[digitalradio] Re:Streetlight RFI found with AM portable

2010-08-20 Thread Paul W. Ross
I live near the Atlantic Ocean in Slower Lower Delaware. Our problem here is that during dry weather, we get salt spray on the power lines and transformers, leading to all sorts of noise. A good rain helps. I have a small Yaesu VR-500 wide band receiver. It works very well for tracking down

[digitalradio] Re:The cost of digital mode interfaces

2010-03-06 Thread Paul W. Ross
Just my 2 cents, but I use the SignaLink USB interface. Considerations in its choice: 1. Cost -- $99 from DX engineering. Mine was back ordered at that time, but showed up in 3 weeks. 2. Included the interface cable for my FT-817ND in that price. If I want to run another rig, I'll simply get

[digitalradio] Re:Olivia web site

2010-03-05 Thread Paul W. Ross
The trivia question for today WHO was Olivia?? /paul W3FIS

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia trivia

2010-03-05 Thread Paul W. Ross
That is my understanding... /paul W3FIS

[digitalradio] Re:Netbook or Laptop better?

2010-02-16 Thread Paul W. Ross
I have/do use both. A full sized Dell Vostro, or an Acer Aspire One, both on Win XP. I have gravitated to using the Acer for my FT-817. However, reaching the trifocal stage of my life, for home use, I have attached a separate monitor to it for better visibility. However, for field use, the

[digitalradio] WSPR power levels

2009-03-28 Thread Ross
a lot of distance and a lot of noise, however on 1296 I can use 60watts and still see my echoes. Regards Ross ZL1WN

[digitalradio] Re: Unfamiliar mode...

2009-02-01 Thread Paul W. Ross
Ok, couldn't figure out what it was either. Thanks! /paul W3FIS

[digitalradio] Re: Winter field day advice

2009-01-09 Thread Paul W. Ross
See this link: http://www.spar-hams.org/contests/winterfd/index.php /paul W3FIS

[digitalradio] Re:You Have Mail Re: How Can We Push HF Emcomm Messages to the Field?

2008-12-02 Thread Paul W. Ross
We have started to play around with PSK-31 on HF (40 and 10 meters) for local back-up to our 2 meter repeater. Anybody else doing this? /paul W3FIS Slower Lower Delaware

[digitalradio] High speed packet

2008-09-08 Thread Ross
Ross ZL1WN .

Re: [digitalradio] fldigi windows version and MicroHam micro keyer

2008-08-18 Thread Ross
Ron, I have a similar problem, trying to get FLdigi to work with a US Interface Navigator, the computer is running XP and I am trying to operate the PTT on a K3. The Vista version works perfectly with Navigator and my Orion II. Ross ZL1WN - Original Message - From: w4lde

[digitalradio] Success with FLdigi

2008-08-18 Thread Ross
and Com 4 and it works perfectly. Obviously bits from a previous fldigi had been hanging about preventing the program working correctly. Congratulations and thanks to Dave W1HKJ for all his hard work, now for the fun of using the program. Regards to all Ross ZL1WN

[digitalradio] WSPR db minimum

2008-04-01 Thread Ross Biggar
Can someone please enlighten me what is the lowest db that WSPR can expect a decode? I am decoding down to -28 is this good, bad, or ugly? Thanks Ross ZL1WN

[digitalradio] Vista another view

2008-03-24 Thread Ross Biggar
all running at the same time on one machine, on another machine HRD/DM780 or Mixw with an SDR1000 while using VAC and VCom. By the way these computers are all dual core machines with good ram capacity. I now find Vista easier to drive than XP.. Regards to all Ross ZL1WN ps the only program

[digitalradio] re PCALE transmitting

2006-10-21 Thread Ross
and will it try to connect to anybody?, I am monitoring 14109.5. Regards Ross ZL1WN __._,_.___ 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

[digitalradio] How do I transmit.??

2006-10-20 Thread Ross
and theLDG port? Sorry to be so dumb, but PCALE is not the easiest, especially when your rig is not on the list. Regards Ross ZL1WN ps receiving works well, with SM7 and EA,s coming through on 14109.500 __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas

[digitalradio] working late

2006-10-19 Thread Ross
Bonny, you are working late, what time is it in CA about 1.15am? by the way you are coming through perfectly regards Ross __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group

[digitalradio] Orion II

2006-10-18 Thread Ross
Can anyone tell me please how to get an Orion II operating on PC ALE. The Orion does not appear to be a radio option. Thanjs Ross ZL1WN __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com

Re: [digitalradio] ALE Re: Orion II

2006-10-18 Thread Ross
Bonny, Thanks for your comments, I will have a look at the info. By the way when is the next software version expected? I appear to be receiving ok on 14.109.5, all I need now is an ALE station to see what happens. Best wishes Ross - Original Message - From

Re: [digitalradio] ALE Receiving

2006-10-18 Thread Ross
Bonny, I can see VK2DSG sending, so at least it receives, now to sort out the tx side. Regards Ross - Original Message - From: expeditionradio To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 2:51 PM Subject: [digitalradio] ALE Re: Orion II

[digitalradio] Olivia frequencies

2006-01-17 Thread Ross
Hi all, with all the comment about pactor III and the problems therof, while is Olivia confined to 14.108.500 as a maximum, why cannot it go from 14.113 upwards, after all it is narrower than ssb.?? regards Ross ZL1WN ps Why are we using 1000/32 on 20 meters, 500/8 works very well