[digitalradio] New Version of Mixw released

2010-09-05 Thread obrienaj
A new version of Mixw has been released , find it at http://mysite.verizon.net/jaffejim/index.htm Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Windows7 drivers for Rigblaster?

2010-08-22 Thread obrienaj
I have a ham friend with a Rigblaster M4 and a new Windows 7 PC. He is using a serial-USb adapter. He says that Westmountain have been unhelpful via the telephone but he apparently needs a specific driver for Windows7 and his Rigblaster. Their web site is unclera as to which driver is

[digitalradio] Re: Unknown Digital signal????

2010-08-21 Thread obrienaj
If you hear a rough-sounding and very broad signal centered at 3860 kHz there is a high probability that the source is a T1 data line within a half-mile or so. Internet data service provided by DSL, wireless, and various other means sometimes is referred to as T1 where the bandwidth

[digitalradio] WE9XLQ

2010-08-13 Thread obrienaj
I'm still confused Hello All Mr. ROS is making another big mistake by spreading misinformation. 4 Weeks ago I applied for an Experimental license to do comparison measurements in terms of sensitivities of QRP transmissions. Yesterday I received the grand for a LIMITED time. EXPERIMENTAL

[digitalradio] Re: SDR Info request

2010-07-26 Thread obrienaj
If you are talking about the Softrock, you will NOT be able to find a place to order it. What you need to do is join the Softrock Yahoo group, there the main individual involved posts when he has a kit (or kits) for sale. They usually sell in a few minutes to hours, then you wait until he has

[digitalradio] directly modulate computer /thus eliminating transceiver audio input

2010-07-20 Thread obrienaj
I am developing a 'modem' to directly modulate computer generated modes to RF thus eliminating the requirement of using a transceiver audio input Welcome to the group, tell us more. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] 70cm -2M-6M-10M fan dipole ?

2010-07-20 Thread obrienaj
I am planning another HF installation soon and may have a 33ft mast begging for some extra creative thing to hang off it . I do not do 70cm -2M-6M much and think I should , just to be able to get out when there are bands openings. Nothing with DX in mind, just something omni-directional would

[digitalradio] Re: 40m PSK31

2010-07-15 Thread obrienaj
When I have patrolled 40M with an SDR, the peak digital signals are almost always between 7033 and 7042. PSK31 is usually at the lower part of that range. There are a few stragglers that did not get the memo a few years back and still transmit on 7070 USB. Andy K3UK --- In

[digitalradio] Flex 1500?

2010-07-08 Thread obrienaj
After six months of an SDR receiver, I'm ready to try an SDR-Transceiver. Since I operate mostly CW and digital modes, the QRP Flex 1500 looks interesting. Anyone here have one yet? Andy K3Uk

[digitalradio] Re: K3UK gone over to the dark side...

2010-06-28 Thread obrienaj
Mike, I think you may have misread something. I can use Winmor with RMS, it is working VERY nicely. I do not have a modem for pactor but Winmor suits me fine. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Mike Liller n7...@... wrote: Andy, Why can't you use Winmor with RMS HF?  According

[digitalradio] Re: Busy detect screenshot for Winmor

2010-06-27 Thread obrienaj
Anyone have a reliable link to the FCC required band plan for unattended modes? I have the IARU Region II bandplan but just remembered that it differs, I think, from the FCC. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: I agree Skip and have been studying

[digitalradio] Re: 60M, FCC, and ALE

2010-06-26 Thread obrienaj
Your two-cents worth is money well spent, I agree, David. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Wright hfradio...@... wrote: Andy, Just two-cents worth here. ALE400 forces the user into one software package and operating system at the expense of others. Of course, there is

[digitalradio] Re: QRV new JT8 mode

2010-06-20 Thread obrienaj
I will be on 14076.25 with JT8 most of today TOL = 400 Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: I will be QRV over night using JT8 mode. I will xmit when in shack and listen only while sleeping. 7076 USB Andy K3UK 4. Alternative Modes for EME,

