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What is ExtIO?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

What is ExtIO?

ExtIO stands for External IO, and is a special DLL file that allows HDSDR and other software to access hardware like the HackRF. To use it, simply copy the HackRF ExtIO dll file into the HDSDR directory, and select it when opening HDSDR. The module currently supports 2, 4, 8, 10, 12.5, 16 and 20 MSPS sample rates.

How do I set up Hdsdr?

Set up your Rig

  1. Load HDSDR but do not “Start” it yet.
  2. Connect the “Line In” jack on the RX to the “Line In” input jack of your PC’s (or external USB) soundcard.
  3. Verify that your soundcard’s “Line In” is enabled.
  4. Connect a 50 ohm antenna to your Rig’s antenna connector.

Is Hdsdr open source?

HDSDR is not ‘Open Source’, and is licensed as ‘Freeware’;. However, Alberto di Bene did release the source code for Winrad v1. 32 as public domain software.

Who is the author of the hdsdr software?

HDSDR (former WinradHD) is an advanced version of Winrad, written by Alberto di Bene (I2PHD). Main features: separate large spectrum and waterfall display for input and output signals

What are the main features of hdsdr software?

HDSDR. HDSDR is a freeware Software Defined Radio (SDR) program for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10. Typical applications are Radio listening, Ham Radio, SWL, Radio Astronomy, NDB-hunting and Spectrum analysis. HDSDR (former WinradHD) is an advanced version of Winrad, written by Alberto di Bene (I2PHD). Main features:

How can I use hdsdr with the sdrplay module?

The final step is to install the SDRplay EXTIO plug-in. This is the module that will allow HDSDR to communicate with the SDRplay module.  Download the SDRplay ExtIO plug-in from the SDRplay Platforms, Windows section of the website.  When prompted click run to begin the installation of the SDRplay ExtIO plug-in.

Which is the advanced version of winrad hdsdr?

HDSDR (former WinradHD) is an advanced version of Winrad, written by Alberto di Bene (I2PHD). RF & AF spectrum and waterfall is optically zoomed to fit window width independently of FFT resolution bandwidth (RBW) Flexible and efficient usage of the screen area from 640×480 (Netbooks) up to unlimited