the "WONECUE" ... any good?

[am_directional]

I have been looking at the WONECUE, which according to the literature, is a DSP based cue tone decoder that decodes a bunch of different signals (including Westwood one - thus the name).

Is this thing any good? In particular, how does work with regards to false trips on 25/35 Hz cue tones? Some decoders are much better than others.

Sure, I wish everyone supported relays out of the starguide receivers, but many network feeds (regional sports) don't use them.

Regards,
Joe

 

[SamBuca]

This?

I don't think ours is doing anything. I'd rather sit here and read radio info than trace the wires to see if it's doing anything.<P ID="signature">______________
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[CW]

> I have been looking at the WONECUE, which according to the
> literature, is a DSP based cue tone decoder that decodes a
> bunch of different signals (including Westwood one - thus
> the name).
>
> Is this thing any good? In particular, how does work with
> regards to false trips on 25/35 Hz cue tones? Some decoders
> are much better than others.

I tried one a few years back...POS in my opinion....missed a number of cues on Lovelines interfaced to Prophet; I got an old style decoder and it never failed.

I later tested the WONECUE using a HP TIMS...it was not within specs and decoded the right tone/level MAYBE 75% of the time...When I called and complained, they said there were no adjustments and didnt offer me a replacement (well I COULD buy another one)...forget that!

 

[am_directional]

never mind (was the "WONECUE")

According to Westwood One the WONECUE is not available anymore...

Oh well...

Joe





> I have been looking at the WONECUE, which according to the
> literature, is a DSP based cue tone decoder that decodes a
> bunch of different signals (including Westwood one - thus
> the name).
>
> Is this thing any good? In particular, how does work with
> regards to false trips on 25/35 Hz cue tones? Some decoders
> are much better than others.
>
> Sure, I wish everyone supported relays out of the starguide
> receivers, but many network feeds (regional sports) don't
> use them.
>
> Regards,
> Joe
>

 

[RadioDoc]

Re: never mind (was the "WONECUE")

> According to Westwood One the WONECUE is not available
> anymore...
>
> Oh well...
>
> Joe

Have you considered the Broadcast Tools decoder? It works well for me.<P ID="signature">______________
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[listner2]

> This?
>
>
>
>
>
> I don't think ours is doing anything. I'd rather sit here
> and read radio info than trace the wires to see if it's
> doing anything.
>
For 25/35hz The Muellers work best for me. I also have a zepherous at a station and it works fine as long as it's got a good level going into it. Levels are less critical to the Muellers. http://www.muellerbroadcastdesign.com/products.html

 

[am_directional]

Re: never mind (was the "WONECUE")

I am using the sub-3 from Circuitwerkes - works pretty well, actually.

Was just looking to try and straighten up & perhaps combine the various decoders we have. Guess I have to fix up my old TDO-1 card from Wwood one.

Here's another question...what is there around these days to decode the old CBS chirp (still in use today on The Radio Factor, for example).


Joe




> Have you considered the Broadcast Tools decoder? It works
> well for me.
>

 

[SamBuca]

Re: never mind (was the "WONECUE")

> Here's another question...what is there around these days to
> decode the old CBS chirp (still in use today on The Radio
> Factor, for example).

Is there a filter for that crap? I HATE when that airs.<P ID="signature">______________
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[level42]

I will second the reccomendation for the Mueller Decoder. Just put one in the other day. Very straightfoward, and works well. Wish they made it in a rack-mount though.

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