For most of the 1990’s, the Japan Radio NRD-535D table top receiver was the best of the best, and the envy of every SWL around the world. Read more
Remembering Table Top Radios
During the late 1990’s, reading Passport to World Band Radio got me excited about premium table top radios. So, I took the plunge. Read more
Analog Noise Reduction Showdown
Dreams come true. I have been able to assemble four leading analog noise reduction products for comparison, real world and lab testing. Read more
Distill AM Bandstop Filter Works Fine
If you use a wideband loop antenna, a cheap Distill AM Bandstop Filter reduces SDR overload from local medium wave signals. Read more
Diversity Reception Investment
I thought I would take a step back today and review my diversity reception investment. Along the way, I will try to answer the question “is it worth it”? Read more
Wideband Receiving Loop Array Up and Running
It’s taken a while, but I finally have my wideband receiving loop array up and running. And, it works great for medium and short wave listening. Read more
Enjoy RSPduo Dual Channel Receiver
Time for me to enjoy the RSPduo dual channel receiver, especially with wideband loop antennas and diversity reception here in western Canada. Let my journey begin! Read more
ARRL Membership Value Proposition Increases
Check our the new ARRL membership value proposition. You can get their four leading magazines for the price of one! Well done. Read more
World Amateur Radio Day
Today is World Amateur Radio Day. Not a big deal, but you should do something to celebrate. Read more
Update Features Refreshed
Recently, several “real world” situations have caused the automatic program and propagation update features in Ergo to break. These issues have been resolved as follows.
Program Update is accomplished using ERGO4UPDATE.EXE. File versions older than 4.4.1.2 no longer work because my web host now uses a more secure FTP port instead of port 21. This has been resolved with file version 4.4.1.2 as of November 22, 2018. You have two choices to fix this situation.
- Reinstall Ergo using the latest ergo4.zip file (also called demo program.) Make sure to retain your registration key file for the new installation. OR
- Download the replacement ERGO4UPDATE.EXE from the Downloads page and copy it into your program folder.
Propagation Update is accomplished using ERGO4NET.EXE. File versions older than 4.4.1.5 are no longer able to download the latest information from the Space Weather Prediction Center. This is the result of the recent SWPC switch away from HTTP to secure HTTPS download requirements. This problem is resolved in the latest ERGO4NET.EXE which is available using Program Update. Unfortunately, these secure downloads require your OS to be newer than Windows XP, which is no longer supported in any event.
Both of these updated program files are now included in the installation package in ergo4.zip as of November 22, 2018.