Ip infringement in general and software piracy in particular is a difficult problem in kuwait. If theres one thing that burns me with bsas approach, its their willful ignorance of the difference between software piracy and unlicensed software. Aerostream communications near golden, colorado entered the hobby radio market in 20 with their revolutionary commradio cr1 and follow up cr1a sdr receivers. I cant get the cr1a to connect with my windows 10 tower. Both terms represent usage of software without paying for it, but thats all the two have in common.
Second hand comm radio cr1a communications receiver rw uk. Iq data and radio controls via usb port has been added and the display is now amber rather than green. If youre on the fence about getting an sdr or tabletop radio, grab the cr1a. Buy second hand commradio cr 1 communications receiver from. That sounds like a good buy from universal for a used cr 1a. It is hands down the best portable shortwave radio ever made. Commradio cr 1a owners only need to update their firmware and download software to use the new feature. In 2015, commradio continued to add features to the cr 1a through firmware and software upgrades, such as a new spectrum viewer sdr application, and 3dwaterfall for windows pcs. The commradio cr 1 is designed to be a rugged, small, light weight, low power, line or internal battery powered hf 0. The cr1 is a true sdr software defined radio, but does not require a computer. When funds allow, i think i shall be looking at the commradio cr1a as a replacement for the frg7. Additional frequency coverage is provided in the lf, vhf and uhf ranges per specifications. Most of it has been covered in the other links, but in a nutshell, it is the best performing classic knobtype receiver that can handle real hf antennas while operating on a single lithiumion cell, or your own dc source at about 75 milliamps.
Discussion in ham radio discussions started by kk6ren, apr 11, 2015. When funds allow, i think i shall be looking at the commradio cr 1a as a replacement for the frg7. The worlds finest qrp battery powered rugged hf transceiver. The commradio cr1 might just be the perfect radio for dxers who like to travel. Side by side with my drake r8b and icom75, it hears everything they do, if not better at times.
Review of the commradio cr1 software defined radio the. My commradio cr1a, with an internal lithium battery, is the perfect offgrid. The commradio cr1a is a sdr software defined radio communications receiver, covering 0. Initially, radio, or wireless as it was more commonly called at the time, was an open field of hobbyists and early inventors and experimenters.
New firmware and software for the commradio cr1a the. Home forums discussion forums ham radio discussions looking for a commradio cr1a and getting no response. Sdrplay rsp1 radio 1khz 2ghz software defined radio sdr. Discontinued shortwave tabletop receivers universal radio. Discussion in ham radio gear for sale started by n6jpg, jun 23, 2016. Enjoy the benefits and performance of stateoftheart sdr, but in a conventional radio. I am just a ham operator who has to factor in shipping and handling, paypal etc. The cr 1 is a rugged, small, light weight, low power, line or internal battery powered hf 0. All 40 mackay marines global locations are fully operational. However, there is no dedicated preselector in this range. Commradio cr1a shortwave sdr radio while camping ii chad black.
The commradio cr1a communications receiver is a true sdr software defined radio, but does not require a computer. Commradios new cr 1 communications receiver, a miniature, portable digital sdr software defined radio for reception of amfm, amateur ham radio. Oct 02, 2012 this is software only, one that can be installed on any internet enabled pc desktop or laptop. Four stations in the supernetwork, along with bill caralis and his wife pam are being sued by microsoft and adobe for using unlicenced software in their stations. Second hand commradio cr1 communications receiver rw uk. The commradio cr 1 communications receiver offers interesting capabilities, not previously available. The cr 1a is meant to be intuitively obvious and fun to use. Radiocomm cr 1a multiband communications receiver for best prices at.
The cr 1a is a solidly build radio with a nononsense display and a menu driven interface that keeps the knob count at two. Commradio cr1a, comm radio cr1a communications receiver. Uk, eu and global rates all tumble thanks to rise of cloud, software asset management and increase in legal settlements 25 may 2016. So i bit the bullet and purchased one of these cr 1a radios from commradio. Software licensure agreement when installing software via internet or cdrom, users agree to a licensure agreement before they are able to test out the software. Has anyone tried to interface one of these to gnuradio yet. Printed on higloss 32lb high quality acid free paper for a professional finish that. Commradio cr1a built in morse code decoder youtube. Music piracy is on the decline, analysts say, while an industry group said digital music sales in 2012 drove global music industry revenues up for the first time since 1999. Jun 16, 2009 there was a time when an artist would beg a radio station to play there music. July 7, 2008 prlog according to business software alliance bsa, software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of ed software.
