WR-G39DDC
EXCELSIOR
®
WiNRADiO
®
by RADIXON
TM
Software-Defined Communications Receiver
User’s Guide
Ver. 1.02
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Published by
WiNRADiO Communications
PO Box 6118, St. Kilda Road Central, Melbourne 8008, Australia
© 2011 WiNRADiO Communications, Melbourne
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the written permission of the publisher.
Trademarks
WiNRADiO, G3, G39DDC and Excelsior are trademarks of WiNRADiO Communications
All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Patents
WiNRADiO technology is protected by US Pat. No. 6,289,207 and other pending US and
international patent applications.
Published in Australia
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FCC Notice
The WiNRADiO WR-G39DDC receiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the computer into a different outlet so that the two devices are on different branch
circuits
• Consult an authorised dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, the
WiNRADiO receiver must be attached to a computer certified to comply with the Class B limits.
Only peripherals certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to the computer
containing the WiNRADiO receiver. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must
be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified peripherals may result in interference to
radio and TV reception.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications to the WiNRADiO receiver not expressly approved in this book could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Limitation of Liability and Remedies
The information published in this book has been compiled from several sources. While every
effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, neither the authors nor the publisher can guarantee
that all information is entirely correct or up-to-date. Furthermore, neither the authors nor the
publisher can take any responsibility for the use of this information or any consequences arising
therefrom. WiNRADiO Communications shall have no liability for any damages due to lost profits,
loss of use or anticipated benefits, or other incidental, special or punitive damages arising from the
use of, or the inability to use, the WiNRADiO receiver, whether arising out of contract, negligence,
tort or under any warranty, even if WiNRADiO Communications has been advised of the possibility
of such damages. In no event shall WiNRADiO Communications' liability for damages exceed the
amount paid for this product. WiNRADiO Communications neither assumes nor authorises anyone
to assume for it any other liabilities.
Warning
In certain countries or states it may be illegal to monitor certain frequencies. We cannot accept
any responsibility for the consequences of your non-compliance with government regulations. If
you are in doubt about the regulations in your country or state, please contact your nearest radio
communications regulatory authority.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
The Hardware
WR-G39DDCe External (USB) Receiver Models
WR-G39DDCi Internal (PCI Express) Receiver Models
Installation
Minimum System Requirements
Software and Hardware Installation
Setting up the Sound Card
Connecting the Antenna
Grounding
Getting Started
Achieving Best Selectivity
Avoiding Front-End Overload
Inside the Excelsior
Resizing the Application Window
Drop-Down Menu Controls
Tuning the Excelsior
Manual Frequency Entry
Tuning Knob
Keyboard Tuning
Dual Receiver Operation
Point-and-Click Tuning
Dragging the Passband
IF Shift and Passband Tuning
Frequency Stepping
Frequency Display Offset
Receiver Selection
Mode Selection
AMS Mode
ISB and DSB Modes
DRM Mode
FSK Mode
UDM Mode
Function Tabs
Tuning Tab
Audio Tab
Memory Tab
Notch
Squelch
Gain
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Noise Blanker
Pause
Spectrum Scopes
Zoom Spectrum
Save Spectrum
Resolution Bandwidth
Spectrum Averaging
Waterfall Spectrum
Spectrum Markers
Information Buttons
Baseline Level
Peak Hold
Audio Spectrum
Sweeper
Activity Search
Recording Functions
Attenuator
Preamplifier
S-meter
Top Menu Bar
File
Options
Memory
Scheduler
Scanner
Logger
Plugins
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Date and Time Display
Appendix A – SDR and DDC Primer
Appendix B – Troubleshooting
Appendix C – USB Interface Diagnostics
Appendix D – Dealing with Interference
Appendix E – G39DDCi PCIe Card Connections
Appendix F – Waterfall Spectrum Palettes
Appendix G – Recording File Formats
Appendix H – Compliance Declarations
Appendix I – Safety Disposal
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Introduction
Welcome to the WiNRADiO G39DDC receiver, the Excelsior.
This receiver is a rather unusual product. One might perhaps wonder, is this a
receiver with a spectrum analyzer - or a spectrum analy zer with a receiver?
This is the first time that a piece of equipment of such advanced specifications
and uniquely and closely integrated combination of features has been offered
to the general marketplace.
Installed on any modern computer via the USB or PCI Express interface, the
Excelsior transforms it into a remarkable surveillance, monitoring and testing
station suited for the most demanding applications, and yet still remaining
user-friendly, convenient and remarkably cost-effective.
The word Excelsior means “ever higher” in Latin and old English; a superlative
of achievement, bravery and never-ending que st for excellence and perfection.
We believe that this name is well-justified. We hope you will find that the
Excelsior will become your “game-changing” tool that will take you far beyond
what has been possible to achieve with conventional technology.
Meticulously crafted with utmost attention to detail, the Excelsior pushes the
accepted technology limits and opens up new possibilities. We are enormously
proud to present this remarkable instrument to you and wish you much
success and many hours of enjoyment in putting your WiNRADiO Excelsior to
a good use.
One of the great benefits and advantages of soft ware-defined radio is its
flexibility and potential for further improv ement. By continuously improving the
software, we continue increasing our custom ers’ return on their investment
long after the receiver purchase. Howev er, this makes producing printed user
manuals impractical, because a printed versi on may become already obsolete
by the time the manual gets printed and bound. Thi s is why we supply a
complete user’s guide for this receiver i n a sof t form only. Saving paper is, of
course, yet another side benefit. The user’s guide in a PDF format, will be
installed on your computer as part of the install ation process, with a shortcut
placed on the desktop.
Please don’t forget to register as a WiNRADiO user to receive news about new
products, accessories and software upgrades for your Excelsior receiver. Use
our on-line registration form at
www.winradio.com/register to take advantage
of this free service.
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