Re: 13 Pin DIN Male to 6-Pin Mini Din Female
You might try giving West Mountain Raido a call.
Web page: www.westmountainradio.com
Adapters: http://www.westmountainradio.com/order_us48a.htm
Tony -K2MO
Sounds fishy to me Andy...
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andy obrien
To: digitalradio
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:57 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in
the USA
I have received three emails in the past 3-4 weeks
suggesting
All,
I am selling my ICOM 756 PRO-III. The radio was purchase new
and I am the original owner. It is in abolute mint condition
(non-smoker). Please reply direct to:
d...@optonline.net
Tony -K2MO
All,
I am selling my ICOM 756 PRO-III. The radio was purchased
new and I am the original owner. It is in absolute mint
condition (non-smoker). Please reply direct to:
d...@optonline.net
Tony -K2MO
for for the group some
time ago and it seemed to catch on for a while (see below).
A setup guide for PSKMail chat mode might help.
Tony -K2MO
Quick Start Guide For ALE-400
Multipsk Download Site :
http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm
Installation:
Note. Do not install the program from
Patrick / Dave...
Thank you
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Patrick Lindecker
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Multipsk- CPU tests with
SDR-IQ Direct active.
Hello Dave,
Nice, I will send you
RS-ID on and regular waterfall at
4 Khz)
Would it be possible for me to run the SDR feature without
actually having and SDR rig attached? If so, how can I
activate it?
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andy obrien
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Andy,
In my case, the CPU usage jumps to about 10% with the SDR
function running; that's about 2 1/2 times what Multipsk
uses when running without SDR.
Tony K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andy obrien
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 6:11
Andy,
I plan on switching to SDR in the near future. My current PC
is a dual CPU 2.2GHz Dell with 3 GHz RAM. Any idea what the
minimum PC requirement is to run Multipsk with SDR? Could
you also tell us what processor you're running now?
Thanks,
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message
usage jumped to 10%. I
guess it's the difference in RAM.
Would like to hear how the Vista laptop works out. Please
let use know.
Tony -K2MO
PS: We're about the same here Andy, thanks for asking. Still
waiting for research to catch up with type-I. Hope all is
well with you and yours my friend
mon ami...
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Patrick Lindecker
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 4:51 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M
Digital Band
Hello Tony,
I have here two PC XP at about 2.4 GHz (single core
and the delayed pulse can then be
measured in ms.
I understand the basic concept of how Hellschreiber works,
but my interpretation of all this could throw-off everything
I've just said ; )
Comments welcome...
Tony -K2MO
PS: Screenshots of any Hell mode QSO's that exhibit
multipath
All,
Is there a way to automatically launch both Dxkeeper and
Commander when Multipsk is starts? They work well together
and it would be nice if they launched together.
Just a thought.
Tony -K2MO
jumps over the lazy dog
It seems that only Darko and I have regular NVIS Pskmail
linkups to our respective servers
Please keep me informed John -- I'd like to know how well
PSK-R compares to BPSK via NVIS.
73, Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: vk2eta
To: digitalradio
-latitude paths providing signals are
strong enough to overcome it's lack of sensitivity.
Please have a look at the data John and let us know how the
simulations compare to your NVIS results.
73, Tony -K2MO
NVIS Path Simulation
Delay: 7ms
Doppler spread: 1Hz
SNR +10db
BPSK125
ox jumps over
for the Hellschreiber test sample.
The image reveals how NVIS path delays can effect Hell mode
reception. Let us know how the simulations compare to your
on-air testing and if there's another mode I can run through
the simulator for you.
Tony -K2MO
PS: I'm not sure why, but I could not test
John,
It would be my pleasure to run the PSK-R modes through the
simulator. I'll post the results here on the reflector.
Thanks for the Q15X25 info.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: vk2eta
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:35 PM
purposes of course).
