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DVAPdongle updates

June 4, 2010

DVAP firmware updater released.

The DVAPdongle/DV Access Point finds its self with some shiny new firmware this week.

The firmware brings about a few changes to the DVAP.

The firmware and loading tool can be downloaded from http://www.dvapdongle.com/DV_Access_Point_Dongle/Downloads.html

DvapUpdater103.zip

Download and unzip DvapUpdater103.exe onto your desktop. Double click on the program to run. Click on “Read DVAP Info” to see your current firmware version and serial number. If your firmware version is less than 1.03, click on “Update DVAP Firmware” to update.

DvapUtil102.zip

Download and unzip DvapUtil.exe onto your desktop. Set the “Center Freq” to “146.0000″ and click “Connect” to connect to the DVAP. You should see the firmware version and serial number. Click “Start” to begin sweeps of the 2M band. Click on “Show Pk” to show the peak signal readings during the test. Click “Stop” to stop the sweep.

DvapFMSetup102.zip

Select “Start->DvapFM->DvapFM” to run the program. There are two modes, local and remote. If you click on “Remote” to check, the program will record and repeat FM audio back to your radio. With “Remote” unchecked, the program will forward FM audio to your soundcard.

Many thanks to the guys at www.moetronix.com for their efforts on the DVAP

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Digital Debate – Scrappage

June 1, 2010

Weigh in your old analogue set for…

In a bid to boost sales of DAB digital radio sets, the BBC, commercial radio and Digital Radio UK will introduce Radio Amnesty.

The month long scheme will offer a discount on a new DAB radio set to anyone who takes an FM radio set to be recycled or reconditioned for kids in Africa.

Participating retailers include Argos, Comet, John Lewis, Tesco and leading independent stores and is valid for discounts offered on selected models from Alba, Bush, MagicBox, Panasonic, Philips, Proline, PURE, Roberts and Sony.

We presume all new DAB sets available as part of the scheme will include the ability to listen to FM, (JUST LIKE D-STAR) but this is not confirmed. Reports suggest customers will be offered a 20 per cent discount if they hand over an analogue set.

The portable analogue radios collected during the Amnesty will be reconditioned by RadioFix and sent to Southern Africa to support projects set up by the Children’s Radio Foundation and UNICEF, where they will support the personal and intellectual development of children through giving them access to radio programmes for children. Radios which are beyond repair will be recycled.

Tim Davie, Director of Audio and Music, BBC, said: “This is a great example of how the whole radio industry can work together to drive digital uptake – and help a good cause in the process. The Radio Amnesty is particularly powerful for 5 live sports extra, which offers an incredible range of exclusive digital content over the summer, including the World Cup, test cricket and Wimbledon.”

The scheme will run from 22nd May to 26th June 2010 and will be advertised on commercial radio and the BBC, voiced by Stephen Fry, Gaby Roslin and Noddy Holder.

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