N4py software is more than just a rig control program. It is a great radio and in my opinion has a better receiver than the pegasus. Does anyone specifically hams know if there is a way to run the pegasus control software windows on linux. Tentec is pegasus 550 software available online as a free download i just picked up a 550, but dont have the software. Also, a fairly simple interface box must be constructed for the software to control muting between the two radios. Jan 09, 2015 when it comes to rigs i have found home in the way of a tentec jupiter 538. Most of the videos demonstrate various features of the n4py pegasus plus software that i use with my omni vii transceiver but there are a. Not on the list of supported radios but the jupiter is. The logging is good, and it allowed me to do things remotely.
Integrated radio station software for transceivers and receivers. Ten tec pegasus model 550 software defined radio sdr the ten tec pegasus does all if processing and modulationdemodulation processing in the digital domain, by means of an analog devices digital signal process. Demonstrates the use of the n4py software to operate the ten tec omni vii. So far no one has rated yet, so be the first to rate. After my proiii bit the dust i made a deal for a mint tentec pegasus. Ive used the pegasus based station to spearhead completing a couple was, several psk podxs awards, a second place in a digital contest ok, so it was a. Granted, there may be more flexibility in the other systems but ten tec s radios are a complete solution.
Tentec pegasus, jupiter, rx320 expanded mode support for cw, rtty, and sideband. Updating the flash firmware on ten tec transceivers the new ten tec update program will update the flash memory of both the jupiter model 538 and the pegasus model 550. I cant say anyone else would be interested, but check it out if you like. Tap into the global ham radio network with the assistance of ten tec radio transceivers. There is an alternative source of software which is written and distributed by n4py. Modifying audio on tentec jupiter 538 sm5jab ham radio. Apparently, however, a significant number of tentecs customers and prospective customers have expressed a strong desire to fork over a few additional bucks for a standalone front. Tentec price list pegasus software mods accessories amplifiers antennas filters keyers kits power supplies transceivers. Out, to notify external software applications of the current vfo status.
Summary of contents for tentec pegasus 550 page 1 we can repair or service your tentec equipment at our facility in sevierville, tn. About ten tec software the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Mikes first products were software control for the ten tec pegasus and rx320 so i have been dabbling with mouse radio control for years. Hamstation, swlstation, and scopestation control panels, for ten tec pegasus and ten tec jupiter transceivers and ten tec rx320 and rx350 receivers. Hamstationultra radio control software for the icom icr75, ten tec rx320 as well as several ham transceivers ten tec pegasus and. The ten tec jupiter seems to be supported only by hamlib, so i chose that option. Start the control program before you start commcat. However, a far more satisfactory computer control solution is ham radio deluxe. This radio uses digital processing for the if stages, meaning all bandfilters are created in the digital domain by means of a. The ten tec pegasus does all if processing and modulationdemodulation processing in the digital domain, by means of an analog devices digital signal processor. Icom control from n3cxv allow you to control your ic756proii, ic706mkiig, or r9000 receiver. Jupiters are still been sought by discerning amateur radio operators today, bringing. Its a rig from yesteryear, that holds its own today.
I will admit i lost interest for a while with software control and strictly ran the icom, but in all fairness this was partly because the pegasus rx320 are entry level performers. It can connect to the computer via rs232 for control if you want to. To use computer control, log into the computer and start n4py pegasus program. It is a fantastic rig in many aspects but what i find most pleasing compared to every other rig i have tried over the years is the audio. Cat control software for elecraft, kenwood, icom, tentec and yaesu radios. It is astounding that a radio designed years ago and discontinued 6. The main category is shareware and freeware collections that is about ham radio software collections. The receiver has very little noise, compared to other receivers practically none. Using drag and drop features and complete animation templates, the system. All the hubbub going on about the gnu radio or sdr from flexradio does not excite me as much as it did before i saw the jupiter and tentec pegasus. We offer software for icom, yaesu, kenwood, and tentec product line including the ten tec pegasus, rx320, jupiter, icom icr75, yaesu ft950, ft450 and kenwood ts2000. Ten tec pegasus digital sdr transceiver model 550 hf ssb. Summary of contents for ten tec pegasus 550 page 1 we can repair or service your ten tec equipment at our facility in sevierville, tn. Sdr software defined radio the tentec jupiter is a real sdr, or software defined radio.
The pegasus and jupiter radios interface with commcat through a thirdparty program, such as that provided by n4py. Listed under the software radio control category that is about radio control software. Listed under the softwareradio control category that is about radio control software. Granted, there may be more flexibility in the other systems but tentecs radios are a complete solution.
The transceivers firmware is held in flash memory and can be updated at any time by downloads from the tentec website. Pegasus jupiter to allow the two receivers to share the same antenna. Sdr software defined radio the ten tec jupiter is a real sdr, or software defined radio. Be sure to check the specific receiver article for software dedicated for that. Ten tec pegasus model 550 software defined radio sdr k3rrr.
I picked up an old tentec pegasus and downloaded the n4py control software and i havent looked back. The ten tec company produces a wide variety of radio equipment and accessories that allow you to deviate from using mainstream communications networks. We produce custom integrated radio station software for the amateur radio operator. Goran vlaskis digital laboratoryamateur radio software. A special thanks to carl moreschi n4py who has contributed so much to the software radio aspects of the tentec world.
