I'm Back and I Got.... Hermes
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- I’m back and I got… Hermes.
The Hermes Lite 2 is a fantastic SDR radio especially give its low cost and high performance!
This is a general video and my take, experience thus far for this amazing radio.
Links to hardware and software I used for my HL2Plus are below.
Hermes-Lite description and information- Hermes-Lite - hermeslite.com
How and were to purchase the HL2 MakerFabs- makerfabs.com/...
Turn your Hermes Lite 2 into a Hermes Lite 2 Plus- Hermes Lite 2 Plus
AK4951- www.hermeslite...
AFTER MORE RESEARCH I SUGGEST YOU READ THE FOLLOWING FROM STEVE THE DESIGNER OF THE HERMES LITE AND HERMES LITE 2 : I will be doing another video regarding the removal of said board: Please follow this link- groups.google....
Hardware and Gateway information also at Hermes Lite 2 Plus
Also look at Roberts WA2T page linked above for Thetis and Reid (Mi0BOT) links to current software for the HL2.- www.hermeslite...
N2MDX Video pure signal tap- watch both part 1 and 2 -
PT1 • HERMES LITE 2 HL2 PURE...
PT2 • Hermes Lite 2 PURE SIG...
Hermes User groups and Forums
groups.io/g/He...
groups.google....
HardRock 50 HF Amplifier Kit - hobbypcb.com/p...
Hope you enjoyed this general overview of the Hermes Lite 2 Plus. Bang for Buck is an amazing SDR.
God Bless and Good Health.
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(W4OVT- Mark- Thank you all the kind words very much appreciated)
Cheers,
Rick N8SDR
AFTER MORE RESEARCH I SUGGEST YOU READ THE FOLLOWING FROM STEVE THE DESIGNER OF THE HERMES LITE AND HERMES LITE 2: In regard to the AK4951 Companion Board, I will be doing another video regarding the removal of said board: Please follow this link- groups.google.com/g/hermes-lite/c/Z-OYbKdp-Pw/m/670poC1GAQAJ .. Esp as of last few emails I have had with an individual regarding software usage and questions pertaining to functions and when I wanted to let them know about the new release of Beta 4, in which I found out that Indvidual isn't running what is listed on their webpage pertaining to board and their links of suggested software themself. Esp when I was trying to let them know there was a fix for incorrect LPF filtering , which was cause of my HR50 UNK errors repeatedly, which they said doesn't happen, Of course later I found there not running the software suggested or listed on that site, which is why they never had issues, you would think if your selling something and supporting it, you would be running the software versions you have listed for others to use, would you not. So, Steve if you see this, I'm sorry and it will be removed from the unit.
From reading the information you listed I'm glad that I did not purchase the companion board. Thank you for sharing.
You are very helpful. You've helped me without me having to ask. I find most every answer I need online and people like you with your videos.
I have had a Hermes Lite 2.0 for 2 years. Love the radio. Over the years, I have bought 3 of the radios and had one delivered to a friend in Australia. Absolutely amazing radio. I know own a Anan 7000DLE MKII with protocol 2. The Hermes Lite 2.0 is protocol one. I also have a Hermes from Anan but the companion board has not shipped as yet. Any, the Hermes Lite is an amazing radio. Enjoy it.
The Hermes is the internal board that the Anan had in it in early versions. Steven Hyal designed the Hermes Lite 2.0 based on that board. The Anan 10E had a Hermes. That was in Thetis. The filter board and 10W Amp I am waiting on from Apache Labs is what I am waiting on. Thetis includes the Hermes and Filter board from Apache Labs is in Thetis. Thetis did not include the NA2DR board support settings and so you need the software from Reed.
Thanks Don, hope you're doing well.
@@n8sdr473 Thanks Rick. Glad your back and I hope to see more of your Hermes videos. I always enjoyed the thorough videos on the SunSDR2 DX and I look forward to the same. Miss seeing you on Facebook as well but totally understand.
@@don_n5skt Hello Don- you know about facebook.com/groups/5483272138380247 I'm in that group
Hi thanks for help :)
Thanks for the video Rick. The HL2 is a real threat providing such value for the money!
Hell John, for the price this is an amazing little SDR- and side by side to the 2DX when NR is involved this is the winner- given you also have full duplex and pure signal @ under $500.00. No Contest!
To maximize the HL2+ 12-bit ADC range in the MI0BOT version of Thetis, select , then check boxes for "Enable Rx1," and "Auto Att." Start with the default Delay setting. Paul, W9AC
Yes, but if I recall when you select the Hermes Lite option for Hardware in Reids (Mi0BOT) HL2-Beta 2 or Beta 3 those options are pre-configured for you.
@@n8sdr473 Not in my case with HL2-Beta3. I had to manually active the check boxes.
@@paulchristensen7053 What version were you running prior?
Prior Thetis version was 2.8.12. Also, PureSignal isn't compatible with HL2 at a 384K sample rate. Use 192K with the default SetPk value of 0.233 when using PureSignal. Otherwise, spurs occur in the transmit baseband when observing on an external spectrum analyzer.
An annoying defect with Thetis and HL2 is that if a CW paddle is accidentally pressed while in SSB mode, the transmitter locks up. To clear the fault, stop, then re-start Thetis. I've seen this with several Thetis versions but not PowerSDR mRx.
