Slide 1

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 2

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 3

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 4

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 5

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 6

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 7

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 8

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 9

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 10

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 11

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 12

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 13

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 14

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 15

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 16

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 17

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 18

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 19

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 20

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.


Slide 21

Setting up the Jade Helm 15
SDR Radio
Follow the instructions to the letter. If
you have issues or questions contact
PATRIOTWAVES at (888) 357-1254
ext 804

Setup Folder
• Open your main hard drive (C drive?) and create a new
folder called ‘SDR Download’
• Open My Computer
• Open Local Disk C:
• XP users select FILE and NEW FOLDER
• Vista and later select ORGANIZE and NEW FOLDER

• This is where you will place the Program
software files for setup.

Download the Software
•

Go to
http://www.qsl.net/yo4tnv/HamSoftware/
• Download the following files
1. HDSDR_install.exe14-Jan-2014
12:411.7M
2. ExtIO_RTL.dll14-Jan-2014 12:29236K
3. DSDPlus1p071.zip14-May-2015
16:501.0M

Software download (cont.)
• Go to http://zadig.akeo.ie/ and download
the program. IMPORTANT: Make sure you
download the right one. There is one for
Windows XP and one for Vista, Win 7, Win
8. Make sure you know what system you
are running. If unsure contact
PATRIOTWAVES.

Software Download (cont.)
• Go to http://vb-audio.pagespersoorange.fr/Cable/index.htm and at the
bottom of page download the program.
• That completes the list of Software to
operate the JH-15 SDR Radio
• Now we begin the installation

VB Virtual Cable Installation

• Open your Download folder and unzip or
extract the compressed files. You will need
to have a program to unzip files WinZip,
7Zip or Windows compressed files
program. When prompted where to place
files you will browse for your main drive
(C: drive?) and create a new folder called
VB Cable. Extract the files and open the
folder.

Install the cable
• Click (double click) the VBCABLE_Setup
File. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are the
administrator of your computer. If you are
setup as a user only there will be an issue
with the installation.
• Once installed you may receive message
about restarting. Ignore or select “No” if
prompted.

Install the HDSDR program
• Go to the Download Folder and click open
the HDSDR_install.exe file. When
prompted go to main Drive (C:?) and let
the program create your file there instead
of in your program file. Hit OK and install
HDSDR. When asked add the icon to
your desktop you should select “Yes”. It
will be more convenient but it is not
mandatory.

Adding the ExtIO_RTL.dll
• Go to the Download Folder and copy the
ExtIO_RTL.dll file.
• Copy the file by right clicking your mouse
and select copy.
• Go to the HDSDR folder you just created
and loaded and past the ExtIO_RTL.dll file
in that folder.

Install Digital Speech Decoder
Program (DSDPlus)
• Go to your Download Folder and select the
DSDPlus1p071 file. Again you will have to
extract these files.
• When prompted, again you will create a new
folder called “DSD Plus” in your main Drive (C:?)
• If it does not auto open to the file location, then
go to the file and right click the DSDPlus.exe file
and create shortcut on your desktop. Again, it’s
not mandatory but convenient.

Install ZADIG USB Driver Program
• Go to the Download Folder and right click
the ZADIG application and copy it.
• Go to your HDSDR folder and paste the
app there.
• Right click the file again and send icon to
your desktop (not mandatory but for
convenience)

Jade Helm Radio
• Plug the two radios USB connectors to
your computers ports. You may get auto
install procedures running in which case
you refuse the install or allow it if you
cannot stop it depending upon your
system settings and configuration.
• Restart your computer to activate the VB
Cable program you installed earlier.

After Reboot
• Open the Zadig Program and run it.
1

2

3

Install the Drivers
• You should see two bulk in devices 0 and
1. If not go to options and select “list all
devices”
• 2. Select WinUSB and
• 3. install (replace driver) for both devices
• 4. If restart is required then restart the
computer otherwise, close the program.

Start DSD Plus
• Open the DSD Plus icon
• You will see several windows load. Check the command
prompt window and make sure your input is VB Cable
and the output is your soundcard speakers or
headphones
• (see next slide)

DSD+ 1.071
DSDPlus -h for help summary
Appending synthesized audio to file 'DSDPlus.wav'
0 frequency records loaded
0 radio records loaded
0 group records loaded
0 site records loaded
0 network records loaded
audio input device #1 = 'VB-Audio Point'
audio input device #2 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #1 = 'Avance AC97 Audio'
audio output device #2 = 'VB-Audio Point'

audio input device #1 (VB-Audio Point) initialized
audio output device #1 (Avance AC97 Audio) initialized
D-STAR decoding enabled
NXDN4800 decoding enabled
NXDN9600 decoding enabled
DMR/MotoTRBO decoding enabled
P25 Phase 1 decoding enabled
X2-TDMA decoding enabled
ProVoice decoding enabled
Mono audio decoding initiated; press Esc to exit...

Start HDSDR
• Open HDSDR from you desktop

Settings
• Soundcard Digital Mode: RX input = Cable (VB Audio
Virtual Cable) RX Output = Cable (VB Audio Virtual
Cable)
• Bandwidth: Output 12000
• ExtIO: 1.2 Msps sample rate, Buffer size 16kb, check
tuner AGC only
• Mode: FM
• FrqMgr: Click User1 and at the bottom boxes add the
following:
• NAME: P25
• LO [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Tune [Hz]: add 851,000,000
• Mode: FM (then select add and double click it)

Begin the Scan
• See that the frequency LO and Tune are now set to
851,000,000 Hz
• Click Start button
• You will hear no sound until you find an apco P25 phase
1 transmission
• Put your mouse cursor in the spectrum area and begin to
roll your mouse wheel to scroll the scanner up and
search for a signal
• Signals will rise and fall on the spectrum so wait and look
for these rises and dips.
• See the graphic next page

Contact Support
• Call Patriotwaves at (888) 357-1254 ext
804 and speak to out team for help and a
quick tutorial over phone once you have
gotten to this point.
• Thank you for being a customer and
patriot.