[digitalradio] Re: RTTY Standard

2008-02-12 Thread Brad
decoding it. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: SSB on 14070

2008-02-07 Thread Brad
patches, all sorts of things. It can really ruin 10132 for a start. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Narrow SSTV contact

2008-02-06 Thread Brad
- Name , QTH, UR 595 etc. and prepared in advance, some have macros to make this easier. Have a look at a few of the webcam pages for the JA, VK and EU conversations for a better idea. I don't see as much of this type of QSO from the USA pages. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Anyone worked VK2QQ on 30M yet ?

2008-01-28 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone in North America worked VK2QQ on 30M SSTV yet ? Anyone worked VK/ZL on 30M any digital mode lately ? I've seen a number of VK's on 30m PSK working into USA East Coast, but thus far, nothing on SSTV. Brad

[digitalradio] Re: Happy Australia Day

2008-01-25 Thread Brad
Andy. Wonderul day here in Sydney too. Kids in the pool, steaks on the barbie, plenty of cold drinks, and I am waiting for someone in the USA on 30m SSTV to make it to my webcam! Cheers Brad AX2QQ vk2qq.com

[digitalradio] Re: How do we know MP73-N is less than 500 hz ?

2008-01-22 Thread Brad
all night. Check my webcam for success at vk2qq.com (40/2m page)Good luck. Brad VK2QQ.com

[digitalradio] Re: CQ narrow SSTV 10134 tonight

2008-01-21 Thread Brad
. 30m is predicted to be open from East Coast Australia to East Coast USA around now (0900z) and for the next few hours. You may have to be an early riser. Apart from some minor Asian pirate activity, the frequency is clear. Brad VK2QQ.com

[digitalradio] Re: Redefining SSTV operations

2008-01-19 Thread Brad
for 20M and 40M would you suggest? I don't know what your problem is, that's EXACTLY how it operates in VK on the main and repeater frequencies. Very little SSB is heard, and then that is from JA or EU. We use 14230, 14236, 14227, 7171 and 10132. Brad VK2QQ.com

[digitalradio] Re: Redefining SSTV operations

2008-01-19 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien While this is perfectly legitimate, I'm just looking to start SSTV without the chatter. Then send a picture! I'm watching the same QSO here on KP4TR. 20m is not open to VK at the moment. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: 30 Meter digital

2007-12-22 Thread Brad
As they say in the Classics Sucks to be you Brad VK2QQ (Now running SSTV Mobile on 10.134, and Good Old Fashioned SSB Voice on 10.120, 10.125 and 10.1375) --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, kh6ty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick, I prefaced my comment with It is my belief that if voice

[digitalradio] Re: 10 MHz Amateur Radio balloon to Cross the Atlantic

2007-11-07 Thread Brad
Picky picky picky. So many naysayers around this group, it is a wonder anyone achieves anything new! --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, jgorman01 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks to me like it should be operating on 28.20–28.30 MHz according to 97.203d. Also, if the balloons path goes over

[digitalradio] Re: Gray Areas of USA Ham Radio Regulations and Rules

2007-03-20 Thread Brad
nodes all over the country. There was nothing in our regs restricting IRLP, just hams resisting new technology. Sounds familiar? Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Gray Areas of Ham Radio Regulations and Rules

2007-03-19 Thread Brad
. You guys have way too many rules, and the surprising thing is that so many hams seem to think that the problems can be solved by introducing yet more! Brad VK2QQ

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Gray Areas of Ham Radio Regulations and Rules

2007-03-19 Thread Brad
OK, Brad, What are your specific objections to any given rule that you think are improper? RFSM2400? You know the new mode that triggered this whole hand wringing debate about whether USA hams could or could not use it? 300bd? Ha! Images/Text/Images of text/fax? Ha! It seems

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
listed address. I have included a friendly note suggesting that they may not be aware of their signal, and have received thanks in return. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
program. Easy. I've even done this while the offending ZL was on air and he received the email between transmissions, called me on psk and asked for advice. Instant results! Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Walt DuBose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if I turn on my linear is that Ok or should I just give up and wait for better conditions? Walt/K5YFW K5? Sure, crank it up.

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
_ From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien A ZL called a VK for advice ! What is the world coming to ? Just some big brotherly advice. Andy K3UK (from near Thirlmere) Hmm, I would expect better signals from you! Brad VK2QQ

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
Thirlmere area. On 3/10/07, Brad thirlmereflyer@ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] exemail.com.au wrote: _ From: digitalradio@ mailto:digitalradio@yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] com] On Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien A ZL called a VK

[digitalradio] Re: Those microphone thingies in digital bands

2007-03-06 Thread Brad
! Brad VK2QQ

Re: [digitalradio] US Hams Codeless Feb 23

2007-01-21 Thread Brad Gillis
Hello folks, Speaking of tests the next time you visit the doctor remember he has a practice. So pick an old fart that has practiced on somebody else first!! Everybody has to start somewhere. Later Brad N1NPK

[digitalradio] Re: Trends in Frequencies for 40m Digi Keyboarding

2007-01-19 Thread Brad
are two of our busiest phone frequencies. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Trends in Frequencies for 40m Digi Keyboarding