[digitalradio] Re: Newby help with digi modes-KH6TY Interface QST article

2010-06-19 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, James French w8...@... wrote: Truth be told, I prefer the nice simple CHEAP interfaces to the multi tens of dollars interfaces any day. What ever happened to the KISS principle with these interfaces? James with thee KISS principle in mind... how

[digitalradio] Neby help with digi modes

2010-06-18 Thread obrienaj
Welcome to the group. I have a TS2000 and also an SDR-IQ, I will be glad to help in anyway I can. Being an old-time digital mode enthusiast, I tend to suggest that rookies start the way almost all of us did with Digipan. Free, good, and the easiest to set-up. FL-digi and Winwarbler are

[digitalradio] Re: Download JT65-HF1051.zip software

2010-06-14 Thread obrienaj
example UTC TimeRX Station TX Station Signal Dial QRG KHzOffset Hz 02:05 WZ2Z-1 KK4A-12 14076 0 02:05 G8IHT-1 KK4A-22 14075.7 307 02:05 WY5R-1 KK4A-8 14075.8 145 02:03 K7IP-1 W5WVO -23 14076.1 -108

[digitalradio] Odd mode around 7057

2010-06-06 Thread obrienaj
While on 7056 CW today, I heard a loud digital signal that was unfamiliar to me. It was very wide, and sounded a little like across between JT65A and ROS. I wonder if it is some new ROS mode and they are trying it out in an odd part of the band. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] A useful feature at Hamspots

2010-06-05 Thread obrienaj
A useful feature at Hamspots (http://hamspots.net/history/) Hear is what I get when I search my callsign for the past week. Spotter Summary: (Last 7 days) -- 30 : Total Spots 4 : DXCC Entities 18 : Callsigns 4 : Modes 5 : Bands Mode Spot

[digitalradio] Re: Network 105 / Multipsk/ New idea

2010-06-03 Thread obrienaj
As many people know, I've been trying varying ideas of a way to post information on-line about who is QRV. Sked pages, HRGnet, Hamspots, etc, etc. In thinking about Network 105, I remembered the old MHEARD packet command and how easy and convenient that was. The fact that 300 baud packet is

[digitalradio] Burt Amero VE1AMA (SK)

2010-06-03 Thread obrienaj
ARRL Burt Amero VE1AMA (SK) 05/29/2010 Bernard Joseph “Burt” Amero, VE1AMA of Auburn, Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away Tuesday, May 25, after a long battle with cancer. He was 67. Burt was known worldwide as the founder of “Network 105”. Established in 1986, Network 105 is a global

[digitalradio] Re: 40M PSK transatlantic (10 years ago)

2010-05-21 Thread obrienaj
Since this month is the 10th anniversary of the start of the digitalradio group, I may resurrect a few old posts. This one is from 10 years ago where I still had not achieved trans-Atlantic DX on 40M PSK. Seems so normal these days. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew J.

[digitalradio] Plotting net check-ins on a live map ?

2010-05-07 Thread obrienaj
I'm giving some thought to a way to plot the location of stations checked in to a digital mode net on a live map that all can see. Anyone have any thoughts? I suppose PSK Reporter could do this if people using the map used net control's callsign and changed the time settings to last 30

[digitalradio] Re: Six meters : open now

2010-05-03 Thread obrienaj
I worked a few N4UPX-1 (EM50jm) Heard K3UK on 50289.98 KHz -24dB at 02:34:00Z using JT65A --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Tony d...@... wrote: All, Good Es openings on six meters today. Band is open as of 2330z (May 3rd) up and down the east coast. Good opportunity for digital...

[digitalradio] Re: Digital OPS: QRP Battery Portable

2010-04-30 Thread obrienaj
Interesting Tony. I just got my ham software installed on my company laptop (takes the IT folks a while). I have Multipsk, Fldigi, HRD/DM780, Microkeyer device router, SpectraVue and SDR-Radio Console all working nicely . It's a fairly big laptop rather than a mini-netbook, 17 inch screen

[digitalradio] Re: About digital reception and SDR.

