[digitalradio] Re: Pathsim Bozo guide ?

2008-04-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-Thanks, that is helpful. I will give it a try this weekend. Andy K3UK -- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Vojtech Bubnik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I wanted to compare WSPR, JT65A, and Olivia on a 30M frequency at a given power output will it do that ? You need to run the

[digitalradio] New file uploaded to digitalradio

2008-04-11 Thread digitalradio
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the digitalradio group. File: /2008 ARRL TAPR DCC Ad.pdf Uploaded by : wb9qzb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Description : ARRL / TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference)

[digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread David Michael Gaytko // WD4KPD
30 Meter QRP Weekend April 19th 20th 10.140 +/- 1000 PSK (10.135 – 10.145 – HELL,OLIVIA,RTTY,Etc) for all intents and purposes, this non-contest is still a contest. there is a sponsor, and bragging rights are earned by the contesters in the organization. it may be legal, but still in poor

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Simon Brown
What's wrong in drumming up some activity on an otherwise often dead band? And it's QRP - hardly going to bend anyone's S-Meter. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: David Michael Gaytko // WD4KPD [EMAIL PROTECTED] 30 Meter QRP Weekend April 19th 20th

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Steinar Aanesland
Hi, I have the same bad feeling David 73 de LA5VNA Steinar David Michael Gaytko // WD4KPD skrev: 30 Meter QRP Weekend April 19th 20th 10.140+/- 1000 PSK (10.135 – 10.145 – HELL,OLIVIA,RTTY,Etc) for all intents and purposes, this non-contest is still a contest. there is a

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Sholto Fisher
Hi Guys, What is the actual objection? is it you worry there will be some rule change in the future to allow WARC band contesting? You know there are other groups who promote the use of 30m for events too (and have done so for some time) including the FISTS club WARC Band Challenge - they

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Steinar Aanesland
is it you worry there will be some rule change in the future to allow WARC band contesting? Yes, contesting is a plague 73 LA5VNA Steinar Sholto Fisher skrev: Hi Guys, What is the actual objection? is it you worry there will be some rule change in the future to allow WARC band

[digitalradio] Re: 30 Meter QRP Weekend April 19th 20th

2008-04-11 Thread kh6ty
If everyone who thought 30m was dead just called CQ, that opinion might change very quickly! Try it! It is a time-honored technique! ;-) 73, Skip KH6TY

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Sholto Fisher
Steinar, I certainly don't want a rule change to allow WARC contesting it would be a big mistake and if I honestly thought that the 30M QRP weekend could lead to that I would not participate. But events like our proposed QRP weekend will never lead to a rule change or even an acceptance of

Re: [digitalradio] Re: 30 Meter QRP Weekend April 19th 20th

2008-04-11 Thread Simon Brown
I'll put my 30 / 17 / 12 antennas up at the end of April. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: kh6ty [EMAIL PROTECTED] If everyone who thought 30m was dead just called CQ, that opinion might change very quickly! Try it! It is a time-honored technique!

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Steinar Aanesland
Hi Sholto Yes , I have but only RX on 137.7 . Have you tried it on 30m ? 73 LA5VNA Steinar Sholto Fisher skrev: Steinar, I certainly don't want a rule change to allow WARC contesting it would be a big mistake and if I honestly thought that the 30M QRP weekend could lead to that I

[digitalradio] Jason IFK

2008-04-11 Thread Sholto Fisher
Steinar, I have yet to use it in a real QSO but I have used the FAST/TURBO mode in an HF simulator and been able to copy 100% at around -25dB. How it would perform in real conditions I do not know but if I can find anyone to try it with it will be worth the experiment I think. 73, Sholto.

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Rick
I am not a real strong supporter of contests, but it seems to appeal to the highly competitive type of people. But then I am not into DXing either which is closely related. But is there any kind of legal restraint on using the WARC bands for contesting? While most groups have indicated that

RE: [digitalradio] Re: 30 Meter QRP Weekend April 19th 20th

2008-04-11 Thread rojomn
How true. The 10 MHz region is the only place with strong signals lately. WWV is 10 over 9 but only here. Everything else is barely moving the meter. Sunspots come on down ! Gil, W0MN http://webpages.charter.net/gbaron N 44.082147 W 92.513085 1050' Hierro Candente, Batir de repente

Re: [digitalradio] Jason IFK

2008-04-11 Thread Russell Blair
Hi I have JASON on my PC and would like to give it a try on 30m would that help. Let me know Russell NC5O --- Sholto Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steinar, I have yet to use it in a real QSO but I have used the FAST/TURBO mode in an HF simulator and been able to copy 100% at around

Re: [digitalradio] Amp for sale on Ebay

2008-04-11 Thread Robert Chudek - K0RC
I wonder if it covers the 30-meter band? 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN - Original Message - From: John Becker, WØJAB To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 12:57 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Amp for sale on Ebay Item # 170209454193 97b7cdc.JPG

Re: [digitalradio] Amp for sale on Ebay

2008-04-11 Thread bruce mallon
how about 11 ? LOL It's only 35 miles north of me but my wife would KILL me if I came home with THAT . --- Robert Chudek - K0RC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if it covers the 30-meter band? 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN - Original Message - From: John Becker, WØJAB

RE: [digitalradio] Amp for sale on Ebay

2008-04-11 Thread rojomn
It does not give dimensions but looks larger than the old Collins KW1. I wonder if it has a plate modulator? Where do y0 get the truck to haul it? Gil, W0MN http://webpages.charter.net/gbaron N 44.082147 W 92.513085 1050' Hierro Candente, Batir de repente -Original Message- From:

RE: [digitalradio] Amp for sale on Ebay

2008-04-11 Thread John Becker, WØJAB
Bet he uses something bigger then a cat food can for the grid leak.