2007-01-19 Thread Brad
radar. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Trends in Frequencies for 40m Digi Keyboarding

2007-01-19 Thread Brad
. In the evenings it is crammed with wall to wall JA's and Indonesians. Any QSO's are fortuitous. Care to make a sked mate? Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: Trends in Frequencies for 40m Digi Keyboarding

2007-01-19 Thread Brad
, listen for Europe on psk on 7035 USB. Lots of it there. Currently hearing two weak signals as the band closes, RA6 and 9A1. Most of my RTTY QSO's to the USA during contests occur between 7030- 7055. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: US Hams Codeless Feb 23

2007-01-19 Thread Brad
they love it, not because they HAD to learn it. By the way, it's always good to bear in mind the dictionary definition of the word Amateur. It doesn't mean Unprofessional, as some may think. Brad VK2QQ

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Movement toward open digital software?

2007-01-13 Thread Brad Gillis
. Thanks again. 73 Brad N1NPK

Re: [digitalradio] CW software?

2006-12-20 Thread Brad Gillis
to be in Digi Mode to transmit so if you are having trouble try that. Later Brad N1NPK

Re: [digitalradio] CW software?

2006-12-20 Thread Brad Gillis
are ok. I'd be interested in hearing other opinions, perhaps I am the odd man out. Hi HI My 2 cents for what it is worth. Later Brad N1NPK There is only one really superior receiving software program but it costs $60: http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/ There is a trial

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!]

2006-12-08 Thread Brad Gillis
Anybody using Mandrake One the Live CD so you don't have to do the dual boot route? 73 Brad N1NPK,_._,___

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Band Plans

2006-12-07 Thread Brad Gillis
After reading umpteen posts on band plans vs band plans I can only imagine the chaos when everybody starts duking it out on the air come Dec 15th. I think it is a conspiracy by the AMP companies to sell amps so everybody can play king of the airwaves. Hi Hi 73 Brad N1NPK

Re: [digitalradio] Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!

2006-12-05 Thread Brad Gillis
as possible. A system that'll let me install the software I want without spending days chasing a rare dependency. Later Brad N1NPK

Re: [digitalradio] Re: CW decoder

2006-11-28 Thread Brad Gillis
it together. But it is a real smooth paddle for $64. Find it here http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm Hear me chopping up the air waves give me a shout and we can improve together. Later Brad N1NPK

Re: [digitalradio] Re: CW decoder

2006-11-28 Thread Brad Gillis
the spike to fall at 700hz on the spectrum in CWget I am tuned exactly on the other guys frequency. 73 Brad N1NPK

Re: [digitalradio] new operator question - I did not find an FAQ

2006-08-15 Thread Brad Gillis
http://www.qsl.net/kf8gr/interface.html http://www.w5bbr.com/soundbd.html http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/ http://www.digipan.net/ http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/ Later Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet

Re: [digitalradio] Newbie

2006-08-11 Thread Brad Gillis
Mike, If you just want to listen in on the Digi Modes Download MMSSTV, MMVARI, DigiPan or any number of free digital software then put your computer Mic Next to your radio speaker. Later Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect

Re: [digitalradio] Recommendations on FAX

2006-07-30 Thread Brad Gillis
I don't know if the info you seek is here but Try this website for info: http://www.hffax.de/ Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http

Re: [digitalradio] Noise

2006-07-27 Thread Brad Gillis
Mike I've noticed it too so it ain't local. Have no idea what it is. 73 Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[digitalradio] Re: Starting a digital 30m traffic/ragchew net

2006-02-24 Thread Brad
Brad VK2QQ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

[digitalradio] Re: NTS and traffic handling and digital

2006-02-24 Thread Brad
before transmitting. Would you do this on a repeater output then complain if someone who can't hear you keyed the repeater? If you know full well that there are automatic stations there and their frequencies are published, expecting them to skirt around your itinerant operation sounds precious. Brad

[digitalradio] Re: NTS and traffic handling and digital

2006-02-24 Thread Brad
. If they were, there would be no operation in any mode allowed between 10100-10130 khz. What it actually says is this: This information is for quick reference only - refer to the band plan listings in the Operating Manual, The FCC Rule Book or the ARRL Repeater Directory for full details. Brad VK2QQ

[digitalradio] Re: knock it off RANT

2006-01-28 Thread Brad
ZL1WN Hear Hear. This has got to be the most long winded, irrelevant, parochial thread ever. And it all comes down to lack of trust. Americans do not trust each other to comply with a Gentlemans Agreement. It's sad. Brad VK2QQ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet

[digitalradio] Re: RM-11306 Rant

2006-01-28 Thread Brad
World Radio commenced a new transmission to the Middle East, from Germany, on 7115kHz at 250kW. Here in Australia, that signal is S9+. Would you like to compete with that? No, I thought not. Brad VK2QQ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas

[digitalradio] Re: Attended QRM

2006-01-22 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, kd4e [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do they ID? Have you sent them a QSL card noting their QRM? Have you documented this more than you know pattern of activity to the ARRL the FCC? A letter to the Editor of QST could serve to embarass at least some of

[digitalradio] New VK bandplan for digital

2006-01-21 Thread Brad
A new bandplan has been proposed for 40m in VK and has been promulgated on the WIA website at http://www.wia.org.au/news/2006/20060118-01.php The proposal factors in a new segment for unattended and attended stations. This goes to demonstrate that a Bandplan should be a living document. Brad

[digitalradio] Attended QRM

2006-01-21 Thread Brad
calling them. This happens more than you would know, since alligators can't hear the complaints. Brad VK2QQ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan

2005-12-27 Thread Brad Granger
and never have. Brad VK2QQ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB/TM

[digitalradio] Re: VK-ZL QSOs ?

