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

2010-06-15 Thread Jon Maguire
Johnne Lee, 2 that come to mind are Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780 and fldigi. Google/Bing them and you won't be dissapointed. Both are outstanding and contain a plethora of modes. 73... Jon W1MNK On 6/15/2010 4:40 PM, JLA wrote: Hi All, I've been lurking a while and I've not found a clear (to

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

2010-06-15 Thread Jon Maguire
??? Because that is what Johnne is looking for. I consider HRD/DM780 to be software suites with a zillion bells and whistles, which is exactly what Johnne is NOT looking for. Ed K7AAT *From:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Jon

[digitalradio] fldigi/flrig Waterfall Problem

2010-06-15 Thread Jon Maguire
I'm running a USInterface Navigator driving an ICOM Pro3. OS is WinXP Media center. fldigi 3.20.16 and flrig 1.0.0bD. flrig controls the rig just fine, and fldigi shows the rig is connected once flrig is finished initializing. However, during the init process, the waterfall stops. fldigi works

Re: [digitalradio] ALE 400: Ready for next stage ?

2010-05-24 Thread Jon Maguire
Andy, We can do all this in Multipsk, right? No need for PCALE etal? 73... Jon W1MNK On 5/22/2010 8:34 AM, Andy obrien wrote: With dozens of NEW ALE 400 operators in the past week since K2MO's QST article, I wonder if the new ALE 400 enthusiasGs are now ready for the next logical stage in

Re: [digitalradio] Youtube Video of JT65-HF

2010-04-17 Thread Jon Maguire
Hi Frank, It's supposed to be at http://w6cqz-hf-wsjt.googlecode.com/files//setupJT65/-/HF1051/./zip but isn't found. 73... Jon W1MNK / On 4/15/2010 8:16 PM, Frank MacDonell wrote: Andy - What is the website to download JT65-HF? Tnx. Frank MacDonell KD8FIP On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 7:46 PM,

Re: [digitalradio] Youtube Video of JT65-HF

2010-04-17 Thread Jon Maguire
regulations. Andy On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Jon Maguire w1...@tampabay.rr.com mailto:w1...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: Hi Frank, It's supposed to be at http://w6cqz-hf-wsjt.googlecode.com/files/ http://w6cqz-hf-wsjt.googlecode.com/files//setupJT65/-/HF1051/./zip

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Using JT65A and W4CQZ RB for radiation pattern studies.

2010-03-23 Thread Jon Maguire
Hi Julian, What are you using to analyze the WSPR data after downloading? Thank you. 73... Jon W1MNK g4ilo wrote: I don't think you can impute anything meaningful from one set of reports. Normal QSB will make a difference of from several to many dB which can only be averaged out over a

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Using JT65A and W4CQZ RB for radiation pattern studies.

2010-03-23 Thread Jon Maguire
time and using the same power on different frequencies using the antenna under test and the one I am comparing it to. Julian, G4ILO --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com mailto:digitalradio%40yahoogroups.com, Jon Maguire w1...@... wrote: Hi Julian, What are you using to analyze the WSPR data

Re: [digitalradio] FCC - Spread Spectrum NPRM

2010-03-18 Thread Jon Maguire
Skip, Just a thought, but raspy signals on VHF/UHF are usually associated with aurora. Can you correlate that? 73... Jon W1MNK PS Great discussion!! KH6TY wrote: Hi Jose, We will be starting with tests of ROS 1 baud tomorrow but I will not have any results until next week, after we

[digitalradio] New Window 7 Ham Group

2009-06-17 Thread Jon Maguire
I just created a group to discuss Windows 7 specific issues for Hams. Success/failure stories, hints, tips etc. are all welcome. Here are the details on Winham7: Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Winham7 Group email address: winh...@yahoogroups.com 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] New Digital Mode Winmor

2008-08-26 Thread Jon Maguire
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/08/26/10284/?nc=1

