[digitalradio] Re: Re-inventing repeaters via ALE/APRS concepts?

2010-06-18 Thread g4ilo
You mean, what Echolink does?

Julian, G4ILO

--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote:

 This may be  a little off the usual digital mode related topics.
 
 Today I  was thinking about VHF/UHF FM voice repeaters and the trouble
 repeater owners go to when maintaining  a repeater site.  Typically
 the location is a high hill , atop a large tower, lots of hard line,
 elaborate lightning protection, expensive and fussy duplexers, etc
 etc.  While I am sure it is fun to own such a system, it must
 occasionally be quite a chore.  The chore is sometimes made worse by
 the fact that repeater sites are often the result of begging cellular
 tower operators for a bit of room for the hams, then losing the right
 of access every time the cell site changes ownership (often very
 frequently).
 
 So, in my day-dreaming today, I was thinking that surely modern
 technology could come up with some innovation  that would eliminate
 the need to secure high sites atop 500 foot towers.  I began to think
 how 2M or 70cm radios could perhaps be re-invented with better
 (smarter) cross-band or within-band repeat functions.  Where ,  based
 on some ALE concepts ,  K3UK calling  a local ham on 2M could have the
 simplex signal  picked-up  by a station within simplex range  and
 repeated to the desired destination station based on known LQA-type
 tables .  Or, like APRS, some signals are picked up and echoed
 (repeated) based on number of hops than can be expected between
 originating and destination station.  Maybe QST or CQ calls would
 get picked and repeated by the equivalent of node stations versus a
 call between two stations ?  Of course mobile operations would pose a
 more difficult challenge   back to the drawing board  but this
 mega station on a hill idea surely has to be reinvented sometime.
 
 Andy K3UK





Re: [digitalradio] Re: Re-inventing repeaters via ALE/APRS concepts?

2010-06-18 Thread Andy obrien
but without Internet

On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 6:57 AM, g4ilo jul...@g4ilo.com wrote:



 You mean, what Echolink does?

 Julian, G4ILO


 --



RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital modes????

2010-06-18 Thread Ed G
   To reiterate the original poster's comment,  it is the COMPLEXITY  of the
multi-mode programs that he was trying to avoid,  and with that  stated,  I
agree with his thinking.   The multitude of buttons, tabs, logs,  maps, etc
etc in such as Ham Radio Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when compared to
the elegant simplicity of such as AirLink Express ,   if all you want to do
is PSK31 or RTTY basic communications

 

  Ed   K7AAT

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of g4ilo
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:53 AM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital
modes

 

  

But you are not forced to use any of the modes in a multimode program. I use
Fldigi, but I use PSK most of the time, Olivia a little, MFSK and RTTY on
rare occasions. I have never used any of the other modes. In the latest
version I believe you can even hide the modes you aren't interested in so
they aren't listed on the menu.

Julian, G4ILO



RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital modes????

2010-06-18 Thread Warren Moxley
The multitude of buttons, tabs,
logs,  maps, etc etc in such as Ham Radio Deluxe can be quite 
overwhelming when
compared to the elegant simplicity of such as AirLink Express ,  if all
 you
want to do is PSK31 or RTTY basic communications
Overwhelming yes, but also can get in your way. The same is true of logging 
programs. This is why I am writing my own logging program with simplicity in 
mind, but with all the features I want and need. It seems to me that Ham Radio 
Deluxe and other ham programs ( I am not picking on HRD, it is a great program 
) could allow the user to go a setup area and turn off a lot of stuff that only 
a few users would ever need. Some programs are starting to do this as users 
demand more features. I am one of those who likes FLDIGI-ROL. This program is 
not overwhelming and still has most features that one needs. I use HRD and 
other programs occasionally  but still come back to FLDIG verison ROL. With me 
it's all about compromise. Writing software that everyone likes is NOT easy. I 
know I have been doing it for many years.

I agree with both Ed and Julian, good posts.