@paulchristensen7053 I've run 384000 a few times since HL beta 2 and 3. Haven't encountered the PS issue that I am aware of, or anyone has mentioned. Could that be a PC performance issue? I'll try and do a video over weekend between the 2 sample rates. Besides increased spectrum I really don't even see a performance hit in doing so. As for paddle/key issues I haven't plugged mine in and left them in while voice or digital mode.
WOW Rick, you really got deep into the Hermes. Good Job, Dave KE8TTU
Hello David- Yes- and enjoying it much.
Well done Rick!
Thanks Darren- was hearing you fairly decent the other night.
Nice video. When I got my Ham license 2 years ago HL2 was my first rig and is still one I use with great fun. Also have a SunSDR2 Pro. It is a pitty that SunSDR2 is not open for Thetis. Brgds Ronald PH7R
Hello Ronald, hope you have been well and nice to hear from you, I wish I had come across the Hermes 10 so years ago I am far behind with this one- EE hardware isn't compatible with Thetis or Thetis isn't supportive of EE hardware whichever way you want to look at it, and EE wants to keep it in house- I get that- But if you do you better make good on promises and develop new features or you're going to lose customers.
Thanks for this great video, Rick. I am really excited about getting this radio !
Please let us know what you think after you have had some time with it.
Great video Rick!
Thanks Nate- be a nice QRP rig for you and CW...
this is a good radio. I really never TX in qrp I prefer 100w. But I love this kind of SDR. My question now is can I use an amplifier with this SDR? ( please dont come and say buy a 100w transceiver ). The point is not that.
My question is very direct. Can I use an amplifier with this SDR?
Yes- If you watch the entire video, I explain I am using an HR50 amplifier I built _ I also use that amp to drive my bigger 1000-watt amplifier. There are many Solid-State low input amplifiers out there (like RF2K etc.) - or do as I do, now I'm QRP/close to 100W and almost QRO depending on mode-conditions etc. there is a key line for an AMP on the back of the radio or through the DB9 serial connector.
So is it safe to say the majority of cost in SDR's is the high power 100W PA? Seems like the basic computing side is fairly cheap.
I don't think so. I built a small ss amp to go with this that cost me about $360 or so given the heatsink for that is the expensive piece in that kit. It's really amazing that this low cost gem is kicking butt to rigs costing so much more.
Hi Rick. Diversity, did you mention it? Cheers.
Yes I did the Hermes is a single ADC so diversity is Not an option. But then again still great Rx and noise reduction. Plus full duplex and pure signal for less then $500. US if you add the companion board. Or $380.US without it.
There is no way to do full duplex on sunsdr with a single ADC even in time sharing it will be ugly, they must redesign it with 2 adc’s to achieve that. But wait and see.
When Bob got Hermes, Anglia cut him off.
LOL -
“This is not going to go over good” hahahahahaha
Well, it's good to know you at least unpacked your PC Doug. ;) hope all is well- Yes I think EE has basically nuked themselves. You can only promise so long, before you're the boy who cried wolf.
@@n8sdr473 all my stuff is in storage. I’m moving in on august 1st. Construction on finishing the basement should start the following week. I’m hoping to be back on the air by mid sept.
@@kb2uka575 Great looking forward to it!
Pity no 6M on this version of Hermes!
I disagree 're Expert, why would you sell your SUN with 8/6/5/4/2M bands and 100w radio for a HF with 5 watts.. It is not all about audio and dnr...some folk get obsessed with this NR stuff.
Get a decent antenna or a good set of headphones, if you can't hear DX!
I will be keeping my SDR2 DX, it does exactly what I want.
I still have the sun I said in video I'll use it for 6/2 meters since it's all mode.
As for 6 on the Hermes with thetis the hardware in the Hermes doesn't support 6 .not a thetis issues.
As for RX and TX the Hermes is better in my opinion then the Sun. It isn't an antenna issue. As I side the same antenna same stations switching between them. Weak signal makes it easier to hear /copy on the HL2+.
It's a shame such an inexpensive radio can kick butt to those costing so much more.
As for 5 watts not an issue that's what they make amos for!
What operating system are you running?
Windows 11
Do the Hermes do 6 meters? It seems to me while on 6, I get 11 instead.
No I even say in video 160 -10 meters
@@n8sdr473 Yes. I was in 50.245 and heard very strong stations, so I taught there were conditions, but another ham discovered those were really in 11 meters instead. Regardless, I sent the IC-7300 to the closet, and the Hermes is the new guy now. Nice when using MNF and +MNF, single or multiples. Thanks.
Hey l hope you have not this voice with bass on the air ? 73
I have big balls and smoke cigars
@@n8sdr473 And you're an alpha male :)))
I got Hermes 2....there is a cream to fix it!
@@n8sdr473 It has been traumatic enuff… explaining will only make it flare up again… by the way thank you for the videos… I am fiddling with my knob as I’m typing this…your knob video has been of great assistance!! Also the Hermes bits… alas I am down an Ethernet cable so will have to wait till tomorrow to see if it truly works…. But lights flash etc on power up 73 de VK2AOE
Oh I'd watch it, Hermes complex syndrome can be catching 😂
@@n8sdr473you were “pulling my chain”…. 😂😂😂gloves on for the twiddle of the VFO…..
Mine is on the way 73 de VK2AOE
Hello Rick, great video. I have 2 HL2s and the 7000 DLE. I love these SDR radios I never use my 7300 now. de ON8EI
Hello nice to see you again. yes I can understand why!