2005-12-03 Thread Brad Granger
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew J. O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, Brad or others What is the best time for openings to Australia and/or New Zealand this time of year from the east coast of USA? I would love a 40M QSO with VK land, in fact I have never worked

Re: [digitalradio]

2005-12-03 Thread Brad Granger
was the definition of all those wonderful old RTTY ART pictures sent years ago? Brad. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB/TM

[digitalradio] Re: VK-ZL QSOs ?

2005-12-03 Thread Brad Granger
of the morning. Radio Australia broadcasts to the Pacific on 7240 until 2000z. I use the DX Beacons a lot. Right now, at 2330z, only ZL, VK6 and JA are weakly audible on 20m. The band really shuts down mid morning. To be fair, it is probably open to the ocean. Brad. Yahoo

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwidth and Olivia

2005-11-29 Thread Brad Granger
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AA6YQ response below --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Brad Granger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It may have been

Re: [digitalradio]

2005-11-29 Thread Brad Granger
San Diego Fires, 911 You got a couple of the letters right, it isn't called FRED, it's called DRM. Lot's of speed, sending documents, files and ooh ahh, images. Neat mode, you should try it sometime. Brad. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Fair play

RE: [digitalradio] Digest Number 1711

2005-11-28 Thread Brad Granger
___ Message: 17 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:15:58 -0800 From: Dr. Howard S. White [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Like most US Hams.. I am about as confused about the current regulatory situation as you are... We

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwidth and Olivia

2005-11-27 Thread Brad Granger
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It may have been eloquent, Howard, but Brad's statement is demonstrably incorrect. 73, Dave, AA6YQ Which part of it was incorrect Dave? Brad. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

[digitalradio] Bandwidth-Based FCC Rules for USA

2005-11-26 Thread Brad VK2QQ
any difference to the rest of the world? Brad. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB/TM

[digitalradio] Bandwidth and Olivia

2005-11-26 Thread Brad VK2QQ
have been using the mode for much longer. You are presently way behind in your use and access to new modes. Brad. Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to telnet://208.15.25.196/ Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ Looking for digital mode

RE: [digitalradio] Digest Number 1592

2005-07-25 Thread Brad Granger
eQSL's in under 2 hours. That was neat! Pity about the ARRL but they can be AG Authenticity Guaranteed. One of these days the ARRL will catch up. Brad VK2QQ The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

[digitalradio] Baudot Code

2005-06-15 Thread Brad VK2QQ
just in use in the late 1800's, it was the basis of every telex message until the early 1990's when it fell from fashion. I suppose next they will ask top archaeologists what that dit ditdah sound was. Oh no! Brad VK2QQ The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo

[digitalradio] Telnet offline?

2005-06-08 Thread Brad VK2QQ
Trying to drum up some action on 30m psk on 10131 at 10:45z. Can't get onto telnet at the moment, it drops out. I'm calling CQ there anyway. Brad VK2QQ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- !-- SpaceID=1705063108 loc=TM noad

[digitalradio] Re: VK6 Beacon

2005-05-06 Thread Brad Granger
, Rick, KV9U I am currently hearing the beacon at my QTH running at 60 second intervals, the text takes about 22 seconds. We do not have a beacon segment in our bandplan. It is running on the bottom edge of the digital segment 10140 - 10150kHz. Brad VK2QQ The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING

[digitalradio] VK6 Beacon

2005-05-05 Thread Brad VK2QQ
88870060 VK6XT VK6XT [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEWMAN Western Australia 2050z 05/05/05 @ VK2QQ, QF56gt. RST 529 73 de Brad. The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio

[digitalradio] Winlink

2005-04-12 Thread Brad Granger
problems in the future. I cannot tell you how many times we have had LOUD phone stations working local USA traffic and causing QRM around the world. T'was always thus. Brad VK2QQ The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

[digitalradio] Re: Spotting: How does one announce the receive frequency when using soundcard software application?

2005-02-27 Thread Brad Granger
in 100Hz steps. You'll soon get a feel for the useable bandwidth of your rig. As a result, I have zoomed my waterfall to only show 2.5KHz bandwidth and slid it slightly to the left to not display anything below 400Hz. Brad VK2QQ The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet

RE: [digitalradio] Bandplan

2005-02-08 Thread Brad Granger
that other 0.1% except a small piece of lead. Consequently, we can use modes like Olivia because there are no regulations to say we can't! Brad VK2QQ The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Discussion Forums at http://www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links