I have a youtube channel where i post stuff that is interesting to me. It is important to use only ruf rom update format files that are compatible with the transceiver being updated. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday jul 28 2008, and till today ten tec software has been followed for a total of 949 times. I am enjoying these tentec pegasus radios and their cousin the pegasus fp aka jupiter. Does anyone specifically hams know if there is a way to run the pegasus control. It is astounding that a radio designed years ago and discontinued 6 years ago can still be so up to date. The pegasus contains state of the art rf and digital signal processing dsp circuitry which provides all transceiver functions. Updating the flash firmware on tentec transceivers the new tentec update program will update the flash memory of both the jupiter model 538 and the pegasus model 550. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Has anyone got hrd to work with the ten tec pegasus. Receiver software applications the radioreference wiki. After my proiii bit the dust i made a deal for a mint ten tec pegasus. The tentec company produces a wide variety of radio equipment and accessories that allow you to deviate from using mainstream communications networks. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers.
Tentec ham and amateur radio transceivers for sale in. I do have n4py software for it but havent looked into the remote control ability compared to the hrd setup. Ten tec pegasus software download keyword found websites. Check your manual to see if you can use your tentec radio with commcat by selecting icom. This radio is fully under computer control, as is the tentec pegasus tt550, both designed by the same engineer. How to download and update firmware versions of ten tec jupiter 538 firmware download digital photo cameras firmware. I will admit i lost interest for a while with software control and strictly ran the icom, but in all fairness this was partly because the pegasusrx320 are entry level performers. Tentec control software, kenwood, yaesu, icom software. Radio control software for the icom icr75, ten tec rx320 as well as several ham transceivers ten tec pegasus and jupiter, kenwood ts2000. The software keeps the radio current and the n4py software is. Due to restrictions that ten tec has paced on the remote interface, access to a number of control functions are not supported. View and download ten tec jupiter 538 operators manual online. For example the af gain cannot be controlled by the software. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for.
We offer features designed by our ham and swl users that bring the true spirit of radio to your computer screen. This radio uses digital processing for the if stages, meaning all bandfilters are created in the digital domain by means of a dsp. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Icom, jrc nrd345535545, lowe hf150, quadrad, tentec rx320, most yaesu models. The improvements in the n4py software over the last several years has improved things for my station. I used the ten tec software, then stumbled across carls pegasus plus. Pegasusjupiter to allow the two receivers to share the same antenna.
I would like to thank for housing the web pages and also thank ten tec corporationand the following amateur operators have contributed photos and other information to the cause. The jupiter can be controlled from its front panel or by the computer. You may have read the foregoing observations on the basic, out of the box tentec rx320. I have not used it in quite a while, but i willwould if i use the pegasus again. We also offer support via telephone for all products via during usual business hours of 8 a. To use the front panel control just turn on the radio and start operating. The tentec website offers the pegasus software so that you can control it completely from the computer, but note that the pegasus software will not work on windows 7. Ten tec 565 orion ten tec 565 orion hf transceiver is no longer in production. The software keeps the radio current and the n4py software is just amazing. Ten tec pegasus model 550 software defined radio sdr youtube. I picked up an old ten tec pegasus and downloaded the n4py control software and i havent looked back.
Nov 06, 20 it can connect to the computer via rs232 for control if you want to. Now ill cover the aspect of owning such a radio thats the real fun all the different front end control packages you can get for the device. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers from the elecraft k3 to the ten tec rx 320 receiver. Set the path to the control program in the ten tec advanced settings window. Supports icom r75, tentec rx350, yaesu frg100, aor500 and 8500. When it comes to rigs i have found home in the way of a tentec jupiter 538. N4py software is your source for high quality, effective rig control software for your transceiver. I do have n4py software for it but havent looked into the remotecontrol ability compared to the hrd setup.
Ten tec 566 orion ii ten tec 566 orion ii hf transceiver is no longer in production. Pegasus ibms hmi scada supervisory, control, data acquisition, alarm management and time scheduling provides comprehensive tools and designtime features to allow engineers to design, construct, deploy, test, backup and restore in a user friendly platform. Both log4om icons appear in the windows taskbar as the manual described, and both of the comm lights at the bottom of the program window are indicating green, yet i am unable to get any data in. All the hubbub going on about the gnu radio or sdr from flexradio does not excite me as much as it did before i saw the jupiter and ten tec pegasus. Tentec 550 pegasus with ldg electronics pt11 plus auto antenna tuner tentec 516 argonaut v with ldg electronics z11 qrp auto antenna tuner i sold the argonaut v. Resources listed under radio control category belongs to software main. Tentec pegasus software defined radio the pegasus was soon joined by another popular sdr radio, with traditional front panel controls the tentec jupiter. The cat settings were configured, as was the communicator services. Pegasus plus now supports the yaesu ft101d and ft101mp. Tentec provides a software together with the transceiver, so hooking it up is quite easy.
N4py pegasus plus program for flex, yaesu, ten tec, elecraft and kenwood radios current version 4. Pegasus interface with logging software technical speci cation. I thought the pegasus was just a jupiter without knobs. Out file is updated by the pegasus control panel software anytime frequency or mode is changed. The exception is that the pegasus has been wrapped in a package that allows it to operate as a standalone radio. Pegasus in pc control mode with software freely downloadable from the tentec website. Review the willows, paice lane, medstead, alton, hants. Jun 07, 20 the ten tec pegasus does all if processing and modulationdemodulation processing in the digital domain, by means of an analog devices digital signal processor. Ten tec pegasus model 550 software defined radio sdr the ten tec pegasus does all if processing and modulationdemodulation processing in the digital domain, by means. Ive been using it for over 3 months now and just love it. A special thanks to carl moreschi n4py who has contributed so much. Im guessing they would both use skype or some such for audio io, but i believe hrd includes control via the internet without third party software like pcanywhere. Integrated radio station software for transceivers.
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