[digitalradio] Re: New digital mode interface due for release 25/08/08

2008-08-26 Thread Jon Maguire
ARRL article: New HF Digital Protocol to Debut at DCC WINMOR, an HF digital protocol designed for use with the Winlink 2000 network, will be unveiled at the upcoming ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference in Chicago, September 26-28. [see screen shot]

[digitalradio] Re: PSK reporter

2008-04-24 Thread Jon Maguire
Andrew, I've got to agree that Simon and Philip Gladstone have done a wonderful job in introducing this feature. Propagation studies are a great way for Hams to use their stations even when they cannot transmit. Jon W1MNK Brandon FL USA ***Celebrating 30 years in IT with IBM 4/24/08!!***

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia

2008-02-07 Thread Jon Maguire
Sholto, does Multipsk support 2/250? I didn't see it in the selection list. 73... Jon W1MNK Has anyone ever experimented with the 2 tone Olivia submodes? How does say the 2/250 mode compare to regular RTTY? 73, Sholto KE7HPV

[digitalradio] Re: Narrow SSTV contact

2008-02-07 Thread Jon Maguire
Rick, Sounds good. Let's coordinate via http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/index.html ... the digitalradio page. 73... Jon W1MNK I don't recall ever using the SSTV part of Multipsk but would be willing to try it. 20 meters would likely be our best band between WI and FL? Perhaps 14.074? 73,

[digitalradio] Re: Narrow SSTV contact

2008-02-06 Thread Jon Maguire
Rick, Patrick sent me this... wanna play? :-) There is a Word document which goal is to show from two Multipsk snapshots how to do the basic operations in SSTV in MFSK16. This document (0.5 Mo) is available from my site site http://f6cte.free.fr/SSTV_IN_MFSK16_EASY_WITH_MULTIPSK.doc

[digitalradio] SSB on 14070

2008-02-06 Thread Jon Maguire
Do any of the IARU regions allow voice on 14070? I ask, because around 1800EST, there was a S9+10 signal around this frequency. I wasn't in the same room as the rig, but was able to confirm (by turning the rig WAY UP and getting the XYL really mad!!) that it was voice, language not

[digitalradio] Re: [multipsk] Remote Access Desktop, and remote digital operation

2007-12-07 Thread Jon Maguire
John I too use Remote Desktop on my local LAN to access my Ham gear. As far as access from the Internet, there could be an issue with a hardware or software firewall blocking inbound data. I need to try this here, as I have access too 2 WANs (ISPs) at home. 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA

[digitalradio] Re: help for setting pcale with FT1000 MP mark V

2007-08-06 Thread Jon Maguire
Hi Steve, Can you give a rundown as why dedicated PTT is better than CAT PTT? Thank you. I think you will find on a whole and especially within the ALE community that RTS/DTR hardware PTT is the standard to this day, just look at all the RigBlaster and other interfaces being used ( where if

[digitalradio] Re: ALE: Increased QRV/ Activity log for this evening

2007-08-03 Thread Jon Maguire
Hi Andrew, yes it was busy today!! I didn't copy you, but I captured [Call] [from W1CDO] [to K3UK] (his BER=30 + SINAD= 5) And this block is VERY interesting: [FAE] [from EA2AFR] (his BER=23 + SINAD= 2) [Sounding THIS WAS] [from EA2AFR] (his BER=29 + SINAD= 2) AFR[Sounding THIS WAS] [from

[digitalradio] AGC and Digital Modes

2007-07-27 Thread Jon Maguire
I would like to query the digital mode users regarding the AGC setting. I'm currently running PowerSDR 1.9.1 beta (original SVN), DXLabs Commander interfaced via VComm to a test version of Multipsk. I currently have the AGC set to MED, and I notice that when a strong PSK signal appears in the

[digitalradio] Re: What Mode Is It?

2007-07-26 Thread Jon Maguire
Hello Patrick, I never considered an unmodulated carrier!! Thank you for pointing that out. And I will use the automatic detection feature in the future :-) Thank you for your answer. Kind Regards es 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA PS Thanks also to Matthew. Hello Jon, The 2000 Hz carrier

[digitalradio] What Mode Is It?