2010-04-19 Thread obrienaj
Simon, my birthday is May 31...it would be nice... Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon HB9DRV simon.br...@... wrote: An advantage of writing my own console is I don't have to wait in the hope that other developers add features I would like to see. Before the end of May

[digitalradio] Re: Multipsk

2010-04-19 Thread obrienaj
create a maps folder --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, jgmags2000 jgmags2...@... wrote: Hello Group, Upon starting MultiPsk, I get an error message No sub-directory Maps!? Any way to fix error? 73, John KJ1J

[digitalradio] Help from Bonnie

2010-04-15 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, WD8ARZ wd8...@... wrote: Congratulations Andy, and have to say how much it was appreciated for all the help Bonnie gave ya getting it up and going too. 73 from Bill - WD8ARZ I think this is what you were referring to, Bill Jan 21, 2007 Hey folks,

[digitalradio] Youtube Video of JT65-HF

2010-04-15 Thread obrienaj
While I am still a fan of JT65A as part of the WSJT program, I also use JT65A in Multipsk and also in JT65-HF by W4CQZ. JT65-HF is my favourite, works very well and is VERY easy to figure out. I just put a quick video of it up on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM9Ai_bHr0o This is

[digitalradio] Re: Digital novice needs advice!

2010-04-14 Thread obrienaj
Fred take a look at the complete DX Lab suite, it has LOTS of logging and rig control capability and plays very well with Microham products. Dave from DX Lab and Joe from Microham USA work very cooperatively together. Add Multipsk to the suite and you have every digital mode you could want.

[digitalradio] Re: RSID Query- Nov 09 QST

2010-04-10 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, H Stang wd4...@... wrote: Tony, Thanks for bringing up this Topic. I knew nothing about RSID. I will start researching the topic. I have added a scan of the QST November 2009 article that i wrote for Steve Ford's column, it describes the general

[digitalradio] Re: RSID Query

2010-04-10 Thread obrienaj
works with anything IF the mode uses the code. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, John Becker, WØJAB w0...@... wrote: Only works with sound card modes? That a question not a comment. I really have no clue.

[digitalradio] Re: WINMOR practices

2010-04-10 Thread obrienaj
and I sent that messages via noisy 30M through Rick's station Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, k...@... wrote: On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Rick Muething rmueth...@... wrote: 5) Scanning has been used in the past to improve the utilization of HF Pactor server

[digitalradio] Re: RSID Query- Nov 09 QST

2010-04-10 Thread obrienaj
Dick Zseltvay, KC4COP --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, H Stang wd4mda@ wrote: Thanks Andy Hal Stang WD4MDA Hellschrieber #: FD 2599 wd4mda@ Jacksonville FL - Original Message - From: obrienaj To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday

[digitalradio] Digital modes, examples of.

2010-04-03 Thread obrienaj
Check http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=k2ncc#g/u for a good grouping of digital mode examples on youtube. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: TS2000 AFSK SETUP

2010-04-01 Thread obrienaj
What do you need to know ? Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, David Michael Gaytko // WD4KPD wd4...@... wrote: HELLO ALL just got new rig (ts2000). the manual doesn't cover afsk ops through the data jack in any sensible way. if you know how to do it, please let me

[digitalradio] Re: PSK-ROBUST - Path Simulation Results vs field tests

2010-04-01 Thread obrienaj
Interesting observations John. I can't offer any useful insight, but look forward to hearing from those that can. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, vk2eta vk2...@... wrote: To Tony (K2MO) in particular, but not exclusively: Following your simulation results on these modes in

[digitalradio] Re: Message via HF (Winmor)

2010-03-27 Thread obrienaj
As KB1OOQ pointed out, WINMOR speed will vary according to conditions. Today I passed two brief messages on 40M , the RMS station in Florida sounded very weak, but throughput was really good. *** Connected to WL2K RMS: KN6KB-5 @ 2010/03/27 10:34:49 KN6KB-5 RMS WINMOR (EL98PF) 60 Minutes

[digitalradio] Re: Has anyone tried the WINMOR keyboarding?

2010-03-25 Thread obrienaj
Thanks Howard, I am hoping to try it soon. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Howard Z howar...@... wrote: Hi, Has anyone tried the WINMOR keyboarding mode - no ARQ using FEC? How does it compare to Olivia? Howard

[digitalradio] Re: Message via HF (Winmor)

2010-03-25 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, k...@... wrote: Just a test message to the group vi a Winmor HF station. Andy K3UK It worked ! My thanks to KB1OOQ for the 80M on-ramp. It took 5 minutes to pass the message but hey... Andy K3UK *** Connected to WL2K RMS: KB1OOQ-5 @

[digitalradio] Re: Net14 + PK-63

2010-03-21 Thread obrienaj
I'm still confused... if I want to try PSK63 instead of 300 baud packet, do i use the same frequencies and sideband ? Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, g0jxn g0jxn@... wrote: Hi Guys Andy, the frequencies listed on the web site are for APRS 300bd, except 10m which is

[digitalradio] Re: WARC band scan results.. via Multipsk/Commander

2010-03-18 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Francesco Piccone fpicc...@... wrote: Dear Andy and puts on MultiPSK to perform this function ? 73 tnx Frank yv4gjn Frank, It is really Commander that performs the band changes , then Multipsk with the decode. 1. Set Commander to scan specific

[digitalradio] Re: Not Tech Digital, But Then Maybe? SDRs

2010-03-12 Thread obrienaj
Kevin, FYI...here is a little email i sent to another ham last week on the topic. Hi, Roger. Regarding my SDR. I find it to be both great, and a bit of a pain!I did not want to spend lots of money, nor do I possess the skills to build an inexpensive one from a kit. My very talented

[digitalradio] Re: HB9DRV SDR-Radio updated 1e now available

2010-03-08 Thread obrienaj
I assume you tuned in a server station? If so, just pick another from the list and see if that works, Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, George n...@... wrote: Nice looking radio.  However, I could hear no signals when tuning the bands.  Suggestions, please.  (Keep 'em

[digitalradio] Re: Beta testing PSKmail 1.0

2010-03-07 Thread obrienaj
Hopefully people took time to read this announcement, it represents a major advancement. Of course, now I am interested in some mode-independent application for when not passing mail. The PSK500, PSK500R, PSK250, MFSK32, THOR22, MFSK16 and THOR8 shifting looks like a good method Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: IF someone PURPOSELY has tried to mislead me

2010-03-06 Thread obrienaj
I disagree , the software seems good to me...the person is the issue. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, pd4u_dares p...@... wrote: PSE react to the software, not the person Julian... --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Jose A. Amador amador@ wrote: El 05/03/2010 13:15, g4ilo

[digitalradio] ROS Author Calls for ARRL Offcial To Resign

2010-03-05 Thread obrienaj
From the author of ROS As you know, this mode is being used by ARRL Virginia Section since 5 years ago. Thats means que Dan Henderson recognizes that the ARRL has been committing illegalities: http://aresracesofva.org/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=88Itemid=95 For this reason, I

[digitalradio] Re:Olivia trivia

2010-03-05 Thread obrienaj
I hope the question is actually who IS rather than who WAS Olivia. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Paul W. Ross deadgo...@... wrote: The trivia question for today WHO was Olivia?? /paul W3FIS

[digitalradio] Re: Beta test program for fldigi and companion programs

2010-03-05 Thread obrienaj
Thanks Dave, nice additions. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, w1hkj w1...@... wrote: Beta test program announcement * fldigi / flarq http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html - digital modem / ARQ file transfer * flwrap

[digitalradio] Re: Correction - New Improved Active LoTW Search by US State page on Hamspots.net

2010-03-04 Thread obrienaj
Very useful. Laurie, many thanks Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Laurie, VK3AMA grou...@... wrote: Sorry, forgot the link in the last email. Page here... http://www.hamspots.net/lotw/ de Laurie, VK3AMA

[digitalradio] ROS UHF net February 6 1230 UTC

2010-03-04 Thread obrienaj
I will be on 432.090 mHz this Saturday Feb 6 at 1230 UTC . listening and testing ROS 1 and 16. If interested, check in to the K3Uk Sked page http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/

[digitalradio] ALE this weekend? ALE400 as a standard for digital CQs?

2010-03-04 Thread obrienaj
If anyone has any interest in using PC-ALE or Multipsk to do standard ALE and ALE 400 transmission. I will be in the digitalradio part of the K3UK Sked Page at 1300-1400 hours March 6th and willing to help anyone that needs assistance. The focus will be on ATTENDED ALE operations and

[digitalradio] Making RSID de rigueur, for Olivia

2010-02-27 Thread obrienaj
I want to embark on a campaign to make RSID de rigueur, for Olivia. It is nice to see Olivia continue to be used as a mode , a very effective mode. However, Olivia users need to remind themselves that there are 10 common sets tones/bw, and despite their appearance in a waterfall, it is

[digitalradio] Evidence that ROS is not true Spread Spectrum

2010-02-27 Thread obrienaj
This thread now appears to confirm what Jose and a few others have claimed .That ROS has some characteristics of Spread Spectrum and frequency hopping, but does not meet the definition that the FCC has implied when not allowing Spread Spectrum in the USA. The hams involved in this thread

[digitalradio] Re: Making RSID de rigueur, for Olivia

2010-02-27 Thread obrienaj
@yahoogroups.com, obrienaj k3ukandy@ wrote: I want to embark on a campaign to make RSID de rigueur, for Olivia. It is nice to see Olivia continue to be used as a mode , a very effective mode. However, Olivia users need to remind themselves that there are 10 common sets tones/bw, and despite

[digitalradio] LPDA calculation software?

2010-02-25 Thread obrienaj
Anyone have a link to the old LPDA DOS software? I found a couple of on-line calculators but they do not seem to allow for custom designs as much as the olf DOS application did.

[digitalradio] VHF and UHF Scanning of public service bands

2010-02-24 Thread obrienaj
I wonder what the latest is in the state of art scanning of the VHF and UHF bands. What digital modes and sued and what are the modern scanners up to these days ? Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: PSK SPOTS in DXLAB

2010-02-23 Thread obrienaj
Thanks Dave, Although I use Winwarbler and Spot Collector a lot, I have never really tried clicking on PSK31 spots . I will have to give that a try. Very useful. I wonder if this is the only application that does work well with PSK31 spots? Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com,

[digitalradio] ROS...suggested QRG on 20M.

2010-02-22 Thread obrienaj
I would suggest 14109. Anything from 14101 to 14112 should work but Winmor is often at 14112. PACTOR is everywhere in this range but that is just the way the band can be. 14101 has been good most of the day but 14102 is a common frequency for Olivia, see below. +8h EA3AQS

[digitalradio] GTOR- has anyone tried this?

2010-02-22 Thread obrienaj
Interesting. The about info reveals Mixw 2003. I also found this G-TOR (Golay -TOR) is an FSK mode that offers a fast transfer rate compared to Pactor. It incorporates a data inter-leaving system that assists in minimizing the effects of atmospheric noise and has the ability to fix garbled

[digitalradio] Re: GTOR- has anyone tried this?

2010-02-22 Thread obrienaj
It works , Sholto. I am able to get PTT working and generate tones. Anyone for G-Tor? Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, obrienaj k3uka...@... wrote: Interesting. The about info reveals Mixw 2003. I also found this G-TOR (Golay -TOR) is an FSK mode that offers a fast

[digitalradio] Protected HF frequencies

2010-02-21 Thread obrienaj
Actually John, I am beginning to think that there could be merit in protecting some frequencies for certain use . Maybe the PACTOR, WINMOR, PACKET, ALE, PSKMAIL, unattended stations SHOULD get a small slice of spectrum. They would help in the event of emergencies , and keep the rest of band

[digitalradio] Re: ROS, legal in USA?

2010-02-21 Thread obrienaj
Please keep comments related to amateur radio. Andy K3UK Owner. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Bob John a...@... wrote: Illegal immigration is also not allowed, but our government supports it. So have fun with ROS. Bob, AA8X

[digitalradio] Moderator Intervention : Legal debate of ROS

2010-02-21 Thread obrienaj
The discussion is now getting circular. Please note that this thread will be closed as of 1200 UTC 22/2/10, unless something more definitive is discovered. Please do not post on this topic after that time/date. Andy K3Uk

[digitalradio] Re: ROS, legal in USA?

