How to Setup the SunSDR2 DX | Troubleshooting Help! | Expert Electronics SunSDR2 DX | SDR

[@adriank1apd195]

perfect timing on the video i just got my SunSDR2 DX yesterday i thought i had to wait 30 days plus. It came in within a week. Now I'm waiting on some other stuff i order so i can make my first fan dipole looking forward to it. cant wait. Keep making this videos they help a lot of the new armature radio operator including my self. Like always thank you for taking the time to make this videos for us.

[@AcydDrop]

Nice to see you got it up and running congratulation! I'm following this one closely since I'm shopping for a radio now.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Thank you. I was just testing it out and will set my SunSDR2 DX at my other QTH. Catcha later.

[@G0ogs]

I use the sdr2 pro, Ive had it now for 2 years its the best transciever Ive ever had, love it. I shared your pain when you first switch it on, it takes a while but you will get there.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I love the Expert Electronics SunSDR2 line up. Yeah, initial setup is a pain in the arse. With regards to remote operations outside my network, I'm unable to make it work just like on my previous video with my IC7300 in my QTH in Texas. However, in Florida my ISP is AT&T I was able to make it work. I use my IC7610 on Remote HF VOX Operations.

[@paulhastings3109]

Captain you are doing great. tnxs v for the video. Trying to used 991a and th FTDX-10 and I am lost. Ham radio is a fun hobby. Been off the air for 20 plus years. I have alot to learn 73 KQ4CD Paul

[@thork0tjt515]

Congrats Darren! Looks like a great set-up! 73

[@johnpeterson7264]

Valuable information. Thanks for posting !

[@kc8ntvles956]

Good job captain Darren... I love it ..Have fun brother...awesome.... Got 2 good guys helping you getting it all up and going brother....Got me really interested...73....SDR.. Rules 👍🏻

[@ИгорьП-е3ы]

hello! I'm watching your channel!You kept the Icom 7610 for yourself, you had a YAESU 101 transceiver, tell us the comparison with it SUN SDR2DX how does it sound?

[@kb2uka575]

Great video, Captain!

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

Expert Electronics came out with the schedule for the last Beta and final version of SDR3. ExpertSDR3 1.0.5 Beta - 5th of May 2023 ExpertSDR3 1.0 Final - 25th of December 2023 Expert SDR2 is a great control program but after using SDR3 even with all the bugs, I find SDR3 to be so much better. Looking forward to the SDR3 final version....it will be awesome I am told.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Yeah, I will re-install EESDR3 again.

[@_devjatov_]

Привет капитан !!! Приключения только начинаются! ))) Например FLEX запускается сразу после установки программы , а тут нужна помощь специалиста ). Но это еще мелочи ! Удачи

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Yeah, it's not a plug and play setup for sure.

[@hunt555fish]

Hi Darren,Wonder where you got the book for setting up the SDR2DX.Thanks for all your great videos.Ron NB3W

[@DarrenN4VFR]

@Ron Gearhart Here is the link to the documentations: eesdr.com/en/products-en/transceivers-en/sunsdr2dx-en#documentation

[@HamRadioPortableOperations]

I like SDR's - I have an IC7300 and IC705, but I'm wondering what's is the key advantages of SUN or FLEX SDR's as apposed to an individual radio. More tidy less cluttered shack? I know there not exactly for portable use.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Check out my friend @KB2UKA Doug's setup. You can achieve excellent receive audio.

[@hunt555fish]

How do you like the sun SDR by now?Do you like it as well as your Icom7610?

[@DarrenN4VFR]

My Sun SDR is in my Texas QTH where it's minimum RFI issues and my 7610 is in my Florida QTH where there's too much RFI and it's havoc trying to listen on SSB. I like both radios and I wish I had an Anan at my Florida QTH so I could use NR2 and Diversity reception to help reduce powerline RFI in Florida. I really like them both. There's an Anan in the future though. 73's

[@hunt555fish]

@@DarrenN4VFR thanks for the reply Darren.7Do you feel the Anon is a better SDR?

[@DarrenN4VFR]

@@hunt555fish Yes I do, a few of my ham friends run them.

