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Silence Detector / Re: Ubuntu and WINE
« Last post by Jan on March 31, 2024, 08:21:29 pm »
I'm not the Ubuntu user but I suppose that WINE will provide some generic audio driver which you can select in the Silence Detector. Installing any Windows driver does not sound to me as an appropriate way.
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Silence Detector / Ubuntu and WINE
« Last post by felkman on March 31, 2024, 08:16:44 pm »
I'm trying to use the Silence Detector on Ubuntu OS using WINE. Do I need to install windows drivers for my sound card with WINE, or will Pira be able to use drivers installed on the Ubuntu OS?   Thanks.
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 Logo
« Last post by Jan on March 31, 2024, 06:58:35 pm »
The size of 3 kB is mentioned in the latest release of the IEC 62106 standard. I think it is appropriate. For the best user experience, it is important how fast the logo loads, rather than how many graphic details are there. The LCD area which is dedicated on receivers for the logo display, is usually small, so sending larger files only result in longer transfer time.

The P164, however, does not have such technical limitation. It is able to send over 8 kB file from its internal memory or up to 163 kB when driven by external application. The Magic RDS 4 is now restricted to 6 kB, as some space is reserved for other RDS2 features. In my opinion, best results can be obtained with a file size of 3 to 5 kB.

If there is an interest, I can clarify the technical background of why the RDS2 system is not able to meet the original expectations or why 4 carriers may be slower than 2 carriers, etc. The original idea of sending different graphics and large files was very naive. After some experiments made on various stations around the world, the standard has been updated to the present form.

Some logo examples are attached below. They have all about 3 kB. Click for full size.
Typical transfer time of 3 kB file is under 1 minute if FM reception is excellent.
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / P164 Logo
« Last post by radioroccella on March 31, 2024, 06:35:49 pm »
Recommended logo file size is about 3 kB. 3 KB??     Isn't it too small?
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P132 NTP time setting won't enable
« Last post by Jan on March 30, 2024, 12:42:03 am »
It seems to me the time sync is working normally but it is not indicated on the website. The firmware is quite old, try to update:
https://pira.cz/rds/p132fwup.zip
https://pira.cz/rds/p132webu.zip
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P132 NTP time setting won't enable
« Last post by alexgray55 on March 30, 2024, 12:16:33 am »
Quote from: Jan on March 29, 2024, 01:14:56 pm
Such issue has never been reported yet (since 2013).
In the website go to Status - Version and post the complete version listing. Also go to Tools - Terminal and type SETLAN and confirm by Enter. Post the returned string.

Hi, here is version listing:
RDS encoder firmware version 2.1g
Embedded website version 2.1a
Build 2018-10-03
Ethernet module firmware version ID809p01 30.4.2015
Bootblock version 0801 9.6.2009

SETLAN string:
23:10:48 SETLAN
23:10:49 AT+iFD$AT+iWEBP=80$AT+iWPWD=*$AT+iRPG=1234$AT+iNTS1=time.nist.gov$AT+iGMTO=0$AT+iDSTD=01.LSun.03;02.LSun.10$AT+iNTOD=1$
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P132 NTP time setting won't enable
« Last post by Jan on March 29, 2024, 10:00:54 pm »
If you've used Magic RDS 4 version 4.1.8 for the LAN settings setup, please update to the latest version here: http://pira.cz/rds/magicrds/MagicRDS_Setup.exe
The version 4.1.8 may corrupt LAN settings in the encoder.
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 IP assignment
« Last post by Jan on March 29, 2024, 09:56:33 pm »
The encoder is ok, the problem was in the Magic RDS 4 control software.

Update to the latest version here: http://pira.cz/rds/magicrds/MagicRDS_Setup.exe
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Release News / Re: Release News
« Last post by Jan on March 29, 2024, 09:54:14 pm »
Version 4.1.9

http://pira.cz/rds/magicrds/MagicRDS_Setup.exe

  • Bug fix: LAN settings corruption
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 IP assignment
« Last post by Jan on March 29, 2024, 07:18:16 pm »
I think I found the problem. The configuration from the Magic RDS 4 does not load under certain conditions. It is a bug in the Magic RDS 4 version 4.1.8. I apologize to all users, if somebody else had the same issue. It will be fixed soon.

Thank you for all information. Pls wait for further instructions.
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