[hpsdr] Odyssey Siren Proto 1

[Philip Covington]

On 10/12/06, Lyle Johnson <kk7p at wavecable.com> wrote:
> Hello Phil!
>
> > I am interested in the use of the dsPIC33.  John Fisher, K5JHF was
> > very enthusiastic about the dsPIC33, but I have not been following his
> > progress lately.
> >
> > Forgive my ignorance, but does the dsPIC33 have a free compiler
> > available?  I guess I should go and download some of the datasheets.
>
> Yes, it is the Gnu compiler with a windows shell.  They normally sell it
> for $895, but the unlicensed version runs for several weeks, then drops
> some optimizations but still works - not size limited, etc. - they call
> it the "Student Version."  And the source for the compiler is on the
> Microchip website as well.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P

Hi Lyle,

Very interesting chip.  Looks like Mouser has it in stock now.   Have
you seen this website?

<http://www.kolumbus.fi/juha.niinikoski/Cheap_dsp/Cheap_dsp.htm>

He used an old modem for a case.  Nice design.

73 de Phil N8VB


He uses the dsPIC30 and a TI CODEC with a QSD/QSE.

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