2007-07-25 Thread Jon Maguire
I've just posted a jpeg on my Web site. There is a signal that I can't identify at the 2000Hz marker of the waterfall. All comments welcome. Thank you. http://www.w1mnk.org 73... Jon W1MNK PS Pardon the Web site. I'm just getting going.

[digitalradio] Re: digital radio interactive sked page

2007-07-25 Thread Jon Maguire
Orrin, there are folks using other modes on the page. Thanks to Andy for such a great tool. 73... Jon W1MNK Just curious, is anyone on this list using the Digital Radio Interactive Sked Page (http://www.obriensweb.com/drsked/drsked.php) for anything other than HFLINKNET / ALE stuff? Or has

[digitalradio] Re: ethernet or wireless

2007-07-15 Thread Jon Maguire
I'm operate from my family room via wireless to all my wired PCs in the shack/data center. Even my work PC!! Wireless is the way to go. I found that you may have to fix your wireless router on a quiet channel (use Net Stumbler) to prevent interference. I have 3 wireless LANs and 2 WANs. I'm

[digitalradio] Re: Waterfall Identifications

2007-07-05 Thread Jon Maguire
Hello Patrick, The Olivia page in the Web site http://f1ult.free.fr/DIGIMODES/MULTIPSK/digimodesF6CTE_en.htm is blank. I thought you'd like to know!! :-) 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Waterfall Identifications

2007-07-03 Thread Jon Maguire
There was a UK Web site that has a comprehensive display of waterfall displays for many modes. I can't find that site. Does any one know what it is? Many thanks in advance. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: Most robust digi-mode with 200 to 600 bps ?

2007-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
Documentation please... cesco12342000 wrote @rick: drm (ofdm) runs circles around scamp, and outperforms pactor3 in data rate at given snr as well besides that the robot-qrm mode is insanely expensive. 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA

[digitalradio] Re: DV: WinDRM vs AOR9xxx vs DSTAR

2006-11-28 Thread Jon Maguire
Tony, most interesting information. Many thanks for posting. Please email me offline about your testing. I would be most interested in participating if possible. 73... Jon W1MNK Jon, I have no idea about DSTAR, but did do some path simulator testing with WinDRM and the latest variants as

[digitalradio] DV: WinDRM vs AOR9xxx vs DSTAR

2006-11-27 Thread Jon Maguire
Has any testing been done on the DV modes above? WinDVM sure looks attractive as no additiona hardware is required. Thanks for any/all replies. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: FCC Failure

2006-11-16 Thread Jon Maguire
Pactor III will violate Part 97 when the new rules go into affect and in fact *may violate Part 97 now due to other problems associated with the mode. *Walt, please elaborate on the second part of this statement. Thank you. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: Omnibus rules published in Federal Register

2006-11-15 Thread Jon Maguire
As of Dec 15 Pactor-III running at a bandwidth of greater than 500 Hz (such as Winlink) is not permissible below 30 MHz. This is one of the petition to reconsider items being considered by the ARRL Board of Directors. Of course any digital mode 500Hz bandwidth on any frequency =30Mhz is not

[digitalradio] Digital Modes for Emergency Communication Was:Re: W1MNK 11-1

2006-10-05 Thread Jon Maguire
Walt, thanks for the comments and insights. I actually sent this to wrong place, but I am very interested in digital modes, both packet and non-packet base for use for emergency communications. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of

[digitalradio] W1MNK 11-1

2006-10-03 Thread Jon Maguire
1 and 2, I have sent email to my section manager to find a emcomm contact. I'll update when possible. 3. Suppose that during an emergency activation, you find yourself to be the leader of the local emcomm group. To which agency would you report? To whom within the agency would you report? What

[digitalradio] Re: Concerning Signal Detection

2006-10-03 Thread Jon Maguire
My uncle, Charles Sumner Williams (author of Introduction to the Optical Transfer Function), who taught radio at Scott Field during WWII and retired from TI said that the problem with computer signal detection (we were discussing CW) was trying to duplicate with a computer what the human