K5WGM


--- On Fri, 6/18/10, Ed G huckleberr...@q.com wrote:

From: Ed G huckleberr...@q.com
Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
digital modes
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010, 10:43 AM







 



  



  
  
  







   To reiterate the original poster’s comment,  it is the
COMPLEXITY  of the multi-mode programs that he was trying to avoid,  and with
that  stated,  I agree with his thinking.   The multitude of buttons, tabs,
logs,  maps, etc etc in such as Ham Radio Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when
compared to the elegant simplicity of such as AirLink Express ,   if all you
want to do is PSK31 or RTTY basic communications 

   

  Ed   K7AAT 

   





From:
digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:digitalradi o...@yahoogroups. com] On 
Behalf
Of g4ilo

Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:53 AM

To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various
digital modes 





   

   







But you are not forced to use any of the modes
in a multimode program. I use Fldigi, but I use PSK most of the time, Olivia a
little, MFSK and RTTY on rare occasions. I have never used any of the other
modes. In the latest version I believe you can even hide the modes you aren't
interested in so they aren't listed on the menu.



Julian, G4ILO 















 





 



  






  

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital modes...

2010-06-18 Thread Ed G
 

   In my view,  the SignaLink USB interface is the way to go,  both for good 
operation,  and simplicity of installation.

 

   Also,  I have found AirLink Express to be the most simple program for PSK31 
or RTTY….  Even compared to Digipan .   Of course one ham’s simplicity may be 
another ham’s complexity… and personal choices vary widely here on this.  
Still, I recommend AirLinkExpress be tried first.   Regarding that TS-2000 ….  
I can only suggest the manual be read repeatedly while playing with the radio 
so the operator can become familiar with it.  It is a fairly complex radio,  
albeit a good one.

 

  73

 

  Ed   K7AAT

 

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On 
Behalf Of greathoun...@aol.com
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:22 AM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
digital modes...

 

  

I guess I just feel into the newby bucket. Just got off the phone with a buddy, 
I guess I got talked into learning to do psk31. He said he was told to get a 
Signallink thingy. Is that the best easy one to get, or is there better? I see 
that you list Airlink Express, is that a easy one to learn? I have a k'wood 
TS2000 and a Flex 5000 That I'm trying to fumble thru.. Any suggestions would 
be greatly appreciated. Oh, he doesn't know how to run it either, and I think 
he wants me to help him ;-) Thanks  Bill N8VWI

 

In a message dated 6/18/2010 1:10:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
k5...@yahoo.com writes:

  


The multitude of buttons, tabs, logs,  maps, etc etc in such as Ham Radio 
Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when compared to the elegant simplicity of 
such as AirLink Express ,  if all you want to do is PSK31 or RTTY basic 
communications
Overwhelming yes, but also can get in your way. The same is true of logging 
programs. This is why I am writing my own logging program with simplicity in 
mind, but with all the features I want and need. It seems to me that Ham Radio 
Deluxe and other ham programs ( I am not picking on HRD, it is a great program 
) could allow the user to go a setup area and turn off a lot of stuff that only 
a few users would ever need. Some programs are starting to do this as users 
demand more features. I am one of those who likes FLDIGI-ROL. This program is 
not overwhelming and still has most features that one needs. I use HRD and 
other programs occasionally  but still come back to FLDIG verison ROL. With me 
it's all about compromise. Writing software that everyone likes is NOT easy. I 
know I have been doing it for many years.

I agree with both Ed and Julian, good posts.

K5WGM


--- On Fri, 6/18/10, Ed G huckleberr...@q.com wrote:


From: Ed G huckleberr...@q.com
Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
digital modes
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010, 10:43 AM

  

   To reiterate the original poster’s comment,  it is the COMPLEXITY  of the 
multi-mode programs that he was trying to avoid,  and with that  stated,  I 
agree with his thinking.   The multitude of buttons, tabs, logs,  maps, etc etc 
in such as Ham Radio Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when compared to the 
elegant simplicity of such as AirLink Express ,   if all you want to do is 
PSK31 or RTTY basic communications

 

  Ed   K7AAT

 

From: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:digitalradi o...@yahoogroups. com] 
On Behalf Of g4ilo
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:53 AM
To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital 
modes

 

But you are not forced to use any of the modes in a multimode program. I use 
Fldigi, but I use PSK most of the time, Olivia a little, MFSK and RTTY on rare 
occasions. I have never used any of the other modes. In the latest version I 
believe you can even hide the modes you aren't interested in so they aren't 
listed on the menu.

Julian, G4ILO

 



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[digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

2010-06-18 Thread obrienaj
Welcome to the group.  I have a TS2000 and also an SDR-IQ, I will be glad to 
help in anyway I can.  Being an old-time digital mode enthusiast, I tend to 
suggest that rookies start the way almost all of us did with Digipan.  Free, 
good, and the easiest to set-up.  FL-digi and Winwarbler are perhaps the next 
easiest.

You can start receiving digital modes easily by taking the audio out source 
(headphone or ext speaker jacks) and connecting it via a cable to the line IN 
of your computer's soundcard.  There are some that worry that the audio could 
be a little to hot and blow your soundcard, I have done it LOTS of times 
before and never had a problem.  To be on the safe side, you can lower the LINE 
IN audio level in you computers sound card mixer settings.

Simply doing the above will allow you to copy all digital modes supported by 
your software.  95% of the digital modes you are ever likely to hear are either 
PSK31 or RTTY.  So 

When it comes to transmitting and receiving, you will need to also connect your 
transceiver to the computer so that the tones generated by your software and 
sound card are sent over the air.  Thus you have  both IN and OUT of your sound 
card connected to your rig.  You can also achieve control of your rig via the 
software and cause the rig to change frequency, transmit or switch to receive 
(and a few other things).  Do do this, most hams have an interface that goes 
between the rig and the PC.  The interface can be built for about $25 worth of 
parts, but many hams buy one.  These interfaces range from the very simple and 
effective to the very sophisticated and effective .  Some use circuitry that 
achieves  full computer assisted operation and some do do it via simple use of 
VOX (Signal link).  For most operations VOX will be fine but there are some 
more advanced applications that cannot be used via VOX.

Andy K3UK



--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, greathoun...@... wrote:

 I guess I just feel into the newby bucket. Just got off the phone with a  
 buddy, I guess I got talked into learning to do psk31. He said he was told to 
  get a Signallink thingy. Is that the best easy one to get, or is there 
 better? I  see that you list Airlink Express, is that a easy one to learn? I 
 have a k'wood  TS2000 and a Flex 5000 That I'm trying to fumble thru.. Any 
 suggestions would be  greatly appreciated. Oh, he doesn't know how to run it 
 either, and I think he  wants me to help him ;-) Thanks  Bill N8VWI
  




Re: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital modes...

2010-06-18 Thread greathounder
Thanks Ed, No I've had the TS2k for quite a while, so I can fumble thru it. 
 But learning the Flex 5k Is a thrill. Anything with a manual over 200 pgs. 
I  keep it handy, and they both do. I'll have to wait for the first, a week 
and a  half, to get the Signal Link USB and will do a google for that 
software.  Besides I have 3 Dr appointments next week, one even out of 
town...Thanks  again...Bill N8VWI
PS I do have a Yaesu 890AT and a Icom 745, would either of those be easier, 
 in your opinion? I want to keep one radio for this alone. 
 
 
In a message dated 6/18/2010 1:42:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
huckleberr...@q.com writes:

 
 
 
 
In my view,  the SignaLink USB interface is the way to go,  both for  good 
operation,  and simplicity of installation. 
Also,  I have found AirLink Express to be the most simple program for  
PSK31 or RTTY….  Even compared to Digipan .   Of course one  ham’s simplicity 
may be another ham’s complexity… and personal choices vary  widely here on 
this.  Still, I recommend AirLinkExpress be tried  first.   Regarding that 
TS-2000 ….  I can only suggest the  manual be read repeatedly while playing 
with the radio so the operator can  become familiar with it.  It is a fairly 
complex radio,  albeit a  good one. 
73 
Ed   K7AAT 
 
 
From: digitalradio@ digitalradi digitalradio@WBRyahoogro digitalradio@ 
digiOn Behalf Of  greathoun...@greatho
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:22  AM
To: digitalradio@ digitalradi di
Subject: Re:  [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
digital  modes...

 
 
 
 
I guess I just  feel into the newby bucket. Just got off the phone with a 
buddy, I guess I got  talked into learning to do psk31. He said he was told 
to get a Signallink  thingy. Is that the best easy one to get, or is there 
better? I see that you  list Airlink Express, is that a easy one to learn? I 
have a k'wood TS2000 and  a Flex 5000 That I'm trying to fumble thru.. Any 
suggestions would be greatly  appreciated. Oh, he doesn't know how to run it 
either, and I think he wants me  to help him ;-) Thanks  Bill N8VWI
 

 
 
In a message  dated 6/18/2010 1:10:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
k5...@yahoo.in a message  

 
The multitude of buttons,  tabs, logs,  maps, etc etc in such as Ham Radio 
Deluxe can be  quite overwhelming when compared to the elegant simplicity 
of such as  AirLink Express ,  if all you want to do is PSK31 or RTTY basic  
communications
Overwhelming yes, but also  can get in your way. The same is true of 
logging programs. This is why  I am writing my own logging program with 
simplicity 
in mind, but with  all the features I want and need. It seems to me that 
Ham Radio Deluxe  and other ham programs ( I am not picking on HRD, it is a 
great  program ) could allow the user to go a setup area and turn off a lot  
of stuff that only a few users would ever need. Some programs are  starting 
to do this as users demand more features. I am one of those  who likes 
FLDIGI-ROL. This program is not overwhelming and still has  most features that 
one 
needs. I use HRD and other programs  occasionally  but still come back to 
FLDIG verison ROL. With me  it's all about compromise. Writing software that 
everyone likes is NOT  easy. I know I have been doing it for many years.

I agree with  both Ed and Julian, good posts.

K5WGM


--- On  Fri, 6/18/10, Ed G huckleberr...@huckl  wrote: 

From: Ed G  huckleberr...@huckl
Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re:  Individual software programs for various 
digital modes
To:  digitalra...@to:  To:
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010,  10:43 AM 
 
 
 
To reiterate the  original poster’s comment,  it is the COMPLEXITY  of the  
multi-mode programs that he was trying to avoid,  and with  that  stated,  
I agree with his thinking.   The  multitude of buttons, tabs, logs,  maps, 
etc etc in such as Ham  Radio Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when compared 
to the elegant  simplicity of such as AirLink Express ,   if all you want to 
 do is PSK31 or RTTY basic communications 
EdK7AAT 
 
 
From:  digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:digitalradi o...@yahoogroups. 
com]  On Behalf Of g4ilo
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:53  AM
To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com
Subject:  [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
digital  modes

 
 
 
But you are not forced to use any of the modes in a multimode  program. I 
use Fldigi, but I use PSK most of the time, Olivia a  little, MFSK and RTTY 
on rare occasions. I have never used any of the  other modes. In the latest 
version I believe you can even hide the  modes you aren't interested in so 
they aren't listed on the  menu.

Julian,  G4ILO









 








Re: [digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

2010-06-18 Thread KH6TY

There is a $19.95 interface kit described on Page 37 of the June QST.

73, Skip KH6TY



When it comes to transmitting and receiving, you will need to also 
connect your transceiver to the computer so that the tones generated 
by your software and sound card are sent over the air. Thus you have 
both IN and OUT of your sound card connected to your rig. You can also 
achieve control of your rig via the software and cause the rig to 
change frequency, transmit or switch to receive (and a few other 
things). Do do this, most hams have an interface that goes between 
the rig and the PC. The interface can be built for about $25 worth of 
parts, but many hams buy one. These interfaces range from the very 
simple and effective to the very sophisticated and effective . Some 
use circuitry that achieves full computer assisted operation and some 
do do it via simple use of VOX (Signal link). For most operations VOX 
will be fine but there are some more advanced applications that cannot 
be used via VOX.


Andy K3UK





Re: [digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

2010-06-18 Thread hteller

Correction - Page 37 of the July QST.

73, Skip KH6TY

On 6/18/2010 2:31 PM, KH6TY wrote:

There is a $19.95 interface kit described on Page 37 of the June QST.

73, Skip KH6TY



When it comes to transmitting and receiving, you will need to also 
connect your transceiver to the computer so that the tones generated 
by your software and sound card are sent over the air. Thus you have 
both IN and OUT of your sound card connected to your rig. You can 
also achieve control of your rig via the software and cause the rig 
to change frequency, transmit or switch to receive (and a few other 
things). Do do this, most hams have an interface that goes between 
the rig and the PC. The interface can be built for about $25 worth of 
parts, but many hams buy one. These interfaces range from the very 
simple and effective to the very sophisticated and effective . Some 
use circuitry that achieves full computer assisted operation and some 
do do it via simple use of VOX (Signal link). For most operations VOX 
will be fine but there are some more advanced applications that 
cannot be used via VOX.


Andy K3UK





--
73 Skip KH6TY



Re: [digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

2010-06-18 Thread charles standlee
And a good one it is... Good job on it Skip..
 73, Chuck AC5PW
Once a Marine... ...Always a Marine OOORAHHH !
Saepe Expertus - Semper Fidelis - Fratres Aeterni
Often Tested - Always Faithful - Brothers Forever 





From: KH6TY kh...@comcast.net
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, June 18, 2010 1:31:41 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

  
There is a $19.95 interface kit described on Page 37 of the June QST.

73, Skip KH6TY


When it comes to transmitting and receiving, you will need to also connect 
your transceiver to the computer so that the tones generated by your software 
and sound card are sent over the air. Thus you have both IN and OUT of your 
sound card connected to your rig. You can also achieve control of your rig 
via the software and cause the rig to change frequency, transmit or switch to 
receive (and a few other things). Do do this, most hams have an interface 
that goes between the rig and the PC. The interface can be built for about $25 
worth of parts, but many hams buy one. These interfaces range from the very 
simple and effective to the very sophisticated and effective . Some use 
circuitry that achieves full computer assisted operation and some do do it via 
simple use of VOX (Signal link). For most operations VOX will be fine but 
there are some more advanced applications that cannot be used via VOX.

Andy K3UK





  

Re: [digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

2010-06-18 Thread KH6TY

On 6/18/2010 2:40 PM, charles standlee wrote:

And a good one it is... Good job on it Skip..
73, Chuck AC5PW
Thanks, Chuck, I tried to keep things basic and simple in order make it 
affordable to most hams.


73, Skip KH6TY


[digitalradio] WINMOR is out of beta and fully released

2010-06-18 Thread aa777888athotmaildotcom
So you always wanted to access the Winlink network and send/receive email over 
HF but didn't want to buy a $1500 modem? No problem!

Get it here: http://www.winlink.org/ClientSoftware

Includes automatic download of server data (you can also get it over the air) 
and, if you follow the included directions, propagation analysis to assist in 
choosing the best server to contact.

Sadly propagation is so poor these days that some may get frustrated. It's a 
bad time to launch new modes :-(

k*b*l*0*0*q




[digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital modes...

2010-06-18 Thread jon_g4fut
I agree entirely with getting Signalink first and running Airlink Express.  I 
had no idea about digital and these allowed me to find my way around the new 
modes. Also Alex of Airlink really helped me when I thought I had a problem... 
I hadn'tit was my silly fault :-)
Jon

--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Ed G huckleberr...@... wrote:

  
 
In my view,  the SignaLink USB interface is the way to go,  both for good 
 operation,  and simplicity of installation.
 
  
 
Also,  I have found AirLink Express to be the most simple program for 
 PSK31 or RTTY….  Even compared to Digipan .   Of course one ham’s 
 simplicity may be another ham’s complexity… and personal choices vary 
 widely here on this.  Still, I recommend AirLinkExpress be tried first.   
 Regarding that TS-2000 ….  I can only suggest the manual be read repeatedly 
 while playing with the radio so the operator can become familiar with it.  It 
 is a fairly complex radio,  albeit a good one.
 
  
 
   73
 
  
 
   Ed   K7AAT
 
  
 
  
 
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On 
 Behalf Of greathoun...@...
 Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:22 AM
 To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
 digital modes...
 
  
 
   
 
 I guess I just feel into the newby bucket. Just got off the phone with a 
 buddy, I guess I got talked into learning to do psk31. He said he was told to 
 get a Signallink thingy. Is that the best easy one to get, or is there 
 better? I see that you list Airlink Express, is that a easy one to learn? I 
 have a k'wood TS2000 and a Flex 5000 That I'm trying to fumble thru.. Any 
 suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Oh, he doesn't know how to run it 
 either, and I think he wants me to help him ;-) Thanks  Bill N8VWI
 
  
 
 In a message dated 6/18/2010 1:10:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k5...@... 
 writes:
 
   
 
 
 The multitude of buttons, tabs, logs,  maps, etc etc in such as Ham Radio 
 Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when compared to the elegant simplicity of 
 such as AirLink Express ,  if all you want to do is PSK31 or RTTY basic 
 communications
 Overwhelming yes, but also can get in your way. The same is true of logging 
 programs. This is why I am writing my own logging program with simplicity in 
 mind, but with all the features I want and need. It seems to me that Ham 
 Radio Deluxe and other ham programs ( I am not picking on HRD, it is a great 
 program ) could allow the user to go a setup area and turn off a lot of stuff 
 that only a few users would ever need. Some programs are starting to do this 
 as users demand more features. I am one of those who likes FLDIGI-ROL. This 
 program is not overwhelming and still has most features that one needs. I use 
 HRD and other programs occasionally  but still come back to FLDIG verison 
 ROL. With me it's all about compromise. Writing software that everyone likes 
 is NOT easy. I know I have been doing it for many years.
 
