All, Multipsk / ALE-400 ARQ QSO Basics...
Connecting: 1. Switch to ALE-400 mode in the main window. 2. Click ARQ FAE button 3. Click AUX FUNCTIONS - Aux Functions window will appear. 4. Enter the stations call sign in the SELECTIVE CALL ARQ FAE box. 5. Click the CALL button. Answering: 1. Click ARQ FAE button in the main window. 2. Click ANSWER (make sure ARQ FAE button is activated). Multipsk will indicate the connection once the link is established. Type away and the text will go out automatically - no need to click Tx/Rx buttons. Click END to disconnect. Sending a file: 1. Click AUX FUNCTIONS then FILE TO SEND. 2. Check ATTACHED FILE box. 3. Click SEND MAIL + FILE. Keep the files small! Multipsk will show the estimated transfer time / progress in the Aux Functions box. BTW... The Reed Solomon identifiers in Multipsk are a great feature. The RSID sends mode ID before each transmission and the receiving station will automatically switch to that mode providing the RX ID is activated. The CALL ID is another neat feature -- sends a small text window inside the waterfall that shows the stations grid, power antenna gain etc. Have fun... Tony -K2MO
