Both the PowerSDR-based HPSDR software, and the cuSDR64 HPSDR software implement a horizontal dotted or dashed line that runs from left to right across the Panadapter display. This line represents the current level of the AGC-T setting with respect to signal amplitude, and it can be moved up or down via the mouse which in turn changes the AGC-T setting. The converse is also true; change the AGC-T slider setting, and the line moves accordingly.
The ability to see a visual representation of the AGC-T level within the context of the current noise floor and signal levels, greatly aids in the understanding and adjustment of AGC-T.
I think this would be a great asset to SmartSDR
73, Dale
WA8SRA
The ability to see a visual representation of the AGC-T level within the context of the current noise floor and signal levels, greatly aids in the understanding and adjustment of AGC-T.
I think this would be a great asset to SmartSDR
73, Dale
WA8SRA
Posted 5 years ago
Dale,
I combined both ideas and made a mockup using the SSDR screen. Does this capture it correctly? I also updated the other idea since I don't know of any good way to combine them for the vote total.
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
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I combined both ideas and made a mockup using the SSDR screen. Does this capture it correctly? I also updated the other idea since I don't know of any good way to combine them for the vote total.
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
CLICK to view full size......
I really like the concept, but I wonder....If you have multiple slices open on the same pan, with different AGC-T levels, would it start to get really confusing? I often run 2 or 3 slices when DXing and have the AGC-T set more tightly on the "mob" slice as opposed to the DX station's slice because I don't need the extra noise, just an idea of the condition of the DX station's listening frequency band.
Perhaps an alternative could be a change in color on the slice/filter strip that does the same thing? Or some variation on the theme? (A tic mark on the slice, a partial line that crosses the slice/RX filter strip for an inch or so each direction, a tic-mark with a color change below it....)
I am not sure that I would need a line all the way across the screen because the AGC-T only affects what is happening within my RX filter bandwidth.
Perhaps an alternative could be a change in color on the slice/filter strip that does the same thing? Or some variation on the theme? (A tic mark on the slice, a partial line that crosses the slice/RX filter strip for an inch or so each direction, a tic-mark with a color change below it....)
I am not sure that I would need a line all the way across the screen because the AGC-T only affects what is happening within my RX filter bandwidth.
(Edited)
I like the idea's about lines. I have already asked before the possibility of marker lines for measurements. https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/marker_lines
Ken,
Here is another option.....also posted in the other idea.
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
Here is another option.....also posted in the other idea.
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
The boxes with the AGC numbers could display when you hover on the line and disappear a few seconds later or when you move, just like the filter width display does. Keeps the screen from being too busy.
Or if some folks like the numbers being visible all the time there could be a fade option.
- 1 second
- 5 seconds
- never
We know the developers like providing options....;-)
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
Or if some folks like the numbers being visible all the time there could be a fade option.
- 1 second
- 5 seconds
- never
We know the developers like providing options....;-)
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
Since the numeric doesn't have any meaning, why not display the signal level (-98dbm rather than 44). This especially makes sense on the flag and side display.
Hi Stan,
Maybe show both values. I'm guessing that the number from the slider position could remain constant and the actual signal level could vary based on conditions. The slider number is basically a value of 0 - 100% of the available adjustment. Does that makes sense?
- left of the line in the border show both (44 and -98dbm)
- when hovering on the slider show the slider percentage (44)
So here is another mockup.....
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
CLICK to see full size....
Maybe show both values. I'm guessing that the number from the slider position could remain constant and the actual signal level could vary based on conditions. The slider number is basically a value of 0 - 100% of the available adjustment. Does that makes sense?
- left of the line in the border show both (44 and -98dbm)
- when hovering on the slider show the slider percentage (44)
So here is another mockup.....
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
CLICK to see full size....
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