2010-02-20 Thread obrienaj
You make sense to me, Jim. Good points. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, J. Moen j...@... wrote: Sticking with the USA/FCC-centric discussion, I agree with Alan KM4BA, when he wrote: If the radio stays on a single frequency in SSB mode the new mode does not meet the

[digitalradio] ROS impressions so far

2010-02-20 Thread obrienaj
In the few ROS 16 and ROS 1 tests that I have dome so far... ROS 16 seems similar to Olivia 8/1000 , good performance but perhaps a not quite as good as Olivia under QRM or deep fades. ROS 1 , not as good as JT65A in very poor conditions. Anyone else have impressions, perhaps I am wrong...

[digitalradio] Welcome F4AWY

2010-02-19 Thread obrienaj
Hello My call is F4AWY and i am a beginner in digital mods best 73 from France . Welcome to the group, please tell us what modes you use, we will be happy to help with any questions. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: Introduction and question

2010-02-17 Thread obrienaj
Welcome to the group, Wes. That is an interesting question, I look forward to seeing other answers. My answer is rather vague and generalized . I'm going to argue that reduced power is not really the issue, but that reduced power is often associated with no ALC which most point out is a key

[digitalradio] Haiti : Health and welfare inquiries ... Twitter not Ham Radio ?

2010-01-14 Thread obrienaj
So, just what is ham radio's rolw\e when it comes to health and welfare inquiries? I have already received two emails from people asking if I have access to any news about their family member's welfare in Haiti. I know the old NTS system used to have a process for such traffic, but what do we

[digitalradio] Re: Haiti : Health and welfare inquiries ... Twitter not Ham Radio ?

2010-01-14 Thread obrienaj
Red Cross family finder web site just created... http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/WFL_HTI.NSF/DocIndex/locate_eng?opendocument

[digitalradio] Clublogs... K3UK #1 ..surely someone can knock me of my perch ?

2010-01-12 Thread obrienaj
Surely I can't be ranked number 1 for much longer ? Well, only five members have joined and only three have uploaded a log, but I am still number 1. I am not sure how well the copy/paste will translate here, the link is http://www.clublog.org/browse.php?club=49 League for DigitalRadio

[digitalradio] Re: Clublogs... K3UK #1 ..surely someone can knock me of my perch ?

2010-01-12 Thread obrienaj
Danny is listed and knocked me of my perch! --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, DANNY DOUGLAS n...@... wrote: But my logs are already uploaded, and can see them on all sorts of different reports - just nothing when I look at the club log page for digital radio. Assuming it is going to

[digitalradio] Re: Time for a Digital Skimmer ?/Hamspots and PSKreporter

2010-01-12 Thread obrienaj
After thinking about this some more... I think that most of what I want IS available . DM780, Multipsk, and Fldigi all report to PSKreporter. Hamspots picks data (filtered for redundancies, perhaps redundancies can be allowed/toggled ? ) FROM PSKreporter and displays in a non-graphic

[digitalradio] Re: NEW : Digitalradio 2010 Challenge via Clublogs

2010-01-11 Thread obrienaj
This shows I am ranked number 1 among digitalradio ! That is because I am the only digitalradio member to participate. RankCal1 16080 60 40 30 20 17 15 12 10 6 4 2 70 Total Slots Range 1 K3UK3

[digitalradio] Annual Statement of Rules

2010-01-11 Thread obrienaj
Digitalradio Message Posting Rules: Messages that promote commercial products are NOT allowed, with the exception of products directly associated with Amateur Radio or Short Wave Listening. Messages should be related to amateur radio, shortwave listening, and especially digital communication.

[digitalradio] What's new in SSTV ?

2010-01-10 Thread obrienaj
So, it has been a while since I have seen anything NEW in SSTV. The flurry of activity around narrow SSTV was fun. So was the Easypal stuff. What is the latest? Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: : tandem ride - lack of other modes ?