My Vista OS allows two instances of Fldigi to run simultaneously and it will
transmit and receive as well. You'll have to leave some room between the two
modes. It's worth a shot.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: KH6TY
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Tony, when you have nothing to do and are perhaps bored... can you make
a Youtube video of how you do these tests with
Pathsim? I looked at the software and it is beyond me. Andy K3UK
I'll try to do that Andy. PathSim is actually easy to use. There is some
tricky audio routing involived
Tony, a comparison of PSK63F to DominoEX 8 and DominoEX4 on your simulator
would be very appreciated! Skip
Skip,
According to PathSim, DominoEX4 seems to have a relatively low tolerance to
Doppler spread. As you can see, DominoEX8 and some of the others seem to be the
better choice
of distortion much better than standard PSK
modes.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Phil Williams
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] IZ8BLY's PSK63F
Demonstrating a suite of digital coding methods are vulnerable
and DominoEx 8,
it would help us find
out the best mode to recommend for VHF/UHF. We will be making more real world
tests again this week
on both two meters and 70cm.
No problem Skip.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: hteller
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday
a ieae t e tio E ttaeH loo etee- e e
etˆyaooe on oe ne 6etnuEenoel o·b geogtee
PSK63F
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Phil Williams
to the test.
Available software:
Nino Porcino's Stream -- http://xoomer.virgilio.it/aporcino/
Patrick Lindeckers Multipsk -- http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm
(thanks for including PSK63F Patrick)
Tony, K2MO
All,
Wes, WZ7I has a new digital mode website entitled Which digital mode should I
be using for keyboard to keyboard. I'm sure he'd like to hear comments /
suggestions from the group.
See http://mysite.verizon.net/wz7i/digitalmodes.html
Tony -K2MO
Andy,
It would be interesting to see the contrast between grey line enhancement vs.
mid-day reception when solar absorption is at it's highest level.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio digitalradio@yahoogroups.com; cca
in DV nets hosted by my good
friend Mel, K0PFX.
We even did some experimenting with software EQ while running FDMDV. Neat
stuff...
http://tim-tom1.magix.net/
Tony -K2MO
Suggested frequencies for calling CQ with experimental digital modes =
3584,10147
Phil,
Are you going to have this up and running tonight?
Sorry I missed you om. I'll post a QRV note on the reflector tomorrow
evening. It's good to see the enthusiasm.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent
Are there common places on each band to look for Olivia QSO's?
The 20 and 80 meter bands are quite active Tim - try 3583~3586, 14073~14075.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Tim N9PUZ tim.n9...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:12 AM
,
Tony -K2MO
3598.0...vfo freq?
Phil,
Yes, VFO 3598.0 USB / CF + 1000Hz.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Experimental Multipsk Mailbox on-air
3598.0
.
Tony -K2MO
BE DOING SOME READING UP ON THE 'OLIVIA MODE' I HEAR IT ON 17M SOMEWHAT . MY
QUESTION IS WHAT MODE IS USED THE MOST ? LIKE 16/500 ? OR DO YOU CHANGE IT IT
UP AND DOWN IN DIFFERENT BANDS?
THANK YOU AC5JV,GEORGE
All,
Does anyone know where I can find a 13 pin DIN plug switch box? I use the ACC2
socket on my Kenwood TS2000 to run sound card modes and connect my Kam Plus
TNC. A switch would come in handy.
Tony -K2MO
# 50.
Tony -K2MO
Julian,
am only running mail box from tnc 9Z4FZ-1
Heard your CW ID loud and clear on 14105 LSB -- CW tone was approximately
800Hz on LSB. I did not hear any packet signals though. Do you have your TNC
packet beacon on?
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Dedier Dedier 9z
All,
I'm QRV on 3586.0 USB -- preferably MT63 (500Hz) or ALE-400 ARQ
Sked page - http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Tony -K2MO
via remote receivers PSK31_Remote.jpg
Oct 8, 2008
Nice job on the video Nikos...
Tony -K2MO
Original Message -
From: Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Decoding digital hamradio traffic
through. The frequency is shared so
response can be slow if there's a lot of traffic.
Tony -K2MO
*** TRYING K9VSO-1...*** CONNECTED.[KAME-8.0-HM$]42896 BYTES AVAILABLETHERE ARE
8 MESSAGES NUMBERED 1-8 KB9SOZ Monroe Center, Adams Co., Wi Sysop: Jim
K9VSOENTER COMMAND: B,J,K,L,R,S, or LHelp
Phil,
Tony, Patrick, the post was a big help in getting me started with ALE-400.
Thank you, phil de ka1gmn
Glad you found the guide helpful. Patrick did a wonderful job developing a
robust, error-free chat mode.
Tony -K2MO
. An SNR of 0 means that
the input signal rms level is equal to the noise rms level as measured through
the 3KHz bandpass filter
Thanks for all Patrick.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 01
the
SNR figures indicated by the path simulator.
Tony -K2MO
All,
I'll be QRV ALE-400 / MT63-1K on 14106.0 USB this evening. Will QSY to 3592.0
+/- QRM later tonight.
Tony -K2MO
the SNR once the mode audio is mixed.
I mix signal and noise at digital level before the analogical transform and
then I see at what level I can
decode.
What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level?
Tony -K2MO
Patrick,
Hello Tony, What are the numbers that you get? In fact, from my measures, the
first
decodings appear at -19 dB in RS ID and -16 dB in Call ID (but respectively
-16 and -13 dB
for almost 100 % success).
I get the following SNR figures for 100% decode:
RS ID -20db
Call ID
messaging will be just as sensitive and robust
as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar...
Tony -K2MO
TonyThe file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
over to you. I think I will abort..
Understand Steinar - lost you in the noise. Managed to received 23% of the
file. The RS messaging came through fine. See attached.
First ALE-400 QSO with the U.S.?
Tony -K2MO
detection has a 6db
advantage over the CALL ID. I ran both modes through the path simulator 10
times each and established a minimum SNR when they decoded 10 out-of 10 times
or 100%.
I'll check all levels and try again.
Thanks Patrick.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From
Andy
Tony, what is the center frequency in Multipsk for packet?
If you're VFO is parked on 14105.5 LSB then center the Multipsk cursor on
2200Hz. You might have to tweak it a bit, but that's the general location of
where the packet signals are.
Also remember to click (PACEKT + APRS) mode
All,
Ed, WA6RZW has posted a friendly invitation for his fellow hams to use his HF
packet mailbox on 14105.5 LSB. See below.
*** CONNECTED With Station WA6RZW-1
[KAM-XL-1.0-HM$]
101920 BYTES AVAILABLE IN 25 BLOCKS
THERE ARE 2 MESSAGES NUMBERED 58-59
MAILBOX EMPTY - FILL IT UP!
Tony -K2MO
Thanks for the reminder Tony. Andy
Andy, it's been a long time since I've used packet!
How do we know who our home BBS is? I assume
we still use that in the address line ?
I found a 2 meter full-service PBBS station by checking local repeater
websites. The stations I've come across
-7db
PSK125..-4db
PSK250..-2db
PSK500.+2db
PSK625.+3db
Tony -K2MO
Andy,
I asked Nick about adding RSID to Mixw back in May of this year. He said it was
possible, but the problem was finding the time to get it done. Guess we'll have
to wait and see.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: obrienaj aobri...@stny.rr.com
To: digitalradio
All,
Does anyone know where I can find a list of HF Packet BBS stations that are
currently active on 80 and 20 meters?
Thanks,
Tony -K2MO
{UIV32}
:BLN1 :Please do not crossband 2m 3Øm to 2Øm
Been a while since I played with APRS on HF.
Still in search mode...
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: obrienaj aobri...@stny.rr.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:45 AM
Subject
which keys to punch,
but how to reload and reconfigure the software from a backup disc in case a
'bug' decides to pop-up in the field.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: JonP jpere...@yahoo.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 1:08 PM
Subject
Nice job Andy
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: obrienaj aobri...@stny.rr.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:42 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] QST article on RS ID now published
Steve Ford's monthly column for November QST features my brief
Russell,
No rush...
