Here's a comparison between the capabilities of SDR# vs the HDSDR coupled with RDS Spy.
As you can see, SDR# is a little bit weaker than RDS Spy, and doesn't quite manage to decode the PS in the RDS. Other errors occur too.
This is using an IQ file recorded on my mobile SDR set-up. I was not in a good reception spot at the time, hence the lack of anything else surrounding Free FM.
CLICK HERE to download either the IQ file or a single frequency IF file to try yourself in whichever software you choose.
Software that will play the above linked file:-
SDR#
HDSDR
For RDS decoding in HDSDR...
RDS Spy
Use this to pipe the audio from HDSDR to RDS Spy...
http://vbaudio.jcedeveloppement.com/Download_CABLE/HiFiCableAsioBridgeSetup_v1007.zip
Link above taken from http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/index.htm
Remember you need to set up the virtual audio cable to send out and 'record' 192000Hz (192KHz) sample rate. HDSDR needs to be set up to send out via the virtual cable, likewise RDS Spy needs to be set up to accept input from the virtual cable.
Showing posts with label free fm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free fm. Show all posts
Sunday, 17 May 2015
Friday, 8 May 2015
Free FM 10/4/2015
Here is a recording of Free FM from a few weeks back. It wasn't a long broadcast that evening as the stream it was relaying started to stutter after only 20 mins and eventually they gave up to try again another day. I managed to catch the RDS too...
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Free FM still going...
Free FM is currently running relays of American pop station Star 104 for
a couple of hours most evenings, though personally I think he's chosen
better stations to relay in the past. Not bad reception considering I
was walking around and recording this on a cheap-ish mp3 player / radio.
The stereo drops out and the signal does dip a tiny bit in places. This
goes right up to the end of the broadcast which is quite abrupt.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Free FM - 105.8 - Caroline 319 Gold (Dutch) Relay
Free FM has ceased to relay Laser Hot Hits recently, and is now relaying Caroline 319 Gold instead :)
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Free FM - Bath - 105.8
Relaying Laser Hot Hits and Oldies 104 across Bath, this signal has been around for a while. I haven't had much chance to hear it myself tho, so went of a mission to Bath specifically earlier today. I was in the wrong spot for decent reception really, but here's a recording of what I heard.
Notice how it cuts out suddenly a lot, as if the rig is losing power and then slowly getting it back again a few seconds later. - EDIT : This has now been attributed to my minidisc recorder :D
Anyway, it was stronger in the toilets at Bath Spa station, but where's the fun if the signal is rock steady?
In other news, Rage FM was hit by Ofcom (rig only!) for the first time after just over a year of broadcasting. They've been testing again today, 100.6 and 104.5, so listen out if you're out Taunton way.
Anyway, it was stronger in the toilets at Bath Spa station, but where's the fun if the signal is rock steady?
In other news, Rage FM was hit by Ofcom (rig only!) for the first time after just over a year of broadcasting. They've been testing again today, 100.6 and 104.5, so listen out if you're out Taunton way.
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