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Laurent Laborde
2008/4/11, Sholto Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: If anything it will be a very interesting scientific study of which digimodes work at these levels and which don't. Ermm Scientific study ? -- F4FQM Kerunix Flan Laurent Laborde

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Sholto Fisher
Laurent, well OK, perhaps not rigorous science but at least it may make people think about using modes other than PSK31 and see what is possible at low power levels. 73 Sholto. Laurent Laborde wrote: 2008/4/11, Sholto Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: If anything it will be a very interesting

[digitalradio] Re: Jason IFK

2008-04-11 Thread Graham
I have it , but it wont run with windows xp-pro , less there is a fix , but i dont think it is being supported ? G .. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Russell Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I have JASON on my PC and would like to give it a try on 30m would that help. Let me know

[digitalradio] JASON no tones

2008-04-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Jason on my XP HE PC does not generate audio tone when I press the TX button. The rig goes to PTT as expected but no audio. I do have the correct soundcard selected (as far as I can tell). Anyone else experience this ? Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Novelty: Calling CQ !

2008-04-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
If everyone who thought 30m was dead just called CQ, that opinion might change very quickly! Try it! It is a time-honored technique! ;-) 73, Skip KH6TY I agree Skip. A couple of years ago I tried to stimulate interest in an International CQ Day, any mode , CW, Phone, whatever.

Re: [digitalradio] JASON no tones

2008-04-11 Thread Russell Blair
Well Mine is putting out tones I'm useing VOX and it keys the radio. and I'm useing XP Pro. Russell --- Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jason on my XP HE PC does not generate audio tone when I press the TX button. The rig goes to PTT as expected but no audio. I do have the

Re: [digitalradio] another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Laurent Laborde
2008/4/11, Sholto Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: it may make people think about using modes other than PSK31 Now that's a wonderfull idea ;) psk31 is a good mode, too bad it's (badly) overused :( -- F4FQM Kerunix Flan Laurent Laborde

[digitalradio] Re: another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread wd4elg_base
/snip/ It was not until I was relicensed in 1980 that I started to pay more attention to the various subsets of amateur radio. I was quite stunned to find out that grown adults will literally spend their entire weekend at a fixed operating position. My reaction was, this can't be true,

Re: [digitalradio] Re: another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread John Becker, WØJAB
If it's a ham band and open why not use it for whatever? After all a contest is only 24 or 48 hours. John

[digitalradio] SL-USB interfaced with IC-746 PRO and COMPAQ PC

2008-04-11 Thread KB1NAL
SUBJECT: Having problems on 75m LSB PHONE with this new Interface set up. Hello Members: Can you make some sense out of this? Audio on 75m LSB Phone Mode is A + when: 1. SignaLink USB Interface is powered down and PC is powered down.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread John Becker, WØJAB
Don As one of the moderators of this list let you thank you for you post stating what I really can't. BTW - I did sent him a note saying that we really don't need the screw you comment. John, W0JAB At 09:04 PM 4/11/2008, you wrote: David WD4KPD, I guess the bring it on means you want a

Re: [digitalradio] Re: another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread John Becker, WØJAB
Sorry all that was meant to go direct.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Tim N9PUZ
John Becker, WØJAB wrote: Sorry all that was meant to go direct. Some of us lurkers appreciate that it did not. Tim, N9PUZ

Re: [digitalradio] SL-USB interfaced with IC-746 PRO and COMPAQ PC

2008-04-11 Thread Rick
Lee, I am probably not going to be much help on this, but I have had a similar problem with RFI and my rig is very similar (ICOM 756 Pro 2) and has the same rear connection. With one antenna, I would get enough RF in the shack to cause phone distortion. When I got an amplifier, it was much

Re: [digitalradio] Re: another non- contest on a no contest band

2008-04-11 Thread Laurent Laborde
2008/4/12, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What would you suggest David to promote the 30 Meter band? I'm all ears and you can list all your ideas here or email me direct if you wish. Simple. The 30m band don't need any promotion :) I like and use 30m because : - There is no contest - There is no

[digitalradio] Fwd: [multipsk] What is your favorite PSK Flavor?

2008-04-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-- Forwarded message -- From: harvey_licht [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:56 PM Subject: [multipsk] What is your favorite PSK Flavor? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A reminder that the PODXS 070 Club PSK 31 Flavors Contest is scheduled for this Saturday, 12 April