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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by Jan on June 24, 2026, 08:11:42 am »
We have all the spare parts in stock. I have sent you an email with instructions. After processing, the parts will arrive to you via PPL in about 5 days. Contact me on email for details. Thanks.
Before replacing components, make sure that the board provides correct 5V supply voltage for the digital circuits.

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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by radiosiciliaexpress on June 23, 2026, 11:38:24 pm »
Hi Jan, I replaced the 24LC256 EPROM... but unfortunately that wasn't the problem. It's still the same error. The only solution would be to replace the PIRA32 microcontroller. I looked in the shop to buy one, but I have to order a minimum of 25 pieces... that's a bit too many... could you send me just one piece? THANK YOU.
N.B. Shipping it is a bit complicated because I have to disassemble the board, which is in the same rack as the stereo encoder.
THANK YOU for your attention, JAN.
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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by radiosiciliaexpress on June 10, 2026, 09:18:19 pm »
thank you very much,Jan
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Silence Detector / Re: Silence Detector with Virtual Cable on Win 11
« Last post by tato on June 10, 2026, 08:42:01 pm »
How did you get it working on Windows 11?

I can't get it to work on my system. Could you please share your configuration or any additional steps required?

Regards,

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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by Jan on June 09, 2026, 02:37:28 pm »
So this is a really historical piece. I'm not sure, but it's probably the very first version before the update.

You can find the info and software here: https://pira.cz/rds/rds1.zip
But it was written for Windows XP, I don't know if it will still work now.
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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by radiosiciliaexpress on June 08, 2026, 11:11:18 pm »
Hi Jan, I'll give it one last try. I've already ordered the 24LC256 EPROM. It seems corrupted, so we'll see what happens. Meanwhile, yesterday I tried your RDS from 2002-2004. So at least when I send you the PIRA 32 for repair, I'll replace it with the old one. It works, except that I'll have to change some of the text, like phone numbers, changed frequencies, etc. Since I can't find the software anymore (I should have it on some PC from 20 years ago... but go find it), maybe the magicRDS vers. 2 versions with the parallel port. I tried TinyRDS and mini RDS, but it doesn't work. Could you send it to me by email.
THANK YOU.

cantavenerafrancesco@gmail.com
N.B.: If you can, please also send me the RDS and PLL wiring diagram.
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Control Software / Re: WO XML
« Last post by Jan on June 06, 2026, 08:22:14 am »
If I save your file to a file path that is not restricted, for example as a local file, there is no problem with processing the file, see the image.

Your network location cannot be read due to restricted access. This is probably not solvable within the Magic RDS 4.

File sharing in Windows is generally very unfortunate and it is better to use, for example, the HTTP protocol for reading from a remote PC, even in a local network.
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Control Software / WO XML
« Last post by ryans on June 06, 2026, 03:24:46 am »
I have Wide Orbit setup to save and XML file every time a song plays. In external text sources I have a source created using the process Entire File as XML. When I try to use the FIND ELEMENT the window is blank. Photos and XML file attached.
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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by Jan on June 05, 2026, 11:26:00 pm »
We sold probably just the board itself, external influences are affecting it. The update itself will not cause this. As strange as it is to update a 20 year old board, we do such things and it still works fine.
It is not a problem for me to test the board, or possibly fix it, even if it is a 20 year old piece. It is much easier for me, I don't want you to spend your time anymore on this. I think you did everything you could. If you are interested in sending me the board, contact me on email.
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PIRA32 RDS Encoder / Re: Firmware update fail 1.6a PIRA 32 anno 2006
« Last post by radiosiciliaexpress on June 05, 2026, 10:46:25 pm »
Good evening Jan, I've done all the tests you described above but it doesn't work, I even changed the MAX232 chip, but it has the same problem. I also took the old notebook that I used 15 years ago which has the COM socket so using only the serial cable, it receives the commands you see the LED flashing, but it doesn't store them... it could be the 24LC256 or in the worst case the microcontroller. Best regards from FRANCESCO
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