2010-01-02 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, raf3151019 gzero...@... wrote: That's quite a sophisticated system you've made, very interesting. What is also interesting is that the list had only one European station, so these tiddly little sunspots are not really helping us to get across the pond.

[digitalradio] G3OBU's antenna with digital mode DX

2010-01-02 Thread obrienaj
John, I read with interest your web pages describing your vertical antenna. Please keep us informed on how it does on digital mode DX. I had to look twice at what I thought was a balun at first. Do you report your signals via PSKreporter? Andy K3UK --- In

[digitalradio] RTTY Roundup Digital Modes

2010-01-01 Thread obrienaj
FYI, the RTTY Roundup includes OTHER digital modes, not just RTTY. Find rules at: http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/oqrpr.html ARRL RTTY Roundup: 1800Z, Jan 2 to 2400Z, Jan 3 Mode: RTTY, Digital Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m Classes: Single Op (Low/High) Multi-Single (Low/High) Max

[digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

2009-12-30 Thread obrienaj
I see a few new people have joined in the past few days, and they mentioned they received new digital mode interfaces as gifts for Christmas. Welcome. How about telling us what you received ? Anything we can help you with on this maillist ? Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: Dxing and long winded digital ops

2009-12-27 Thread obrienaj
Maybe if we took away the macro function? :-) Merry Christmas and 73 to all, Tim, N9PUZ Tim, I think the inventor of PSK31, G3PLX, may agree with you. His first versions of PSK software (still available in our files section) was developed for rag-chews and had NO macros. Maybe we

[digitalradio] TS-440 sale ending later today Dec 26

2009-12-26 Thread obrienaj
FYI, my trusty old TS-440 is for sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130352892583ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT I thought I would selfishly mention it again, it has been a great digital mode radio for me but it is not often turned on since I bought a TS-2000 Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: TS-440 sale ending later today Dec 26

2009-12-26 Thread obrienaj
I should add.. between a few local errands , in and out of the shack at times. Andy --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, obrienaj k3uka...@... wrote: FYI, my trusty old TS-440 is for sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130352892583ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT I

[digitalradio] QRV 14074 (plus 1000 Hz) most of Boxing Day

2009-12-26 Thread obrienaj
I will be QRV 14074 USB , plus 1000 Hz on the waterfal, most of today 26/12/09 with RS-ID active. Hope to run in to you in whatever digital mode you choose. I will be in PSK63 unless someone switches me via RS-ID, glad to work you in any mode. I am also on our sked page

[digitalradio] Re: dummies guide

2009-12-26 Thread obrienaj
Yes, a good idea David. I will work on it. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, David Michael Gaytko // WD4KPD wd4...@... wrote: hi andy looking forward to a PSKREPORTER/MULTIPSK FOR DUMMIES. any plans ? david/wd4kpd

[digitalradio] Dxing and long winded digital ops

2009-12-26 Thread obrienaj
I'm all for a good digital mode rag-chew...but allow me to be the Grinch on Boxing Day and gripe about digital ops that take FOREVER to sign-off when working DXpeditions and the like. Today when trying to work a needed entity , and with a fading band, I had to patiently wait my turn while

[digitalradio] Re: Need your help picking HF radio.

2009-12-25 Thread obrienaj
The TS2000 has lots of bang for the buck, HF, 2M, 6M, 70 cm, IF DSP. The TS480 has been labeled by some here as the best radio for digital modes. Icom746 Pro has good reviews. Icom 7000 also. Features, I am no expert in this area,but ability to control or at least turn off/on the AGC is

[digitalradio] Multipsk now with PSK Reporter

2009-12-18 Thread obrienaj
Test versions of Multipsk with PSK Reporter capability have been released and are being tested. Look for this feature in an official release soon. Very nice! Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] For Sale: TS440A , IFC232C interface. 500 Hz CW filter.

2009-12-16 Thread obrienaj
I have just added this to ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenwood-TS-440S-500-Hz-CW-IFC-232-interface_W0QQitemZ130352892583QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e59a34aa7 TS440S with internal automatic antenna tuner. YK-88 500 Hz CW filter installed. Also includes a Kenwood IFC-232C

[digitalradio] wsjt7 -- DBLog

2009-12-10 Thread obrienaj
-- Forwarded message -- From: Pino Zollo pinozo...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 8:05 AM Subject: wsjt7 -- DBLog To: wsjt-de...@lists.berlios.de Hi, I have uploaded on http://www.qsl.net/zp4kfx/Linux/WSJT a version of wsjt.py that interacts with my DBLog.