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Russell Blair russell_blai...@yahoo.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail Server @ NC5O
Well Tony, I misspoke about the AFC being on because
All,
Can anyone tell me if this list is up-to-date? Especially the 20/80 meter
servers?
http://pskmail.wikispaces.com/PSKmailservers
Thanks,
Tony -K2MO
Russell,
the server will be online 20m 14116 THOR22
Tried a few times on 14116.0 dial +1000Hz -- nothing heard yet. I'm assuming
the AFC is on?
Thanks,
Tony -K2MO
Russell,
Are you able to copy my server when it pings avery 15 mins.
Yes, just came through at 23:15 (00uNC5O:72 Pskmail 0.8.7 - 23:15:20 66E5) but
I'm not able to connect. Signal is very strong.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Russell Blair russell_blai...@yahoo.com
Andy,
FYI, I will be scanning all standard ALE channels tonight 80-10.
Tried calling - can you see the KB3JAJ pilot station? I'm on the sked page.
KB3JAJ:[23:25:56][ 3.5MHz ] [TO ][K3UK ] De [K2MO ]
Tony -K2MO
is recommended, do you
want to switch ?
That would be something Andy.
Tony -K2MO
All,
Couldn't wait to get my 80 meter end-fed up today so we installed it temporally
as a cloud-warmer just 15 feet off the ground. I'll be QRV for a few hours and
would like to make a few contacts. I'll be on the sked page.
Thanks,
Tony -K2MO
and others. The advantage of ALE-400 ARQ is the error-free throughput.
Just FYI.
Tony -K2MO
Russell,
The THOR22 mode should do fine. I guess the QSY TRAFFIC option doesn't allow
the user to switch modes on demand? Thanks for putting the server up for
testing Russell.
Tony -K2MO
it another try this evening after 2230z.
Thanks again.
Tony, K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Russell Blair russell_blai...@yahoo.com
To: Digital Radio digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 1:57 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] PSKmail Server on 80m
KF4WBS, has a PSKmail
Tony, Is there a case where THOR4 has better copy than Olivia 8/250?
Warren - K5WGM
Warren,
That's another good question, they both handle mild selective fading about the
same, but there are vast differences in performance between the two when
testing under more severe HF path conditions
just 2 minutes. ALE-400 is a remarkable mode.
See below for Link Quality Analisys.
Thanks Steinar,
Tony -K2MO
[End of TX] AMD message THIS IS to LA5VNA
[Call] [from LA5VNA ] [to K2MO ] [my BER=30 + SINAD=16] (his BER=30 + SINAD=08)
[End of TX] (call) acknowledgment to LA5VNA
All,
I'm QRV ALE-400. QRG - 14106.0 USB DIAL
ALE-400 sounding / chat mode QSO / mail transfers. QRV till the band fizzles
out.
Sked Page - http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Tony -K2MO
All,
I'm QRV ALE-400.
QRG - 14106.0 USB DIAL
Testing - ALE-400 sounding / chat mode QSO / mail transfers.
Sked Page - http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Tony -K2MO
depends on conditions at hand.
Tony -K2MO
All,
I'm QRV ALE-400 14106.0
Testing - ALE-400 sounding / connects / chat mode QSO / mail transfers.
Sked Page - http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Tony -K2MO
Page - http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Tony -K2MO
Andy,
Long chat with Jose (CO2JA) on ALE-400 this evening. He was running his 10 watt
Manpack rig and G5RV.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:49 PM
Subject: Re
over 60%
can cause problems; distortion / splattering.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com
To: win...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: [WINMOR] Winmor setup - sound card AND transmitter audio
, but the constellation score might. That should give some indication of
how good or bad throughput might be.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: ferrymanr g4...@btinternet.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 6:43 AM
Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Winmor Path
.
This slowed the transfer down of course since the usually short acknowledgments
from the receiving station turned into ACK + mail data.
Patrick's Multipsk / ALE-400 is certainly unique. The mode itself seems to have
a good balance between robust performance and speed.
Tony -K2MO
All,
Winmor managed 298 bytes / minute while connected to EA2AFR on the 20 meter
band.
See log below.
