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As new capabilities are developed, the Portsdown evolves through major changes to take advantages of updates to the operating system and features.  Older versions cease to be updated, but unlike "Windows" they don't stop working.  Just tighten the screws in the lid, don't connect them to the internet and keep putting them on the air!
 
As new capabilities are developed, the Portsdown evolves through major changes to take advantages of updates to the operating system and features.  Older versions cease to be updated, but unlike "Windows" they don't stop working.  Just tighten the screws in the lid, don't connect them to the internet and keep putting them on the air!
  
===Portsdown 2020===
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==Portsdown 2020==
  
Portsdown 2020 is based on the new Buster operating system, so there is no routine software update available from Portsdown 2019, which was based on the older Stretch operating system.  However, you can build (or buy from the BATC shop) a new SD Card and simply fit it in place of the old card to get the new features. The new features in Portsdown 2020 are:
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Portsdown 2020 is based on the RPi Buster operating system.  There is no routine software update available from Portsdown 2019, which was based on the older Stretch operating system, but you can build (or buy from the BATC shop) a new SD Card and simply fit it in place of the old card to get the new features.  
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===Features===
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The new features in Portsdown 2020 are:
 
* H264 DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR Mini using F4IHX's custom DVB Firmware.
 
* H264 DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR Mini using F4IHX's custom DVB Firmware.
 
* High symbol rate DVB-S transmissions (up to 6 MS) from the LimeSDR Mini using F4IHX's custom DVB Firmware.
 
* High symbol rate DVB-S transmissions (up to 6 MS) from the LimeSDR Mini using F4IHX's custom DVB Firmware.
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* Streaming to the BATC streaming server
 
* Streaming to the BATC streaming server
 
* Composite video output
 
* Composite video output
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* Receive capability with a MiniTiouner (to be upgraded in software 2020043000 [[Portsdown 2020 Receive Enhancements]]
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The following features have not yet been tested and may not work:
 
The following features have not yet been tested and may not work:
 
* DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR Mini using the stock firmware
 
* DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR Mini using the stock firmware
 
* DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeMET Micro
 
* DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeMET Micro
 
* DVB-S transmissions using DATV Expresss or the DTX-1
 
* DVB-S transmissions using DATV Expresss or the DTX-1
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The following features DO NOT WORK, or will not be supported
 
The following features DO NOT WORK, or will not be supported
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* The FreqShow spectrum viewer
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You can find the latest information on the tested capabilities of Portsdown 2020 here: [[Portsdown_2020_Buster_Software|Portsdown 2020 Buster Software]].
  
* The FreqShow spectrum viewer
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===Hardware build===
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The Portsdown 2020 uses the same hardware as the Portsdown 2019 - [[Portsdown2019 hardware|see this wiki page]] for more details.
  
So, should you use or update to Portsdown 2020?  YES if you are transmitting to QO-100 and are prepared to use the Custom firmware on your LimeSDR Mini. If you are happy with your Portsdown 2019 or Portsdown 2018 there is no great rush. Perhaps wait until the software is more mature?
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*[[Portsdown2019 hardware]] Detailed description of the Portsdown 2019 hardware - much of which is used in the 2020 and P4.
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[[File:20200215 Portsdown 2020 Block.jpg|800px]]
  
 
===More Information===
 
===More Information===
  
 
A "Getting Started with Portsdown 2020" guide is being written here: [[Portsdown_2020_Getting_Started_Guide]]
 
A "Getting Started with Portsdown 2020" guide is being written here: [[Portsdown_2020_Getting_Started_Guide]]
 
You can find the latest information on the tested capabilities of Portsdown 2020 here: [[Portsdown_2020_Buster_Software|Portsdown 2020 Buster Software]].
 
 
[[File:20200215 Portsdown 2020 Block.jpg|960px]]
 

Latest revision as of 16:49, 22 June 2021

As new capabilities are developed, the Portsdown evolves through major changes to take advantages of updates to the operating system and features. Older versions cease to be updated, but unlike "Windows" they don't stop working. Just tighten the screws in the lid, don't connect them to the internet and keep putting them on the air!

Portsdown 2020

Portsdown 2020 is based on the RPi Buster operating system. There is no routine software update available from Portsdown 2019, which was based on the older Stretch operating system, but you can build (or buy from the BATC shop) a new SD Card and simply fit it in place of the old card to get the new features.

Features

The new features in Portsdown 2020 are:

  • H264 DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR Mini using F4IHX's custom DVB Firmware.
  • High symbol rate DVB-S transmissions (up to 6 MS) from the LimeSDR Mini using F4IHX's custom DVB Firmware.
  • DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR USB Portsdown 2020 LimeSDR USB
  • Support for the C920 WebCam
  • The ability to suppress the calibration spike at the beginning of LimeSDR transmissions.

The following legacy features have been tested and work well:

  • DVB-S Transmissions using a BATC Filter-modulator board
  • Streaming to the BATC streaming server
  • Composite video output
  • Receive capability with a MiniTiouner (to be upgraded in software 2020043000 Portsdown 2020 Receive Enhancements

The following features have not yet been tested and may not work:

  • DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeSDR Mini using the stock firmware
  • DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmissions from the LimeMET Micro
  • DVB-S transmissions using DATV Expresss or the DTX-1

The following features DO NOT WORK, or will not be supported

  • The FreqShow spectrum viewer

You can find the latest information on the tested capabilities of Portsdown 2020 here: Portsdown 2020 Buster Software.

Hardware build

The Portsdown 2020 uses the same hardware as the Portsdown 2019 - see this wiki page for more details.

  • Portsdown2019 hardware Detailed description of the Portsdown 2019 hardware - much of which is used in the 2020 and P4.

20200215 Portsdown 2020 Block.jpg

More Information

A "Getting Started with Portsdown 2020" guide is being written here: Portsdown_2020_Getting_Started_Guide