for the ten tec.
This listing is for a single ten tec cat interface 1. The rx320d is a formidable receiver and will hold its own against most receivers. Aug 19, 2007 i ordered a ten tec rx 320d last friday from ten tec. Ten tec rx320 rx320d dsp hf receiver ten tec rx320 rx320d dsp hf receiver documentation rx320. Fans of the rx320d should note that tentec has just updated the gui graphic user interface for this fine radio. Rx350d hf receivers amateur radio radio tentec, inc. Anyone using worldstation rigcontrol software and the tentec rx320d pc. Be sure to check the specific receiver article for software dedicated for that radio. Unix control software for the ten tec rx320 receiver. May 06, 2016 ten tec rx 320 rx 320d dsp hf receiver ten tec rx 320 rx 320d dsp hf receiver documentation rx 320. I am not your typical ebay seller, so please take a moment and read on to understand my. Specifications of shortwave radios from various manufacturers. Dec 14, 2010 the tentec rx320d is a pccontrolled shortwave receiver that allows quality swling at an affordable price.
Tentec rx320d online receiver in ny resource detail. The g303i is the first such software defined radio for the. Tentec rx320 and rx320d software gets updated for windows 7 fans of the rx320d should note that tentec has just updated the gui graphic user interface for this fine radio. This cutting edge, software based technology dramatically. As mentioned earlier, the radiolike features of the software are created in the pc rather than the radi o. This is true for the external antenna input as well as for the builtin active whip antenna. Tentec also encourages and supports the efforts of other software vendors in adding support for the rx320 to their programs. If youve grown used to the software that tentec provided with the rx320 youll find that this package bears a fairly close resemblance to it in certain ways. Unix control software for the tentec rx320 receiver. Receiver software applications the radioreference wiki. Ive been using ubuntu since xmas, naked to the world, no malware. This can provide a much better audio quality when the interference and adjacent noise permit. The radio comes with tentecs software which is a windows compatible program.
Many of these are nothing more than computer boards, and. According to tentec engineer, john henry, this mainly makes it work better with the 64 bit version of windows 7 and windows 7 comm ports. Palm os controller for the rx320 shortwave receiver installation and operating instructions by michael a. Tom includes some interesting utility frequency lists military, aircraft, government for those times when you might want to tune scan outside the ham bands. You can run the software without the receiver, and check it out for yourself. I have them both, and there is absolutely no comparison. Ten tec pegasus software controlled hf transceiver. The rx 350d is identical to the earlier rx 350, but now features a 12 khz if output jack on the rear panel. I use the ten tec rx 320d as a second receiver to compliment my ten tec omni vii transceiver. Since its oem software was not that great, many folks wrote control software. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers from the elecraft k3 to the ten tec rx 320 receiver. I tried it with trx manager v4, the rx320 software from the rx320 yahoo group, and also n4py. Ten tec radio or ask the folks at ten tec what kind of antenna i need.
The program requires microsoft windows 95, 98, me, nt, 2000 or xp. Download the software and view the installation and operating instructions. Id rate the rx350 just below the rx340, then the frg100, icr75 and finally the rx320d. My first upgrade choice was a jrc nrd545, but not being ready to throw down a kilo buck plus for a used one, i then had my sights on a icom r75, i was sold on this unit, almost to the point of. Palm os controller for the ten tec rx320 shortwave receiver. The tentec rx320 is a hf dsp computercontrolled receiver. The g303i is like a precision scientific instrument. In particular, i am wondering if i am really buying a hugely better radio with the r75 all other things being equal. For computerenhanced swling, both of the above packages also include integrated database programs that can tell you which shortwave broadcast stations are on at any given time, where to find them andor who you are listening to on any particular frequency. Get the best deals on ten tec when you shop the largest online selection at.
Thereafter, i then have the rx 320d resume scanning the. Meanwhile i use the rx320d as receiver for 144 mhz moonbounce with a highlevel converter and the linrad software running from the 12 khz if output. The receiver is completely controlled through windows pc software. I provided several software developers with the radio programming data which is now implemented now in programs for drm reception.
With the rx320d in last place doesnt mean it is a slouch by any means. Ten tec provides a windows based graphical user interface gui which allows the rx 320 to be operated from a pc running windows 3. Ive been running it for years with my rx320 and it has been completely stable and reliable. Check out ab9bs excellent and free scan 320 software. Description the program gnrx320 is intended to operate the tentec rx320 receiver. The tentec rx320d is a pccontrolled shortwave receiver that allows quality swling at an affordable price. For many ergo 4 users, the rx320 made for a great, cheap second receiver. Tentec rx320 and rx321 lwhf receiver radio technical. Thereafter, i then have the rx320d resume scanning the.