[digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Usually , every week,we get at least one new member that indicates they are new to PSK. So, what advice would you give to those hams that are about to embark on the digital frontier ? Your top three things ??

Re: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
No ALC. No Linear amps. Lowercase much faster and less error-prone that uppercase. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Andrew O'Brien k3uka...@gmail.com Usually , every week,we get at least one new member that indicates they are new to PSK. So,

Re: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread kh6ty
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 5:38 PM Subject: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ? Usually , every week,we get at least one new member that indicates they are new to PSK. So, what advice would you give to those hams that are about

Re: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread Joe Veldhuis
1. Make sure you are putting out a pure signal. Don't overdrive the rig (make sure ALC is showing 0) and check the output of your soundcard on an oscilloscope. Have your software generate a sine wave and make sure it looks like one on the scope. Stairsteps, excessive FM or

Re: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread Randy Hall
Then once they get their feet wet, move on the HRD and DM780!!! Randy

Re: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread Randy Hall
*1. Watch my PSK videos.* I have five videos posted.. The first video show you hoe to get receiving in a few minutes. http://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE 2. Install Digipan 3. Become radio active! Thousands have watched these videos and I receive email almost daily from guys getting on PSK.

Re: [digitalradio] So, what advice would you give to PSK rookies ?

2009-03-25 Thread Andy obrien
Yes, Randy... they are very good videos. Andy K3UK On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Randy Hall listk7...@gmail.com wrote: 1. Watch my PSK videos.