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<DIV>I am not sure if others have attempted to run multiple instances of
HPSDRs</DIV>
<DIV>simultaneously on the same computer with more than two sets of
hardware.</DIV>
<DIV>I have tried a few different configurations with success:</DIV>
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<DIV>1. One HPSDR running with Metis and one with OZY/Magister. </DIV>
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<DIV>2. Two HPSDR each running with Metis.</DIV>
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<DIV>3. Three HPSDR each running with Metis.</DIV>
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<DIV>4. Three HPSDR, two with Metis and one with OZY/Magister.</DIV>
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<DIV>5. Two HPSDR with Metis, and one is master the other is slave with
DDUtil.</DIV>
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<DIV>This is all run on and I7 WIN 7-64 computer and CPU usage never averaged
more </DIV>
<DIV>than 12%. </DIV>
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<DIV>BUT, one must be extremely careful with the data base used. I first ran
each of</DIV>
<DIV>the hardware setups individually and first making sure there were no
conflicts</DIV>
<DIV>with ports, exported the database to the desktop (easiest to find) and
renamed </DIV>
<DIV>each data base appropriately. I named mine:</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Diversity.xml for the K5SO configuration (dual Mercury/Metis)</DIV>
<DIV>W5WC.xml for second Metis system</DIV>
<DIV>N1AC.xml for third (borrowed) Metis system</DIV>
<DIV>OZY.xml for the fourth system with Magister</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Once these data files are properly created (including CAT control and PA
calibration)</DIV>
<DIV>I start up PowerSDR software, but before clicking on "START", I go to SETUP
></DIV>
<DIV>IMPORT DATABASE and import the proper database for the proper
hardware.</DIV>
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<DIV>I did not try running four systems, and BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERLOAD
the</DIV>
<DIV>receiving systems. Some would ask why run multiple radios, and I can
explain</DIV>
<DIV>that if need be!</DIV>
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<DIV>73 de Joe</DIV>
<DIV>K1RQG</DIV>
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