Tony -K2MO
*** No HF RMS WINMOR enabled stations found
*** Disconnected at 2009/09/28 22:10:05
*** Connect Request to EA2AFR at 2009/09/28 22:10:21
*** Connected to: EA2AFR @ 500 Hz at 2009
John,
OK John - hope to see you there - thanks.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: John Bradley jbrad...@sasktel.net
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 10:49 PM
Subject: RE: [digitalradio] ALE400 testing
moved up and just before I left saw u
the
drive - it will only result in distortion.
Tony -K2MO
these tests are at best, a glimpse of what to expect when connecting
with other stations under a variety of conditions; sound card issues aside.
I should point out that some of these HF path simulations are severe with
enough signal distortion to make one slow to a snails pace, even on CW!
Tony
etc.
Sked Page - http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Tony -K2MO
QRV - 14106.0 ALE-400 - 2330z - till the band closes.
Tony -K2MO
John,
VE5MU on 14078.0 running ALE400. Please try a connect
Easy connect / mail transfer John - left you a message. Are you available this
evening for a 20 meter ALE400 chat?
Tony -K2MO
Start Guide for setting up Multipsk
Tony -K2MO
Quick Start Guide For ALE-400
Multipsk Download Site : http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm
Note. Do not install the program from the desktop. Copy the Multipsk ZIP file
to a temporary
Andy,
Looks like we picked a bad weekend -- CQWW RTTY Contest ; )
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Tony d...@optonline.net
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 6:17 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Saturday/Sunday WINMOR-ALE-FLARQ Experiment
Andy
All,
Anyone care to chat on ALE-400? I'll be on 20 meters this evening.
Skeds welcome
Tony -K2MO
QRV ALE-400 - 14074.0
Tony - K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Tony d...@optonline.net
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:31 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] ALE-400 Skeds Pse
All,
Anyone care to chat on ALE-400? I'll be on 20 meters this evening
All,
We're QRV Winmor 14112.0 dial.
Tony -K2MO
John,
See you on 14074.0 for quick test?
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: John Bradley jbrad...@sasktel.net
To: multi...@yahoogroups.com; digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 6:48 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] ALE400
testing latest version (19 Sept
All,
Made first Winmor contact with Europe today. Exchanged a few messages with
Daniele, I3FUE on 14112.0. Easy connects, clean signals, good throughput.
For what it's worth, I run a Dell / Vista with a Realtek sound card; Daniele
was using a 2GHz machine with built-in card.
Tony -K2MO
All,
It would help if we could coordinate Winmor contacts on Andy's sked page. Heard
quite a few stations with distortion and PTT (vox chatter) issues; sked page
feedback could help us sort these things out.
http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
Just a suggestion folks...
Tony -K2MO
QRV Winmor 14112.0 dial - 2330z.
Tony -K2MO
QRV 14112.0 dial - still some life left on 20 meters @ 01:15z.
Tony -K2MO
All,
I've uploaded a short video of the Winmor TNC window while connected to John
(VE5MU).
See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/files/VE5MU_Connect.wmv
Tony -K2MO
and then asking what
you missed.
Conclusion:
There is a lot more to this mode, but we'll leave it at that for now. Thanks
for reading and we hope to see you on the air. 14074.0 +/- QRM.
Certainly hope the guide can help...
Best Regards,
Tony -K2MO
PS: I'm sure there are a few details I
All,
http://f6cte.free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_12_09_2009.ZIP
Here's the link for the latest ALE-400 test version.
Tony -K2MO
and it seems there may be
a bug; I'd appreciate a sked tonight on 20 meters (14074.0) so we can let
Patrick know if the latest release is working ok.
I'm QRV as of 2345z on 14074.0 USB. I'll be there all evening.
Tony -K2MO
this feature, but I
guess that wouldn't matter.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] QRV ALE-400 14074.0 - SKEDS PSE!
ALso QRV 14074, new version
Patrick,
Unblocked CHM files - all is ok - thank you.
Tony -K2MO
- Original Message -
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Multipsk Help Files - Vista
Hello Tony,
Here
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