[@austieoutdoors9763]

hi captaian darren hope you and family are well oh i was wondering was it you with the comet cha250 vertical because i finally got one and man wot a great antenna and that coil on it makes all the band flat 1,0 without tuner so pleased with it and the 1,0 reading is something to do with that lovely coil anyway just want to tell you i got my licence so i can use all the bands now 73 hope to hear you on the bands m7byf

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Congratulations on your ticket! Yes, I have the Comet CHA250B but I've tKen it down and boxed it up for sale. I'm now using the Zero Five antennas and also the DX Commander antenna. 73's de N4VFR

[@neoretrophoto9198]

Are you planning to run this new radio remote as well? Do you ever run cw remote? Curious your experiences on both of these questions. Will be interested to hear what you think about 7610 vs this setup

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Yes, I'm still figuring out the SunSDR2 DX and working on how I'm going to connect my Heil PR40 Mic into my MacBook Pro. I haven't touched CW since getting my General License back in the 80's. I haven't tried CW remote yet. So far going through the SunSDR2 DX, there is a learning curve. I have so many projects to do along with my Flying Career, it's really tough to sit down for a day without my baby girl asking for my attention. Once I have a firm grip on the SunSDR2 DX, I will surely tell you my thoughts. I know for the fact, that one may be intimidated because you will need to configure the SunSDR2 DX IP address. I prefer using Windows 10 vs using Windows 11 when trying to configure the SunSDR2 DX. Right now, I will be using the SunSDR2 DX with my 2017 MacBook Pro 15". Thank you for watching and commenting. 73's de Capt Darren N4VFR

[@neoretrophoto9198]

@@DarrenN4VFR thanks for the info- I am just starting to look into sdr options - I like the idea of using a Mac. I only use PC at this point for ham applications and really don’t like windows so Mac options would be high on the list - is sundar sw running native Mac OS ? I’ll check the website also thanks

[@DarrenN4VFR]

@@neoretrophoto9198 Yes, I'm using it on OS Monterey v12.0.1.

[@t-lm]

Could you please make a video how you use it in remote operation via Internet? Thank you Captain!

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I'm sorry, my ISP isn't helping me with what my WAN IP address is. When I type in the search browser, "What is my IP" it's giving me an IP buy it doesn't work. My ASUS router shows my WAN IP as 192.168.xxx.xxx which is an Private IP address. My ISP is Quadsys and I use a line of sight dish which beams the signals. I believe there is another router servicing me before it goes to my QTH. I tried doing this on my IC7300 using RSBA1 and it didn't work. I only got my remote HF to work from Florida on the AT&T ISP.

[@Rattletrap-xs8il]

The way your screen is set I can't figure out where the "Options" screen is accessed.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I'm sorry about that. Take a look at this video. I show you my display and you can see where the option tab is. It's at the top right of the screen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roe5k3qqbqmihNk

[@Rattletrap-xs8il]

@@DarrenN4VFR I realized you are on EESDR2. EESDR3 is set up a little different. I cant get the TCI light on RadioSync to go green. Just stays yellow, so I cant get WSJT-x or JTDX to control the radio.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

@@Rattletrap-xs8il Ah, okay. I've downloaded EESDR3 but haven't spent too much time exploring it or using remote option. Perhaps, if your not already subscribed to the Facebook group, "All Things Expert Electronics SunSDR" group ask your question there or on the EESDR forum eesdr.com/en/forum-en/oglavlenie

[@Rattletrap-xs8il]

Didnt see the TCI button in the bottom right corner.

[@FreemanWithrow]

Why do I feel like I'm watching Mr Rodgers neighborhood when I watch these ?

[@djsomers100]

I am at my wits end. Had it working fine for a couple of years. Now cannot connect through ethernet. I have done hardware reset, done all the stuff in Dummies Guide, I can get connection directly from PC but when I connect up to ethernet switch and all, no good. It does not see the transceiver. The IP address has been changed to match up with my computer, etc. I am really at a dead end. I hope you are still around or someone can help me.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

This link may help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TWeqCidrx2jNE

[@elanpaim33]

you need to set the low cut to 20 hZ on tx

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Thanks! I modified it to 20hz on the TX.