[digitalradio] Re: Too much fighting

2006-08-24 Thread Jon Maguire
Well, this is one very good, hearty, polite, technical discussion. 73... Jon W1MNK 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

[digitalradio] Re: Digital modes in emergency communication (was Field Day and PSK31 )

2006-06-30 Thread Jon Maguire
Andrew, You bring up some interesting points. Also, your question about how many Ham use digital modes is really the heart of the issues of voice vs. digital modes. I think that the issue should be training Hams in digital modes as part of emergency training. While voice is excellent for

[digitalradio] Re: Field Day and PSK31

2006-06-28 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15345 Check out http://www.winlink.org and http://www.airmail2000.com There is no requirement to use SCS modems or Pactor for this to work. 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things

[digitalradio] Re: All Channels are Busy Channels? Free Decoding Rights?

2006-06-23 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15268 Just out of curiosity, and not meant as a flame Wouldn't two Hams talking in Navajo or some other very obscure language be illegal? It could easily be construed that this was being done to obscure the meaning of the message. Also,

[digitalradio] Re: All Channels are Busy Channels? Free Decod ing Rights?

2006-06-23 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15290 Walt and Rick, excellent points. Nothing like an intellectual discussion for what ails you!! 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email.

[digitalradio] Re: I Should Know The Answer - Confused Myself

2006-06-21 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15196 Although it may be a no-no, you could use steganography to embed non-image data within an image. Now let's here some word on this as long as the specification is published, and there is not intent to obscure data from view, then I

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Video on 12.5khz channel

2006-06-10 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15125 Paul, I believe you are correct. According to http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/Part97.pdf 97.305 Note 5, the authorized bandwidth at 144.1-148.0 is 20Khz 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo!

[digitalradio] Pactor II / III Keboard to Keyboard And Other Questions

2006-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
1 Does anybody have a feel for how many Hams are using PII and PIII for keyboard QSOs? 2. SCS has a patent on these modes. What exactly is patented? I know the hardware must be, and probably a software element like compression can be patented, but what else? 3. In reference to 2, is it

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Video on 12.5khz channel

2006-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15115 Sam, this sounds veery interesting. A good lossless compression would be Huffman coding, along with the one's that Patrick referenced. I would be most interested in reading more. 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo!

[digitalradio] Re: Pactor II / III Keboard to Keyboard And Other Questions

2006-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15116 John, wow, a 28ARS. I remember repairing those, and 15s, 19s, 33s when I worked for RCA Global Comm. A lifetime ago, it seems. I bet I could take one apart and reassemble it :-) On your (4), I wasn't aware of a PC implementation of P2

[digitalradio] Re: Remote

2006-06-07 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15100 Mike, If you have audio going thru your soundcard, you'll need to use an VoIP client/server like Skype, Gizmo or TeamSpeak. Google any of those and I think'll you find what you need. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] CHIP64/128

2006-06-02 Thread Jon Maguire
Is anybody using these modes? http://xoomer.alice.it/aporcino/Chip64/index.htm Looks interesting. 73... Jon W1MNK 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:

[digitalradio] Re: [Remote access software to help hams?

2006-05-23 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/14985 Hi Andy, Yes, you will need to use your ISP assigned [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also, whatever PC you intend to access, you must run VNC server (be sure to set up a password). On the other PC, you'll need to run VNC client. All the

[digitalradio] Re: Automation and the New Solar Cycle

2006-04-27 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/14878 How is it that these stations don't have the capability to monitor the frequency used? How difficult can that be? It's a simple thing to do in software. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to

[digitalradio] Re: No RSS?

2006-04-21 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/14788 Andy, I just added it to TBird. Very nice. Thanks!! 73... W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/

[digitalradio] No RSS?

2006-04-19 Thread Jon Maguire
I'm curious as to why this group doesn't have an RSS link. Sure make for easier reading with Thunderbird!! 73... Jon Maguire W1MNK Brandon, FL USA "The four boxes of Democracy: Soap, Jury, Ballot and Cartridge" Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect