Re: [digitalradio] Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread Andy obrien
I am coming late to this topic, how is this different from regular packet ? Andy K3UK On 2/7/09, Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net wrote: Yes Maiko, I expect to be around most of the day tomorrow. 14.109 is sometimes a bit busy but we can use that as a baseline. Was not familiar with that

[digitalradio] Digital DXpedtions

2009-02-08 Thread Andy obrien
Tanzania on SSTV ! TANZANIA, 5H. Sigi, DL7DF will be QRV as 5H1DF from Zanzibar Island, IOTA AF-032, from February 3 to 12 while on holiday. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and SSTV. QSL to home call. MALAWI, 7Q. Harry, 7Q7HB is here for the next two months. Activity

[digitalradio] Re: Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread maiko4
Hi Andy, I am coming late to this topic, how is this different ... Check out the following article, it's not that lengthy : http://sharon.esrac.ele.tue.nl/mirrors/zl1bpu/Q15X25/Q15X25.html Maiko Langelaar / VE4KLM

Re: [digitalradio] Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread Rick W
Instead of using the 2FSK300 mode of conventional packet, they use a substitute 15 tone QPSK running at ~83 baud with 125 Hz separation of tones. Packet has a lot of value in terms of the framework that I often mention, but the modulation is often extremely difficult for HF and this has been

[digitalradio] Re: Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread maiko4
Morning, The RTTY contest is keeping 20 meters quite busy at the moment That explains all the RTTY then. I was wondering about that. Very strong signals here in Winnipeg, and they're all over the place (quite frustrating actually). The band is not very useable right now if one is trying to

[digitalradio] Re: Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread maiko4
Hi Guys, I'm hearing some Q15X25 on 14.109 USB now. It's around 10:30 am central standard time. If anyone wants to, you can connect to my JNOS system (telnet www.langelaar.net), then go into CONVERS, that way we can chat as we go type of thing. I may not be around all of the time, but I'll try to

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread Rick W
Q15X25 and other wide modes (voice communications bandwidth) are legal here in the U.S., and if operated 10.140 to 10.150, also meet the IARU Region 2 Band Plan recommendations (maximum 2700 Hz). I am currently in contact with my wife for a couple of hours on HF (3620 LSB phone) as she travels

[digitalradio] 80m QRM right now

2009-02-08 Thread oz1tmk
Hello Am i the the only operator having this QRM on 80mtrs right now (17:42 UTC) ? Please look at DM780 screen dump, and listen MP3 file here: http://www.oz1tmk.dk/80m-qrm/ I walked downwards and upwards in frequency (you can hear it on the MP3 file) down to 3.568 MHz and up to 3.585 MHz to

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Q15X25 Packet test

2009-02-08 Thread John Becker, WØJAB
Where does one get the software?

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Q15X25 Packet test

2009-02-08 Thread John Becker, WØJAB
That only works for ten days or so then stops working right? Don't know if I could learn the program and get the feel of the mode in that time or not. Oh well, thanks just the same Rick At 12:44 PM 2/8/2009, you wrote: Hi John, I am just using MixW which I downloaded as a test at:

Re: [digitalradio] 80m QRM right now

2009-02-08 Thread Steinar Aanesland
Hi Torben I have also heard this sound many times. I think it is some kind of Burst systems See if you can find something similar to it here: http://signals.taunus.de/TABLES/PSK.HTML 73 de LA5VNA Steinar oz1...@oz1tmk.dk wrote: Hello Am i the the only operator having this QRM on

[digitalradio] Re: Q15X25 Packet test

2009-02-08 Thread maiko4
Rick, I noticed you trying to login. You have to login using your callsign, 'kv9u', use your name as a password. Then at the JNOS prompt type in 'conv'. Maiko

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Q15X25 Packet test

2009-02-08 Thread Rick W
Hi John, I think 15 days and then you are on the honor system but it keeps working from what I think someone claimed. 73, Rick, KV9U John Becker, WØJAB wrote: That only works for ten days or so then stops working right? Don't know if I could learn the program and get the feel of the mode

[digitalradio] Re: 80m QRM right now

2009-02-08 Thread expeditionradio
It is a fast HF modem. Could be data/text transfer, but the long transmissions are not typical of ARQ data transfer. Probably digital voice 2-way comms. 73 Bonnie KQ6XA --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, oz1...@... wrote: I walked downwards and upwards in frequency (you can hear it on

RE: [digitalradio] Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread John Bradley
Any settings suggestions, using MiXW? John VE5MU From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick W Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 9:09 PM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Ready for Q15X25 packet test ... Yes

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread Sean Cavanaugh
In Canada we are limited to 1000Hz bandwidth between 10.1 and 10.150MHz, as per RBR-4. However, we are primary users of 30m and are allowed 1000W, if I read the regs right. -- Sean - VA5LF Rick W wrote: Q15X25 and other wide modes (voice communications bandwidth) are legal here in the

Re: [digitalradio] Ready for Q15X25 packet test ...

2009-02-08 Thread Rick W
The previously mentioned web site should be a good one for set up: http://www.wattystuff.net/amateur/packet/q15x25setup.htm 73, Rick, KV9U John Bradley wrote: Any settings suggestions, using MiXW? John VE5MU