Software update

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Hello. Can you please tell me if there are plans to update the software in the near future?

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Hi, what software are you referring to, the core software, app or web mapper? Are there any features you would like in particular?

The software is constantly updated. In the future we plan on reworking the web interface on the core software, and new features are constantly being added to the web mapper.

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In the App when running… and the kraken drops. I would like a alarm and/or a popup saying loss connection… i have been running 2 devices. One running the app. Amd a 2nd device logged unto the main page. And keeping a eye on it…

As the other post said it was the power supply noise. I might have the same issues… im using a 12v to 5v at 5amp i got off of Amazon. My icom 5100 shows noise when tje kraken is on…

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Hello Carl,
The web interface needs some work either because I don’t know how to use it or it has a few bugs in it:
1). Cannot “zoom” in…it bounces back to wide bandwidth after drawing a zoom in box.
2). When clicking on a new frequency on the spectrum gui it will go to that frequency; however, it will not go back the frequency programmed into the configuration. You can program in a new frequency but it will not go to it on the spectrum gui page, it stays on what you clicked on the spectrum page.
Dave

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Unfortunately 1) is a limitation of the graphing library we are using, but I am actively exploring an alternative for the future.

For 2), I’m not sure I understand. Do you mean that if you change the VFO frequency back in the dashboard that the frequency doesn’t update? It should definitely update.

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Carl,
Thanks for the reply!
On 2) yes, here are the actions that create the problem:
1). After power up set the frequency on the “dashboard” configuration screen to say 462.650 and hit “update receiver parameters”. Click “Spectrum” on the dashboard. Your frequency bar should match the entered frequency.
2). Now use you mouse to click on another frequency on the “spectrum “ gui. It will move the vertical bar to the new frequency and start giving DOAs there.
3). Return to the “Configuration” screen. The frequency still has the original frequency of 465.650. Ok, now click “update receiver parameters”.
4). Now go to “Spectrum” screen and the frequency bar is still on the frequency you used the mouse to select in step 2.

Dave

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I think that is the correct behavior you’re describing.

It’s important to differentiate between the center frequency and the VFO frequency. When you click in the spectrum you are changing the VFO frequency in software. The VFO frequency can also be changed in the Dashboard’s VFO settings box, which is usually closer to the bottom of the screen.

When you click on the ‘Update Receiver Parameters’ button, you’re doing a hardware retune of the center frequency which involves recalibration. If the center frequency is unchanged, the update button will do nothing.

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Thanks for the explanation Carl! I am still learning.
Dave

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Hi,

Is there development for FM output streaming to an actual audio device and not to a file (that I could not find on disk)?

Is it possible to get all bearings within the current IF bandwidth or even a broader range?

Is DFing done with the channel bandwidth, i. e. nearby emitters do jot influence the DFing.

Cheers,
Alex

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Hi, sorry not at the moment.

You can set multiple VFOs within the active bandwidth and get DF bearings for all of them. (Assuming the hardware you are running the KrakenSDR on is powerful enough)