If nobody pirated your software, it might mean you dont have a very good. The good news is that while the united states has lost its competitive edge in many industries, it remains the dominant force in computer software. In the case of the cr 1a, this means across all supported bands and in a portable mode. Ive heard better vhfuhf receivers but the hf bands. Indeed, growth in the portable and sdr software defined radio markets is. Unfortunately, the cr1a was discontinued when commradio released the ctx10 hf rig. May 22, 2019 for more advice about getting involved or applying for a community radio licence, please see community radio or contact our community radio team. I tried the cr 1a and sent it back ok performance when desk bound to attic long wire antenna for sw but seemingly quite poor on vhfuhf and when. While my dream is a r390a, and some sort of sdr comes in 2nd. In 2015, commradio continued to add features to the cr1a through firmware and software upgrades, such as a new spectrum viewer sdr. New firmware and software for the commradio cr1a pipedot. The cr 1 sdr is independent of a host pc, using embedded digital signal processing technology that provides a degree of portability and performance previously unavailable to the radio enthusiast.
User manual commradio cr1a communications receiver aerostream communications commradio division golden, colorado usa 3032793671 email. News about software license compliance and piracy itca. I will probably have better luck trading this radio. We will prepare, coordinate and file all your part 90 fcc license applications, low band through microwave, coordinated by experienced professionals.
As adobe explains unlike most any other purchase, people dont buy software, they buy a license to use software. Just curious if anybody has a cr 1a and how they like it. A receiver with singular traits in other terms that combines aspects not identifiable in other software defined radio. The commradio cr1a many thanks to swling post contributors r. Best of all it can operate of its internal battery for 12 hours. The success of these innovative radios left many asking for a transceiver of similar size and. Lewis kf5gvhs1 and dave zantow n9ewo whove both noted that the commradio cr1a receiver has been listed as discontinued by universal radio, and hro. Commradio cr1a, comm radio cr 1a communications receiver, commradio cr 1a. There is no need to add additional hardware such as a radio tuner or card. The bad news is that software can be easily copied. The federal communications commission fcc has the authority to make regulations governing devices that interfere with radio communications. Analog or digital iq or if signals are not ported to any connector. The menus are easy to navigate and mostly easy to access.
Sdrplay rsp1a entry level sdr communications receiver new. Commradio cr1 first impressions by fenuradio duration. The cr1 copes well with both blowtorch stations and weak signal dx. The tuner is programmed to provide tuning to 150 khz. Yes, you still had to sit behind a piano and play it yourself, but why go to a store and pay good money for the music books, if there. This radio comes with a dc cord and printed owners manual pdf 1.
It is an all mode, self contained sdr receiver no computer required covering hf, broadcast am, broadcast. The commradio cr 1a communications receiver is a true sdr software defined radio, but does not require a computer. Diecast magnesium enclosure bright oled amber display, three 3 internal liion rechargeable batteries standard. Another option is broadcasting or webcasting on the internet which does not require a licence from ofcom. I am using the manual selection of the demodulation mode, not the automatic one. Radio piracy began with the advent of regulations of the airwaves at the dawn of the age of radio.
Caralis supernetwork stations in court for software piracy. The cr 1a was designed to have minimal controls and no deepmenu options, yet be fast and efficient when changing bands and modes. Hf vhf uhf software defined receiver sdr independent from a host pc with embedded 32bit digital signal processing technology for real portability. Second hand comm radio cr1a communications receiver, with fully disclosed interface protocol for 3rd party developers and even has a spectral display when hooked up to a pc if needed.
Commradio cr1, comm radio cr1 communications receiver. The cr 1a sdr is a small, lowpower, ruggedly constructed radio receiver that is finding a niche in the world of swls short wave listeners and amateur. Software piracy is a crime because it steals money from hardworking software programmers. Jun 24, 2008 recording industry calls radio a kind of piracy say that again. The cr 1 and cr 1a firmwave for the internal radio features is identical. Introduction in the mid1960s as many as eleven unauthorized broadcasting stations were operating from ships or fixed platforms in the coastal waters off northern europe. Can also be remote controlled via the usb connector. Riaa sues grande communications for not solving piracy. The commradio cr 1 software defined radio by and large, new products on our radio receiver market these days tend to be sdrs or software defined radios. People may see the high price for a piece of software and think it all goes to the ceo but in reality there is marketing, testing, programming, and many other things that go into writing and releasing a piece of software. Commradio cr1a receiverc aerostream communications. In order for an individual to use or sell equipment that would broadcast on a common radio frequency, or possibly interfere with a radio broadcast, the individual must first seek authorization from the fcc. The consultation document is available on our website at.
Unlicensed software use fell again in 2015, finds bsa. And because its an sdr radio, im looking forward to how it changes as new features are added in the future. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware are instead. Universal radio has the cr 1a in stock and it is not marked as discontinued.