 I agree with both Ed and Julian, good posts.
 
 K5WGM
 
 
 --- On Fri, 6/18/10, Ed G huckleberr...@... wrote:
 
 
 From: Ed G huckleberr...@...
 Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various 
 digital modes
 To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Friday, June 18, 2010, 10:43 AM
 
   
 
To reiterate the original poster’s comment,  it is the COMPLEXITY  of 
 the multi-mode programs that he was trying to avoid,  and with that  stated,  
 I agree with his thinking.   The multitude of buttons, tabs, logs,  maps, etc 
 etc in such as Ham Radio Deluxe can be quite overwhelming when compared to 
 the elegant simplicity of such as AirLink Express ,   if all you want to do 
 is PSK31 or RTTY basic communications
 
  
 
   Ed   K7AAT
 
  
 
 From: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:digitalradi o...@yahoogroups. 
 com] On Behalf Of g4ilo
 Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 3:53 AM
 To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com
 Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital 
 modes
 
  
 
 But you are not forced to use any of the modes in a multimode program. I use 
 Fldigi, but I use PSK most of the time, Olivia a little, MFSK and RTTY on 
 rare occasions. I have never used any of the other modes. In the latest 
 version I believe you can even hide the modes you aren't interested in so 
 they aren't listed on the menu.
 
 Julian, G4ILO





RE: [digitalradio] Re: Individual software programs for various digital modes...

2010-06-18 Thread Ed G
 

   In my opinion any of those radios would be fine for digital work.  I am not 
familiar enough with either to suggest which would be best for digital.  
Perhaps others here can help…..

 

  Ed  K7AAT

 

  

Thanks Ed, No I've had the TS2k for quite a while, so I can fumble thru it. But 
learning the Flex 5k Is a thrill. Anything with a manual over 200 pgs. I keep 
it handy, and they both do. I'll have to wait for the first, a week and a half, 
to get the Signal Link USB and will do a google for that software. Besides I 
have 3 Dr appointments next week, one even out of town...Thanks again...Bill 
N8VWI

PS I do have a Yaesu 890AT and a Icom 745, would either of those be easier, in 
your opinion? I want to keep one radio for this alone. 

 



Re: [digitalradio] Newby help with digi modes-KH6TY Interface QST article

2010-06-18 Thread Andy obrien
My QST arrived this evening ... VERY nice job Skip, even I can understand
it.  I'm not sure  my soldering skills are up to it, but I may try making
one as a backup to my zillion dollar interface

Andy K3UK


On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:23 PM, KH6TY kh...@comcast.net wrote:



 On 6/18/2010 2:40 PM, charles standlee wrote:


  And a good one it is... Good job on it Skip..

 73, Chuck AC5PW

 Thanks, Chuck, I tried to keep things basic and simple in order make it
 affordable to most hams.

 73, Skip KH6TY
  



[digitalradio] Field Day FLARQ Challenge

2010-06-18 Thread Andy obrien
A Field Day challenge with a difference   since Field Day is about
preparedness.

I will be operational  during Field Day using FLARQ and a FLARQ
beacon, in raw form it will look something like

A FLARQ Beacon  de K3UK
00uK3UK:72 CQ Field day de K3UK in Western NY. D3FE


What I would like to achieve is

1 .  An actual connect via FLARQ

2.  Exchange of a message via FLARQ (either you send me one,  or I
send one to you)


This achieves  a goal of Field Day in that it will help operators gain
more experience  in using a mode that has error correcting methods,
facilitates brief message exchanges, and avoids unattended operations.

For simplicity, I will mostly use MFSK16 (it will stand out from the
mass of PSK31 signals) but could switch to other modes when/if needed.

I will try to be around 3583, 7073,  14073 USB and will post my actual
QRG on the K3UK Sked Page http://www.obriensweb.com/sked  in the
digitalradio area.I may try various times, I will not be
operational  the whole Field Day, just a few hours.  When actually
operational...  I will be on 3583 (or as close as I can get)  00 to 15
minutes past the hour 7073 16-30 past the hour and 14073 40 to 55 past
the hour.I'll be glad to pass the formal Field Day exchange even
though I am not actually going to be in a contest mode.

If you feel like doing the same , set up your FLARQ station and beacon
(in attended mode)

To FLARQ,  download  the latest free copy of Fldigi at
http://www.w1hkj.com/download.html

Andy K3UK