[digitalradio] first (Preview) version of SDR-RADIO by Simon Brown, HB9DRV,

2009-12-10 Thread obrienaj
The first (Preview) version of SDR-RADIO by Simon Brown, HB9DRV, has been published at URL below: http://sdr-radio.com/Downloads/Dec10th2009TechPreview1/tabid/188/Default.aspx Reported to not work with Softrock yet due to need for external sound card but it sure is fun to play with in the

[digitalradio] Re: RE

2009-12-06 Thread obrienaj
Member removed. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Jack Monoloy franky...@... wrote: Hey How ½Åare¶Ã you ¸×doing ?hopeÓ¶ everything well , let me introduce you Ñùone ³ÊperfectÁÜ website . www.yovert.com I ordered one white 3gs apple iphone from it , much lower but brand new

[digitalradio] Re: 7036kHz Digital ops

2009-11-29 Thread obrienaj
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, k6acj k6...@... wrote: I would think Region 2 would continue to use 7070 for 'local' QSOs and only move to 7036 when looking for DX contacts out of the region. This is pretty much what happens. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] 1995 QST item on ALE

2009-11-25 Thread obrienaj
From 1995 in QST ALE Disadvantages There are a couple of detractors related to ALE that exist for amateurs. These are frequency selection and interference problems. Unlike the government, which has a greater selection of frequencies, amateurs are confined to specific bands. ALE requires a wide

[digitalradio] Dx pile ups..

2009-11-23 Thread obrienaj
Bonnie said the same goes for DX pileups. Basically, a pileup is simply a contest where the number of possible contacts is 1 and the number of possible multipliers is 1. Everyone who enters the pileup contest is trying to out-QRM the other entrants, or in FCC parlance... to harmfully interfere

[digitalradio] Re: New Version of WSPR Available

2009-11-19 Thread obrienaj
I'm getting out 4 spots: Timestamp CallMHz SNR Drift GridPwr ReporterRGrid km az 2009-11-20 01:36K3UK10.140193 -20 0 FN02hk 5 AC7SM DM26ie 3142269 2009-11-20 01:36K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: 30M wide open to Europe

2009-11-15 Thread obrienaj
e.g SYLVAIN ROMARY, F4FRQ) Hello K3UK, F4FRQ just sent you an eQSL for your QSO on November 14, 2009 at 11:10 UTC on 30m. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: I usually tune 30M late in my afternoon to catch Europeans. However this morning at dawn I

[digitalradio] Re: Question of beginner

2009-11-08 Thread obrienaj
Hello Nikos, welcome. It is a good question. The answer is a combination of ear, eyesight, and software. You can actually hear what each common mode sounds like by using software and pressing transmit. Even if you are not actually transmitting, you can then hear what the mode sounds like.

[digitalradio] Re:WINMOR more

2009-11-03 Thread obrienaj
FYI, fellow Winmorons, the new version is now available for testing. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: That is pretty impressive new data Rick, I look forward to the release of your new version. Andy K3UK 2009/11/01 21:25:36 0.3.1.2 ***

[digitalradio] WINMOR more

2009-11-01 Thread obrienaj
So, a few weeks ago WINMOR was just a concept to most of use. Now many have tested the simple soundcard alternative to $1000 modems and the verdict appears to be... it works ! It works as an email/file sharing digital mode but not perhaps as a strong competitor to Pactor III in terms of

[digitalradio] FLARQing fun

2009-10-30 Thread obrienaj
Anyone want to test FLARQ with varying modes this weekend, please consider the following dial frequencies. 10147, 7082, 3583, and 14073 USB (all dial frequencies ). 2 years ago I met with Skip KH6TY (or was it three years ?) and he gave me a beta copy of NBEMS FLARQ. I thought it would

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