The cr 1 is a true sdr software defined radio, but does not require a computer. About us contact us rallies account login trade account delivery privacy policy terms refunds blog. Until recently, lack of concern and cooperation from the kuwait ministry of commerce combined with weak results in the courts and nondeterrent penalties has done. Jul 15, 2015 7 thoughts on new firmware and software for the commradio cr1a gerald w rousseau january 2, 2017 at 10. Enjoy the benefits and performance of stateoftheart sdr, but in a conventional radio package.
Aerostream communications there is a link to the cr 1 from the aerostream site. You will find the latest newsletter and instructions for updating your cr 1a on the dropbox site. Battery operation for reduced noise sdr capability no computer necessary if you dont want waterfall, etc i couldnt really tell though. The commradio cr 1 is a true sdr, but does not require a computer. Ofcoms fairness and privacy requirements section 107 of the. I have documented two instances where they stated the cr1a was not being produced when it actually was. Mackay anticipates remaining open throughout the covid19 epidemic. Evidently only under windows using the vendors software. Lawrence sanders communications of the acm, july 2003, vol.
Radiocomm cr1a multiband communications receiver for best prices at. This subtle, oftenmisunderstood difference is part of the problem and one of the reasons why i. Comstudy is software designed for microsoft windows which fully integrates coverage, interference and allocation studies for am, fm, tv, pointtopoint, pointtomultipoint and all forms of land mobile services. I have documented two instances where they stated the cr 1a was not being produced when it actually was. User agreement, privacy, cookies and adchoice norton secured. Codar radio cr45 vintage 3 valve trf radio with denco coils and 2 hamsun coils. This seems like a neat little radio that has a few neat features. I travel fairly frequently, and i like to travel light. This can be done by copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers.
For example, attaching this radio to the an200 its a cheap passive am loop but it aint bad it does no better and sometimes worse than my sony clock radio. Home forums online swapmeet ham radio gear for sale sold commradio cr 1a. Universal radio presents an overview of the commradio cr 1 sdr receiver. I will give you a price break if you want to pick it up locally. Commradio cr1a commercial re aerostream communications.
Western australia has been hit with the most number of software piracy settlements by businesses in 2015. I have never really spent much time on the software defined radio arena, but the more i keep loo at them they are becoming so interesting. And i dont want to spend more on gadgets, geegaws and gizmos than cost of radio to make this happen. Introduction to rtlsdr low cost software defined radio receivers. Software piracy is usually defined as the illegal distribution andor reproduction of software for business or personal use. Winter sale on cr 1a just a headsup if youve been on the fence about getting a cr 1a, now might be the chance youve been waiting for. Bad lcd receives fine at the best online prices at. If it were not for radio,most artist would remain on the bottom rung of the. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. As i was writing this a new firmware update came out that added capabilities. Music piracy on the decline as digital music sales grow the. So, unlike conventional receivers, the cr 1a can evolve over time, at least within the limitations of its hardware. When using the autostepping, the demodulation mode always comes back to what the cr 1a believes the mode should be for the current frequency. Commradio cr1a shortwave sdr radio while camping ii.
Not worth saving a few bucks for the cost and pain, clayton noble tells radioinfo. Fortunately, there is a silver lining illegal use actually has some positive benefits for many software companies. If people are going to steal from you, at least there are a few positive side effects for software developers. Though my winradio excalibur has a slightly lower noise floor, the cr1 holds its own at half the cost. Software updates via dropbox with automated email notifications. The commradio cr1a has been discontinued the swling post. The cr1a can be ran as a sdr receiver, but also can be ran as a conventional receiver without any computer connection.
Enjoy the benefits and performance of stateoftheart sdr, but in a. Recording industry calls radio a kind of piracy techdirt. The cr 1a uses a new usb ic for iq spectrum viewing. Hf vhf uhf software defined receiver sdr independent from a host pc with embedded 32bit digital. Many thanks to swling post reader, grzegorz jasionek, who notes that commradio has just released a firmware update for the commradio cr1a that includes a new graphic user interface gui with a 3d spectrum display. In the 1930s, bootlegging sheet music was extremely popular. The cr1 is a new software defined radio sdr from the. Yaesu vr5000 shortwave am fm vhf uhf ssb radio receiver. Three weeks away from sales, and no indication of what software either proprietary or thirdparty will work with it. Looking for a commradio cr1a and getting no response. It looks like this may only be good for orders placed on the website. Amateur radio operators, pirate radio listeners, as well as utility. Looking to trade my like new commradio cr 1a for another receiver or qrp transceiver. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday dec 2 1998, and till today pirate radio reports has been followed for a total of 2074 times.
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